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Posted on May 23, 2017May 23, 2017 by James — Leave a comment

Police Sketch of New Jersey Burglar Looks a Whole Lot Like Zorro

By Ray Villeda

Police in New Jersey are looking for a man who broke into a home in Belleville last week — and the sketch authorities released looks more than a bit like Zorro, the fictional mask-wearing character of western drama fame.

Cops say the suspect broke into a home on Eugene Place around 3:45 a.m. Friday. Authorities believe he got inside through an unlocked side door.

Source: Police Sketch of New Jersey Burglar Looks a Whole Lot Like Zorro | NBC New York https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/Masked-Burglar-Zorro-Burglary-Home-New-Jersey-Belleville-Sketch-423684914.html#ixzz4huBpjYEW

Posted on May 22, 2017May 22, 2017 by James — 4 Comments

American Dream Meadowlands back to life? Badly-needed funding arrives

John Brennan , Staff Writer, @BergenBrennanPublished 11:41 a.m. ET May 20, 2017 | Updated 10:47 p.m. ET May 20, 2017

In a move that could turn out to be the trigger for turning the long-dormant American Dream Meadowlands into a reality, project operator Triple Five announced late Friday that it has closed on $1.6 billion in construction financing for the long-stalled project.

The deal is expected to set the stage in the coming days or weeks for a billion-dollar bond issuance that would provide the rest of the funding for the 2.9 million square foot first phase of the entertainment and retail project.

https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/2017/05/20/american-dream-meadowlands-back-life-badly-needed-funding-arrives/334012001/

Posted on May 22, 2017May 22, 2017 by James — 1 Comment

THE LIST: TOP 10 STATES CONTRIBUTING TO NJ’S GUBERNATORIAL HOPEFULS

COLLEEN O’DEA | MAY 22, 2017

New Jersey led the list, as expected, but money rolled in from nearby New York and Pennsylvania, as well as Florida and California

New Jersey is one of only two states with gubernatorial elections this year, so the eyes — and the wallets — of the nation are focused on the Garden State.

The state Election Law Enforcement Commission has said that this year’s primary is on its way to becoming the most expensive in New Jersey history. As of its last campaign reporting date, May 8, the 11 major-party hopefuls had already raised about $22 million in just their candidate accounts, excluding outside committees. While 88 percent of that money came from New Jerseyans, people from 36 other states and the District of Columbia, as well as the United Kingdom, also contributed.

Democratic frontrunner Phil Murphy was responsible for roughly two-thirds of the total amount contributed as of the 29-day pre-primary reports. The $15.1 million he has spent on his campaign is unrivaled in size. But Murphy has also been the primary beneficiary of money contributed by each of the states that has given the most to New Jersey’s candidates this year.

These are the 10 states from which candidates had gotten the most money as of May 8:

https://www.njspotlight.com/stories/17/05/21/the-list-top-10-state-s-contributing-to-nj-s-gubernatorial-hopefuls/

Posted on May 22, 2017May 22, 2017 by James — 2 Comments

N.J. lawmakers want voters to decide if Supreme Court justices should keep their jobs

Posted on May 21, 2017 at 10:35 AM

BY S.P. SULLIVAN

[email protected],

NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

TRENTON — A pair of Republican state lawmakers is looking to do away with tenure for state Supreme Court justices, proposing a constitutional amendment that would have voters give them a thumbs-up or thumbs-down every four years.

State Sens. Gerald Cardinale (R-Bergen) and Michael Doherty (R-Warren) say the move would make the justices accountable to New Jersey voters, but some worry the move would further inject politics into the state’s highest court.

Currently, New Jersey’s seven justices are appointed by the governor and approved by the state Senate with an initial term of seven years. Then, if the governor reappoints and the Senate again approves, a justice gets tenure until hitting a mandatory retirement age of 70.

https://www.nj.com/politics/index.ssf/2017/05/elected_judges_nj_lawmakers_want_constitutional_am.html

Posted on May 22, 2017May 22, 2017 by James — 1 Comment

What You Really Want to Know About the Candidates for New Jersey Governor

By NICK CORASANITI, AUDREY CARLSEN and SERGIO PEÇANHA

Gov. Chris Christie is on his way out. Primaries are on June 6. Here’s what matters — and a few things that don’t — about six candidates vying to replace him:

Taylor Ham or Pork Roll?

https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2017/05/21/nyregion/new-jersey-governor-guide.html?_r=0

Posted on May 22, 2017May 22, 2017 by James — 4 Comments

Click it or Ticket: NJ cops will pull over thousands of drivers for 2 weeks

file photo by Boyd Loving

By Jen Ursillo May 21, 2017 8:00 PM

For two weeks, starting Monday and ending June 4, law enforcement agencies across New Jersey will be out and about pulling over drivers who aren’t wearing seat belts.

Gary Poedubicky, acting director of the state Division of Highway Traffic Safety, says 375 police agencies, including the State Police, are expected to take part in the campaign. In May 2016, 387 agencies participated.

“We’re trying to encourage motorists and passengers to buckle up,” he said. “Seat belts save thousands of lives every year but far too many motorists are still not buckling up. In our opinion, buckling is not an option. It’s a difference between life and death in a crash.”

Read More: Click it or Ticket: NJ cops will pull over thousands of drivers for 2 weeks | https://nj1015.com/click-it-or-ticket-nj-cops-will-pull-over-thousands-of-drivers-for-2-weeks/?trackback=tsmclip

Posted on May 21, 2017May 21, 2017 by James — 4 Comments

Life expectancy for each N.J. county, updated and ranked

Bergen County had a life expectancy of 82.47, one of the highest in the state. It also had one of the biggest increases in the past three decades, going from 75.27 in 1980, an increase of 9.6 percent.

Updated May 19, 2017
Posted May 19, 2017

By Erin Petenko

New Jersey has seen big gains in life expectancy over the past three decades, according to research published in the Journal of the American Medical Association. But those gains have not been distributed equally.

Life expectancy in the state varies from 77 to 82 years old, depending on in which county the person was born. Every county increased in life expectancy from 1980 to 2014, but some saw impressive increases, while others had lackluster growth. Find out the life expectancy of residents born in your county.

Disclaimer: This list is roughly in order from lowest to highest life expectancy, but because of the margin of error in the data, some counties are virtually tied.

https://www.nj.com/bergen/index.ssf/2017/05/how_life_expectancy_has_changed_in_each_nj_county.html#incart_m-rpt-2

Posted on May 20, 2017May 20, 2017 by James — 7 Comments

Meet New Jersey’s new “Cash Cow” speed traps

file photo by Boyd Loving

By Jeff Deminski May 19, 2017 12:38 PM

Yesterday, a bill made it out of an Assembly committee which could be a cash cow for a lot of towns. Part of a package of bills called “Antwan’s Law,” it would allow towns to establish permanent lower speed limits near schools. Right now you have school zones during certain times when schools are in session. Another part of this package triples the fine you pay. Interesting.

“Antwan’s Law” is named for Antwan Timbers Jr., a 17-year-old high school student who was struck and killed while walking on Route 130 in Burlington City last year. Sounds like the law makes sense, right? A student walking home at the end of his school day gets hit because some jerk is speeding, and it shouldn’t be allowed.

What if I told you Antwan was tragically killed at around midnight, not when school let out, and by a drunk driver? The school was closed. Empty. An equally tragic story, yes. But he wasn’t walking home from school. He was walking with a friend near a Wawa that happened to be near the school.

Read More: Meet New Jersey’s new speed traps | https://nj1015.com/meet-jerseys-new-speed-traps/?trackback=tsmclip

Posted on May 20, 2017May 20, 2017 by James — Leave a comment

Friday Night Multi-vehicle crash in front of The Barn Restaurant

photos courtesy of Boyd Loving’s Facebook

May 20,2017

the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Wyckoff NJ, Wyckoff Police, Fire, and EMS responded to a multi-vehicle crash in front of The Barn Restaurant, 359 Sicomac Avenue on Friday evening, 05/19. Non-life threatening injuries were reported by the occupants of a pickup truck traveling on Sicomac Avenue that appeared to have been broadsided by a vehicle leaving The Barn’s driveway/parking lot. Two (2) vehicles in the crash sustained damage requiring their removal by tow trucks. Wyckoff Fire department disconnected the battery from a damaged sedan, and contained a minor crash related fluid spill. A field sobriety test was administered to a driver involved in the incident. No word as to whether any summonses were issued, nor if anyone was taken into custody.

Posted on May 20, 2017January 21, 2019 by James — Leave a comment

Teen with measles may have exposed others at Valley hospital

May 20,2017
the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Ridgewood NJ, A teenager who became ill while at the Ramada Rochelle Park and was hospitalized at The Valley Hospital in Ridgewood and was diagnosed with measles, a highly contagious disease, the state health department said Friday.

The 16-year-old, who was traveling in the United States with a tour group from Asia, may have exposed others at those locations between May 12 and 15.

According to Valley the staff took steps to control the spread of infection as soon as the patient arrived last Saturday. The patient arrived at the hospital from 9 a.m. on May 13 until 1 a.m. Sunday, May 14, she said. The health department said exposure may also have occurred on Monday from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Anyone who came in contact with the teenager may develop symptoms as late as June 5.

Measles is spread through contact with an infected person’s mucus or saliva or through the air when someone coughs or sneezes.

If you suspect you were exposed please contact a health provider. Valley is informing all patients who were treated at the hospital during the specific times the patient was there, as well as employees, physicians and volunteers.

Posted on May 19, 2017May 19, 2017 by James — 1 Comment

Glen Rock Police Fire and EMS rush to Scene after SUV Strikes Tree

photos courtesy of Boyd Lovings Facebook

May 19,2017

the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Glen Rock NJ, Glen Rock PD, FD, and EMS personnel rushed to aid the driver of a silver colored Nissan Rogue after it crashed into a large tree in front of 44 Radburn Road, Glen Rock on Friday morning, 05/19. The vehicle flipped after hitting the tree, causing damage that pinned the driver inside. The victim was freed by Glen Rock FD members and then transported by a Glen Rock EMS ambulance to The Valley Hospital. Injuries to the victim appeared to have been non life threatening. A paramedic team from The Valley Hospital was also at the scene. A flatbed tow truck removed the wrecked Nissan. Glen Rock PD is investigating the accident’s cause.

Posted on May 18, 2017May 17, 2017 by James — Leave a comment

Small plane carrying family vanishes in Bermuda Triangle

By David K. Li and Kate Sheehy

May 16, 2017 | 12:49pm | Updated

A Tribeca event planner, her pilot boyfriend and her two young sons disappeared in a plane in the Bermuda Triangle, and authorities said Tuesday they found a “debris field” near where the aircraft was last heard from.

The group had just spent Mother’s Day in Puerto Rico and was flying to Florida when the small twin-engine plane disappeared at about 2:10 p.m. Monday, according to officials.

On board were 40-year-old Skylight CEO Jennifer Blumin, her 4- and 3-year-old sons and her boyfriend, Nathan Ulrich, 52, of Lee, NH, authorities and family members said.

Ulrich, an Ivy-League-educated former Coast Guard auxiliarist, is the ex-husband of actress Rae Dawn Chong.

https://nypost.com/2017/05/16/small-plane-carrying-four-new-yorkers-goes-missing-near-bahamas/

Posted on May 16, 2017January 21, 2019 by James — Leave a comment

Fatal plane crash near Teterboro: What we know about the accident so far

Updated May 16, 2017
Posted May 16, 2017

By Paul Milo | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com
Paul Milo | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

A Learjet took off from Philadelphia and crashed on approach at Teterboro

The Learjet 35A, a twin-engine jet often used for business or personal travel, was built in 1981. It was coming in for a landing when it crashed in an industrial area of Carlstadt around 3:30 p.m. Both occupants of the plane were killed and the crash caused a fire with dark billowing smoke that could be seen for miles. Buildings in the area and parked cars caught fire but were quickly extinguished by local fire departments.

https://www.nj.com/bergen/index.ssf/2017/05/the_plane_crash_near_teterboro_what_we_know_what_w.html?ath=9c46bfc08d76232bb5a5e00eeaf0bfa2#cmpid=nsltr_strybutton

Posted on May 15, 2017May 15, 2017 by James — Leave a comment

Fishers rejoice: State adding major surplus of trout to N.J. waters

Michael Sol Warren | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com
By Michael Sol Warren | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com
on May 14, 2017 at 9:32 AM, updated May 14, 2017 at 9:33 AM

Who says there aren’t plenty of fish in the sea?

In a boon for New Jersey fishers, the state Division of Fish and Wildlife, part of the Department of Environmental Protection, announced last week that because of high productivity at the Pequest Trout Hatchery, extra trout will be added to each load of fish in state-stocked waters for the rest of the spring stocking season.

According to an email from DEP spokesman Bob Considine, approximately 4,000 additional trout were included in this week’s stocking. A similar amount is expected to be added to trout loads for the final two weeks of the spring stocking season. Considine added that every water stocked by DFW will receive some of the surplus trout.

https://www.nj.com/entertainment/index.ssf/2017/05/extra_trout_to_be_stocked_in_new_jersey_rivers.html

Posted on May 15, 2017May 15, 2017 by James — 1 Comment

Bill to legalize recreational marijuana in N.J. set to be unveiled

By Brent Johnson | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com
on May 14, 2017 at 10:00 AM, updated May 14, 2017 at 2:10 PM

TRENTON — A state lawmaker on Monday is scheduled to unveil legislation that would legalize, regulate, and tax recreational marijuana in New Jersey.

State Sen. Nicholas Scutari (D-Union) will formally announce the Democratic-sponsored measure at a noon news conference at the Statehouse in Trenton.

Medical marijuana is already legal in the state. But if this bill becomes law, New Jersey would become the ninth state to legalize pot — joining Alaska, California, Colorado, Maine, Massachusetts, Nevada, Oregon, and Washington, as well as the District of Columbia.

“The national trend is toward legalization,” Scutari told NJ Advance Media on Friday. “It’s absolutely necessary to save our neighborhoods from drug dealers. And we can use the tax revenue. And people are smoking it anyway.

https://www.nj.com/politics/index.ssf/2017/05/bill_to_legalize_marijuana_in_nj_set_to_be_unveile.html

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