New Jersey
‘Jersey Shore’ cast spotted filming with ‘RHONJ’ stars for upcoming crossover
It looks like “Jersey Shore” and “Real Housewives of New Jersey” fans will soon get the crossover they’ve always wanted.
The cast of the MTV show was spotted filming for a new episode of “Jersey Shore: Family Vacation” at TAO nightclub in New York City Friday night — and they brought along several “RHONJ” cast members.
In a clip obtained by TMZ, Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi was filmed chatting it up with Melissa and Joe Gorga.
The short clip also showed Polizzi exchanging a few words with the couple before giving Melissa a quick high-five and kissing Joe’s cheek as they said their goodbyes.
In addition to Melissa and Joe, “RHONJ” newcomer Danielle Cabral was also present for the weekend fun, the outlet reports.
It’s unclear, however, if any of Snooki’s co-stars — Paul “Pauly D” DelVecchio, Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino, Jenni “JWoww” Farley, Vinny Guadagnino, Deena Cortese, Angelina Pivarnick, Sammi “Sweetheart” Giancola and Ronnie Ortiz-Magro — were with her for the star-studded crossover.
The production sighting comes after “Real Housewives of New Jersey” was placed on pause so producers could explore reboot plans.
It was reported in August that filming for Season 15 of the Bravo series would likely “not resume until 2025.”
“There are not going to be any decisions about what will or won’t happen with the show until early next year,” a source told the Daily Mail.
“There is not going to be any more filming of ‘RHONJ’ for the remainder of the year. There’s nothing planned. It’s on ice,” the insider continued.
The current cast includes Teresa Giudice, Jennifer Aydin, Dolores Catania, Melissa Gorga, Margaret Josephs, Danielle Cabral and Rachel Fuda, as well as friends Jackie Goldschneider and Jennifer Fessler.
Though, executive producer Andy Cohen has hinted that that may change as viewers may see “all fresh faces” on the show upon its eventual return. But Daily Mail’s insider made it clear a cast change may not take place any time soon.
“The cast for the new season is not going to be decided anytime soon. Casting is not something Bravo is rushing into. It’s not even going to start to take form until next year,” the source said.
New Jersey
New Jersey could announce drought warning in effort to conserve water
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New Jersey may enter a drought warning this week as the region faces record-low rainfall, leading to the driest conditions in the past 120 years.
The state’s Department of Environmental Protection hosted a virtual hearing Tuesday to discuss current conditions and the potential need to conserve water.
The agency invited members of the press to attend a Wednesday briefing, at which officials will discuss a drought warning.
If a drought warning is declared, the state could modify reservoir releases, require leak detections by water suppliers, and urge the public to voluntarily use water sparingly. A warning could be issued statewide, or be limited to the most hard-hit parts of the state, officials said Tuesday.
New Jersey entered a drought watch in October as the state faced the driest two-month period on record, leading to diminished streamflow, reservoir and groundwater levels. Environmental officials across the region have since asked residents to voluntarily conserve water at home.
Water supplies have worsened since last week in some locations, DEP officials said Tuesday, and about 40% of water providers are experiencing an above-average water demand.
The dry conditions have also caused an unseasonable number of wildfires in New Jersey, and the state has banned open fires such as bonfires.
New Jersey
Red Flag Warning returns today for NYC area. Map shows greatest fire risk.
NEW YORK — A Red Flag Warning is back in effect for much of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut on Tuesday, as gusty winds return to the forecast, along with the risk of wildfires.
After achieving record-setting warmth at a few locations Monday, temperatures will struggle to reach the mid 50s, retreating back to what’s consider normal. Paired with gusty winds, this will make it feel even cooler, so be sure to dress warm.
Map shows Red Flag Warning for Tri-State Area
Unfortunately, with the leaves and brush rapidly drying out, fire spread will be a greater concern Tuesday.
The Red Flag Warning has been issued from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. for New York City, the Hudson Valley, Long Island, northeast New Jersey and southwest Connecticut.
The National Weather Service centers in New York and New Jersey put out a joint statement, reading in part, “Due to the combination of gusty winds and marginal relative humidity values, these conditions could support the rapid spread of any fires that ignite, which could quickly become difficult to control.”
Dry, windy conditions fueling recent fires
The combination of dry and windy conditions have been fueling brush fires, like one that broke out last weekend in Brooklyn’s Prospect Park.
It has also made it more difficult for the firefighters working to contain the Jennings Creek wildfire burning through 5,000 acres on the New York-New Jersey border near Greenwood Lake.
“Outdoor burning is strongly discouraged. Be sure to properly extinguish or dispose of any potential ignition sources, including smoking materials such as cigarette butts,” the National Weather Service joint statement continued.
Drought stretches into another week
While the area received a little rainfall Sunday into Monday, it has been more than a month without a soaking rain, and drought conditions persist across the Northeast.
The winds will keep up Tuesday night, as temperatures go down to the 30s and 20s. Crisp sunshine will dominate Wednesday, with temperatures running even colder. Thankfully, the winds won’t be quite as strong, but do expect an elevated fire risk once again.
Thursday will likely be the coldest day of the week, with highs only in the 40s. While we expect more cloud cover that day, the wet weather will probably miss us to the south and west.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is scheduled to visit the site of the deadly Jennings Creek wildfire Tuesday and deliver remarks. Watch live around 1:15 p.m. on CBS News New York.
New Jersey
Veterans’ homelessness is at the center of a new initiative in N.J. Here’s more on “Bringing Veterans Home.”
HOLMDEL, N.J. — New Jersey leaders on Monday launched a new initiative that aims to eliminate homelessness for veterans.
It’s an attempt to curb a major problem in the Garden State.
Acting Gov. Way touts “Bringing Veterans Home” initiative
At a Veterans Day ceremony at the New Jersey Vietnam Veterans Memorial & Museum in Holmdel, Acting Gov. Tahesha Way announced the new initiative called “Bringing Veterans Home.”
“It will place more than 1,000 homeless New Jersey veterans in stable housing over the next two years. So, yes and amen,” Way said.
The program will team veteran service groups up with the state to begin outreach in early 2025.
“It is important that those who sacrifice so much for their fellow Americans never go without secure and stable shelter,” Way said.
“It’s a first step. That’s all it is”
Officials have allocated nearly $31 million in state and federal funding to pay for this initiative and estimate there are 1,164 homeless veterans in New Jersey.
“I’m really, really scandalized that the government hasn’t done more to take care of these people from the time they came home,” Vietnam veteran Allen Rothman said.
Rothman, who is a volunteer tour guide at the New Jersey Vietnam Veterans Memorial & Museum, said the new initiative is a long-overdue step forward to protect those who protected us.
“It’s a first step. That’s all it is. There’s still got to be a lot more done,” Rothman said.
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