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Winter warm-up thaws out business at ski resorts in New Jersey
The winter warm-up may be nice for stepping outside, but it's thawing out business at ski resorts in New Jersey. → Read More
Jersey City creates police 'retail detail' to combat rise in holiday shoplifting
Rampant stealing across the country inspired officials to put together the new task force. → Read More
Macy's warehouse ready to roll out new floats for the 2022 Thanksgiving Day Parade
There are 5 new floats for the 2022 Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade including one for the new film, "Slumberland," Baby Shark, the return of Toys "R" Us, Wonderbread's Wondership, and a float to honor Native Americans. → Read More
Volunteer firefighter accused of causing car crash in New Jersey while impersonating cop
A volunteer firefighter appeared in court Tuesday, after officials in New Jersey say he responded to the scene of a serious accident that he caused while impersonating a cop. → Read More
Hispanic Heritage Month: From GED to beloved ESL teacher with help of HANAC
Yolanda Ruiz-DeJesus works at the non-profit HANAC, the program that allowed her to become a beloved ESL teacher, which is celebrating 50 years. → Read More
New York City synagogues under tight security ahead of Jewish High Holy Days
Synagogues will be under tight security in New York City with the approach of the Jewish High Holy Days Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur as the city grapples with a rise in anti-Semitic hate crimes. → Read More
WWII veteran receives Purple Heart, POW medals 77 years later in Brooklyn
William "Willie" Kellerman is alive today because of a daring escape he made during the war back in 1944, and his incredible will to survive a serious injury less than a year later. → Read More
Video shows pickup truck slamming into, flipping SUV with kids inside in NJ
Surveillance video captured a wild scene in New Jersey Saturday night after a pickup truck ran a stop sign and slammed into an SUV with two babies in the back, flipping that vehicle over. → Read More
Surplus of summer rental vacation homes, seasonal jobs in Freehold, New Jersey
Small businesses along the Jersey shore are starting to open up shop for the summer, but finding enough seasonal staff has proven difficult. → Read More
Detectives crack cold case more than four decades old on Long Island thanks to new DNA tech
A break in the case came recently in the form of a DNA test by the suspect's son. It enabled police and the FBI to submit DNA left on Eve Wilkowitz's body to consumer DNA databases that include countless people outside the criminal justice system. → Read More
New Jersey food bank to hold 24-hour 'pack-athon' for those in need
The Community Food Bank of New Jersey is the largest in the state and they desperately need help with volunteers down by almost 50% over last two years. → Read More
How you can help local organizations support Ukrainians after Russia's attack
As millions of Ukrainians head for the border due to fallout from Russia's invasion, several volunteer organizations are dedicating their time and money to helping those people who need aid. → Read More
Artist creates paintings of fallen officers to help NYPD, community heal
The artist says he wants to use his platform and his talent to help bridge the gap between the NYPD and the community. → Read More
91-year-old volunteer Barbara Rubenstein offers comfort at finish line of TCS NYC Marathon
Race volunteer Barbara Rubenstein has been helping runners reach the finish line of the New York City Marathon for more than three decades. → Read More
Staten Island high school principal returns home after 40-day battle with COVID
Principal Michael Cosentino, just 35 years old, left the hospital in a wheelchair and on oxygen after a harrowing battle with COVID. → Read More
Help protect the piping plovers and their adorable chicks
Anyone visiting the Tri-State Area's bountiful shorelines have probably seen cordoned off areas of piping plovers, so as not to disturb bird breeding grounds. → Read More
Teens from Long Island, NYC up for prestigious Jimmy Awards
The Jimmy Awards honor the best musical theater performers in the nation's high schools, and the nominees are coming together ahead of the show. → Read More
Campaign underway to restore vandalized mural of transgender pioneer Marsha P. Johnson
The mural of Marsha P. Johnson was created in her hometown of Elizabeth, New Jersey, but someone painted over it in what activists call an act of hate. → Read More
Campaign underway to restore vandalized mural of transgender activist Marsha P. Johnson
The mural of Marsha P. Johnson was created in her hometown of Elizabeth, New Jersey, but someone painted over it in what activists call an act of hate. → Read More
Congressman, patients fight for right to take experimental ALS drugs
A new proposed bill in the House of Representatives is giving hope to some patients in our area with ALS. If passed, they could gain access to experimental medications. → Read More