Police On Long Island Cracking Down On Drivers Talking, Texting On Cell Phones
Suffolk County's police commissioner said that 20 percent of all fatal crashes are because of illegal cell phone use, which leads to distracted driving.
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Suffolk County's police commissioner said that 20 percent of all fatal crashes are because of illegal cell phone use, which leads to distracted driving.
Acting Essex County Prosecutor Carolyn Murray says the 32-year-old female officer was shot in her car in Newark.
Thousands of people were left without power Saturday after storms slammed parts of the Tri-state area Friday night, knocking down trees and power lines.
In an effort to return oysters to Raritan Bay, New York/New Jersey Baykeeper and Rutgers scientists have been mapping every inch of the coastline, looking for suitable locations for restoration of reefs.
Hudson County Prosecutor Edward DeFazio said Officer Luis Mecka was responding to reports of shots fired when he saw 28-year-old Deron Kittrell, who appeared to have a gun.
Fire crews battled a fire on Columbia and Green Street. Officials say flames broke out just before 3:30 Saturday.
Ossining, in Westchester County, was among the hardest hit by Friday's weather. Residents said patio furniture went flying and some lost shingles off their roofs.
An al Qaeda cell striking again in the United States is always an active concern of the FBI. But, the agency says there's another growing threat -- home-grown loners with extreme views, carrying out attacks like the one we saw in Norway.
The Enough is Enough Coalition is teaming with other local anti-violence groups to get out their message and have Friday declared Stop the Violence Day in Newark.
The mother of the store's owner says customers have been told to dispute charges with credit card companies. However, the credit card companies are telling some customers it's too late for that.
Governor Chris Christie appeared in good spirits and good health as he left a Somerville hospital, and with his health no longer an issue, he answered questions concerning rumors of a possible presidential bid and whether he's fit enough for it.
Seaside Park beach patrol captain Joe Gamalca says a stingray attack is like being struck by lightning. In 35 years on the beach, he says he's never seen it happen to a swimmer.
Christie, 48, started having breathing problems while he was on the way to an event at a farm in central New Jersey.
People initially thought sharks were swimming off the Grand and Blaine avenue beaches in Seaside Heights Wednesday.
The victim was pulled from the pool at the Skyview Manor Motel in Seaside Heights around 5:15 p.m. Wednesday.
