Author: Breaking Local News Report

TRENTON, NJ – Did you know New Jersey is making a major push to ban gas-powered cars and to promote green electric vehicles? Well, that’s true and the state is now taxing you for your contribution to cleaner air. In July 2024, New Jersey introduced a new electric vehicle (EV) registration fee as part of the state’s broader green initiative. The fee starts at $250 and increases by $10 each year until 2028. New EV buyers are required to pay four years’ worth of the fee upfront, amounting to $1,060 for vehicles registered between July 2024 and June 2025. This…

Jury duty. These are the two words nobody in New Jersey want to see on a letter when they open their mailbox. Jury duty can feel overwhelming, but it’s a civic responsibility that plays a vital role in the legal system. Here’s what to expect: The first thing you should do when you get jury duty is to create a plan in case you are called to serve. Make sure your employer and your family know. Respond to the court notice promptly, and if you have a valid reason not to serve jury duty, plead your case to the court…

NEWARK, N.J. — Monday morning commuters in New Jersey faced a series of traffic incidents and delays across key roadways, with crashes and congestion causing slowdowns in multiple areas. A crash on the New Jersey Turnpike’s Eastern Spur northbound, just north of Interchange 15E near U.S. 1&9 in Newark, blocked one left lane at 7:43 a.m., leading to delays in the area. Earlier, at 7:36 a.m., a crash on U.S. 1 northbound at Commerce Boulevard in North Brunswick Township also resulted in the closure of one left lane. On the Garden State Parkway southbound, a crash near Exit 149 in…

This week’s weather in New Jersey offers a mix of early autumn conditions, with temperatures hovering around the upper 60s to mid-70s during the day and dipping into the mid to upper 50s at night. Today will see partly sunny skies with a high of around 70°F, accompanied by a gentle northeast wind at about 10 mph. Tonight, cloud cover will increase, and some patchy fog may develop after 3 a.m., with temperatures dropping to around 59°F. Tuesday starts off with patchy fog, mostly clearing by mid-morning. Although the day will be largely dry and mostly cloudy, there is a…

ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Maryland State Police are investigating a fatal pedestrian crash that occurred Sunday evening on Solomons Island Road in Anne Arundel County. The victim, a 32-year-old woman, was struck by an unmarked Maryland State Police vehicle and pronounced dead at the scene by Anne Arundel County EMS personnel. Her identity is being withheld pending notification of next of kin. Troopers from the Annapolis Barrack responded to the crash shortly after 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 29. According to a preliminary investigation, the woman entered the roadway where there was no crosswalk and was struck by a northbound 2016…

STOCKBRIDGE, Mass. — A man was killed in a suspected hit-and-run Saturday morning on Route 102, according to local authorities. The incident was reported by a motorist who called 911 at approximately 6:44 a.m. after spotting what appeared to be a person lying on the side of the road near the 4.1-mile marker. Emergency responders, including Stockbridge Police and EMS, arrived to find an unresponsive male at the scene. Despite efforts to revive him, a paramedic from Lee Ambulance pronounced the victim dead shortly after arriving. Initial evidence recovered at the scene, including parts from a car, suggests that the…

CUMBERLAND, Md. — An 18-year-old man was arrested Sunday evening after allegedly assaulting two juveniles on Pear Street, according to the Cumberland Police Department. Officers responded to a call at approximately 6:45 p.m. and were informed that Alex Brady Unger, of Cumberland, was intoxicated and had assaulted the two minors. A witness provided cell phone footage showing Unger attacking one of the juveniles, police said. Officers observed minor injuries on the victims. Based on the video and their investigation, police applied for charges, and a warrant was issued for Unger’s arrest. Unger was located and arrested without incident. He was…

NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. — A group of New Rochelle police officers participated in a 5K run honoring those who lost their lives in the September 11 attacks, the department announced Monday. The event served as a tribute to the victims and first responders who died during the tragedy at the World Trade Center. In a statement shared on social media, the department said the officers ran to remember the courage and sacrifice of those who served during the attacks. “Each step was a tribute to the courage, sacrifice, and resilience of those who served and those who were lost on…

ALBEMARLE COUNTY, Va. — Several roads in Albemarle County remain closed Monday morning as crews respond to damage caused by Tropical Storm Helene, according to local authorities. The Albemarle County Police Department (ACPD) issued multiple traffic alerts as of 7 a.m., noting closures due to debris, flooding, and power outages. The 2400 block of Castle Rock Road is closed after asphalt washed out in the storm. High water has forced the closure of the 6500 block of Plank Road at Miller School Road. Further along Plank Road, the 5900 block is also closed due to mud and debris. Additionally, downed…

New Jersey Transit faced a rough patch in the summer and fall of 2024, with widespread train cancellations and delays frustrating thousands of daily commuters. Problems ranged from equipment failures to outdated infrastructure and extreme weather. Amtrak, whose tracks NJ Transit relies on for key routes, experienced issues with signals and overhead wires, leading to significant disruptions. Mechanical breakdowns from NJ Transit’s aging fleet compounded the issue, causing nearly 1,800 cancellations. While new trains are on the way, production delays have left commuters stuck with an unreliable system. The situation was worsened by NJ Transit’s poor on-time performance, with the…