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News 12 | New Jersey | Toll Of Commuting Are Electric Semi Trucks Viable In New Jersey
1+ hour, 10+ min ago (197+ words) May 18, 2026, 6: 03 AM One New Jersey-based trucking company is aiming to reduce the environmental "Toll of Commuting." Hermann Services in South Brunswick has the largest fleet of electric trucks in the state. "This is like the Cadillac of trucks," said driver…...
Holmdel Township takes a stand against JCP&L's "oversized" utility poles
1+ hour, 46+ min ago (179+ words) May 18, 2026, 5: 26 AM Holmdel Township says these tall utility poles " which officials call oversized " are industrializing the community's rural and suburban landscape. The Holmdel Township Committee issued a lengthy Facebook post declaring that it stands with residents in opposition to the…...
LIRR UPDATES: MTA starts running commuter shuttle buses as LIRR strike enters Day 3
8+ hour, 25+ min ago (1827+ words) May 18, 2026, 5: 42 AM News 12 will continue to provide updates as more information becomes available. Monday, May 18 5: 10 a. m. - Day 3 of LIRR strike leaves trains shut down after overnight talks fail The Long Island Rail Road strike is now entering its third day after…...
Two killed in early morning shooting near Jersey Park in Jersey City
1+ hour, 46+ min ago (77+ words) May 18, 2026, 5: 24 AM Two people were killed in a shooting early this morning near Columbia Park in Jersey City. The fatal shooting happened on Old Bergen Road, the Hudson County Prosecutor's Office said on its X page. Bullet markings were visible…...
Lorraine Hansberry Way: Renowned Croton playwright honored with street renaming
8+ hour, 33+ min ago (174+ words) May 17, 2026, 5: 32 PM Sunday marked Lorraine Hansberry Day in Croton-on-Hudson'as members of the charitable organization, named in her honor, celebrated'her contributions with the naming of a street in her memory. The new street sign that reads Lorraine Hansberry Way will be…...
News 12 | New Jersey | Miracle League Baseball Game Highlights Inclusion And Community In Westchester
11+ hour, 27+ min ago (193+ words) May 17, 2026, 4: 51 PM A special game on the diamond in Hartsdale showed that baseball is more than just competition; it's about inclusion, connection, and fun for everyone. The Miracle League of Westchester hosted an exhibition game on Sunday, bringing together players…...
NJDEP meeting addresses Keyport residents cancer concerns tied to former Aeromarine landfill
7+ hour, 34+ min ago (495+ words) May 17, 2026, 10: 35 PM Residents in Keyport are raising concerns that decades of pollution may be linked to a possible cancer cluster along First Street, specifically near the former landfill located at the Aeromarine Industrial Park. The issue has been discussed at…...
Bridgeport family 'crushed' following fatal shooting of 25-year-old man
5+ hour, 7+ min ago (90+ words) May 17, 2026, 9: 23 PM The family of a Bridgeport man who was shot to death early Saturday, 25-year-old Jerome Reshaun Alexander, says they are "heartbroken, devastated and crushed." An early-morning shooting at Beachwood and Howard Avenues on Bridgeport's West End resulted in…...
Hottest weather since last summer on the way for New Jersey
9+ hour, 44+ min ago (137+ words) News12 | New Jersey Hottest weather since last summer on the way for New Jersey It is highly recommended to wear sunscreen and protect your skin if you are outdoors, particularly during peak sun strength between 11 a. m. and 3 p. m. May 17, 2026, 10: 32 PM Crescent moon pairs…...
Historic Rye Bath House at Oakland Beach reopens following $2 M renovation
8+ hour, 34+ min ago (176+ words) May 17, 2026, 4: 28 PM Officials cut the ribbon Saturday on the newly-renovated Bath House at Oakland Beach in Rye to mark a major milestone in a nearly $2 million effort to preserve and improve one of Westchester County's most historic waterfront destinations. Rye…...