ANCHOR rebates are now being paid

Here are the top New Jersey news stories for Tuesday:

⬛ Measure aims to improve access to sunscreen in NJ schools

AP Photo/Darron Cummings

TRENTON — New Jersey parents, did you know this?

Sunscreen is currently labeled as an over-the-counter drug in New Jersey and has been for decades. That means that technically it's banned in schools — with students not able to have it with them or use it while in school.

This classification creates a hurdle for students to reapply sunscreen during the day, with the only exception being a doctor’s note.

⬛ Cops: NJ woman charged $80K of personal items on work credit card

NJ woman accused of ripping off work (Canva, Townsquare Media Illustration)

FREEHOLD – A 37-year-old Monmouth County woman has been accused of racking up more than $80,000 in personal charges on her former employer’s company-issued credit card — including a remodel of her own kitchen.

Nadine Hurd, of Long Branch, was charged with second-degree theft by unlawful taking, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond Santiago announced Monday.

⬛ Dock workers go on strike in NJ & Philly

Shipping containers sit stacked in the Port of Newark 9/30/24 (Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

The union continued to blame the United States Maritime Alliance, which represents the ports, for continuing to “to block the path” toward an agreement before the contract deadline.

“The Ocean Carriers represented by USMX want to enjoy rich billion-dollar profits that they are making in 2024, while they offer ILA Longshore Workers an unacceptable wage package that we reject," ILA said in a prepared statement. “ILA longshore workers deserve to be compensated for the important work they do keeping American commerce moving and growing."

⬛ Supplies rushed to communities isolated by Helene

Washed out mountain road in Asheville, N.C. (Pamlico County Emergency Management)

Desperate residents isolated by washed out roads and the lack of power and cellular service in western North Carolina lined up for fresh water Monday, days after Hurricane Helene ripped through the Southeastern U.S. and killed more than 100 people.

Government officials and aid groups were working to bring basic supplies by airlift and truck to the hard-hit tourism hub of Asheville and surrounding mountain towns.

⬛ ANCHOR rebates start being paid

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The first round of ANCHOR property tax rebates are scheduled to start going out this month.

New Jersey treasury officials expect the direct deposit payments to be made by mid-October.

If you received the rebate last year, the state automatically reapplied for you. The deadline to apply is November 30th.

Every major Spirit Halloween location in New Jersey for 2024

Please note that not all major city locations may be open for the upcoming season yet. Click/tap on the locations below for more info and hours.

Gallery Credit: Mike Brant

FBI's Top 5 Most Wanted violent fugitives in NJ

The FBI currently lists more than two dozen fugitives with ties to New Jersey on their ‘most wanted list.’ These are the five most violent and dangerous suspects.

Gallery Credit: Eric Scott

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