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HUDSON COUNTY | Gateway Hudson Tunnel test blasting is now scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 28, News 12 reports. Residents nearby may hear warning signals or notice sound and vibration. Production blasting is expected to begin as early as Nov. 2. Report⁠

NJ DISASTER AID | Gov. Sherrill has requested a federal major disaster declaration for Monmouth, Atlantic and Cape May counties after September’s nor’easter. FEMA validated nearly $27M in preliminary damage. Federal approval is pending. Governor’s release⁠

ELIZABETH | One person was killed and four others were wounded in a shooting at a candlelight vigil Monday night, Oct. 26, according to the Union County Prosecutor’s Office. Police responded around 9:30 PM near Irvington Ave and Elmwood Pl.

NJ VOTERS | Today, Oct. 27, is the deadline to request a general-election mail-in ballot by mail. You can also request one in person from your county clerk until 3 PM on Nov. 2. Check the NJ Division of Elections for details:

CRANFORD CASE | Vincent Battiloro pleaded not guilty today to murder charges in the deaths of Maria Niotis and Isabella Salas, News 12 reports. Defense plans a venue-change request and insanity/diminished-capacity arguments. Charges remain allegations. Report⁠

GOETHALS BRIDGE | Disabled vehicle blocks the right lane of 3 eastbound toward Staten Island, approaching the NY side, per Port Authority. Updated 10:50 AM EDT Oct. 26; listed at 10:56 AM. Use caution. 511NJ⁠ #NJTraffic

Goethals Bridge restriction: Port Authority reports a disabled vehicle blocking one of three eastbound lanes toward Staten Island, approaching the New York side. Updated 10:50:51 a.m. EDT October 26, listed in the 10:56:37 a.m. feed.

BEN FRANKLIN BRIDGE | DRPA reports a crash with 3 of 4 lanes closed; alert lists both directions between Philadelphia and Camden. Updated 12:10 AM EDT Oct. 26; listed at 12:36 AM. Check conditions before crossing. 511NJ⁠ #NJTraffic

LINCOLN TUNNEL | Disabled vehicle closes the right lane of 2 in the westbound CENTER tube toward NJ, per Port Authority. Updated 6:52 PM EDT Oct. 25; listed at 6:53 PM. Use caution approaching the tunnel. 511NJ⁠ #NJTraffic

PERTH AMBOY | Seven people were treated for injuries after an apartment fire on Catherine Street just after midnight Oct. 25, the fire department told News 12. Everyone escaped. Cause under investigation. Report published 6:05 PM EDT. Report⁠

NJ TRANSIT | Suffern–Hoboken train #1724, scheduled for 5:09 PM, is canceled due to crew availability. NJT directs riders to #1726 departing 6:09 PM, arriving Hoboken 7:19 PM. Checked 5:21 PM EDT Oct. 25. Service alerts⁠

WEST ORANGE | Turtle Back Zoo evacuated after a bomb threat around 10:45 AM Oct. 24. News 12, citing Essex County Sheriff’s Office, reports no active threat remained Saturday afternoon. Zoo closed for the day.

NJ REMINDER | Tomorrow, Sat. Oct. 24, is DEA Prescription Drug Take Back Day, 10 AM–2 PM. Clear out unused or expired medications and find a participating collection site near you. Check site-specific acceptance rules. #NJ

NJ WEATHER | NWS now lists a Freeze Watch for Morris, Hunterdon & Somerset late Fri–Sat morning. Protect sensitive plants. Ocean County’s Coastal Flood Advisory extends through midnight Friday night. Updated 5:05 PM EDT Oct. 22.

MORRIS COUNTY | USGS recorded a magnitude 1.6 earthquake about 3 miles southeast of Randolph at 5:38 AM EDT Oct. 22, roughly 6 miles deep. Details: #NJearthquake #MorrisCounty

RT @News12NJ: DID YOU FEEL IT? A 1.6 magnitude #earthquake has been reported in #Morristown with the epicenter estimated to be in the Mt. Pleasant area. Some reports of gentle vibrations/rumbling have been from #Randolph this morning. -

OLD BRIDGE UPDATE | Route 9 northbound’s earlier full closure has eased. NJDOT now lists one right lane closed in EACH direction north of Fairway Lane for a traffic-light malfunction.

OLD BRIDGE | All Route 9 northbound lanes are CLOSED north of Fairway Lane due to a malfunctioning traffic light, NJDOT reports. Updated 9:13 AM EDT Oct. 22; listed at 9:19 AM. Check your route before traveling: #NJTraffic

NJ WEEKEND HEADS-UP | Frost is possible Friday and Saturday nights, Oct. 23–24. NWS forecasts lows in the 30s across much of the region away from coastal and urban areas. Plan ahead for sensitive plants. Forecast: 9:58 PM EDT Oct. 21.

OCEAN COUNTY / DELAWARE | Coastal Flood Advisories extended until 10 AM Thursday, Oct. 22. NWS expects another round of minor flooding overnight, especially in Ocean County and Sussex County, DE back bays. Update: 9:58 PM EDT. #NJwx