Ebola across the Hudson: First News
Today in New Jersey’s First News:
A Manhattan doctor remains under quarantine this morning, the first confirmed case of Ebola In New York City. Officials are telling people not to be alarmed despite reports the doctor rode the subway, took a cab, and went bowling since returning from West Africa.
- Officials: New York doctor has Ebola, 1st in city / NJ1015.com (Associated Press)
The government's new federal Ebola response squads are getting their first test, dispatched to New York to help care for the city's first case, a doctor who had treated a patient with the disease in west Africa. Meanwhile, the government has formed a second set of teams to prepare hospitals in cities deemed most likely to see a new Ebola case, should one turn up. Three of those teams have already been sent out.
A senior member of the Sayreville High School football team says he's never seen any of the sexual hazing of underclassmen being widely described in media reports. In an interview with SNY, tight end Sean McIntosh says he just doesn't believe it. McIntosh described the team as a family and says if any of the underclassmen were abused it's the first he's hearing of it.
Another high school football team's season has been cancelled amid hazing allegations. Just accross the river in Pennsylvania, at Central Bucks High School West players allegedly had a ritual that involved grabbing the genitals of other players. The school has cancelled the last two games and suspended all the coaches while police investigate.
- Central Bucks West football season canceled due to hazing allegations / 6 ABC
- Central Bucks West's football season ends amid hazing reports / Bucks County Courier-Times
A controversial proposal is approved by the Highlands Borough Council. It requires that whenever a borough employee or official posts on a Highlands social media page, that post must be accompanied by a disclaimer, stating it's their own opinion and not that of the borough.The Asbury Park Press is reporting that at least two volunteer members of borough committees have resigned over this issue.
- Highlands approves social media disclaimer / NJ1015.com
- Two quit Highlands boards in protest of Facebook law / Asbury Park Press
Governor Christie is defending his comments on minimum wage. He told a group in Washington that he was tired of hearing about the issue but at Matsoris Diner in Bordentown on Thursday, Christie repeated his argument that most parents don’t sit around the table talking about it and criticized president obama for not expanding job opportunities for everyone.
As Christie prepares for what many believe will be a presidential run in 2016, his poll numbers here at home continue to drop. In fact, more New Jerseyans now disapprove of the jobs he's doing than approve but in the strange world of politics, that's not necessarily a bad thing…
- Christie’s poll numbers are now ‘more realistic’ / NJ1015.com
The price of gas at the pump just keeps heading downward. Some are starting to try and guess how low prices will eventually go.
- How low can gas prices go? / NJ1015.com
- Gas prices are tumbling, but that’s not necessarily a good thing / Washington Post
New Jersey's lawyers are defending efforts to legalize sports betting as pro leagues ask a judge to stop it. Monmouth Park racetrack is planning to offer wagering this Sunday.
Meanwhile the MLE is supporting new jersey's efforts. That's the Major Leage Eating Association the group that brings you such major league events as the Nathan's hot dog eating contest and other professional eating competitions...
New Jersey has one of the strongest identity theft laws in the nation, but it's not tough enough. The recent data breaches at Target, Home Depot, Staples and more have exposed a glaring loophole.
These numbers don't matter much to the people still out of their homes, but as we mark two years since superstorm sandy, Governor Christie says the state is making solid progress with housing recovery.
- Sandy housing aid tops $1B / NJ1015.com
- Chris Christie heckled by 'Stop FEMA Now' in Toms River / Asbury Park Press
It'll cost less to heat your home this winter. In fact, PSE&G customers will be getting a three-month credit on their bills.
- NJ utilities slashing winter gas bills / NJ1015.com
Billionaire investor Carl Icahn says the struggling Trump Taj Mahal casino "will almost certainly close." The would-be purchaser of the casino says the Taj's finances are dire. Four of Atlantic City's 12 casinos have closed this year, and the Taj Mahal would be the fifth. Union workers are picketing today protesting a judge’s decision to terminate thier contract.
“Jersey Shore” alum Mike Sorrentino and his brother are now due in court in December on tax fraud charges. “The Situation” wasn't commenting and rushed out of a court appearance to film another reality show. He and his brother allegedly hid almost $9 million in income from the IRS...
- Tax trial for ‘The Situation’ set for December / NJ1015.com
WEATHER from chief meteorologist Dan Zarrow:
TODAY: Partly sunny and breezy. Highs 63-66
TONIGHT: Mostly clear and cool. Lows 42-48
TOMORROW: Sunny. Highs 64-66
SUNDAY: Morning sprinkles, then mostly sunny and breezy. Highs 61-66
To view Dan’s extended 5-day forecast, click HERE.
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