A crimson patch on President Donald Trump’s right neck during a Medal of Honor ceremony at the White House this week garnered attention. The redness above his shirt collar raised suspicions regarding its cause. The White House physician has addressed the matter, but independent medical experts have also speculated on the cause of the skin…
In a tense Senate Judiciary Committee meeting, New Jersey Senator Cory Booker urged Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem to quit or be impeached, saying he no longer trusts her leadership. The confrontation occurred during nearly four hours of hearing by senators questioning the department’s immigration enforcement and federal immigration officials. Federal immigration agents’ detention of…
A 17-year-old was arrested after a fight among teens broke out outside a high school basketball playoff game in New Jersey on Tuesday evening, according to local authorities. While a packed state playoff game was ending, the incident occurred outside Piscataway High School’s gym. Police said the disturbance started about 7 p.m. Fans packed the…
New Jersey’s planned flood elevation legislation could change how coastal houses are built and updated, worrying Jersey Shore real estate firms and residents. Despite the regulation’s delay, the controversy and misunderstanding are already unsettling. On July 20, the EPA’s Resilient Environments and Landscapes (R.E.A.L.) rule takes effect. New homes in flood-risk locations must be elevated…
New York City’s $9 congestion pricing toll for automobiles entering Lower Manhattan was upheld by a federal judge, giving state officials and the MTA a huge legal victory. Federal transportation regulators tried to revoke approvals, but the ruling allowed the scheme to continue. March 3, U.S. District Court Judge Lewis Liman vacated Transportation Secretary Sean…
New Jersey drivers may soon notice a modest but significant toll payment adjustment. The traditional white plastic E-ZPass transponders on windshields may be replaced by thin sticker tags. The innovative Jersey Turnpike Authority is testing this innovative technology, which might save millions of dollars over time. The authority, which runs the New Jersey Turnpike and…
Many Americans are worried about the increasing US-Iran military war, according to a new national survey. Most Americans fear the Middle East tensions could lead to a long-term war, and many worry whether there is a clear strategy. CNN and SSRS’ poll shows general mistrust about conflict management. According to the survey, 56% of Americans…
A New Jersey shopping mall that has suffered with vacancies and falling foot traffic is in legal peril after a teenager’s car became stuck in a parking lot sinkhole. The mall’s ownership is being sued for failing to keep guests safe. Livingston Mall owner Kohan Retail Investment Group was sued in Essex County. A local…
Authorities say one teenager was killed and another faces significant charges in a Lakewood, New Jersey, shooting. It happened Sunday night around 8:15 p.m. on Pearl Street in Lakewood. The Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office said a kid shot another in the back. A local hospital treated the sufferer after emergency personnel arrived. Authorities say the…
After learning their loved one was no longer in immigration detention, a New Jersey family was horrified and perplexed to find him ill and shackled to a bed in federal custody. In January, Carmen Morales visited her husband, Waldir Chirinos, at Delaney Hall immigration detention center in Newark. His arrest occurred a month ago, according…
