jersey – STAR 94.3

Looming New Jersey Transit strike could impact 350,000 commuters, say officials

Thursday, May 15 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Some 350,000 New Jersey commuters could soon find themselves scrambling for other ways to get to work if contract disagreements between New Jersey Transit and its engineers’ union aren't resolved, according to transit officials.The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET)... Read More.

Fatal New Jersey house fire ruled a murder-suicide: Prosecutor

Wednesday, May 14 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP, NJ) -- A massive fire on Sunday that leveled a New Jersey home, where first responders later recovered the bodies of a man and a woman, has been ruled a murder-suicide, authorities said Tuesday.Neighbors reported hearing a blast around the time of... Read More.

2nd teen charged with arson for New Jersey wildfire: Prosecutor

Friday, May 2 by ABC News

(OCEAN COUNTY, N.J.) -- A second teenager has been arrested for arson in connection with a massive New Jersey wildfire that destroyed a commercial building, shut down a major highway and forced thousands of people to flee, prosecutors said.The second suspect -- an unidentified... Read More.

New Jersey wildfire: Strong winds complicate firefighters efforts

Sunday, April 27 by ABC News

(OCEAN COUNTY, NJ) -- Firefighters continue to battle a wildfire in New Jersey that has burned over 15,000 acres, with strong winds on Sunday complicating their efforts, officials said.The Jones Road Wildfire, located in Ocean County, has burned 15,300 acres and is only 65%... Read More.

Teen charged with allegedly starting massive New Jersey wildfire

Thursday, April 24 by ABC News

(OCEAN COUNTY, N.J.) -- A 19-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of starting a massive New Jersey wildfire that has consumed at least 15,000 acres and continued to burn Thursday, authorities said.In a statement released Thursday morning, New Jersey officials, including Ocean County Prosecutor... Read More.

State of emergency declared as New Jersey wildfire explodes to 12,000 acres

Wednesday, April 23 by ABC News

(OCEAN COUNTY, N.J.) -- A wildfire in New Jersey has exploded to 12,000 acres after igniting Tuesday in Ocean County and threatening more than 1,000 structures, shutting down a major highway and causing thousands of people to flee the flames.The Jones Road Wildfire was... Read More.

State of emergency declared as New Jersey wildfire explodes to 8,500 acres

Wednesday, April 23 by ABC News

(OCEAN COUNTY, N.J.) -- A wildfire in New Jersey has exploded to over 8,500 acres after igniting Tuesday near Toms River and threatening more than 1,000 structures, shutting down a major highway and causing thousands of people to flee the flames.The Jones Road Wildfire... Read More.

Wildfire in New Jersey explodes to 8,500 acres as residents evacuated and structures threatened

Wednesday, April 23 by ABC News

(OCEAN COUNTY, NJ) -- A wildfire in New Jersey has exploded to approximately 8,500 acres since it was first reported on Tuesday afternoon.The Jones Road Wildfire is now burning across 8,500 acres and is currently under 10% containment on Wednesday morning, according to the... Read More.

Forget about Mount Rushmore: New Jersey announces Mount Jonas for April Fools Day

Tuesday, April 1 by ABC News

Jonas Brothers will be officially inducted into the New Jersey Hall of Fame later this year, but why stop there?On Tuesday, April 1 — April Fools' Day — the official Instagram account of New Jersey posted a photo of... Read More.

13 hospitalized after school bus overturns in New Jersey

Tuesday, March 11 by ABC News

(MONTVALE, NJ) -- A school bus carrying 31 passengers overturned and landed on its side in New Jersey on Monday, sending at least 13 to the hospital.The crash occurred on the side of the Garden State Parkway in Montvale, according to New Jersey Gov.... Read More.

New Jersey restaurant impacted by misleading video claiming ICE raid, owner says

Saturday, February 15 by ABC News

(PASSAIC, N.J.) -- Amid President Donald Trump's immigration crackdowns across the United States, immigrant-rich communities have felt the impact of the administration's policies.In Passaic, New Jersey, hundreds of immigrant families and community members marched in protest of recent ICE raids and arrests, calling for... Read More.

Jonas Brothers announce JONASCON, scheduled for March in New Jersey

Friday, February 14 by ABC News

Forget ComicCon: Nick, Joe and Kevin are cordially inviting you to JONASCON.The Jonas Brothers are going back to their home state of New Jersey for the one-day event, scheduled for March 23 at American Dream, a huge retail and... Read More.