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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
The Greenway: Construction begins on NJ's newest rail-to-trail park
Local, county and state officials gathered in Newark on July 15 to kick off work on the first phase of The Greenway — the state's newest park. The Greenway is a 9-mile, 100-foot-wide former rail line that stretches through Essex and Hudson counties. The rail line will be fully restored, offering residents alternative ways of transportation, various green spaces, outdoor gathering spots and other amenities. The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection is leading the project while the New Jersey Economic Development Authority is overseeing construction. NJ Transit is also collaborating in the project and will potentially expand the Secaucus-Meadowlands Transitway into the park. Once complete, The Greenway will connect eight municipalities: Jersey City, Secaucus, Kearny, Newark, Belleville, Bloomfield, Glen Ridge and Montclair. Story continues below embed. The Newark portion of The Greenway will span a mile from Branch Brook Park to Broadway Avenue, with the path being ADA compliant and lined with native plants. The linear path will feature downward-facing lighting and designated lanes for cyclists and walkers, encouraging safe speeds and practices for all. There will be three major gathering spaces along the path: The Newark Central Activity Center will be between Summer and Broadway Avenue. It will have a stage and lawn, playground and water play area, multi-sport courts, outdoor exercise stations, picnic tables, and restrooms. The Tiffany Manor Community Space will be located between Manchester Place and Greenwood Lake Street, across from the Tiffany Manor. This area will have central seating and space for short-term amenities, including food trucks. Rain gardens and native plants will surround the area. The Branch Brook Park Overlook will be west of the Tiffany Manor. An observation deck will be built that overlooks the 360-acre Branch Brook Park. Nearby, visitors can walk to Belleville Park and the Hendricks Field Golf Course. Story continues below video. This segment of The Greenway represents the largest single investment in state history for the development of a new state park at $69.2 million. This phase is to be completed by the end of 2026. Want to discover more walkways across Jersey? Check these out: Hudson River Waterfront Walkway (18.5 miles) Spanning from Fort Lee to Bayonne, this scenic waterfront features parks, seating and skyline views. The path connects several riverfront towns and offers uninterrupted stretches for pedestrians and cyclists along the Hudson River. Pompton Valley Rail Trail (5.1 miles) Opened in June 2025, this recreational path was built on a former railway. The trail goes from Pequannock Township to Wayne and connects neighborhoods and the Mountain View Train Station. West Essex Trail (2.8 miles) This Essex County trail spans the former 10468026002. Featuring remnants of the original railroad, the trail is a historic and quaint place for walking, hiking and biking. This article originally appeared on The Greenway: Construction begins on NJ's newest rail-to-trail park Solve the daily Crossword
Politico
6 days ago
- Politics
- Politico
Stop the rain
Good Tuesday morning! I hope you're dry. I've seen the state get slammed with some big, wet storms before. I was there for Sandy and Irene. Now I live far away, but the flooding from yesterday's storms brought back memories. The New Jersey Turnpike became the New Jersey Waterway. Gov. Phil Murphy declared a state of emergency in the evening. As of the time I put this newsletter to bed late last night, I had not seen reports of deaths from the flooding. Hopefully, it stayed that way. 'When heavy rainfall overwhelms our infrastructure and the ground's natural ability to absorb water, we see rapid rises in water levels in rivers, streams & underground springs we never notice,' DEP Commissioner Shawn LaTourette tweeted. 'When 16% of your State lies in a floodplain, that is an emergency.' FEEDBACK? Reach me at mfriedman@ WHERE'S MURPHY — In Berkeley Heights at 10 a.m. to tour storm damage, then Newark at 11 a.m. for a Greenway groundbreaking ceremony QUOTE OF THE DAY: 'How would you like to die?' — TV host and Republican activist Alex Zdan to GOP gubernatorial nominee Jack Ciattarelli, who answered 'peacefully.' HAPPY BIRTHDAY — Raj Mukherji, Michael Shapiro, Tom Bonier WHAT TRENTON MADE KABIR MOSS — ''Overwhelming outpouring of love' for N.J. political aide who died Tuesday,' by NJ Advance Media's Steve Strunsky: 'Kabir Moss's widow, Chelsea Mullin Smith, said the popular and New Jersey Democratic political operative was, 'incredibly masculine but also the sweetest person you could ever meet.' It was one of several descriptions of Moss as embodying traits that seemed particularly disparate in the world of politics, given by loved ones during a memorial service on Monday in Newark, where he died suddenly last week at age 37. Before more than 250 mourners gathered in the Chase Room at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center, family, friends, elected officials, and college teammates described Moss as sincere but realistic; competitive yet compassionate; successful but not cravenly ambitious. As a legislative aide in Trenton, Moss stood out not just because of his 6-foot 4-inch frame, but for his belief in and commitment to the progressive policies he worked to advance, said the lawmakers he worked for. Smith, from whom Moss was separated after five years of marriage, read the Maya Angelou poem, 'When Great Trees Fall.' Newark and Essex County authorities are not investigating Moss's death, and his family did not disclose the cause. 'We will never make sense of this tragedy,' his brother and only sibling, Gabriel Moss, told the gathering.' SCI HIRES SECOND CONSECUTIVE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR WITH BEER-RELATED NAME — 'NJ top watchdog agency finally has new leader, months after its CEO lasted just 4 days,' by The Asbury Park Press' Mike Davis: 'The state's top watchdog agency appointed a federal prosecutor as its next executive director more than seven months after an Asbury Park Press report detailing its last chief executive's dual residency and second full-time, out-of-state job prompted her swift resignation. Bruce P. Keller will take over as executive director of the New Jersey State Commission of Investigation on July 15, after serving in the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of New Jersey since 2015. Former U.S. Attorney Philip Sellinger named Keller as special counsel to the front office in March 2022 after seven years as an assistant U.S. attorney in the office's criminal and special prosecutions divisions. Keller replaces Tiffany Williams Brewer, the commission's former chair who was appointed its chief executive officer in January. She resigned after four days on the job following a Press report that she declared a Maryland home as her primary residence on mortgage documents, voted in New Jersey and taught a full course load as an assistant professor at Howard University in Washington.' BRIEF BEGINS WITH 'I'M JAWN MORGAN' — 'Trial lawyers back up Norcross in appeal of dismissal,' by New Jersey Globe's David Wildstein: 'Saying the state's prosecution of Democratic powerbroker George E. Norcross III represents a dangerous assault on zealous lawyering and constitutionally protected legal conduct, the New Jersey State Committee of the American College of Trial Lawyers has filed an amicus brief asking the appellate division to uphold the dismissal of criminal charges against two attorneys who were Norcross' co-defendants. Superior Court Judge Peter Warshaw dismissed a racketeering indictment in February, and the New Jersey Attorney General Matt Platkin is appealing the ruling. 'If the Attorney General could transform routine lawyering into criminal charges with no notice, effectively on a whim, because the lawyer's client or the lawyer's brother is out of favor with the prosecutor, then the rule of law will suffer for the same reasons Attorney General Platkin has voiced regarding the recent executive orders signed by President Trump,' the brief noted.' WAHTF? — 'NJ's officials must use mansion tax to restore affordable housing funds now,' by Edward Betha and Staci Berger for USA TODAY: 'New Jersey has taken a meaningful step by increasing taxes on luxury real estate transactions, but by failing to dedicate that revenue to affordable homes, state leaders have missed a critical opportunity to address one of our biggest challenges. The state's newly expanded mansion tax will generate more than $300 million a year from home sales over $1 million, with higher fees for more expensive properties. … The problem: none of that new revenue is being directed to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund, or AHTF, New Jersey's only dedicated source of funding for affordable homes. Even worse, this year's budget raids the Trust Fund itself, diverting millions away from its legally intended purpose. That means fewer resources to build the affordable homes our communities desperately need, at a time when we are already facing a shortfall of nearly 290,000 homes for lower-income residents.' DUE TO BUDGET CUTS, NOAA CAN'T SAVE YOU — Murphy administration makes major changes to controversial sea-level rise rule, by POLITICO's Ry Rivard: In a concession to coastal mayors and developers, Gov. Phil Murphy's administration is making major changes to the sprawling rule package it proposed a year ago to protect New Jersey communities from sea-level rise. The Department of Environmental Protection on Monday said it is overhauling those rules before they take effect. Now, instead of preparing the state's 130 miles of coastline for 5 feet of sea-level rise, the rules will only require developers to plan for 4 feet. The changes come in part because local officials and the Murphy administration seem willing to gamble that the worst climate change projections won't come to pass. 'We are hearing from our coastal communities that they are comfortable with a higher level of risk,' DEP Commissioner Shawn LaTourette told reporters in a Monday morning virtual briefing. MAYBE THEY'RE JUST LIKE MY MOTHER — 'Amended NJ flood rules plan leaves environmentalists, business groups unsatisfied,' by New Jersey Monitor's Nikita Birukov: 'Business groups and shore residents had chaffed at the five-foot provision, arguing it would raise the price of construction in an already expensive state based on a scenario that modeling said had only a 17% chance of occurring. The amended proposal's reduction did little to assuage those concerns. 'They really have not addressed the serious concerns and the underlying problems with this rule. It seems to be more window dressing and still not based on the latest science,' said Ray Cantor, deputy chief government affairs officer for the New Jersey Business and Industry Association.' BIDDING ADEW — Justin Dews is leaving as chair of the governor's Clemency Advisory Board. The Murphy administration adviser, who was recently named to a leadership post in the Mikie Sherrill campaign for governor, will be replaced by Bishop Joshua Rodriguez. Gov. Phil Murphy said Dews has 'served as an invaluable leader, guiding its work with dedication and vision.' Murphy started the board in 2024 to review clemency applications and advise him on actions to take. At the end of last year, Murphy issued 33 pardons and commuted three sentences in what was expected to be the first in a wave of clemency actions before he leaves office next year. Dews said he is leaving 'out of an abundance of caution' to shield the board from perceived political conflicts. He noted that the board recommended, and Murphy granted, more pardons and commutations than all his predecessors in the last 30 years combined. 'This is a remarkable achievement that is the result of a process guided by fairness, not favor,' Dews said in a statement. 'The fact that the Board has operated apolitically is a point of pride and essential to its credibility and integrity.' Rodriguez, a Jersey City church leader, said leading the clemency board 'is both a solemn responsibility and a sacred opportunity — to advance justice, extend mercy, and help restore lives.' — Dustin Racioppi —'Where do New Jersey's lawsuits against Trump administration actions stand?' TRUMP ERA WHEN THE GOING GETS TOUGH, THE TOUGH GET OUT THEIR CHECKBOOKS TO ATTEND A PRICEY SHINDIG AT A WATERFRONT MANSION — 'Obama's blunt message for Democrats: 'Toughen up',' by CNN's Arlette Sanchez: 'Former President Barack Obama issued a call to action for Democrats at a private fundraiser in New Jersey on Friday evening, urging those frustrated by the state of the country under President Donald Trump to 'stand up for the things that you think are right.' 'I think it's going to require a little bit less navel-gazing and a little less whining and being in fetal positions. And it's going to require Democrats to just toughen up,' Obama said at the fundraiser, according to excerpts of his remarks exclusively obtained by CNN. 'You know, don't tell me you're a Democrat, but you're kind of disappointed right now, so you're not doing anything. No, now is exactly the time that you get in there and do something,' he said. 'Don't say that you care deeply about free speech and then you're quiet. No, you stand up for free speech when it's hard. When somebody says something that you don't like, but you still say, 'You know what, that person has the right to speak.' … What's needed now is courage.'' HE IS THE CHAMPION, MY FRIENDS — 'Trump claims to have won another golf championship, his fifth this year, at his New Jersey club,' by The Palm Beach Post's Tom D'Angelo: 'The end of the golf season in South Florida does not mean the end of Donald Trump's claims on the course. The President has shifted his golf game from Trump International West Palm Beach to his course in Bedminster, N.J. But the change in scenery apparently has not slowed down the 79-year-old when it comes to declaring himself a champion. Trump boasted on his Truth Social website on Sunday, July 13, that he won the member-member championship at Bedminster with partner Tommy Urciuoli. … Trump has worked diligently on his golf game since starting his second term. In the first 10 weeks since the Jan. 20 inauguration, Trump had at least eight golf outings to his courses in Palm Beach County, Florida.' —'She and her family made military history. Then DEI became a 4-letter word' — 'Trio of House Dems press colleagues to support GOP-led crypto bill' —'24 states sue Trump admin to unfreeze more than $6 billion in education grants' LOCAL JCBOE — Jersey City lawmaker seeks to make school board mostly appointed, by POLITICO's Matt Friedman: Jersey City's school board, which has made headlines for dysfunction, would be mostly appointed instead of entirely elected under a new state proposal. State Sen. Raj Mukherji, a Democrat from Jersey City, in late June introduced legislation that would have voters elect one-third of the board members in New Jersey's third-largest school district. The mayor and City Council would each appoint a third of the members. 'This is in response to constituent concerns about the school budget and discord at our school board, and just the lack of collaboration between the public schools and the municipal government in managing the budget. Property taxpayers have shouldered that burden,' Mukherji said in a phone interview. The proposal, NJ S4686 (24R), would be phased in over three years and comes as Jersey City's school board struggles with a $1 billion budget following major cuts to its state aid. The board has also seen infighting, with recent jockeying over its leadership positions and staff controversies. While the legislation is aimed at Jersey City, it would also apply to Newark as written. GOIN' DOWN TO SOUTH SEASIDE PARK GONNA MERGE WITH FRIENDS OF MINE — 'South Seaside Park residents can leave Berkeley, but does Seaside Park want them?,' by The Asbury Park Press' Jean Mikle: 'Seaside Park must undertake a 'thorough review process' before any decision is made about a potential merger between the borough and the adjacent South Seaside Park neighborhood, Mayor John A. Peterson Jr. said. The mayor made his remarks in the wake of a unanimous New Jersey Supreme Court decision July 10 that said South Seaside Park — a 10-block section of the barrier island — can secede from Berkeley Township and join Seaside Park. … Peterson said Seaside Park's Borough Council has not yet had a chance to thoroughly review the Supreme Court decision, which found that rejecting South Seaside Park residents' secession petition would be 'detrimental to the economic and social well-being' of the neighborhood's residents. Peterson said he anticipates the borough will rely on professionals to determine the potential costs, as well as the benefits, of a merger with South Seaside. Seaside Park had a population of 1,436 according to 2020 U.S. Census data, with recent population estimates at about 1,500. South Seaside Park has about 500 residents.' CLIFTON — 'Scouts respond with good deed after North Jersey councilman had leg amputated,' by The Record's Matt Fagan: 'There's never been a doubt in Robin Gibson's mind that the city lives up to its slogan. The wife of city Councilman Bill Gibson said Clifton is, indeed, 'The City That Cares.' Her belief was further cemented by a good deed from a group of Troop 21 Scouts of St. Philip the Apostle Church. When the Scouts heard that the councilman was rushed to the hospital and had to have his leg amputated due to an infection last month, they quickly stepped forward and installed an access ramp to his home.' —'Mystery deepens on illegal Lakewood apartments. Ocean County fire marshal weighs in' —'[Howell] police officer fired last year following guilty plea in sex sting' —'Future of N.J.'s 'evil clown' sign in question after court ruling' —'Bridge replacement will help Jersey Shore drivers, but the massive project is likely years away' R.I.P. — 'Bob McLeod, Ex-Mayor And Judge Who Ran Against Pallone, Dies At 78' —"Tom Bianco elected Gloucester county commissioner' EVERYTHING ELSE THE BIRD SURVEILLANCE STATE — 'Did you know there are listening devices in the Meadowlands? Here's what they pick up,' by The Record's Roxxanne Boychuk: 'Over the course of any given year, more than 200 bird species live just west of Manhattan's spires in the Hackensack Meadowlands. Scientists have known that for a while, with the Meadowlands serving as a key stopover along the Atlantic flyway during spring and fall migration seasons. But now, using new technology, they are learning a lot more about bird behaviors among those different species hiding out in the Meadowlands. With the use of autonomous recording units, or ARUs, scientists can listen to bird frequencies to determine their behaviors, said Michael Turso, a wildlife biologist at the Meadowlands Research and Restoration Institute.' UMBRELLADEMIC — 'Flying beach umbrella injured N.J. woman at swim club, lawsuit says,' by NJ Advance Medai's Anthony G. Attrino: 'A Bergen County woman has filed a lawsuit against a local swim club, alleging she was struck and seriously injured by a flying beach umbrella near the pool. The 29-year-old Maywood woman states in court papers she was injured May 27, 2023, at the Hasbrouck Heights Swim Club, a private business located in the 100 block of Route 17 South. 'She was seriously and permanently injured by a flying umbrella, which was picked up by a wind gust,' states the suit.' —'NJ Transit bus driver charged in crash that seriously injured North Jersey police officer' —''The Office' reunion event is coming to North Jersey. What to expect at the convention' —'I went to the FIFA Club World Cup. What could go wrong at 2026 FIFA World Cup | Opinion'
USA Today
02-07-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Daughter of former Vikings LB named to FIBA basketball U-19 team
People often discuss NFL bloodlines when evaluating draft prospects, citing how it can help players develop better athletic traits. Turns out that isn't just the case when it comes to football, as former Vikings linebacker Chad Greenway has proven, or should we say his daughter has proven. It was announced on Tuesday that Maddyn Greenway, the daughter of Chad Greenway, was selected by USA Basketball to be a part of their FIBA U-19 team. Greenway will join the team as they head to the Czech Republic for the World Cup, where the USA will defend their title from the 2023 games. Greenway is not just getting recognized by USA Basketball, though; she has also been highly recruited coming out of high school. Greenway is currently committed to Kentucky for basketball, something her dad, a former Iowa Hawkeye, may have some thoughts about. Chad Greenway took to social media to congratulate his daughter on the accomplishment, bringing it to the attention of Vikings fans worldwide.
Daily Mail
11-06-2025
- Health
- Daily Mail
Heartwarming update as Professor Richard Scolyer celebrates major milestone after brain cancer diagnosis
Globally-renowned pathologist Professor Richard Scolyer will complete his 250th Parkrun this weekend despite battling an aggressive brain tumour. The 2024 Australian of the year was diagnosed with 'incurable' grade four brain cancer in June 2023. He underwent treatments based on melanoma research he developed alongside his joint Australian of the Year recipient, Professor Georgia Long. The father-of-three had no sign of cancer recurrence for almost two years before a scan in March revealed a glioblastoma on the left side of his brain. Despite the uphill battle against the disease, Prof Scolyer is set to complete his 250th Parkrun on Saturday, a goal he set when he was first diagnosed. 'I'm especially excited about this Saturday, when I'll be completing my 250th Parkrun at the Greenway course in Sydney. This was a milestone I set for myself at the start of my diagnosis and honestly, one I wasn't sure I'd reach,' he wrote on Facebook. 'So it's with a huge amount of gratitude to my family, friends and medical team that I'll be celebrating this achievement. 'Thanks to everyone who's been cheering me on.' Prof Scolyer added 'things go up and down with how I'm feeling during treatment'. 'This week, it feels like the fog has lifted a bit and I've been able to enjoy some really special moments with family and friends,' he said. In May, Prof Scolyer revealed his glioblastoma was becoming 'tougher to treat'. 'A recent MRI scan showed, in the left side of my brain, further progress of my glioblastoma (IDH wild-type, etc.) and related adjacent reactive change,' he wrote. 'Whilst this may not be the best direction to be heading with my changes, amazingly to me, I still seem keen to keep living, loving and having fun, whenever possible. 'I feel like there are quite a few people on my team, including my family and friends, and they make me happy and proud!' In March, Prof Scolyer said that while most of his recurrent tumour had been removed, surgeons were unable to remove other parts. 'Unfortunately, there is a larger volume of quickly growing brain cancer in my left brain. The prognosis is poor,' he said. Prof Scolyer and his colleague Professor Long were named Australians of the Year in 2024 for the thousands of lives they saved in pioneering new treatments for melanoma using immunotherapy. He is a prolific author, having penned more than 700 publications and book chapters on melanoma pathology, which garnered him a reputation as one of the world's leading experts in the field. The melanoma expert has been praised for his openness and bravery in documenting his cancer journey. However, Prof Scolyer remains philosophical about his journey, stating that he 'just wants to make a difference'. In an emotional interview with Ally Langdon on A Current Affair in March, Prof Scolyer said he was 'not ready to go yet'. 'It's not fair, but there's a lesson for everyone… make the most of every day because you don't know what's around the corner,' he said.
Tourism Breaking News
29-05-2025
- Business
- Tourism Breaking News
flyadeal and Cebu Pacific announce strategic partnership
Post Views: 41 flyadeal and Cebu Pacific signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore joint strategic commercial initiatives. The historic agreement covers a wide range of opportunities in commercial cooperation and support in aircraft maintenance and engineering. The first phase of the MoU will see flyadeal take delivery of two Cebu Pacific Airbus A320 aircraft on a wet-lease arrangement for the upcoming summer peak flying season in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Reciprocally, Cebu Pacific is examining wet- leasing flyadeal A320s during the busy winter period in southeast Asia at the end of the year. The agreement was signed at a joint Press Conference held in Manila today at which flyadeal Chief Executive Officer Steven Greenway and Cebu Pacific CEO Mike Szucs outlined plans for a phased cooperation beginning with the wet-lease arrangement. Talks between the two airlines began earlier this year following a visit by Greenway and a flyadeal delegation to Manila to learn more about Cebu Pacific's A330-900neo operations. flyadeal, the Middle East's fastest growing airline, recently announced plans to venture into the long-haul market with an order for 10 A330 widebodies to be deployed between Saudi Arabia and the Philippines, and across southeast Asia from 2027. Greenway said: 'Today's agreement is momentous as it marks flyadeal's first ever strategic airline partnership. It was clear and obvious that flyadeal could learn a lot from Cebu Pacific's experience of low-cost long-haul operations given we will be inducting the same A330-900neos into our fleet in just two years' time. There are great benefits in sharing technical knowledge, training and best practice in preparation for our A330 induction and, of course, we are both A320 operators. 'This was the starting point for wide-ranging commercial discussions covering a broad range of areas including more immediate needs of wet-leasing aircraft for flyadeal's busy upcoming summer season. A win, win situation all round to bring in Cebu Pacific aircraft during our peak period and vice versa for Mike and his team to explore taking our aircraft for their winter peak later this year.' Szucs explained: 'With Cebu Pacific's growing fleet, we seek to maximse the potential of our increased capacity through all months of the year. The utilisation of our capacity by other carriers during our lean season is a way of achieving that. 'This partnership with flyadeal highlights Cebu Pacific's growing capability to support international carriers through wet leasing and broader operational collaboration It diversifies our revenue streams and further expands Cebu Pacific's presence beyond the Asia Pacific region.' Both CEOs said their respective teams will meet frequently to map out the joint commercial plans over the next few months. Manila-based Cebu Pacific, Asia's first low-cost airline, has built a strong network within the Philippines, across the region and developed an ever-growing long-haul presence since its inaugural flight almost 30 years ago. Just seven years old, Jeddah-based flyadeal is predominately a Saudi Arabian domestic scheduled airline operating 38 narrow body Airbus A320s, a fleet set to triple in size to over 100 aircraft within five years that includes its new widebody operations.
