Weather alert for strong thunderstorms in 4 N.J. counties Sunday evening

Weather alert for strong thunderstorms in 4 N.J. counties Sunday evening

The National Weather Service issued a report at 6:11 p.m. on Sunday for strong thunderstorms until 7 p.m. for Passaic, Hudson, Essex and Union counties. Residents may experience wind gusts of up to 30 mph. “At 6:10 p.m., Doppler radar tracked strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Basking Ridge to Yorketown. Movement was northeast … Read more

Flood watch for 5 N.J. counties for Sunday and Monday

Flood watch for 5 N.J. counties for Sunday and Monday

A flood watch was issued by the National Weather Service on Saturday at 3:14 p.m. valid from Sunday 2 a.m. until Monday 2 a.m. for Passaic, Hudson, Bergen, Essex and Union counties. The weather service describes, “Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.” “Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other … Read more

N.J. man used Kik app to proposition undercover agent, cops say

N.J. man used Kik app to proposition undercover agent, cops say

A Passaic County man has been charged after allegedly sending sexually explicit material to an undercover detective on social media, the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office announced Friday. Joseph Velazquez, 25, of Passaic, is charged with second- and third-degree endangering the welfare of a child for allegedly possessing and distributing child pornography, authorities said. In February, … Read more