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Bergen County Hotel Evacuated As Rising Water, Nor'easter Slam North Jersey Bergen County Hotel Evacuated As Rising Water, Nor'easter Slam North Jersey Bergen County Hotel Evacuated As Rising Water, Nor'easter Slam North Jersey
Bergen County Hotel Evacuated As Rising Water, Nor'easter Slam North Jersey Several people had to be rescued from vehicles as a powerful Nor'easter flooded roads and caused widespread closures across New Jersey on Sunday morning, Sept. 27, authorities said. Flooding was causing problems across the state Sunday morning, according to 511NJ. Atlantic County Route 40 was closed in both directions east of Franklin Avenue in Egg Harbor Township as of 6:24 a.m. due to flooding. Bergen County In Edgewater, high-water rescue crews were called to the Comfort Inn at 10:09 a.m. Saturday to help evacuate the hotel as river levels rose during the storm, according to Edgewate…

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NJ Power Outages Surge Past 20K: Here's Where NJ Power Outages Surge Past 20K: Here's Where NJ Power Outages Surge Past 20K: Here's Where
NJ Power Outages Surge Past 20K: Here's Where Thousands of New Jersey residents were without power Saturday morning, Sept. 26, as a powerful Nor'easter battered the state. Jersey Central Power & Light reported 20,739 customers without power as of 11:16 a.m., with some of the largest outages concentrated in Morris, Ocean, and Sussex counties. PSE&G was reporting far fewer outages across its service territory, while Orange & Rockland reported hundreds of customers out in Bergen and Passaic counties. The outages included: Downed tree due to storms JCP&L JCP&L MORRIS: 5,694 Boonton: 77 Boonton Township: 374 …
Storm Peels Back Roof At NJ YMCA, Closing Facility Indefinitely Storm Peels Back Roof At NJ YMCA, Closing Facility Indefinitely Storm Peels Back Roof At NJ YMCA, Closing Facility Indefinitely
Storm Peels Back Roof At NJ YMCA, Closing Facility Indefinitely A New Jersey YMCA is closed until further notice after the powerful storm that battered the region caused significant roof damage overnight, officials said Saturday, Sept. 26. Photos shared by the Sussex County YMCA, located on Wits End Road in Hamburg, show a large section of the roof peeled back from the building following the storm. "Out of an abundance of caution for the safety of our members and staff, the branch is closed until further notice." A roofing company was dispatched Saturday, and YMCA officials were assessing the full extent of the damage. "We'll share updates here as soo…
Flooding Shuts Down Major NJ Roads As Nor'easter Slams Shore Flooding Shuts Down Major NJ Roads As Nor'easter Slams Shore Flooding Shuts Down Major NJ Roads As Nor'easter Slams Shore
Flooding Shuts Down Major NJ Roads As Nor'easter Slams Shore Click here for an updated version of this news article. A powerful Nor'easter is flooding roads and bringing down trees across New Jersey on Saturday, Sept. 26, shutting down major highways and making some Shore roads impassable. Significant coastal flooding was hitting Ship Bottom on Long Beach Island Saturday morning, including along the bayfront and near Route 72 and Barnegat Avenue, the Ocean County Sheriff's Office said. Many roads were completely underwater and impassable, authorities said. "Please avoid travel on Long Beach Island unless it's absolutely necessary. Never drive throu…
NJ Police Warn Of Dangerous Viral Door-Kicking Trend NJ Police Warn Of Dangerous Viral Door-Kicking Trend NJ Police Warn Of Dangerous Viral Door-Kicking Trend
NJ Police Warn Of Dangerous Viral Door-Kicking Trend Parents in one New Jersey town are being urged to talk to their children about a viral late-night "door-kicking" trend that police say could have catastrophic consequences. Morris Plains police issued the warning Saturday, Sept. 26, saying children and teenagers have been kicking residential doors late at night as a prank or social media stunt. "We need you to have an urgent, serious conversation with your children tonight regarding a dangerous viral trend making the rounds: late-night 'door-kicking' pranks," the post on Facebook reads. The prank can sound like someone violently trying to …

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Time's Running Out To Visit This Route 23 Restaurant Before It Closes Time's Running Out To Visit This Route 23 Restaurant Before It Closes Time's Running Out To Visit This Route 23 Restaurant Before It Closes
Time's Running Out To Visit This Route 23 Restaurant Before It Closes A longtime Route 23 Asian restaurant is closing its doors after nearly 14 years — but its owners are already hinting at what's next. Blossom Asian Bistro announced that Saturday, Sept. 26 will be its final day of business after the restaurant was unable to reach an agreement with its landlord. "We are truly grateful for your support and friendship over the years. It has been our pleasure to serve you, and we sincerely thank you for being part of our journey," the restaurant said. Blossom Asian Bistro has been serving customers since 2012, according to its website. The restaurant specialize…

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Pete Byrne Dies: Naked Eyes Frontman Leaves Lasting Pop Legacy Pete Byrne Dies: Naked Eyes Frontman Leaves Lasting Pop Legacy Pete Byrne Dies: Naked Eyes Frontman Leaves Lasting Pop Legacy
Pete Byrne Dies: Naked Eyes Frontman Leaves Lasting Pop Legacy A defining voice from the MTV-era new wave boom has gone silent. Naked Eyes announced Wednesday, Sept. 23, that Pete Byrne, the singer and songwriter for the British synth-pop group, had died at age 74. Byrne died peacefully in Los Angeles, California, on Monday, Sept. 14, following a brief illness, according to the announcement posted on the band’s website. He was best known as half of Naked Eyes, the duo he formed with musical partner Rob Fisher in 1982. The pair scored one of the era’s most enduring pop hits with their synth-pop version of Burt Bacharach and Hal David’s “Always Somethin…

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Popular Grocery Staple Recalled After Safety Test A familiar supermarket staple is being recalled after a food safety test raised concerns. The FDA posted Wakefern Food Corp.’s recall of select Wholesome Pantry Organic Unsweetened Apple Sauce on Tuesday, Sept. 22. The company said routine FDA testing found elevated patulin levels in the product. Patulin is a substance produced by molds that can grow on damaged or bruised apples. It can also turn up in foods made from affected fruit. The recall covers 23-ounce plastic jars with UPC code 04119005677 and a best-by date of June 16, 2027. The apple sauce was distributed through ShopRite, Price…

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Popular Grocery Staple Recalled After Safety Test Popular Grocery Staple Recalled After Safety Test Popular Grocery Staple Recalled After Safety Test
Popular Grocery Staple Recalled After Safety Test A familiar supermarket staple is being recalled after a food safety test raised concerns. The FDA posted Wakefern Food Corp.’s recall of select Wholesome Pantry Organic Unsweetened Apple Sauce on Tuesday, Sept. 22. The company said routine FDA testing found elevated patulin levels in the product. Patulin is a substance produced by molds that can grow on damaged or bruised apples. It can also turn up in foods made from affected fruit. The recall covers 23-ounce plastic jars with UPC code 04119005677 and a best-by date of June 16, 2027. The apple sauce was distributed through ShopRite, Price…

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NJ Ranks High Among Nation's Highest-Taxed States: See Chart NJ Ranks High Among Nation's Highest-Taxed States: See Chart NJ Ranks High Among Nation's Highest-Taxed States: See Chart
NJ Ranks High Among Nation's Highest-Taxed States: See Chart New rankings reveal the nation’s highest-taxing states, with a sizable gap separating the leader from the pack. New York and its local governments collected more taxes per person than any other state, according to the Citizens Budget Commission’s “Top of the Charts 4” analysis. They also ranked second in spending per person, behind Alaska. The report uses fiscal year 2024 data, the latest available, to compare combined state and local finances. New York’s tax collections per person exceeded the national average by 71 percent and California, in second place, by 22 percent. The top 10 states…