Storm caused severe erosion to many New Jersey beaches
BAY HEAD, N.J. (AP) — Days of gusting wind and pounding surf have caused severe beach erosion in many spots along the New Jersey shore. Some beaches, including ones devastated by Superstorm Sandy and not yet replenished since the storm three years ago, appeared to have lost most of their sand. And in many places where protective dunes stood between the ocean and homes, the surf cut large cliffs into the sand, leaving drop-offs of up to 10 feet.
BAY HEAD, N.J. (AP) — Days of gusting wind and pounding surf have caused severe beach erosion in many spots along the New Jersey shore. Some beaches, including ones devastated by Superstorm Sandy and not yet replenished since the storm three years ago, appeared to have lost most of their sand. And in many places where protective dunes stood between the ocean and homes, the surf cut large cliffs into the sand, leaving drop-offs of up to 10 feet.
North Carolina man tried to stop Oregon Gunman
A North Carolina military man was shot and injured in the Oregon community college shooting when he tried to stop the the gunman.
A North Carolina military man was shot and injured in the Oregon community college shooting when he tried to stop the the gunman.
Man Arrested for Stealing Knights Mascot Costume
A North Carolina man was arrested after police say he broke into BB&T ballpark and stole the Charlotte Knights Homer the Dragon mascot costume. It happened after Charlotte beerfest in late September.
A North Carolina man was arrested after police say he broke into BB&T ballpark and stole the Charlotte Knights Homer the Dragon mascot costume. It happened after Charlotte beerfest in late September.
High winds, heavy rain pound coastal NJ; flooding possible
SEA ISLE CITY, N.J. (AP) — The state is getting pounded by heavy rain and strong winds that are expected to bring coastal flooding this weekend, even though New Jersey is no longer in the anticipated path of Hurricane Joaquin. It's a tale of two weather systems.
SEA ISLE CITY, N.J. (AP) — The state is getting pounded by heavy rain and strong winds that are expected to bring coastal flooding this weekend, even though New Jersey is no longer in the anticipated path of Hurricane Joaquin. It's a tale of two weather systems.
Joaquin batters Bahamas but may miss U.S.
Hurricane Joaquin hammered islands in the central Bahamas with torrential rains that flooded homes and forecasters warned that the "extremely dangerous" Category 4 storm could grow even stronger as it roared on a path that could take it near the U.S. East Coast.
Hurricane Joaquin hammered islands in the central Bahamas with torrential rains that flooded homes and forecasters warned that the "extremely dangerous" Category 4 storm could grow even stronger as it roared on a path that could take it near the U.S. East Coast.
New Jersey bracing for heavy weekend rain, then Joaquin
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — Gov. Chris Christie has declared a state of emergency as the state is in for days of rough weather — even before Hurricane Joaquin might arrive as a tropical storm next week. Here's a look at the weather situation and the preparations that are ramping up. THE WEEKEND WEATHER New Jersey has been hit by intermittent heavy rains and strong on-shore winds the last few days, and that's expected to continue, especially Friday and Saturday.
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — Gov. Chris Christie has declared a state of emergency as the state is in for days of rough weather — even before Hurricane Joaquin might arrive as a tropical storm next week. Here's a look at the weather situation and the preparations that are ramping up. THE WEEKEND WEATHER New Jersey has been hit by intermittent heavy rains and strong on-shore winds the last few days, and that's expected to continue, especially Friday and Saturday.
High school quarterback's funeral set for Thursday
A funeral is planned for a star high school quarterback who collapsed after taking a hit on the playing field last weekend.
A funeral is planned for a star high school quarterback who collapsed after taking a hit on the playing field last weekend.
1 dies in flooding as storms threaten to move up East Coast
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — One person died Thursday as heavy flooding submerged cars and closed streets in South Carolina, and the drenching storms were expected to move up the East Coast, a region already walloped by rain.
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — One person died Thursday as heavy flooding submerged cars and closed streets in South Carolina, and the drenching storms were expected to move up the East Coast, a region already walloped by rain.
New Jersey Transit fare hike takes effect
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey Transit bus and rail fares on Thursday will increase by about 9 percent, marking the fifth increase for commuters since 2002. NJ Transit officials have said the increases, which were proposed in April, were needed to close a $60 million budget gap that remained even after the agency cut $40 million.
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey Transit bus and rail fares on Thursday will increase by about 9 percent, marking the fifth increase for commuters since 2002. NJ Transit officials have said the increases, which were proposed in April, were needed to close a $60 million budget gap that remained even after the agency cut $40 million.
New Jersey wants another year to settle oyster research flap
New Jersey wants another year to decide one of its most intractable environmental issues: whether to allow experimental oyster colonies in polluted areas to see if they can help clean the waterways. The research is designed to see if re-establishing oysters in areas like the Raritan Bay can help improve water quality by using their natural filtering techniques.
New Jersey wants another year to decide one of its most intractable environmental issues: whether to allow experimental oyster colonies in polluted areas to see if they can help clean the waterways. The research is designed to see if re-establishing oysters in areas like the Raritan Bay can help improve water quality by using their natural filtering techniques.
2 New York City men indicted in New Jersey home burglaries
NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. (AP) — Two New York City men have been indicted in a series of burglaries in nine central New Jersey communities. The 142-count indictment handed up Tuesday by a Middlesex County grand jury charges Felix Bruno and Anthony Goodwine with theft, burglary and conspiracy. It was made public on Wednesday. Prosecutors say the two men from the Bronx committed the burglaries between December 2013 and August 2014, collecting more than $850,000 in cash and jewelry.
NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. (AP) — Two New York City men have been indicted in a series of burglaries in nine central New Jersey communities. The 142-count indictment handed up Tuesday by a Middlesex County grand jury charges Felix Bruno and Anthony Goodwine with theft, burglary and conspiracy. It was made public on Wednesday. Prosecutors say the two men from the Bronx committed the burglaries between December 2013 and August 2014, collecting more than $850,000 in cash and jewelry.
Unprecedented security in place for Pope Francis
The massive security apparatus protecting Pope Francis on his trip to the United States will be tested further Thursday as he arrives in New York City to an unprecedented level of protection for the leader of the Roman Catholic Church.
The massive security apparatus protecting Pope Francis on his trip to the United States will be tested further Thursday as he arrives in New York City to an unprecedented level of protection for the leader of the Roman Catholic Church.
7 New Jersey school districts holding votes on expenses
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — Voters in seven New Jersey school districts will decide whether to raise taxes for a total of $112 million in school construction and renovation projects and other school plans. Elections are scheduled for Tuesday in Longport, Northern Burlington County Regional, Sterling Regional High School District, Manasquan, Eagleswood, Island Heights and Little Falls.
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — Voters in seven New Jersey school districts will decide whether to raise taxes for a total of $112 million in school construction and renovation projects and other school plans. Elections are scheduled for Tuesday in Longport, Northern Burlington County Regional, Sterling Regional High School District, Manasquan, Eagleswood, Island Heights and Little Falls.
George Washington Bridge lanes to close starting Monday
FORT LEE, N.J. (AP) — Construction will force motorists driving into New York on the George Washington Bridge to use the upper level during overnight hours. The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey says the lower level eastbound lanes will be closed from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. beginning Monday through Thursday. They'll be closed from 11 p.m. Friday through 8 a.m. on Saturday.
FORT LEE, N.J. (AP) — Construction will force motorists driving into New York on the George Washington Bridge to use the upper level during overnight hours. The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey says the lower level eastbound lanes will be closed from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. beginning Monday through Thursday. They'll be closed from 11 p.m. Friday through 8 a.m. on Saturday.
Whole Foods to cut about 1,500 jobs over next 8 weeks
NEW YORK (AP) — Grocery chain Whole Foods is cutting about 1,500 jobs over the next eight weeks as it looks to lower prices and keep up with competition. The cuts represent about 1.6 percent of its workforce. But Whole Foods Market Inc. said in a regulatory filing on Monday that many of the reductions will come through attrition.
NEW YORK (AP) — Grocery chain Whole Foods is cutting about 1,500 jobs over the next eight weeks as it looks to lower prices and keep up with competition. The cuts represent about 1.6 percent of its workforce. But Whole Foods Market Inc. said in a regulatory filing on Monday that many of the reductions will come through attrition.
Funeral services scheduled for HS football player
School officials say a New Jersey high school football player has died after suffering an injury on the field.
School officials say a New Jersey high school football player has died after suffering an injury on the field.
Pope Francis visits 9/11 memorial
The pope paid a visit the 9/11 memorial, where two waterfall pools mark the outlines of the World Trade Center's twin towers before they were toppled by the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001.
The pope paid a visit the 9/11 memorial, where two waterfall pools mark the outlines of the World Trade Center's twin towers before they were toppled by the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001.
Giant dinosaur inspiration for new NYC exhibit
NEW YORK (AP) — The American Museum of Natural History in New York has no shortage of larger-than-life dinosaur exhibits but a new installation coming in January will surpass them all. A cast of a 122-foot-long dinosaur is so huge its neck and head will reach out toward the elevator banks on the fourth floor where it'll be installed. By comparison, the museum's popular Tyrannosaurus rex is 39 feet long.
NEW YORK (AP) — The American Museum of Natural History in New York has no shortage of larger-than-life dinosaur exhibits but a new installation coming in January will surpass them all. A cast of a 122-foot-long dinosaur is so huge its neck and head will reach out toward the elevator banks on the fourth floor where it'll be installed. By comparison, the museum's popular Tyrannosaurus rex is 39 feet long.
Pope Francis in New York City
Pope Francis, who on Thursday urged Congress and the nation to abolish the death penalty, fight global warming and embrace immigrants, arrived to a warm welcome on his first visit to New York, where he planned sunset evening prayers at St. Patrick's Cathedral.
Pope Francis, who on Thursday urged Congress and the nation to abolish the death penalty, fight global warming and embrace immigrants, arrived to a warm welcome on his first visit to New York, where he planned sunset evening prayers at St. Patrick's Cathedral.
Pope Francis opens with message, prayer for Muslims
Pope Francis prayed vespers at St. Patrick's Cathedral in New York City. Francis began his remarks by expressing his solidarity with Muslims following the hajj stampede in Saudi Arabia.
Pope Francis prayed vespers at St. Patrick's Cathedral in New York City. Francis began his remarks by expressing his solidarity with Muslims following the hajj stampede in Saudi Arabia.