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Seastreak Crash Highlights Commuter Fears

Laurie Cataldo — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 15:37:32 +0000

A ferry accident this morning reminds us that everything can change in an instant. At about 9 a.m., a Seastreak Ferry that departed from Highlands crashed into Pier 11 in Lower Manhattan, near the South St. Seaport. Up to 50 people have been reported injured, 1 in critical condition. Ferry accidents are rare, but everyday [...]

Woman Struck and Killed by Train at Hazlet Station

Matt Ryan — Thu, 23 Aug 2012 03:52:26 +0000

A woman late Wednesday was fatally struck by a train at the Hazlet station Wednesday night. Police at the scene have confirmed the victim is a female. Following the accident, the train, heading south toward Long Branch, was stopped just north of the Hazlet station. The train’s first car blocked the railroad crossing at Holmdel [...]

Howell Boy Struck By Bird on Ride at Great Adventure Speaks Out [VIDEO]

Matt Ryan — Tue, 31 Jul 2012 19:52:02 +0000

Last week, 12 year old Shane Matus was hit by a bird while riding the Kingda Ka roller coaster at Six Flags Great Adventure. He spoke out to NBC10 and showed off his battle scars. View more videos at: http://nbcphiladelphia.com. Does this incident make you not want to ride roller coasters anymore?

This Has to Be in the List of Top Ten Worst Smells

Laurie Cataldo — Fri, 20 Jul 2012 17:58:38 +0000

I'm not a parent, so I'm sure my nose has to be exposed to the really horrific odors in life.

I can tell you though, that there is one smell that we can all agree belongs in the ultimate top ten list of offensive odors, and I accidentally caused it to stink up my house last night.

So what was it?

Delays Remain After Earlier Fatal Parkway Accident

Laurie Cataldo — Tue, 17 Jul 2012 15:03:13 +0000

Delays continue on the Garden State Parkway following a fatal crash this morning. The accident, on the northbound side just south of exit 91 in Brick, occured just after 8:30 this morning. A blue Hyundai registered to a woman in Toms River flipped and landed in the woods, though no details have been released on [...]

Traffic Advisory: Garden State Parkway Reopened

Laurie Cataldo — Thu, 21 Jun 2012 17:25:58 +0000

There’s a big mess on the Garden State Parkway… UPDATE: All lanes are reopened on the Garden State Parkway but there are still reported delays in both the local and express lanes back to the Arts Center (exit 116). ———– The Southbound local AND express lanes are closed just after exit 114 (Red Hill Road) [...]