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After 160 years, a New York bank plans New Jersey expansion
Yahoo Finance
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A New York bank that has added dozens of bankers to its ranks in the past two years is now expanding beyond the Empire State for the first time. Dime Community Bancshares, based on Long Island in Hauppauge, plans to open a branch in Lakewood, New...
N.J. weather: Flash flood warning issued in part of state, with heavy rain soaking area
South Jersey Times - New Jersey
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July 7, 2025
Waves of heavy rain are drenching parts of New Jersey early Monday evening as clusters of showers and thunderstorms have been sweeping across the state, sparking a flash flood warning in one county and flood advisories in other counties. Although...
Heroic coast guard who saved nearly 200 children from camp in fatal Texas floods details rescue effort
LAD Bible
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A heroic coast guard who helped to save almost 200 children from Camp Mystic amid the shocking Texas floods has shared more about the rescue effort. The lone star state has been devastated by the flooding in recent days, with as many as 91 people...
College football coach shares heartbreaking social media post over missing daughter since Texas flood
GB News
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July 7, 2025
A university football coach has launched a heartfelt social media campaign to locate his daughter, who remains among 10 campers still missing following catastrophic flooding in Texas that has claimed at least 80 lives. Wade Lytal, offensive...
Coast Guard member describes effort to help rescue 165 from Texas floods
CBS - New York
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A New Jersey man with the U.S. Coast Guard is being hailed as a hero for helping rescue more than 165 people from the deadly Texas floods. Many of those rescued were girls staying at Camp Mystic, a Christian summer camp, where at least 27 other...
Chilling maps reveal where devastating flash flooding that killed over 100 people hit Texas
Daily Mail
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July 7, 2025
As the death toll in Texas continues to rise, new maps have revealed the devastating impact of the flash floods over Fourth of July weekend. As of Monday, 104 had died in the Texas Hill Country. Kendall County, which sits less than 20 miles from...
Coast Guard swimmer on first rescue mission helps save 165 in Texas floods
Stars and Stripes - Washington D.C
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Flood damage around Camp Mystic in Hunt, Texas, on Saturday. (Desiree Rios/The Washington Post) Coast Guard rescue swimmer Scott Ruskan touched down by helicopter Friday afternoon at Camp Mystic after treacherous weather in Texas improved just...
N.J. weather: Flash flooding threat grows. Up to 6 inches of rain possible in some areas.
South Jersey Times - New Jersey
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July 7, 2025
Weather forecasters say they are becoming increasingly concerned about the potential threat of serious flash flooding in parts of New Jersey Monday from heavy rain sparked by the remnants of Tropical Storm Chantal. The National Weather Service...
Tropical Storm Chantal remnants bring flash flood risk to NYC area
New York Daily News
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July 7, 2025
The remnants of Tropical Storm Chantal moved into the New York City area on Monday, bringing hefty downpours and the risk of flash flooding. Numerous New Jersey counties were placed under a flash flood watch through Monday evening, the National...
Remnants of Tropical Storm Chantal Trigger Historic Flooding in North Carolina
[your]NEWS
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July 7, 2025
Flash flooding across central North Carolina displaced more than 60 people and shut down major highways as remnants of Tropical Storm Chantal drenched the region. By yourNEWS Media Newsroom More than 60 residents were forced from their homes and...
CAUGHT ON CAMERA: Heavy rain floods streets in New Jersey
KYMA - Arizona
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July 1, 2025
(CBS, KYMA/KECY) - Severe thunderstorms brought heavy rain to parts of New Jersey Monday. Footage filmed by X user @MannysWeather shows water rushing down a street in Paulsboro. "Side street flooding now starting to cover the whole street. FFW...
NJ weather: Daily rounds of heavy rain, strong thunderstorms
WPG Talk Radio - New Jersey
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July 7, 2025
Coming off a simply spectacular 4th of July holiday weekend, changes are ahead in New Jersey's weather forecast. The remnants of Tropical Storm Chantal will drive moisture up the coast Monday. That will lead to a rise in humidity and increasing...
Heroic rescue stories emerge from deadly Texas floodwaters
EMS1 - Texas
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July 7, 2025
As recovery operations continue near the Guadalupe River in Texas following catastrophic flooding over the July 4th weekend that killed more than 80 people, including dozens of children, reports of heroic rescue missions to save stranded residents...
Heavy rain and storms forecast for New Jersey through Wednesday
Shore News Network
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July 1, 2025
33 TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey residents should brace for periods of heavy rain and thunderstorms through Wednesday, with the potential for localized flooding due to significant rainfall amounts, according to the latest weather forecast. Today,...
NJ native called hero for saving nearly 200 people from Texas flooding
New Jersey Herald
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A New Jersey native is being praised as “an American hero” after rescuing nearly 200 people from catastrophic flooding in central Texas. U.S. Coast Guard Petty Officer Scott Ruskan, an aviation survival technician 3rd class stationed in Corpus...
Democrats press Trump administration on role of job cuts in Texas floods forecasting
The Globe and Mail
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July 7, 2025
Open this photo in gallery:Search teams look for flood victims after deadly flooding in Kerr County, Texas, on Monday. Local officials criticized the National Weather Service for inadequate forecasts before the disaster.Sergio Flores/Reuters...
Rob Menendez addresses Texas floods and local initiatives through tweets
Hudson Today - New Jersey
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July 7, 2025
Rob Menendez U.S. House of Representatives from New Jersey's 8th district | Official U.S. House HeadshotRob Menendez U.S. House of Representatives from New Jersey's 8th district | Official U.S. House Headshot Rep. Rob Menendez, currently serving...
Christian girls summer camp devastated by floods holds decades-long history with presidents, Texas politicos
Fox News
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July 7, 2025
Holly Kate Hurley joins 'America's Newsroom' to share her firsthand account of the flash flooding that devastated Camp Mystic. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! More than two dozen children have died from the devastating flash floods...
Exec Appointed for Environmental Law Program, Among the World’s Leading University Programs
Fairfield County Business Journal - Connecticut
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July 7, 2025
The Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University has appointed Michael Hamersky to serve as the executive director of the Pace Energy and Climate Center. In addition to leading the center, he will teach Natural Resources Law at the law school....
How flash floods can sink entire neighborhoods in MINUTES as experts warn states most at risk of deadly event
Daily Mail
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July 7, 2025
The fast-moving, devastating flood that struck Texas Hill Country on Friday was a flash flood, the deadliest type of storm-related event in the US. Americans were left horrified as they watched a 'river of death' swell more than 30 feet in just 45...