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Cargo ship that left Port of NY and NJ attacked in Persian Gulf
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Shipping disruptions could be coming to the ports of New York and New Jersey amid the Iran war and attacks around the Strait of Hormuz.
One container ship that called on the Port of New York and New Jersey in January, One Majesty, sailing under the flag of Japan, was attacked in the Persian Gulf last week.
“Thankfully nobody on board was injured and that ship is now underway again,” said Bethann Rooney, port director for the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. “There was a relatively small — centimeters — hit from a drone launched device.”
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The cargo ship left the United Arab Emirates on March 13 and is headed next to Mundra, India, according to the website Vesser Finder.
Rooney said so far there’s been very little impact to New York and New Jersey’s facilities, but some ships are being rerouted.
“We have just two services that do call ports in that area and they’ve obviously been diverted from that space,” Rooney said.
“Any ships that were going through the Red Sea are no longer doing that,” Rooney said. “We’re back to doing the circle around the Cape of Good Hope, adding about two weeks of travel time to the overall voyage.”
In 2023, ships bound for New York and New Jersey rerouted around the Cape of Good Hope after the Suez Canal was attacked by Iran-backed Houthi rebels, who supported Hamas amid the Israel-Gaza war.
The weather overnight sent trees toppling onto cars and homes in New York and New Jersey.
The clean-up began Sunday, though rain is expected to return Monday.
Weather damage in New Jersey
In Linden, New Jersey, a fallen tree damaged Robert Goldson’s house.
“All we heard was– it felt like an earthquake,” he said. “We seen all the trunk basically tore up my garage in the back end of my house, so basically, the fire department got it.”
In Secaucus, New Jersey, part of Route 3 flooded near the Rodeway Inn. Crews were on scene to pump out the water. Local businesses did not appear to be affected, but traffic was impacted.
Weather damage in NYC
Meanwhile, in New York City, a large tree fell across bike lanes in Central Park.
Over in Brownsville, Brooklyn, a tree fell on Aaron Williams’ family car.
“So we don’t know the nature of the vehicle and how it’s going to function until the tree is removed,” he said. “And I’m hurting more than anything. And I know financially at the moment, we don’t have the finance to really fix this vehicle at the moment.”
He’s now thinking about how he’s going to take his children to school, swim practice, and how he’ll be getting his groceries.
Stay with CBS News New York for the latest on the forecast and weather damage across the region.
Watch Betty’s Icebox in Asbury Park prepare for a great summer
Local shops on the beaches and boardwalks prepare for the summer season as Memorial Day weekend approaches.
It’s o-fish-ial!
New Jersey fishing industry is the reel deal.
FishingBooker, the online fishing guide company has released it’s report on America’s Fishing Index of 2026 which evaluates performance across Anglers’ Interest, Facilities, Financial, and Geographic pillars.
The extensive research was compiled from hundreds of thousands of fishing trips, reviews, and reports, as well as industry research based on 17 different criteria’s the report stated.
For the four edition, the report details the best US fishing states and real changes compared to last 2025.
Below are the results of the search for the Garden State:
New Jersey’s 2025 rank was 28, and its 2026 rank is 15. There is a 13-spot jump, and here’s why.
- With a total of 86 points, New Jersey has officially moved from the bottom tier into the upper half of the nation, proving that its diverse mix of urban freshwater and world-class saltwater access is a major draw for modern anglers.
- While the state is rising fast, Angler Interest remains a growth area. With a score of 22 out of 55, the data suggests that New Jersey’s actual fishing quality is currently outpacing its national reputation.
- A Geography score of 15 out of 25 reflects the state’s elite saltwater infrastructure. In 2026, the state’s Artificial Reef Program, one of the most active in the country, saw new vessel deployments (such as the Susan Rose), creating immediate hotspots for black sea bass, fluke, and tautog.
- New Jersey’s 2026 rise was fueled by a massive overhaul of its Trout Stocking program. By adding 19 extra days to the season and expanding stocking to 23 new ponds, the state has made freshwater fishing more accessible to suburban and urban families than at any point in the last decade.
Key Findings of the from research:
- The 2026 top 5 looks very different than in previous years, with North Carolina and South Carolina surging into shared 4th place and Michigan rising from 4th to 3rd.
- Florida takes the top spot in 2026, climbing from 2nd place last year and reclaiming its position as the best fishing state in the US.
- There are 3 more newcomers in the top 10 compared to 2025:
- The top 10 contains:
- 6 Atlantic states
- 2 Great Lakes states
- 3 Gulf Coast states
Top 20 Fishing States in the US
- Florida
- Maryland
- Michigan
- North Carolina and South Carolina (tied)
- Louisiana
- Texas
- Massachusetts
- New York
- Wisconsin
- Rhode Island
- Hawaii and Delaware tied
- Georgia
- Alaska and New Jersey tied
- Virginia
- Maine
- Minnesota
- Ohio
New Jersey
Jersey Shore beach roped off to protect nesting birds just in time for Memorial Day weekend
They took them under their wing.
A large stretch of a Jersey Shore beach is roped off to protect a bird’s nest just in time for Memorial Day weekend.
A pair of American Oystercatchers made their home on the sand in Belmar — and New Jersey Fish and Wildlife is prohibiting beachgoers from trespassing in the area to protect them and their eggs, according to NJ Advance Media.
The agency erected signs at 7th Avenue Beach — one of the most popular spots in Belmar — that say “Do Not Enter,” and explain that the area is a nesting area for the shorebirds, which are protected under federal law.
The placards also warn that “harassing these birds, their eggs or their young” can incur a $50,000 fine or jail time.
The birds are not listed as endangered or threatened species in New Jersey, according to Conserve Wildlife Foundation of New Jersey.
However, their status has been to changed to one of “special concern.”
Many on social media agreed with the agency’s efforts to protect the creatures, which are known for their black and white body and long orange-red bill.
“Love love love this!!!! Beautiful birds! One of my favorite!” one gushed.
“Leave that cute birdie alone people,” another added.
Others thought even more safety precautions were needed.
“We should send a biologist or conservation police to guard the area,” one wrote.
DEP officials told the outlet that the length of time the area would be closed will be determined by whether the chicks opt to remain there after hatching.
If the baby birds decide to relocate to another spot on the beach, that new area will be closed off instead, the agency added.
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