Joaquin quickly rises to Category 3 hurricane
Storm may hit the United States late Sunday, according to early forecasts Hurricane Joaquin rapidly grew in strength Wednesday night, generating winds at speeds in excess of 111 mph and elevating it...
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Wednesday's drawing is for the largest jackpot since February Wednesday's winning Powerball numbers are 21, 39, 40, 55, 59 and a 17 red ball. The jackpot has swelled to an estimated $301 million after...
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Hurricane Joaquin may stay out to sea, but coastal flood threat remains
New Jersey isn't out of the woods, but the day has brought a series of favorable forecasts for the Garden State The map above shows how the National Hurricane Center's range of possibilities for the...
View ArticleBergen, Hudson towns brace for Hurricane Joaquin
In N.J.'s northern flooding-prone towns like Hoboken, Little Ferry, North Bergen, Moonachie and Lyndhurst, preparations are being made in advance of the storm. HOBOKEN -- In N.J.'s northern...
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For those celebrating the Jewish Festival of Sukkot, Joaquin trumps Leviticus
The coming hurricane (which may or may not have New Jersey in its sights) has some Jewish congregations in somewhat of a religious quandary—is it kosher to take down a sukkah before it blows away? For...
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Air quality testing shuts down Hughes Justice Complex for 3rd day
The building, which houses the state Supreme Court, was evacuated early Wednesday when utility monitors detected a refrigerant leak on the ninth floor. TRENTON -- A leak in the Richard J. Hughes...
View ArticleLessons from Sandy prepare Secaucus for Joaquin
When Super Storm Sandy struck Hudson County, the second ward of Secaucus was hit hard by storm surge. When Hurricane Sandy struck Hudson County, the second ward of Secaucus was hit hard by storm...
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Newark cop fired for controversial 'gorilla' Facebook post
Lieutenant engaged in online conversation in which city's African-American mayor is compared to a gorilla Robert Sciarrino NEWARK -- A veteran police lieutenant was fired Wednesday for disparaging...
View ArticleNorcross only N.J. Democrat to back defense policy bill
Most House Democrats, including five of the six from New Jersey, voted against the defense policy bill because it exceeded budget caps. WASHINGTON -- The U.S. House on Thursday passed legislation...
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Missing Hamilton teen returns home safe
Hamilton detectives spoke with Zymirah Priester's mother Wednesday night and confirmed her daughter had returned home. HAMILTON - A 13-year-old girl missing from Hamilton since last week returned home...
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Dunkin' Donuts closing 100 locations this year and next
Company did not disclose which of the coffee-and-donut chain's locations would be shut down A franchisee plans to close 100 Dunkin' Donuts locations, the coffee-shop company's corporate parent said...
View ArticleTrenton fire displaces 8 residents, damages 3 homes
Firefighters arrived on the first block of Washington Street near Hamilton Avenue at about 3:15 p.m. to find flames blowing from the second floor windows of a row home. TRENTON — A fire in the city's...
View ArticleBayonne Bridge construction set back by two years, Port Authority announces
Reaction from Bayonne officials to news of the delay was immediate and angry. BAYONNE -- Construction on the Bayonne Bridge "Raise the Roadway" project has been set back by two years and won't be...
View ArticleFor Christie 2016, Joaquin could be make-or-break, experts say
Having risen to national prominence on the strength of his response to Hurricane Sandy, Gov. Chris Christie's political fortunes are again facing strong headwinds in Hurricane Joaquin. Whether they'll...
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N.J. attorney general warns: Price-gouge during Joaquin at your peril
In advance of Friday's expected arrival of a nor'easter and Hurricane Joaquin later this weekend, acting state Attorney General John Hoffman issued a warning to Garden State businesses about the state...
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Stolen vehicle that triggered security alert found in Morris, report says
SUV was found with two blown tires after driver reportedly lost control MOUNT ARLINGTON -- A stolen SUV belonging to the New York City utility Con Ed was found here Monday and the driver arrested, the...
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Latest forecast shows Joaquin giving U.S. wide berth
The storm, at Category 4 Thursday night, forecast to be well out to sea when it arrives off Jersey coast next week The forecasts coming out of the National Hurricane Center grew less alarming for New...
View ArticleSecaucus briefs: Town to dedicate monument to Fire Department Sunday
The town of Secaucus will honor its volunteer firefighters on Sunday with the dedication of a Secaucus Fire Department monument at Buchmuller Park. The town of Secaucus will honor its volunteer...
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Deptford Fire Department sweeps competitions in 2 states
"A job well done," said Battalion Chief Richard Thomas. DEPTFORD -- The township's fire department has a lot to brag about this fall. In the last few weeks, vehicles and volunteers from all of the...
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N.J. cop's First Amendment case goes before U.S. Supreme Court
Can a public employee be punished "based on a supervisor's perception that the employee supports a political candidate"? TRENTON -- A Paterson police officer's decade-old political retaliation suit...
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