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VIDEO: Beachgoer's Drone Captures Humpback Whale Swimming In Manasquan VIDEO: Beachgoer's Drone Captures Humpback Whale Swimming In Manasquan VIDEO: Beachgoer's Drone Captures Humpback Whale Swimming In Manasquan
Video: Beachgoer's Drone Captures Humpback Whale Swimming In Manasquan A humpback whale swimming yards away from the shoreline in Manasquan was captured on video -- thanks to a beachgoer's drone. The whale was swimming through a bunker near the Brielle Road beach when Thomas Lozinski spotted it around sunrise early Tuesday morning. "I did some geometry and calculated the length to be about 18 feet from the lens field of view and height," Lozinski said.  "The water has been clear and calm and whales and dolphins have been spotted during the last few days." The water has been clear and calm and whales and dolphins have been spotted during the last few day…
Snooki Invites Public To Hang 'Black Lives Matter' Posters In Her Madison Storefront Snooki Invites Public To Hang 'Black Lives Matter' Posters In Her Madison Storefront Snooki Invites Public To Hang 'Black Lives Matter' Posters In Her Madison Storefront
Snooki Invites Public To Hang 'Black Lives Matter' Posters In Her Madison Storefront "Jersey Shore" cast member Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi is using her platform to make an impact. The Madison shop owner is encouraging locals to hang "Black Lives Matter" posters in her storefront as George Floyd rallies and protest sweep across New Jersey. "For a little background into Madison, where my shop is located, [Black Lives Matter] posters are being torn down," the mom of three said. "My space is a safe place for you. I won't tear down your posters." Polizzi shared a photo of her Main Street storefront covered in posters Wednesday. "Use your voice," she said. The Snooki Shop, 61 Mai…
Morris Plains Officer Who Stole Thousands From PBA Gets 5 Years Probation Morris Plains Officer Who Stole Thousands From PBA Gets 5 Years Probation Morris Plains Officer Who Stole Thousands From PBA Gets 5 Years Probation
Morris Plains Officer Who Stole Thousands From PBA Gets 5 Years Probation A Morris Plains police officer charged with stealing more than $86,000 from his department's PBA while serving as its treasurer was sentenced to five years probation and monthly restitution payments, authorities said Friday. Adam Klymko, 31, pleaded guilty to one count of theft by unlawful taking on Sept. 15, 2020, Morris County Acting Prosecutor Robert J. Carroll, Acting Chief of Investigations Christoph K. Kimker, and Morris Plains Police Chief Michael M. Koroski announced. Klymko was serving as the treasurer of the Morris Plains PBA Local 254 -- the department's operating and f…
SEE ANYTHING? Newark Man Shot Dead In Broad Daylight SEE ANYTHING? Newark Man Shot Dead In Broad Daylight SEE ANYTHING? Newark Man Shot Dead In Broad Daylight
SEE Anything? Newark Man Shot Dead In Broad Daylight Authorities are seeking the public's help in a fatal shooting investigation. Yasin Welch, 28, was shot Tuesday near Fairmount and Central avenues, Acting Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens, II, and Newark Public Safety Director Anthony F. Ambrose said. He was pronounced dead around 3:20 p.m., at University Hospital. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office Homicide/Major Crimes Task Force tips line at 1-877-TIPS-4EC. Calls will be kept confidential.
Jersey City Moves Forward With Largest Mixed-Income Development Site In Tri-State Area Jersey City Moves Forward With Largest Mixed-Income Development Site In Tri-State Area Jersey City Moves Forward With Largest Mixed-Income Development Site In Tri-State Area
Jersey City Moves Forward With Largest Mixed-Income Development Site In Tri-State Area The first phase of the redevelopment plan for Jersey City's Bayfront property -- the largest mixed-income development site in the region -- was announced Tuesday amid the coronavirus pandemic. The Bayfront Redevelopment Plan will transform the once contaminated site along the Hackensack Riverfront into the centerpiece of the West Side revitalization, Innovate JC said in a release.  Jersey City expects to break ground on Bayfront's infrastructure work in the fall. Phase one consists of the development of four parcels within the area upon which a total of 1,092 units will be built in mu…
Rockland Pilot Helps Death Row Dogs Get Chartered Flights To New Families Rockland Pilot Helps Death Row Dogs Get Chartered Flights To New Families Rockland Pilot Helps Death Row Dogs Get Chartered Flights To New Families
Rockland Pilot Helps Death Row Dogs Get Chartered Flights To New Families Glenn Pagano sits in the cockpit of his Piper Comanche, his co-pilot Andy Davie of Stony Point by his side. In the back is a 10-year-old pug, Rocco, whose family listed him on Craigslist "like a piece of furniture," said Pagano, a longtime detective sergeant with the Paramus Police Department. Pagano and Davie met Rocco Memorial Day Weekend at an Ohio airport, and flew him to an airport in upstate New York, where he was united with his new forever family. The pug was calm and happy for the duration of the flight, as if he knew his life was changing for the better, Pagano said. Rocco is on…
Hillsdale Officials Vote In Favor Of Drive-In Theater, Expected To Run 7 Days Per Week Hillsdale Officials Vote In Favor Of Drive-In Theater, Expected To Run 7 Days Per Week Hillsdale Officials Vote In Favor Of Drive-In Theater, Expected To Run 7 Days Per Week
Hillsdale Officials Vote In Favor Of Drive-In Theater, Expected To Run 7 Days Per Week The summer movie series at Demarest Farm is on -- and movies will be allowed to run seven days a week. The majority of Hillsdale council members during a special meeting Tuesday voted in favor of passing a resolution to temporarily suspend a zoning ordinance in the farm's section (R1) to allow a drive-in theater. The resolution was formally passed at the end of the meeting and will be signed by the mayor and borough clerk once finalized. Frank Pizzella voted and Zoltan Horvath were the two council members who voted against the resolution. The permit will be for the summer season only a…
HelloFresh Cuts Ties With Bergen County Native Lea Michele Amid Racism Allegation HelloFresh Cuts Ties With Bergen County Native Lea Michele Amid Racism Allegation HelloFresh Cuts Ties With Bergen County Native Lea Michele Amid Racism Allegation
HelloFresh Cuts Ties With Bergen County Native Lea Michele Amid Racism Allegation HelloFresh ended its partnership with Tenafly native Lea Michele amid a racism accusation made by her former "Glee" costar. Michele on Monday tweeted her support for George Floyd and the Black Lives Matter movement when Samantha Ware accused her of making her life a "living hell" while working together on the sixth season of the show.  “LMAO REMEMBER WHEN YOU MADE MY FIRST TELEVISON GIG A LIVING HELL?!?! CAUSE ILL NEVER FORGET,” Ware, 28, said in the tweet. “I BELIEVE YOU TOLD EVERYONE THAT IF TOU HAD THE OPPORTUNITY YOU WOULD ‘S–T IN MY WIG!’ AMONGST OTHER TRAUMATIC MICROAGR…
Paramus Detective Gives Death Row Dogs Chartered Flights To New Families Paramus Detective Gives Death Row Dogs Chartered Flights To New Families Paramus Detective Gives Death Row Dogs Chartered Flights To New Families
Paramus Detective Gives Death Row Dogs Chartered Flights To New Families Glenn Pagano sits in the cockpit of his Piper Comanche, his co-pilot Andy Davie by his side. In the back is a 10-year-old pug, Rocco, whose family listed him on Craigslist "like a piece of furniture," said Pagano, a longtime detective sergeant with the Paramus Police Department. Pagano and Davie met Rocco at an Ohio airport Memorial Day Weekend, and flew him to an airport in upstate New York, where he was united with his new forever family. The pug was calm and happy for the duration of the flight, as if he knew his life was changing for the better, Pagano said. Rocco is one of a handful …
Mom, 6-Year-Old Daughter Shot Dead In West Orange Apartment Mom, 6-Year-Old Daughter Shot Dead In West Orange Apartment Mom, 6-Year-Old Daughter Shot Dead In West Orange Apartment
Mom, 6-Year-Old Daughter Shot Dead In West Orange Apartment A mother and her 6-year-old daughter were found dead by a family member in their West Orange apartment, authorities said. Both Sushmiba Bardhan, 36, and her daughter were killed Sunday, in their Susan Court apartment, Acting Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens, II, and West Orange Police Chief James P. Abbott said Tuesday. They were pronounced dead at the scene, said authorities who were not releasing further information. The investigation is active and ongoing. The preliminary investigation indicates there is no danger to the community. 
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