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Court Gives Green Light to NYC's Manhattan Toll Plan

January 4, 2025

"A federal judge has given New York City the go-ahead to start charging drivers $9 to enter Manhattan’s busiest areas. This decision comes after New Jersey tried to stop the new tolling program before it began. The plan, known as congestion pricing, is set to launch on Sunday. Janno Lieber, the chi

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Traffic Fee Halt: What's up with the Air Quality Concern?

December 31, 2024

You probably know that New York City’s plan to charge drivers for entering certain busy areas has been stopped temporarily by New Jersey. Why the hold-up? A judge stepped in, worried about how this fee might mess with air quality. New York City wants to keep going, but New Jersey needs more time to

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Joe Budden's Unexpected Night: A Legal Ordeal Begins

December 31, 2024

Ever heard of a sleepwalking story that led to some serious trouble? Well, let's talk about what happened with podcaster Joe Budden in New Jersey. He's been charged with lewdness after an incident in Edgewater. The story unfolded on December 4, and the police got involved after a resident's doorbell

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New Jersey Drones: Flight Restrictions on Key Spots

December 20, 2024

Drones are being grounded over certain areas in New Jersey. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has rolled out new rules that limit drone flights over important places like power stations and infrastructure. These rules only apply to drones and not to regular planes or helicopters. The move co

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Drones and Radioactive Material: No Connection in New Jersey Mystery

December 18, 2024

Recently, rumors suggested that drones spotted in New Jersey might be searching for missing radioactive material. However, officials have clarified that these speculations are unfounded. The mystery began when a piece of medical equipment containing a small amount of the radioactive isotope Germaniu

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Cracking the Drone Mystery: New Tech Needed, Say Officials

December 16, 2024

Recently, mysterious drones have been buzzing over New York and New Jersey, causing worry among residents and officials. Representative Jim Himes, a Democrat from Connecticut, said many people are frustrated due to the uncertainty about these flights. National security officials insist these drones

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Drones in New Jersey: What We Know So Far

December 13, 2024

Picatinny Arsenal, a military base in New Jersey, has been quietly developing drones to combat weapons of mass destruction (WMDs). The US Army awarded a company a $50 million contract in 2018 to create these drones. They can map urban areas and keep an eye out for potential WMD threats. But don't wo

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Drones Over New Jersey: A Mystery Unfolds

December 12, 2024

Imagine if you saw something flying in the sky that you just couldn't explain. That's exactly what people in New Jersey have been experiencing lately. It all began on November 18, with frequent drone sightings in Morris County. But these aren't ordinary drones—some are as big as 6 feet wide! Althoug

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New Jersey Congresswoman Aims to Fix State Economy in Governor’s Race

November 18, 2024

Meet Mikie Sherrill, a U. S. Representative from New Jersey who just tossed her hat in the ring for governor. She's a former federal prosecutor and Navy helicopter pilot, known for flipping a Republican-held district blue in the 2018 midterms. Now, with Democratic Governor Phil Murphy’s term ending,

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How Storm Worries Impacted New Jersey Families After Hurricane Sandy

November 18, 2024

Have you ever wondered how folks prep for storms, and if it makes a difference afterwards? Research has focused a lot on getting ready for big weather events, but not on how people's worries before a storm affect how they bounce back. A study about families hit by Hurricane Sandy in New Jersey took