Dramatic video of suspect charged with resisting arrest goes viral
Video of suspect charged with resisting arrest goes viral
Video of suspect charged with resisting arrest goes viral
Coast Guard rescues 2 men off southern New Jersey coast
SOMERS POINT, N.J. (AP) — A Coast Guard helicopter crew rescued two men from a sinking vessel in Great Egg Harbor off New Jersey's southern coast. The Coast Guard said Friday in a statement that a helicopter crew from Air Station Atlantic City was diverted from a training flight after 11:30 a.m. to help the mariners off the coast near Somers Point.
SOMERS POINT, N.J. (AP) — A Coast Guard helicopter crew rescued two men from a sinking vessel in Great Egg Harbor off New Jersey's southern coast. The Coast Guard said Friday in a statement that a helicopter crew from Air Station Atlantic City was diverted from a training flight after 11:30 a.m. to help the mariners off the coast near Somers Point.
Atlantic City casino revenue down 1.3 percent in October
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — Atlantic City's casinos brought in 1.3 percent less in October than they did a year ago, but the state's Internet gambling operations were up significantly over the same period. Figures released Friday by the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement show the city's eight casinos brought in $204.5 million last month, compared with $207.2 million in October 2014.
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — Atlantic City's casinos brought in 1.3 percent less in October than they did a year ago, but the state's Internet gambling operations were up significantly over the same period. Figures released Friday by the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement show the city's eight casinos brought in $204.5 million last month, compared with $207.2 million in October 2014.
NJ Assemblyman among those facing dune lawsuit
BRICK, N.J. (AP) — A New Jersey state assemblyman who has refused to sign an easement allowing a dune project to be built behind his oceanfront house is among seven homeowners being sued by the state.
BRICK, N.J. (AP) — A New Jersey state assemblyman who has refused to sign an easement allowing a dune project to be built behind his oceanfront house is among seven homeowners being sued by the state.
Marist College in NY cancels classes over Twitter threat
POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. (AP) — A private college in New York has canceled classes because of an anonymous online threat. The Poughkeepsie Journal reports (http://pojonews.co/1iZ04gO) that Marist College has canceled all Friday classes until further notice. An alert from the college says students who live on campus should stay in their residence halls. Marist College officials say the threat was posted on Twitter. No details have been released on the specifics of the threat.
POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. (AP) — A private college in New York has canceled classes because of an anonymous online threat. The Poughkeepsie Journal reports (http://pojonews.co/1iZ04gO) that Marist College has canceled all Friday classes until further notice. An alert from the college says students who live on campus should stay in their residence halls. Marist College officials say the threat was posted on Twitter. No details have been released on the specifics of the threat.
Victim identified in NJ house explosion
1 dead in NJ house explosion
1 dead in NJ house explosion
New Jersey military base shuts gate because of vehicle
LAKEHURST, N.J. (AP) — Security closed a gate at a military base in New Jersey for about two hours because of a suspicious vehicle. Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst spokeswoman Christina Douglas says the commercial van was stopped at the Commercial Gate on the Lakehurst side of the installation around 8 a.m. Thursday. Douglass says security investigated and reopened the gate and the inbound lanes of the Main Gate by 10 a.m.
LAKEHURST, N.J. (AP) — Security closed a gate at a military base in New Jersey for about two hours because of a suspicious vehicle. Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst spokeswoman Christina Douglas says the commercial van was stopped at the Commercial Gate on the Lakehurst side of the installation around 8 a.m. Thursday. Douglass says security investigated and reopened the gate and the inbound lanes of the Main Gate by 10 a.m.
Sharing or shaming? Tracking homelessness on social media
NEW YORK (AP) — On an app, pins on a New York City map chart sightings of homelessness, accompanied by photos of people lying on sidewalks, slumped in doorways, sitting on curbs with shopping carts piled high with bags. Hashtags frame the scenes: "NeedsMedicalAid," ''Encampment," ''AggressiveBegging," ''Violent."
NEW YORK (AP) — On an app, pins on a New York City map chart sightings of homelessness, accompanied by photos of people lying on sidewalks, slumped in doorways, sitting on curbs with shopping carts piled high with bags. Hashtags frame the scenes: "NeedsMedicalAid," ''Encampment," ''AggressiveBegging," ''Violent."
Comparative shopping on Route 18: 6 items, 4 Stores
Those who have lived in East Brunswick for a long time have seen several supermarkets come and go.
Those who have lived in East Brunswick for a long time have seen several supermarkets come and go.
Bratton tells New Yorkers: Don't give homeless money
Don't feed them and we're not talking about the pigeons. According to NYPD Commissioner Bill Bratton, New Yorkers should not give cash to the homeless. Here's exactly what he said: “My best advice to the citizens of New York City: If this is so upsetting to you, don’t give. One of the quickest ways to get rid of them is not to give to them." How do you feel about not helping the homeless?
Don't feed them and we're not talking about the pigeons. According to NYPD Commissioner Bill Bratton, New Yorkers should not give cash to the homeless. Here's exactly what he said: “My best advice to the citizens of New York City: If this is so upsetting to you, don’t give. One of the quickest ways to get rid of them is not to give to them." How do you feel about not helping the homeless?
Jose Reyes arrested for allegedly assaulting wife
Jose Reyes arrested on domestic violence charge
Jose Reyes arrested on domestic violence charge
'Lack of holiday spirit' from some retailers
It's not your imagination; the holiday shopping season is beginning earlier every year. And now that it's underway in some places, so is the controversy.
It's not your imagination; the holiday shopping season is beginning earlier every year. And now that it's underway in some places, so is the controversy.
SouthPark Mall removes glacier set
SouthPark Mall's glacier set will soon begin to melt.
SouthPark Mall's glacier set will soon begin to melt.
Coast Guard searching for distressed vessel off Jersey shore
OCEAN CITY, N.J. (AP) — The Coast Guard is searching for a vessel in distress off the Jersey shore. Officials say the Coast Guard received a mayday call at 12:45 p.m. Sunday from the fishing vessel, Interlude. The message said the boat was taking on water and was heading into port in Ocean City. Officials say at least two people were on board. A Coast Guard helicopter and cutter were sent to look for the fishing boat.
OCEAN CITY, N.J. (AP) — The Coast Guard is searching for a vessel in distress off the Jersey shore. Officials say the Coast Guard received a mayday call at 12:45 p.m. Sunday from the fishing vessel, Interlude. The message said the boat was taking on water and was heading into port in Ocean City. Officials say at least two people were on board. A Coast Guard helicopter and cutter were sent to look for the fishing boat.
New York library making a big stink over toilet paper theft
A branch of the New York Public Library is trying to flush out toilet paper thieves, DNAinfo.com reported.
A branch of the New York Public Library is trying to flush out toilet paper thieves, DNAinfo.com reported.
Demolition and remodel to Warinanco Skating Rink has begun
Work crews have begun the demolition and remodel of the Warinanco Skating Rink. Due to the extensive renovation, there will be no open skating for the 2015-2016 season.
Work crews have begun the demolition and remodel of the Warinanco Skating Rink. Due to the extensive renovation, there will be no open skating for the 2015-2016 season.
Train strikes Madison man on NJ Transit tracks on Kings Road; Fatality confirmed
A 72-year-old man from Madison was struck and killed by an NJ Transit train on Wednesday night.
A 72-year-old man from Madison was struck and killed by an NJ Transit train on Wednesday night.
South Brunswick: Fire destroys auto shop on Route 27
Fire destroyed the Classic Motors auto repair shop on Route 27 Thursday morning.
Fire destroyed the Classic Motors auto repair shop on Route 27 Thursday morning.
8th grade assignment asks about herpes, one night stand
A New Jersey mother said she was shocked when her eighth-grade son showed her a homework assignment that asked him to consider what he would do if he contracted herpes after drinking and having a one-night stand.
A New Jersey mother said she was shocked when her eighth-grade son showed her a homework assignment that asked him to consider what he would do if he contracted herpes after drinking and having a one-night stand.
Deck of cards decides Bradenton Beach's next mayor
There's a new mayor of Bradenton Beach, thanks to the ace of clubs. The race had ended in a tie, resulting in an unusual card draw.
There's a new mayor of Bradenton Beach, thanks to the ace of clubs. The race had ended in a tie, resulting in an unusual card draw.