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Top NJ environmental officer says state needs climate change plan
Commissioner of Environmental Protection Shawn LaTourette said Thursday that the state is not ready for the worsening effects of climate change and rising seas.
Atlantic City, NJ casino dealers reject designated smoking area proposal
Atlantic City, NJ casino workers opposed to indoor smoking rejected a proposal being floated by state legislators to create designated outdoor smoking areas.
Plainfield, NJ man who stabbed girlfriend 94 times wins appeal for new trial
Anthony James of Plainfield won his appeal for a new trial after a court overturned his conviction for stabbing his girlfriend 94 times in September 2011.
Forecasters scale back hurricane season for NJ, nation
NOAA is predicting 14 to 20 named storms including six to ten hurricanes for the 2022 Hurricane season from mid-August to October.
World’s toughest turtle? Survivor among 8 returned to ocean at Jersey Shore
Titan, a Loggerhead turtle, was returned to the ocean Tuesday after being rescued off the Jersey Shore and recovering at Turtle Back Zoo in South Orange.
Hessian mass grave unearthed at National Park, NJ Revolutionary War battle site
Researchers said Tuesday they believe they uncovered in a mass grave in National Park the remains of up to 12 Hessian soldiers who fought during the Revolutionary War.
NJ woman in $400K GoFundMe scam gets 1 year in federal case
Katelyn McClure of Bordentown was sentenced Thursday in federal court to one year in prison for her role in a 2017 GoFundMe scam that raised $400,000.
FBI gives update on Jimmy Hoffa after search under NJ bridge
The FBI said Thursday it found no evidence of missing Teamsters boss Jimmy Hoffa during a search of land under the Pulaski Skyway in Jersey City in early June.
Biden tests positive for COVID-19, has ‘mild symptoms’
President Joe Biden tested positive for COVID-19 on Thursday and has mild symptoms. The 79-year-old Biden is fully vaccinated and has received two boosters.
Ivana Trump, first wife of former president, has died at 73
Ivana Trump, the first wife of Donald Trump, died in New York City at the age of 73, the former president announced on social media Thursday.
Atlantic City, NJ casino workers approve new deals; 2 more remain
Workers with Unite Here Local 54 on Monday ratified deals with five Atlantic City, NJ casinos, leaving only Resorts and Golden Nugget workers without contracts.
Johnson resigns, remains UK prime minister for now
Boris Johnson stepped down immediately as leader of his Conservative Party but plans to remain as prime minister while the leadership contest is held.