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Check Out Lightning Strike at Statue of Liberty
We certainly have had some wild weather this year, and last night was no different with severe thunderstorms moving through the New York/New Jersey area.
Last night multiple bolts of lightning struck somewhere behind the Statue of Liberty...
Caffrey’s Backyard Temporarily Closes Due to COVID-19
Caffrey's Backyard in Lacey has closed its doors temporarily as two of their employees tested positive for COVID-19.
No word on how long they will remain closed as they are bringing in a COVID specialist company to sanitize and disinfect all work and customer contact surface areas, but in a Facebook post they are saying for a couple of days
According to the Patch:
Caffrey's Backyard temporarily cl
Taco Bell To Change Their Menu This August
People are not happy about the menu changes coming this summer at Taco Bell. I'm not very happy about it either
Taco Bell executives issued a statement:
"Beginning August 13, we will be simplifying our menu to streamline operations,” “This evolved menu approach comes after months of analyzing the new way we are running our restaurants...
Swarm of Bees Takes Over Cape May Beach
This is just another video showing how crazy the year 2020 has been.
Yesterday a swarm of bees took over a person's towel who was just minding their business trying to stay cool at the beach in Cape May yesterday
Swarms of bees occur like this when the "Queen" bee is relocating to find a new hive, and the rest of the bees follows along...
Sweet Special Needs NJ Dog Looking For His Fur-Ever Home
This is Manny!! Do you have what it takes to take care of Manny and his special needs?
Manny is approximately a seven-year-old Beagle and is looking for a kind and loving family to rescue him. He is currently at the Bergen-Ramapo Animal Refuge and workers there say he incredibly sweet
According to Petfinder, Manny was found abandoned dragging his hind legs, unable to walk...
Lavallette Cancels Founders Day 2020
The cancellations keep on coming!
Lavallette announced earlier today that this year's Founders Day in September would be canceled to the COVID-19 Pandemic.
Officials say the decision was not made in haste, and that the safety and health of the vendors and the visitors are first and foremost and Founders Day in 2021 will be bigger and better...
Loud Booms Coming From Joint Base Continues This Week
Normally where I live in Toms River I don't normally hear the booms and explosions coming from Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst when they are conducting testing.
This past Thursday I heard a bunch of them, and I even heard a few over the weekend as well...
Jets, Giants, Rutgers Football Games- No Fans in Stands
Social distancing and limiting outdoor crowds to five hundred people looks like will affect the 2020 season at MetLife Stadium for New York Jets, New York Giants, and the Rutgers Scarlett Knights Football program at SHI Stadium in Piscataway, New Jersey
Governor Phil Murphy made the announcement earlier stating:
My Administration has been working in close coordination with professional sports and
Jenkinson’s Aquarium Teaches Us All About Jellyfish
If you're a beach bum or a boater like me, we are probably in agreement that we hate Jellyfish.
I always ask myself...What is the purpose of these things? They are quite the nuisance each summer once the water starts warming up
Whether you are in the Atlantic Ocean or hanging out in the bay, we are always keeping our eyes open for the little bastards...
NYC San Gennero Feast Canceled This Year
I'm just gonna come out and say it...2020 REALLY SUCKS!!!
I'm sure you didn't need me to say that because you already know, but I just needed to get it off my chest.
New York City Mayor, Bill DeBlasio announced earlier today that the 93rd Feast of San Gennaro will not be taking place this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic...
“Class Action Park” Documentary to Air on HBO Max in August
It feels I have been hearing about this documentary fro a long time now, and it feels like it already aired, but I guess not.
"Class Action Park", a documentary based on Action Park in Vernon, NJ will air on HBO Max this August. The exact date has not been revealed as of this time
As we all remember, Action Park had "rides" that constantly pushed the limits of danger...
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Rare Comet Will be Visible From Ocean County Next Week
A newly discovered comet named "NEOWISE" will be seen by the naked eye in the evening hours starting next week.
According to Accuweather:
Stargazers have the opportunity to spot a rare object in the sky this month as a newly discovered comet flies through the inner solar system for the first time in 6,800 years...