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Why The New Jersey Gas Price Surge And When Will It Stop? Why The New Jersey Gas Price Surge And When Will It Stop? Why The New Jersey Gas Price Surge And When Will It Stop?
Why The New Jersey Gas Price Surge And When Will It Stop? Gas prices are up approximately 19 cents in Bergen and Passaic counties from last week, and Hurricane Harvey is to blame for that, experts say. The storm impacted refineries in Texas and Louisiana causing a mass disruption to gas supplies, analysts said.  The Colonial Pipeline, which carries gas and jet fuel from Houston to New York, was shut down on Wednesday. The company estimates full service from Houston will resume Sunday, following an evaluation of infrastructure and successful execution of its start up plan. Chief Oil Analyst for the Oil Price Information Service Tom Kloza said the …
Holy Name: $5M Appropriation Will Fund End-Of-Life Care Model In New Jersey Holy Name: $5M Appropriation Will Fund End-Of-Life Care Model In New Jersey Holy Name: $5M Appropriation Will Fund End-Of-Life Care Model In New Jersey
Holy Name: $5M Appropriation Will Fund End-Of-Life Care Model In New Jersey TEANECK, N.J. — Senator Paul Sarlo (D-36) and former Senator and now Port Authority Chairman Kevin O’Toole joined Holy Name Medical Center officials at Villa Marie Claire hospice Thursday to announce a state budget appropriation of $5 million to fund the development of a model for end-of-life care in New Jersey, where Medicare expenditures for related resources are among the highest in the nation. The budget appropriation, sponsored by Senator Sarlo and Port Authority Chairman O’Toole, will support the project’s eight key initiatives, including the development of a model for end-of-life-care…
Soldier, Friend Charged In Prospect Park Church, Deli Robberies Soldier, Friend Charged In Prospect Park Church, Deli Robberies Soldier, Friend Charged In Prospect Park Church, Deli Robberies
Soldier, Friend Charged In Prospect Park Church, Deli Robberies PROSPECT PARK, N.J. — A week-long Prospect Park Police Department investigation of several burglaries at a local church and deli resulted in the arrest of two men currently awaiting court hearings in the Passaic County Jail, authorities said. Michael Jefferson, 22 of Hackensack, and Roberto Santiago, 22 of Paterson and an infantryman in the Army National Guard, were charged with several counts of burglary, Detective Walter Richmond said. The New Hope Community Ministries on North 11th Street was victimized by the two suspects, who removed an Apple Macbook Air laptop, several gift cards and …
Uber-Eats Delivery Cyclist Got Stuck In Lincoln Tunnel Uber-Eats Delivery Cyclist Got Stuck In Lincoln Tunnel Uber-Eats Delivery Cyclist Got Stuck In Lincoln Tunnel
Uber-Eats Delivery Cyclist Got Stuck In Lincoln Tunnel An Uber-Eats deliveryman from Morocco found himself peddling his bicycle through the Lincoln Tunnel surrounded by cars Tuesday, the New York Post reports. Hicham Oulhint, 26, was using Uber's GPS app to deliver food from Hell's Kitchen to Chelsea, and wound up in the tunnel around 7 p.m., the article says. It was his first week on the job and in New York City for the Jersey City resident, who moved from Morocco seven months ago, The Post reports. Oulhint received a summons and finished the delivery, but lost his job the following day, the article says. CLICK HERE FOR MORE.
Hackensack Judge Recuses Herself From $16M Case Hackensack Judge Recuses Herself From $16M Case Hackensack Judge Recuses Herself From $16M Case
Hackensack Judge Recuses Herself From $16M Case HACKENSACK, N.J. — Bergen County Superior Court Judge Lisa Perez-Friscia recused herself from an assigned case in Hackensack involving internet posts involving a law firm where her husband works, NJ.com reports Public Relations Executive Alan Marcus is suing former Bergen County Executive Dennis McNerney for $16 million alleging defamation, computer related offenses and more, the article says.
 According to the lawsuit, McNerney and his wife used 27 internet aliases to post nearly 90 comments under articles alleging Marcus committed bribery and exchanged county contracts for sex, NJ.com say…
Hackensack Mom Seeks Handicap Accessible Van For Quadriplegic Daughter Hackensack Mom Seeks Handicap Accessible Van For Quadriplegic Daughter Hackensack Mom Seeks Handicap Accessible Van For Quadriplegic Daughter
Hackensack Mom Seeks Handicap Accessible Van For Quadriplegic Daughter HACKENSACK, N.J. — Ashley Jefferson of Hackensack is 25 years old and is a quadriplegic. She is battling chronic epilepsy disorder and cerebral palsy. She has endured multiple hospitalizations, surgeries and, despite the challenges she faces, is still smiling.  Jefferson's mom, Tremaine Watkins, is hoping that she can soon provide her daughter with a handicapped-accessible van. More than $1,000 had been raised as of Thursday afternoon on a GoFundMe for Jefferson. Nearly $35,000 is needed. "Although her quality of life has been taken away, I am trying to improve her day to day daily a…
Ex-Firefighter Sues Hasbrouck Heights Ex-Firefighter Sues Hasbrouck Heights Ex-Firefighter Sues Hasbrouck Heights
Ex-Firefighter Sues Hasbrouck Heights HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, N.J. — A former Hasbrouck Heights firefighter and mechanic has filed a lawsuit against the borough saying he was unfairly removed and fired for misconduct, NorthJersey.com reports. Peter Kolodziej said in a suit filed last week that he was denied meeting minutes from a closed session regarding his work in Hasbrouck Heights and the charges he faced, the article says. He was relieved of his duties in April as a department mechanic and firefighter, NorthJersey.com says. CLICK HERE FOR MORE.
Remembering Jennah, Mariah: Services Set For Route 4 Rollover Crash Victims Remembering Jennah, Mariah: Services Set For Route 4 Rollover Crash Victims Remembering Jennah, Mariah: Services Set For Route 4 Rollover Crash Victims
Remembering Jennah, Mariah: Services Set For Route 4 Rollover Crash Victims GARFIELD, N.J. — Funeral arrangements have been made for the two Garfield women killed in last weekend's Route 4 rollover crash. Visitation for Jennah Mae DiSclafani, 19, was scheduled for Wednesday. Her funeral was held Thursday morning at the Aloia Funeral Home in Garfield. Visitation for Mariah Gomez, 20, will be on Friday at the Funeraria Alvarez in Passaic from 6 to 9 p.m. Cremation is scheduled at the East Ridgelawn Crematory in Clifton.
Englewood School Put Graduates At Risk For Fraud, Report Says Englewood School Put Graduates At Risk For Fraud, Report Says Englewood School Put Graduates At Risk For Fraud, Report Says
Englewood School Put Graduates At Risk For Fraud, Report Says ENGLEWOOD, N.J. — Officials at Englewood's Dwight Morrow High School are facing legal woes after an investigation found several New Jersey laws were broken, NorthJersey.com reports. The report was issued in July following an investigation by the New Jersey Department of Education’s Office of Fiscal Accountability and Compliance, the article says. More than 2,000 credit card changes that allegedly put students at risk for fraud, and improprieties in the district's recording of transcripts were cause for the investigation, NorthJersey.com says. Click here for the full story.
Major Detours Ahead In Wayne For Rumble Strip Installation Major Detours Ahead In Wayne For Rumble Strip Installation Major Detours Ahead In Wayne For Rumble Strip Installation
Major Detours Ahead In Wayne For Rumble Strip Installation PASSAIC COUNTY, N.J. — Several Passaic County streets will be closed beginning Sept. 6, as rumble strip installation begins. The project will move rapidly and alternating traffic patterns will be established.  This is a two-phase project with each phase lasting one week, the second week starting two weeks after completion of the first.  Rain delays can be expected. See schedule below: West Milford Oak Ridge Road & Union Valley Road – 9/6 Lakeside Ave, Marshall Hill Rd & Macopin Rd – 9/7 Hamburg Tpk & Echo Lake Rd – 9/8 Greenwood Lake Tpk – 9/8  9/11 Bloomingdale Macopin R…
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