Flooding, high wind concerns remain as nor'easter heads out of region
A coastal flood advisory for portions of New Jersey and New York along with a high wind warning for eastern Long Island were in effect Wednesday as the Nor'Easter that brought heavy rain and flooding a day earlier made its way out of the region.
A coastal flood advisory for portions of New Jersey and New York along with a high wind warning for eastern Long Island were in effect Wednesday as the Nor'Easter that brought heavy rain and flooding a day earlier made its way out of the region.
New Jersey nor'easter rainfall totals
Some areas of New Jersey reported more than 5" of rain from the nor'easter that hit on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Some areas of New Jersey reported more than 5" of rain from the nor'easter that hit on Tuesday and Wednesday.
How much rain did NY, NJ, CT get from nor'easter?
Some records for rainfall totals were broken during the Nor' Easter Tuesday including at JFK Airport which saw 3.24 inches.
Some records for rainfall totals were broken during the Nor' Easter Tuesday including at JFK Airport which saw 3.24 inches.
Nor'easter: Storm lashes East Coast with heavy rain, winds and flooding
The first nor'easter of the season prompted the governors of New York and New Jersey to each declare a state of emergency.
The first nor'easter of the season prompted the governors of New York and New Jersey to each declare a state of emergency.
FDA panel endorses Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for children 5-11
An FDA panel of outside vaccine experts endorsed kid-sized doses of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for U.S. children aged 5 to 11.
An FDA panel of outside vaccine experts endorsed kid-sized doses of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for U.S. children aged 5 to 11.
Facebook Papers: Company froze as anti-vaccine comments swarmed users
As false claims about vaccine safety threatened to undermine COVID-19 response, documents reveal that Facebook took a full month to implement changes.
As false claims about vaccine safety threatened to undermine COVID-19 response, documents reveal that Facebook took a full month to implement changes.
Group vows to restore 'loved to death' Barnegat Bay
Governments, academics and scientists are proposing an ambitious effort to improve the health of Barnegat Bay, the fragile New Jersey waterway that "has been loved to death."
Governments, academics and scientists are proposing an ambitious effort to improve the health of Barnegat Bay, the fragile New Jersey waterway that "has been loved to death."
80-foot sculpture of a woman's head installed on Hudson River waterfront
Artist Jaume Plensa created a sculpture for Jersey City's Newport waterfront. The artist said he hopes the work becomes a landmark that visually connects Newport to Manhattan across the river.
Artist Jaume Plensa created a sculpture for Jersey City's Newport waterfront. The artist said he hopes the work becomes a landmark that visually connects Newport to Manhattan across the river.
Biden touts spending, infrastructure packages to revive US
President Joe Biden returned to his birthplace Wednesday for the first time since taking office, declaring his multitrillion-dollar safety net and infrastructure packages would restore an America starving for investments in its workers, families and the environment.
President Joe Biden returned to his birthplace Wednesday for the first time since taking office, declaring his multitrillion-dollar safety net and infrastructure packages would restore an America starving for investments in its workers, families and the environment.
Texas plane crash latest: Plane was headed to Boston; all onboard survive, 2 hospitalized
A day after a plane crash in Waller County that was headed to Boston, officials with the National Transportation Safety Board gave an update on the investigation.
A day after a plane crash in Waller County that was headed to Boston, officials with the National Transportation Safety Board gave an update on the investigation.
NJ judge reprimanded over sexually suggestive comment
New Jersey’s Supreme Court has issued a public reprimand of a former municipal court judge after a judicial conduct panel concluded that he made a suggestive comment to a female defendant.
New Jersey’s Supreme Court has issued a public reprimand of a former municipal court judge after a judicial conduct panel concluded that he made a suggestive comment to a female defendant.
Veterans feed fellow veterans and other hungry New Jerseyans
The pandemic has created devastating food insecurity for many vulnerable residents — including veterans — of Bergen County. A Marine Corps veteran has partnered with a food program and a church to help.
The pandemic has created devastating food insecurity for many vulnerable residents — including veterans — of Bergen County. A Marine Corps veteran has partnered with a food program and a church to help.
Alex Murdaugh denied bond on $3M insurance theft charges
South Carolina attorney Alex Murdaugh was denied bond for charges related to insurance money in his housekeeper's death.
South Carolina attorney Alex Murdaugh was denied bond for charges related to insurance money in his housekeeper's death.
Jan. 6 panel plans Steve Bannon contempt vote as Trump sues over probe
A House committee investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection is moving swiftly on Tuesday to hold former White House aide Steve Bannon in contempt.
A House committee investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection is moving swiftly on Tuesday to hold former White House aide Steve Bannon in contempt.
NJ has its first $1 billion month in sports betting
New Jersey's sports betting industry became the first in the United States to take in more than a billion dollars' worth of bets in a single month.
New Jersey's sports betting industry became the first in the United States to take in more than a billion dollars' worth of bets in a single month.
New Jersey military base is temporary home for Afghan refugees
An area of Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst in New Jersey is now known as Liberty Village. It is the temporary home for thousands of evacuees from Afghanistan.
An area of Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst in New Jersey is now known as Liberty Village. It is the temporary home for thousands of evacuees from Afghanistan.
Dozens left homeless after NJ apartment complex deemed unsafe due to Ida
Residents of the West Orange apartment complex are scrambling to find new places to live after their apartment complex was deemed unsafe as the rocky slope behind it could fall at any time.
Residents of the West Orange apartment complex are scrambling to find new places to live after their apartment complex was deemed unsafe as the rocky slope behind it could fall at any time.
School bus strikes utility pole, fire hydrant in NJ
Emergency crews were on the scene of a school bus crash in Montclair that left the bus driver with non- life-threatening injuries. None of the children aboard were injured, said police.
Emergency crews were on the scene of a school bus crash in Montclair that left the bus driver with non- life-threatening injuries. None of the children aboard were injured, said police.
NJ women's prison guard accused of sexually assaulting inmate
A male corrections officer at a troubled state prison in Hunterdon County faces charges in connection with the sexual assault of a female inmate. The governor, who had already promised to close the prison, called the allegations "disgusting."
A male corrections officer at a troubled state prison in Hunterdon County faces charges in connection with the sexual assault of a female inmate. The governor, who had already promised to close the prison, called the allegations "disgusting."
White House hosts global anti-ransomware meeting without Russia
The U.S. is talking about cybersecurity strategy this week with 30 countries. One key player that will not be included in the two-day meeting: Russia.
The U.S. is talking about cybersecurity strategy this week with 30 countries. One key player that will not be included in the two-day meeting: Russia.