Author: Breaking Local News Report

EGG HARBOR TWP., NJ – The Marine Mammal Stranding Center, a nonprofit dedicated to rescuing and rehabilitating marine mammals and sea turtles in New Jersey, is holding its Suds for Seals fundraiser on Thursday, August 15. The event will be hosted by Hidden Sands Brewing Company. The fundraiser promises an evening of fun, food, raffles, craft beer, and craft soda. All proceeds from ticket sales and on-site raffles will support the center’s life-saving efforts. Early bird tickets are available for $35, which include entry, sea-cuterie, discounted drinks, and a chance to win a gift from the Marine Mammal Stranding Center.…

QUEENSTOWN, MD – A fire incident involving a 2013 Club Car golf cart occurred at 500 Amberly Farm Lane, Queenstown, Queen Anne’s County. The fire, which took place at 4:30 P.M. on July 16, was not reported until Tuesday by the homeowner, Susan Crossley. The fire caused an estimated $4,500 in damages to the golf cart. There were no injuries or deaths associated with the incident. Smoke alarms and fire alarms were not applicable in this case, and no arrests have been made. The Queenstown Volunteer Fire Company was the primary responding department. The number of alarms and firefighters involved…

Queens, NY – On Sunday, a 42-year-old man was assaulted and robbed inside the Seneca Avenue subway station. The incident occurred at approximately 2:50 a.m. when the victim was approached by three unidentified individuals. They punched the man in the face and forcibly took his cellphone. The assailants fled the station on foot, and their whereabouts remain unknown. The victim refused medical attention at the scene. Police are investigating the incident and seeking information on the suspects.

Washington, D.C. – Vice President Kamala Harris faces renewed scrutiny over her role as the Biden administration’s Border Czar, an unofficial position she has held since March 2021. The controversy intensified following a resolution introduced by Representative Ronny Jackson (R-TX) calling for her removal, citing her alleged failure to effectively manage the border crisis. Axios today is claiming the title, which is not official, was given to her by Republicans, but in 2021, shortly after she was given the task of wrangling up the border crisis, Axios was one of the first media outlets to use the term “Border Tzar”,…

The Newark Department of Public Safety is seeking help from the public in identifying and locating a suspect involved in a recent carjacking incident. Public Safety Director Fritz G. Fragé made the appeal following the violent theft of a moped from a food delivery worker. The crime occurred on the evening of July 19, 2024, at approximately 9:30 p.m., near an apartment building located on the 900 block of Broad Street. According to the report, as the delivery worker parked his red 2023 Jiajue Moped in the parking lot to deliver a food order, he was struck from behind in…

TRENTON, NJ — Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the New Jersey Division on Civil Rights (DCR) announced today that they have issued Findings of Probable Cause in eight cases involving allegations of disability discrimination by housing providers and management companies. The cases span across five counties: Bergen, Burlington, Camden, Ocean, and Union. The allegations detail a range of discriminatory practices, including the denial of rental opportunities, the failure to address severe tenant harassment, and the refusal to provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. These actions are in violation of the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (LAD), which prohibits…

NEWARK, NJ – Multiple families were displaced and two Newark firefighters were injured in a blaze at a home in the city on Monday. On Monday, Newark firefighters responded to a significant 2-alarm fire at 76 Barbara Street, as reported by Newark Public Safety Director Fritz G. Fragé. The incident, which drew an urgent response, began around 8:10 p.m. with a fire originating in the basement of a three-story occupied building. Efforts to contain the fire escalated quickly as a second alarm was sounded to prevent the blaze from spreading to an adjacent building at 74 Barbara Street. The firefighting…

NEWARK, NJ – Three men were robbed in Newark at gunpoint on Monday. Newark Public Safety Director Fritz G. Fragé is calling on the community for assistance in identifying a group of suspects involved in an armed robbery. The incident took place early Monday morning, July 8, on the 200 block of Sherman Avenue in Newark. According to reports, at around 12:50 a.m., three men were confronted and surrounded by six male suspects. The victims were robbed at gunpoint before the assailants fled the scene on foot, heading west on East Runyon Street. The Newark Police Department has provided a…

New Jersey commuters faced a slew of disruptions this Wednesday morning, with multiple traffic incidents reported across key routes. Authorities are addressing several situations that have significantly impacted travel times and traffic flow. Key Incidents Impacting Traffic: Disabled Vehicle on NJ Turnpike: A disabled vehicle was reported on the New Jersey Turnpike – Western Spur northbound north of Interchange 15W – I-280 in Kearny, with one right lane blocked as of 8:10 AM. Crash on Garden State Parkway: At 8:05 AM, a crash occurred northbound south of Exit 127 – US 9/I-287/NJ 440 in Woodbridge Township, with the right shoulder…

New Yorkers can expect a mix of sun and showers over the next two days as weather patterns bring a variety of conditions to the region. Today, the city will see partly sunny skies with showers and thunderstorms likely to develop mainly after 2 PM. The high will be near 82 degrees with a south wind blowing at 5 to 9 mph. The chance of precipitation stands at 70%, with new rainfall amounts expected to be between a half and three quarters of an inch. Tonight, showers and thunderstorms will continue, mainly before midnight. Some storms could produce heavy rainfall.…