Cleanup continues in Plainfield, N.J., as crews work to restore power
The cleanup is continuing in Plainfield, New Jersey, after severe thunderstorms killed three people and knocked out power to thousands Thursday night.
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The cleanup is continuing in Plainfield, New Jersey, after severe thunderstorms killed three people and knocked out power to thousands Thursday night.
Hundreds of people in Plainfield, New Jersey, were still without power Saturday night, over 48 hours after deadly storms slammed the area.
Crews continued working Saturday to restore power after severe storms hit parts of Central New Jersey on Thursday night.
Three people were killed when severe thunderstorms swept through Plainfield, N.J. on Thursday night, officials say.
It was a somber holiday in Plainfield, New Jersey. The town canceled its Fourth of July celebration in the wake of Thursday night's deadly storm. As CBS News New York's Lori Bordonaro reports, the city is still under a state of emergency with the cleanup just getting started.
Three people were killed when storms pounded Union and Somerset counties in New Jersey on Thursday. Plainfield is now under a state of emergency due to the extent of the damage. CBS News New York's Nick Caloway reports.
Three people were killed when severe thunderstorms swept through Plainfield and North Plainfield, New Jersey on Thursday night, officials say. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports on the damage.
Gov. Phil Murphy says at least one person killed when severe thunderstorms swept through New Jersey on Thursday night. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports from one of the hardest hit areas.
Deaths were reported after severe thunderstorms hit parts of New Jersey on Thursday evening.
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy says the storms that slammed the Garden State on Thursday turned deadly. The powerful winds caused damage in several neighborhoods, taking down trees and power lines. CBS News New York's Alecia Reid and Scott Padgett report.
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Hudson, a father of three and 2-year member of the Plainfield Fire Department, died battling a house fire on Jan. 26.
The Plainfield, New Jersey, firefighter who died in the line of duty last week was laid to rest Saturday. He was posthumously promoted to lieutenant as he was remembered by loved ones and colleagues. CBS New York's Kristie Keleshian reports. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3ur1pb1
The funeral for Marques Hudson, a New Jersey firefighter who died in the line of duty, is being held Saturday in Plainfield. CBS New York's John Dias reports.
The wake was held at Plainfield High School for Marques Hudson's family, friends and fellow firefighters.
Loved ones paid their respects Friday to a fallen New Jersey firefighter killed in the line of duty. CBS New York's Christine Sloan reports. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3Otj6xu
Hudson, 32, died Friday while battling a fire in a home in Plainfield, N.J.
Officials say this is the first time in the city's history that a firefighter died in the line of duty.
Firefighter Marques Hudson died battling a fire in Union County, New Jersey, on Friday. He joined the department less than two years ago. CBS New York's Alecia Reid reports. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3Ofbn6f
Firefighter Marques Hudson died while battling a house fire in Plainfield, New Jersey, on Friday. The mayor said this is the first line-of-duty death ever in the town. CBS New York's Nick Caloway reports. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3Ofbn6f
The fire has since been brought under control, but the heartbreak in the community is just beginning. CBS New York's Nick Caloway reports.
Officials mourned Hudson as a "true hero" who joined the Plainfield Fire Department in 2021.
A Plainfield firefighter died battling a house fire Friday morning.
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A blizzard warning has been issued for New York City and the surrounding area as a major snowstorm develops along the coast.
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Another round of snow is impacting the Tri-State Area Wednesday, just after a major blizzard dumped more than 2 feet of snow in some parts of New York and New Jersey.
The Long Island Rail Road, NJ Transit and other commuter rails are running Tuesday but with modified schedules after a major snowstorm hit the Tri-State Area.
NJ Transit will be back in action on Monday afternoon, with limited service beginning to ramp up after 4 p.m.
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Another round of snow is impacting the Tri-State Area Wednesday, just after a major blizzard dumped more than 2 feet of snow in some parts of New York and New Jersey.
The Long Island Rail Road, NJ Transit and other commuter rails are running Tuesday but with modified schedules after a major snowstorm hit the Tri-State Area.
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