New Jersey
NJ air quality alert: High levels of ground level ozone predicted Sunday for Jersey Shore

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High levels of ground level ozone will lead to an air quality alert in New Jersey from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sunday, July 7, according to the National Weather Service.
The region will be under a “Code Orange Air Quality Action Day” as breathing outdoors will become unhealthy for some vulnerable groups of people, according to the Mount Holly station of the weather service.
The Air Quality Index for much of central and southern New Jersey, including Monmouth and Ocean counties, is predicted to be over 100 on Sunday. People with asthma, young children, elderly adults and outdoor workers are among the groups who may experience symptoms from breathing ozone-contaminated air, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Breathing ozone can lead to coughing and sore throats, pain with breathing and lung inflammation, according to the federal agency. Exposure can aggravate lung diseases, such as emphysema and chronic bronchitis, and lead to more frequent asthma attacks, according to the EPA.
Ground level ozone is created when sunlight, heat and pollution from gas-powered cars, factories and power plants interact. Even low levels of ground level ozone can be harmful, according to the EPA.
To limit the affects, stay indoors, avoid outdoor exercise and activity mid-day, or move activities to the early morning or evening hours, according to the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection.
Amanda Oglesby is an Ocean County native who covers education and the environment. She has worked for the Press for more than 15 years. Reach her at @OglesbyAPP, aoglesby@gannettnj.com or 732-557-5701.

New Jersey
Camden City, New Jersey Fire: Blaze At 17th & Carman Street, Thick Smoke Visible

The fire on Carmen Street. (Photo: CFD Local 788 on Facebook)
According to CFD Local 788, Camden firefighters are actively operating at the scene of a 2-alarm fire involving a building with extension to nearby structures. Battalion Chief 2 reported fire spreading to exposures as of early Sunday afternoon.
Cherry Hill Fire Department confirmed that Ladder 1324 is currently assisting in the firefighting efforts at the scene.
This is a breaking news.
New Jersey
New Jersey community mourning death of Justin Rivera, Hudson County sheriff’s officer who fell from building

The Bayonne, New Jersey, community is devastated over the loss of one their own – Hudson County sheriff’s officer Justin Rivera, who fell nine stories to his death Friday morning.
The 29-year-old was on duty when he fell from a window at the Hudson County Administration Building in Jersey City. Officials said the building was closed to the public due to an unrelated power outage at the time, and the fatal fall appears to be accidental in nature.
Hudson County Sheriff Frank Schillari, in a statement, described Rivera’s death as “one of the saddest and most horrific days that the Hudson County Sheriff’s Office has ever experienced,” calling Rivera an “excellent officer and outstanding young man.”
The Hudson County prosecutor’s office has no new details on the investigation surrounding his death at this time.
“It doesn’t even feel real”
Rivera ran Bayonne Boxing along with his father. A sign on the door says the gym is closed due to a family emergency.
A memorial was growing outside the front door of the beloved business Saturday as passersby offered prayers and dropped off flowers in Rivera’s memory.
CBS News New York
“It’s unbelievable, honestly, like how this could just happen out of nowhere. So it was like, it was honestly like it doesn’t even feel real,” said Jayden Morales, who has been training at the gym for the past year.
Morales said Rivera and his father were both great coaches.
“You could tell they loved each other,” Morales said. “He was funny, too, always cracking jokes.”
A neighbor, who wanted to remain anonymous, lived near Rivera’s childhood home, where he lived with his daughter. The neighbor describes the Riveras as a beautiful, hardworking family she’s come to know for the past 20-plus years.
“He would meet my daughter at the gym and say, ‘I love your mom. I’m here for her if she ever needs anything.’ And I knew that … ’cause that’s the kind of kid he was,” the neighbor said. “They kissed goodbye in the morning, and he got in his car and he went to work and that was it. We never know.”
“He loved to box, police officer, being a family man. That was him as a person,” Morales said.
“We’ll miss that wave, that smile. We’ll miss it,” the neighbor said.
Rivera’s father told CBS News New York his son is now with God and that there’s nothing he can say that will bring him back.
New Jersey
The oldest ice cream parlor in New Jersey is right here in Monmouth County

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It’s no secret that New Jersey is known for it’s beautiful boardwalk and beaches, but there are many historical entities nestled in quaint towns of the Garden State.
According to mashed.com, New Jersey is home to a historic ice cream parlor that’s been satisfying customers at the Shore since 1876.
The multi-platform publication dedicated to food, took a look at the oldest known ice cream parlors in every state to find which unique, century-old, family-owned establishments evolved into full-service dessert destinations that’s more than just places that you go to grab a cone but also serves as living history.
“Whether you’re a history buff, an ice cream lover, or a bit of both, these time-honored establishments offer a delicious glimpse into America’s frozen dessert heritage,” said mashed.com.
Nestled in a popular resort town with quaint Victorian houses, known as ‘God’s Square Mile,’ is Day’s Ice Cream in Ocean Grove.
The Monmouth County dessert shop has been serving ice cream one scoop at a time for more than 135 years. Day’s, is currently Ocean Grove’s oldest operating business that is still occupies its original location on Pitman Avenue. According reports, Day’s Ice Cream had three locations; Asbury Park, Morristown, and Newark in the earlier years. In 2017, Day’s launched another shop in Ocean Grove, Just Another Day’s, that closed due to a massive fire in 2019.
Here’s the story behind New Jersey’s oldest sweet institution, Day’s Ice Cream, according to mashed:
“Day’s Ice Cream opened in 1876 in Orange Grove, consistently serving ice cream to its customers ever since. It was opened by two brothers, William and Pennington Day, who were already in the ice cream business. The parlor has since become a local institution, known not only for its longevity but also for its classic homemade flavors and nostalgic atmosphere that reflect its rich history.”
Day’s Ice Cream is located at 48 Pitman Avenue on Auditorium Park in Ocean Grove. Operating hours are daily from noon to 10 p.m. through October.
Popular flavors incclude toasted coconut, black raspberry chocolate chip, peanut butter moose tracks, cinnamon, almond joy, salted caramel pretzel and hazelnut truffle latte. There is also an alternative menu with low fat frozen yogurt, sugar free ice cream, dairy free sorbets, dairy free soy, coconut milk and almond milk options.
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