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Philly 'Thugs' Comment Prompts Outrage: Camden Official Faces Backlash Philly 'Thugs' Comment Prompts Outrage: Camden Official Faces Backlash
Philly 'Thugs' Comment Prompts Outrage: Camden Official Faces Backlash A Camden County official is facing backlash after attributing the July 4 shooting of a 6-year-old girl to "thugs" from Philadelphia.  In his remarks, Camden County Commissioner Louis Cappelli Jr. claimed that many guns "confiscated from the streets of Camden come from out of state, usually across the river from Philadelphia or Pennsylvania." "One of the suspects has a tie to Philadelphia," he continued. "We just want to send a message to the thugs and criminals and gun-bearing freaks over in Philadelphia who live in a society of lawlessness: we don't want you here," the Commissioner sai…
Bicyclist Killed By Speeding Mercedes Driver Crossing Over Double Yellow Line In DC: Police Bicyclist Killed By Speeding Mercedes Driver Crossing Over Double Yellow Line In DC: Police
Bicyclist Killed By Speeding Mercedes Driver Crossing Over Double Yellow Line In DC: Police A speeding driver who couldn't keep a Mercedes in the right lane remains at large after a fatal Fourth of July hit-and-run in Northeast DC, police say. The Metropolitan Police Department has launched a death investigation after a reckless driver struck and killed a bicyclist early on Tuesday, July 4 while speeding in a black Mercedes in the 900 block of Eastern Avenue NE. Police say that at approximately 12:30 a.m. on Tuesday morning, the driver crossed over the double yellow line and into oncoming traffic, striking the victim before fleeing east on Eastern Avenue. The bicyclist was pronou…
Fireworks Sparked July 4th Blaze That Ruined Stafford Homes Fireworks Sparked July 4th Blaze That Ruined Stafford Homes
Fireworks Sparked July 4th Blaze That Ruined Stafford Homes A day of celebration turned into one of misery for multiple Stafford County families displaced by a fast-moving fire on the Fourth of July. At approximately 10:20 p.m. on Tuesday, July 4, Stafford County Fire and Rescue crews were called to the unit block of Smelters Trace Road in Stafford, when improperly discarded fireworks sparked a blaze that tore through the home. Arriving firefighters were met by flames shooting from the roof and side of the home, leaving it unstable and prompting a second alarm when it spread to a neighboring home. The fire was placed under control within approximat…
July 4th Stabbing Leaves Man Critical In Quiet Morris County Town: Police July 4th Stabbing Leaves Man Critical In Quiet Morris County Town: Police
July 4th Stabbing Leaves Man Critical In Quiet Morris County Town: Police A 51-year-old man was hospitalized with critical injuries while another was arrested in a Fourth of July stabbing, authorities said. Brian Kozub, 39, of Chatham Township, was charged with second-degree aggravated assault and various weapons offenses after stabbing the man in the neck with a pocket knife at a residence on Buxton Road around 10:50 p.m. while celebrating July 4th, Morris County Prosecutor Robert J. Carroll said. The man was taken to Morristown Medical Center where he was listed in critical condition. Kozub was being held at the Morris County Correctional Facility pending a de…
Nine Injured In Targeted DC Mass Shooting Near Maryland State Line Nine Injured In Targeted DC Mass Shooting Near Maryland State Line
Nine Injured In Targeted DC Mass Shooting Near Maryland State Line Nine people were injured - including two minors - in an early morning Wednesday shooting during a targeted attack of a group of people celebrating the Fourth of July. A dark-colored SUV rolled through a party at approximately 1 a.m. on Wednesday, July 5 in the 4700 block of Meade Street NE and unknown assailants began opening fire into a crowd, according to police officials. Metropolitan Assistant Police Chief Leslie Parsons said that nine people suffered non-life-threatening injuries, including a 9-year-old and 17-year-old. Alert: Shooting Investigation in the 4700 block of Meade Stre…
July 4th Forecast: Lightning Strikes Greatest Danger In Storms Targeting East Coast July 4th Forecast: Lightning Strikes Greatest Danger In Storms Targeting East Coast
July 4th Forecast: Lightning Strikes Greatest Danger In Storms Targeting East Coast Another round of severe thunderstorms could spoil the Fourth of July for revelers along the East Coast, meteorologists warn. Nearly all of New Jersey, Maryland, Virginia and the southeastern-most parts of Pennsylvania are at risk for flooding downpours, lightning strikes, 55 mph winds and even hail in the mid-to-late afternoon, meteorologists at AccuWeather and the National Weather Service warn. The greatest risk to those spending time outside on July 4th is lightning strikes, AccuWeather says. "As a general rule, experts say if distant thunder can be heard, there is a risk of a lightning…
Where To Watch Fireworks On The Fourth In Central Jersey, The Shore Where To Watch Fireworks On The Fourth In Central Jersey, The Shore
Where To Watch Fireworks On The Fourth In Central Jersey, The Shore If you missed the fireworks this weekend, no worries. There are plenty of places to watch fireworks in South Jersey on the Fourth of July. (and in a few cases, Monday, July 3.) Middlesex County East Brunswick will host its 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular starting at 6 p.m. on July 4 at the Community Arts Center at 721 Cranbury Road.  Edison residents can enjoy a  fireworks display starting at 9:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 4 at Papaianni Park, 100 Municipal Blvd. Milltown will host its Fourth of July celebration on July 4. Fireworks begin at 9:30 p.m. Monroe will view firew…
Smoky Skies: Air Quality 'Unhealthy' Across Region; Here's Day-By-Day Forecast Through July 4th Smoky Skies: Air Quality 'Unhealthy' Across Region; Here's Day-By-Day Forecast Through July 4th
Smoky Skies: Air Quality 'Unhealthy' Across Region; Here's Day-By-Day Forecast Through July 4th The July 4th weekend has arrived, but chances are the smell of smoke outside isn't coming from barbeques. That's because smoke from Canadian wildfires continues its eastward movement, with poor air quality now affecting nearly the entire region and most of the Northeast. In the first image above, areas in orange are projected to have unhealthy air, and areas in yellow have moderate air on Saturday, July 1. Air quality levels in outdoor air are predicted to be greater than an Air Quality Index value of 100 for the pollutant of Fine Particulates. To check air quality in your zip c…
'Fun Can Be Fatal': NY Police Announce Crackdown On Impaired Driving For Holiday 'Fun Can Be Fatal': NY Police Announce Crackdown On Impaired Driving For Holiday
'Fun Can Be Fatal': NY Police Announce Crackdown On Impaired Driving For Holiday Ahead of the holiday, officials announced the increased presence of undercover police cars and sobriety checkpoints to combat impaired driving. Starting at 6 p.m. on Friday, June 30, and lasting until 3 a.m on Wednesday, July 5, the New York State Police will be heightening patrols in an effort to reduce the number of drunk and other impaired driving infractions, according to a release by the NYSP. During the specialized enforcement period, drivers can expect to encounter sobriety checkpoints and DWI patrols. Additionally, troopers said they will be on the lookout for drivers using any …
TRAGEDY: Hillsdale Boy, 17, Drowns In Backyard Pool TRAGEDY: Hillsdale Boy, 17, Drowns In Backyard Pool
Tragedy: Hillsdale Boy, 17, Drowns In Backyard Pool A 17-year-old Bergen County boy drowned in a backyard pool as the 2023 Fourth of July holiday period was about to begin, authorities confirmed. The boy's father conducted CPR after finding the lifeless teen behind their Hillsdale home shortly before 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 28. A rig from the Township of Washington Volunteer Ambulance Corps was requested and the boy was transported to The Valley Hospital in Ridgewood, responders said. He was pronounced dead soon after, they said. A cause is pending an investigation by the Bergen County Medical Examiner's Office. Any further information …
Lane Closures Suspended Across NY For Holiday Weekend Lane Closures Suspended Across NY For Holiday Weekend
Lane Closures Suspended Across NY For Holiday Weekend In anticipation of the upcoming July 4th holiday, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the suspension of construction-related lane closures throughout the state. From 6 a.m. on Saturday, July 1 to 6 a.m. on Wednesday, July 5, temporary lane closures for road and bridge construction projects across New York State, the governor announced on Thursday, June 29. The decision will ease congestion for those traveling for the Fourth of July weekend, Hochul said. “We want to ensure people get to their destinations with minimal delays," she said in a statement. "I encourage everyone traveling this holida…
Severe Thunderstorm Warnings Issued For Parts Of DMV Region Amid Latest Bout Of Wild Weather Severe Thunderstorm Warnings Issued For Parts Of DMV Region Amid Latest Bout Of Wild Weather
Severe Thunderstorm Warnings Issued For Parts Of DMV Region Amid Latest Bout Of Wild Weather Some parts of the DMV region can expect extreme weather to continue as storms bringing hail and whipping winds continue to roll through the area. Some relief is on the horizon for residents in Maryland and Virginia, but not before Mother Nature goes one more round with winds reaching 60 mph and quarter-sized hail possible to fall in certain neighborhoods. Special Marine Warning including the Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA, Chesapeake Bay from North Beach to Drum Point MD, Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point to North Beach MD and Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Li…
17 Charged During Fourth Of July DWI Crackdown In Dutchess County 17 Charged During Fourth Of July DWI Crackdown In Dutchess County
17 Charged During Fourth Of July DWI Crackdown In Dutchess County A four-day impaired driving enforcement effort in a Hudson Valley county led to the arrests of 17 people. The enforcement effort in Dutchess County centered around the Fourth of July holiday, according to the Dutchess County Sheriff's Office. The Sheriff's Office said the following people were arrested: Atiya Barnes, age 20, of Hyde Park - DWAI Perla Canales Castrejon, age 21, of Red Hook - DWAI Madlyn Castell, age 28, of Saugerties - DWI Brian Dagget, age 33, of Rhinebeck - DWI Shari Haddock, age 56, of Cortlandt Manor - DWI Rufus Harvey, age 68, of Poughkeepsie - DWI Jessica Kravit, age…
Maryland Dad Gunned Down While Watching Fireworks Maryland Dad Gunned Down While Watching Fireworks
Maryland Dad Gunned Down While Watching Fireworks A loving father was trying to take in some Fourth of July fireworks over the holiday weekend when he was struck and killed by a stray bullet, according to his family. Cambridge resident Tyuane Johnson, Jr., 24, was an innocent bystander watching fireworks on Monday, July 4, when he got caught in the crossfire and was fatally hit by a bullet. Johnson was watching fireworks in the area of the 1000 block of Cosby Lane in Cambridge at approximately 9 p.m. on Monday night when he was struck, police said. He was rushed to the Dorchester General Hospital for treatment, where he was later pronounce…
Nearly 100 Drivers Busted During Independence Day DUI Patrol In Maryland: State Police Nearly 100 Drivers Busted During Independence Day DUI Patrol In Maryland: State Police
Nearly 100 Drivers Busted During Independence Day DUI Patrol In Maryland: State Police Nearly 100 allegedly drunk drivers were taken off Maryland roadways over the Fourth of July holiday weekend, according to a newly released report from state police. The Maryland State Police Department released its final tally from its Independence Day DUI Enforcement detail between Friday, July 1, and Monday, July 4, which led to the arrest of 95 allegedly impaired drivers. During routine road patrols throughout the state and a joint DUI saturation effort focused on Route 50, the full-time drunk driving enforcement team of troopers - the State Police Impaired Driving Reduction Effort (S.P.…
12-Year-Old Boy Among Two Drowned Off Virginia Beach 12-Year-Old Boy Among Two Drowned Off Virginia Beach
12-Year-Old Boy Among Two Drowned Off Virginia Beach A 12-year-old boy and an unidentified male drowned in the Virginia Beach waters Fourth of July weekend, Pilot Online reports. Zamari Wilson was visiting family for the holiday weekend and last seen swimming near the Delta Marriott on Shore Drive around 10:30 a.m. Sunday, July 3, the paper said. A search involving the Virginia Beach Fire Department, EMS and Coast Guard was launched, bringing a pair of 29-foot response boats and an MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter to the beach. Zamari's body was found around 1:30 p.m. Hours later, another male's body was found after he was reportedly struggling in t…
Baltimore's Fourth Of July Festivities Coming Back With A Bang Baltimore's Fourth Of July Festivities Coming Back With A Bang
Baltimore's Fourth Of July Festivities Coming Back With A Bang Fourth of July fireworks are returning to Baltimore's Inner Harbor for the first time in nearly three years and they're coming back with a bang!  The city is partnering with several organizations, including the Baltimore Orioles, American Visionary Arts Museum and the National Aquarium to make the festivities even bigger, WJZ reports.  “It has been an extremely long two years," Mayor Brandon Scott told the outlet. "I am thrilled to welcome residents and visitors from all over the region back to the world-famous Inner Harbor for a fun-filled day celebrating our nation’s indepe…
Jersey Shore's Oceanfest Returns After 2-Year COVID Hiatus Jersey Shore's Oceanfest Returns After 2-Year COVID Hiatus
Jersey Shore's Oceanfest Returns After 2-Year COVID Hiatus Oceanfest is back, baby. The day-long Fourth of July event is making its big return this summer after a two-year hiatus due to COVID-19, according to its website. With a steady decline in New Jersey's coronavirus cases, "it is the perfect time to bring Oceanfest back,” Co-chair Esther Cohen told NJ Advance Media. Oceanfest is held along the Long Branch boardwalk from Pier Village to Seven Presidents’ Park.  It will begin at 10 a.m. Monday, July 4, and feature live music, more than 40 food vendors, arts and crafts, and beach activities, according to NJ.com. Fireworks blast off at…
PA Man Sentenced In July 4th Snapchat Shooting That Injured 4 PA Man Sentenced In July 4th Snapchat Shooting That Injured 4
PA Man Sentenced In July 4th Snapchat Shooting That Injured 4 A 21-year-old Pennsylvania man was sentenced to 24 to 50 years behind bars for a Fourth of July shooting over a fight that began on Snapchat in 2020, authorities announced Thursday. Mark Ivie Jr., of Ephrata, was convicted of five counts of aggravated assault and multiple other charges after opening fire at a group of men with an AR-15 at his family's home on July 5, the Lancaster County DA said. Sentencing Judge Donald Totaro said he was not giving a “volume discount” due to there being multiple victims in the shooting, and ordered consecutive sentences for each victim.  A …
Two Charged In Gunfight At Nassau County Party That Killed One Two Charged In Gunfight At Nassau County Party That Killed One
Two Charged In Gunfight At Nassau County Party That Killed One Two men have been arraigned for their alleged roles in a Long Island gunfight that left one man dead at a Fourth of July party in 2020. An investigation found that Thomas Massenburg, age 20, from Brooklyn, fatally shot Rashawn Cummings at the party in 2020 on West Drive in Massapequa, Acting Nassau County District Attorney Joyce Smith said. Cummings was pronounced dead at the scene.  Massenburg was arraigned on charges of second-degree murder, second-degree attempted murder, first-degree assault, and two counts of second-degree criminal possession of a weapon. …
Authorities Identify South Jersey Girl, 10, Killed In Drive-By Shooting Authorities Identify South Jersey Girl, 10, Killed In Drive-By Shooting
Authorities Identify South Jersey Girl, 10, Killed In Drive-By Shooting The 10-year-old girl who was shot and killed in a drive-by-shooting on the Fourth of July has been identified by authorities in South Jersey. She reportedly was visiting her grandmother's home in Vineland when the fatal shooting occurred.  The girl fatally shot on Sunday was Jasayde Holder, the Cumberland County prosecutor said. Jasayde had just completed 4th grade at Dane Barse School in Vineland, according to Prosecutor Jennifer Webb-McRae.  She was described by her family as creative. She loved music and riding her bike. Webb-McRae is appealing to the public to share any…
Fireworks, Events Return To Jones Beach For July 4th Fireworks, Events Return To Jones Beach For July 4th
Fireworks, Events Return To Jones Beach For July 4th Long Islanders will have the opportunity to celebrate the Fourth of July in style this year as fireworks and other events are back at Jones Beach after a year off due to the COVID-19 pandemic. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced that the state will celebrate Independence Day with fireworks shows planned at Jones Beach for 9:30 p.m. on the holiday, as well as an event at Empire State Plaza from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. At Jones Beach, the event will feature music simulcast from WALK 97.5 and JOY-98.3, with the fireworks included with the regular price of admission. Market President and COO for C…
COVID-19: CDC Issues Brand-New Guidance On Mask-Wearing Indoors COVID-19: CDC Issues Brand-New Guidance On Mask-Wearing Indoors
Covid-19: CDC Issues Brand-New Guidance On Mask-Wearing Indoors The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is easing indoor mask-wearing guidance for Americans who are fully vaccinated for COVID-19. On Thursday afternoon, May 13, CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky announced the new guidance at a White House briefing, saying that anyone who has received both shots of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine, or the one-dose Johnson & Johnson shot can safely stop wearing masks indoors, except under some circumstances. The new guidance calls for continued mask-wearing in more crowded indoor spaces such as on mass transportation, hospitals, prisons, or …
COVID-19: New Guidance Issued For NY Pools, Beaches COVID-19: New Guidance Issued For NY Pools, Beaches
Covid-19: New Guidance Issued For NY Pools, Beaches Summer is coming. In advance of what he says he hopes to be a “normal” summer, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo issued new guidance for the state’s beaches and pools. For Memorial Day on the weekend of Friday, May 28, beaches and pools in New York will be open with six-foot of social distance in place between those in attendance, with restrictions to be eased if the state continues seeing improved COVID-19 numbers. Cuomo said on Wednesday, May 12 that they are planning on moving forward with the goal of opening up to 100 percent capacity by the Fourth of July. “This past year has been Hell an…
COVID-19 Outbreak Among Teens Linked To Party In This Union County Town, Mayor Says COVID-19 Outbreak Among Teens Linked To Party In This Union County Town, Mayor Says
Covid-19 Outbreak Among Teens Linked To Party In This Union County Town, Mayor Says Several new COVID-19 cases among teens in one Union County town have been traced to a recent party, officials say. Westfield had gone two weeks without cases up until June 30. Since then, 17 new cases were reported. Most of Westfield's new cases are between ages 18 and 24 years old, and attended Fourth of July and graduation parties, Mayor Shelley Brindle said. Since Tuesday, there have been 10 new cases reported in Westfield, Brindle said. Five of seven positive cases reported Friday were between ages 17 and 19, she said. Three of those people attended a recent party, and two ar…
Pair Killed In July Fourth Newark Shooting Pair Killed In July Fourth Newark Shooting
Pair Killed In July Fourth Newark Shooting Two people were killed in a Fourth of July shooting in Newark. Nekeya Grady, 36, of Willingboro and Earl Cohen, 46, of Newark, were shot on the 100 block of Brookdale Avenue and were pronounced dead at the scene around 3 p.m., Acting Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens, II said. The investigation is active and ongoing. No arrests have been made.   Anyone with information is asked to contact the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office Homicide/Major Crimes Task Force tips line at 1-877 TIPS- 4EC or 1-877-847-7432.  
Pool Parasite Sickening Swimmers Can Live For Days, CDC Warns Pool Parasite Sickening Swimmers Can Live For Days, CDC Warns
Pool Parasite Sickening Swimmers Can Live For Days, CDC Warns With the Fourth of July holiday here, health officials are warning Americans to take precautions due to the potential prevalence of parasites that have been on the rise in swimming pools. Cryptosporidium is a microscopic parasite that causes the diarrheal disease cryptosporidiosis, according to the CDC. Both the parasite and the disease are commonly known as “Crypto.” "The number of treated recreational water-associated outbreaks caused by cryptosporidium drives the summer seasonal peak in both waterborne cryptosporidiosis outbreaks and cryptosporidiosis outbreaks overall," according …
Don't Miss These July 4th Fireworks Spectaculars Near Passaic County Don't Miss These July 4th Fireworks Spectaculars Near Passaic County
Don't Miss These July 4th Fireworks Spectaculars Near Passaic County The Fourth of July would not be complete without fireworks. Here is a complete list of shows near Passaic County. Click the hyperlinks for complete celebration schedules. Belleville, Thursday, July 4: Festivities begin at 6 p.m. Fireworks display will start about 9 p.m. at the Municipal Stadium. Clifton, Thursday, July 4 (rain date July 6): Fireworks begin at the Clifton High School Stadium at dusk; Tickets are $3 from the city clerk for residents. Hackensack, Thursday, July 4 : Inferno Band performing 7:15 in Foshini Park. Fireworks begin at 9:15 p.m. Nutley, Thursday, July 4: …
Here's The Worst Time To Travel During July 4th Holiday, New Report Says Here's The Worst Time To Travel During July 4th Holiday, New Report Says
Here's The Worst Time To Travel During July 4th Holiday, New Report Says Fourth of July weekend is undoubtedly known as one of the busiest travel times of the year. In fact, this year’s Fourth of July travel volume is expected to rise 4.1 percent over last year’s, with an extra 1.9 million people planning to embark on a road trip. “As Independence Day approaches, it’s time for the much-loved family road trip and this year will be one for the record books, with more Americans than ever planning vacations,” said Paula Twidale, vice president of AAA Travel. “This holiday builds on the strong travel demand seen for Memorial Day, and with schools now out of session a…
Lake Ronkonkoma Man Charged With Storing Fireworks In Bohemia Trailer Lake Ronkonkoma Man Charged With Storing Fireworks In Bohemia Trailer
Lake Ronkonkoma Man Charged With Storing Fireworks In Bohemia Trailer Thousands of dollars worth of fireworks being stored in a trailer in Bohemia were seized by Suffolk County Police, who charged a man from Lake Ronkonkoma will illegally housing them in advance of a holiday party. Following Crime Stoppers tips reporting fireworks being stored in a trailer outside a Keyland Court business, the Suffolk County Fifth Precinct Crime Section launched an investigation, which led to the arrest of Anthony Autera, 43, at approximately 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, June 19. Police said that Autera, who was an employee at the business told investigators he had been using the…
Dog That Ran Off During Fireworks Reunited With New City Owner Dog That Ran Off During Fireworks Reunited With New City Owner
Dog That Ran Off During Fireworks Reunited With New City Owner Reunited, and it feels so good. A dog that got spooked by the Fourth of July fireworks in New City and ran off has been reunited with his family after a little help from Clarkstown police officers and some Good Samaritans. Bones is back home with his owner, Nick, in New City, who police said was “ecstatic” to get his dog back after he was found by a nearby resident, Allison, around Omni Park. “Here’s a great story to start the weekend,” members of the Clarkstown Police Department posted on Facebook, with a photo of the reunion. “Here is the evidence that Nick and bones are reunited. Everyo…