Here are the top New Jersey news stories for Tuesday:
The federal government has been saving tens of billions of dollars per year thanks to a limit on the amount of local and state taxes you can deduct from your federal tax liability.
But business leaders and officials say New Jerseyans can no longer afford to help with taking on the financial burden, and they want to make sure that the end of 2025 truly marks the end of the SALT cap that was enacted as part of a package of bills in 2017.
On Sep. 16, 2019, then 5-year-old Dulce Maria Alavez vanished while playing with her brother at a park in Bridgeton, New Jersey, while her mother and young aunt were in their car nearby.
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Despite the efforts and theories of many, her disappearance remains a mystery.
Authorities believe she was abducted from the playground area of the park, though not much has been ascertained beyond that.
Meredith Gaudreau delivers a eulogy at her husband’s funeral 9/9/24Meredith Gaudreau delivers a eulogy at her husband’s funeral 9/9/24 (6ABC Action News via YouTube)
At the funeral of hockey player Johnny Gaudreau on Monday, his wife revealed that she is pregnant with their third child.
Johnny and his brother Matthew were laid to rest Monday during a funeral at St. Mary Magdalen Church in Media, Pennsylvania. The service was live-streamed by Johnny’s team, the Columbus Blue Jackets.
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Buses brought players and others to the church and a crowd of hundreds walked in for the service, including several children wearing Johnny’s No. 13 jerseys. Known to fans as “Johnny Hockey.”
There is no Ethan memoir, NJ doctor mentioned in memoir is still practicing (via Amazon.com, RWJBarnabas Health via Youtube)There is no Ethan memoir, NJ doctor mentioned in memoir is still practicing (via Amazon.com, RWJBarnabas Health via Youtube)
A New Jersey doctor has been “outed” by the New York Post as the real-life antagonist of a best-selling memoir, in which women said they were catfished online by a sneaky love interest.
“There is No Ethan” debuted in June to acclaim from the New York Times, People Magazine and Spotify, among others.
The author and sociologist chronicles her own experience and that of two other women who developed separate digital relationships in 2011 with “Ethan Schuman” – who turned out to be Dr. Emily Slutsky.
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Portrait older woman drinking water from a plastic bottleCredit: Miguel Angel Flores
Is your place constantly stocked with single-use plastic water bottles? Do you constantly make water bottle purchases at convenience stores?
The future could look a lot different in New Jersey.
Assemblyman Joe Danielsen, D-Somerset, told Politico he’s “looking into” a single-use plastic water bottle ban. There’s no bill at the moment, but their reporting said he got inspiration after visiting areas in Cape Cod with a similar measure, which bans single-serve bottles but not larger containers available at supermarkets.
The best outdoor beer gardens at NJ breweries
There are more options than ever for enjoying a Garden State crafted beer in an outdoor setting.
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New Jersey tied for first place (with Kentucky) with 43% growth in the craft beer scene from 2015 to 2019, according to C+R Research.
The following is a roundup of breweries around the state with scenic, dedicated outdoor seating as weather allows.
Action Park ‘survivors’ share their photos and stories
We asked NJ101.5 listeners to share photos and stories from the times they visited the old Action Park, here are some of the pics we received.
Gallery Credit: Kylie Moore
New Jersey Diners that are open 24/7
Hours as of September 2024
Gallery Credit: Jordan Jansson, Mike Brant
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NEW YORK (WABC) — Commuters are being warned to plan ahead Monday as the FIFA World Cup match between Norway and Senegal at MetLife Stadium is expected to create significant travel disruptions during the evening rush hour.
City officials have issued a Gridlock Alert Day for Monday, citing the 8 p.m. kickoff, expected heavy traffic and the potential for severe weather, including strong thunderstorms and heavy rain.
The biggest impact will be felt at Penn Station, where NJ Transit service to New Jersey will be restricted beginning at 3:20 p.m.
From 3:20 p.m. until 7:01 p.m., New Jersey-bound trains departing Penn Station and Secaucus Junction will be reserved exclusively for World Cup ticket holders traveling to MetLife Stadium. Fans must have both a match ticket and an NJ Transit ticket to board.
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That means regular commuters heading home to New Jersey during that time will need to find alternate transportation, including PATH trains, ferries or buses.
Officials are encouraging commuters who normally rely on NJ Transit to leave earlier in the day if possible.
Round-trip NJ Transit tickets to MetLife Stadium are still available for $98. However, all 12,000 seats on shuttle buses departing from Grand Central Terminal, the Port Authority Bus Terminal and Columbus Circle have sold out for Monday’s match.
Street closures around Penn Station will also begin no later than 2 p.m. to accommodate security screening and fan queues. Officials say 33rd Street between Seventh and Eighth avenues and 32nd Street between Sixth and Seventh avenues will remain closed until after 8 p.m., while 33rd Street between Sixth and Seventh avenues is expected to reopen after 1 a.m.
The restrictions mirror what travelers experienced during last week’s World Cup match, when thousands of fans packed transit hubs across the region.
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NJ Transit President and CEO Kris Kolluri thanked city officials for helping manage crowds around Penn Station.
“I’m so grateful to the City of New York and Mayor Mamdani for setting up a great system outside Penn Station to process the fans from a security standpoint,” Kolluri said.
He also urged commuters to remain patient as the region hosts the international tournament.
“My one ask is that this is a very amazing opportunity for the region and for the state of New Jersey. I know commuters have busy lives and they are trying to earn a living. We’re asking for a little patience,” Kolluri said.
Officials say NJ Transit transported more than 26,000 fans during the June 16 World Cup match, with additional crowds expected for Monday night’s game.
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Drivers are also being warned to expect significant delays near MetLife Stadium, particularly along Route 3.
City officials continue to encourage residents and visitors to walk, bike or use public transportation whenever possible.
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Three people were killed when a small plane taking off from New Jersey crashed into a neighborhood in Maryland, according to authorities.
A Piper PA-28 carrying a pilot and two passengers plummeted into a residential area in Bowie around midnight on Sunday, according to the Federal Aviation Administration and Maryland State Police.
A Piper PA-28 carrying a pilot and two passengers plummeted into a residential area in Bowie around midnight on Sunday. Channel4
The possible training flight was en route from Ocean City, New Jersey, to Montgomery County Airport in Gaithersburg when the plane suddenly crashed in a wooded area close to homes, Elena Russo, spokesperson for the Maryland State Police, said at a press conference on Sunday.
The pilot and two passengers, who were all adults, were pronounced dead on the scene.
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Emergency responders rushed to search for the plane after receiving an alert of a possible crash nearby, but were unable to reach the wreckage until roughly 3:45 a.m., cops said.
Officials believe the plane belongs to a Montgomery County flight school and was “possibly participating in a training flight.” Channel4
Officials believe the plane belongs to a Montgomery County flight school and was “possibly participating in a training flight,” Russo said.
Photos captured debris from the single-engine plane strewn near a playground in the city, less than 20 miles from Washington, DC.
The National Transportation Safety Board will investigate the cause of the crash.
