A government inquiry found that an air traffic controller’s inability to communicate turbulence information contributed to a serious incident involving a Newark-bound plane last year. The National Transportation Safety Board’s final study found that poor communication caused three flight attendants on United Airlines Flight 1890 to sustain serious injuries. Morning of February 10, 2024, the…
Four dogs died in a Sussex County animal shelter fire on a peaceful afternoon. Several county groups responded. One Step Closer Animal Rescue in Hopatcong caught fire Wednesday, according to authorities. Firefighters were summoned to the shelter at 3:38 p.m. for yard flames.Atcong police, fire, and EMS arrived swiftly. Cops said the fire started in…
On Wednesday, New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill announced an executive order restricting ICE access to state properties and a public portal where residents can upload photos and videos of immigration operations to increase oversight of federal immigration enforcement. Sherrill and Acting Attorney General Jennifer Davenport said the measures promote transparency and protect residents’ rights amid…
New Jersey towns honor Black Americans’ achievements during Black History Month in February. Its 100th anniversary honors a century of preserving Black culture, art, and history. Carter G. Woodson founded the Association for the Study of African American Life and History in 1915, starting Black History Month. The “Father of Black History,” Woodson, preserved and…
Rockstar Jon Bon Jovi of New Jersey has been blasted for supporting the Patriots. The controversy erupted before Super Bowl 60 at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California, between the Patriots and Seahawks. NFL fans and New Jerseyans attacked Bon Jovi for presenting the Patriots before the game. Bon Jovi’s sports loyalty is disputed. He…
Trump publicly criticized a U.S. Olympic skier for comments about serving the country, turning a personal perspective into a national political argument. At a Friday news conference before the Winter Olympic Games in Italy, American freestyle skier Hunter Hess freely discussed his feelings about competing for the U.S. Hess said he’s glad to be an…
Steve Pikiell has spent nearly a decade rebuilding Rutgers basketball, turning it into an NCAA Tournament participant for the first time in 30 years. That history counts. In this season, history no longer protects him, and the Scarlet Knights’ troubles have brought the program to a turning point. Nearly every Rutgers basketball conversation centers on…
The Super Bowl 60 halftime performance, which featured rapper Bad Bunny, was skipped by boxer and online celebrity Jake Paul. Paul advised his fans to switch off the performance to protest big businesses and win viewer power. He called for viewers to quit supporting the show on social media, stating they control what is shown…
As 2026 approaches, U.S. land buyers and sellers must consider how historical events may effect their decisions. After years of high mortgage rates and few homes for sale, new data reveals the market is slowly leveling down, which is excellent news for buyers and sellers. Markets are affected by mortgage pricing. Economic analysts expect 30-year…
New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill has stated that raising taxes is not her top objective in her first state budget. Residents and businesses concerned about affordability applauded that move, but state lawmakers may face a challenging budget season. As New Jersey’s budget surplus decreases, Acting State Treasurer Aaron Binder said Governor Sherrill has ruled out…
