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Texas’ early deployment of choppers, boats may have saved hundreds of lives during devastating flooding
New York Post
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July 8, 2025
Texas launched emergency-response operations two days before devastating floods smashed through the state Friday — a move that may have saved hundreds of lives, officials said. The Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) began preparing for...
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 alerts issued as strong thunderstorms sweep across state
NJ.com - New Jersey
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July 8, 2025
Parts of New Jersey are getting thrashed by strong thunderstorms with heavy downpours and gusty winds, prompting the National Weather Service to issue flash flood warnings in several counties Tuesday evening. The weather service said some of the...
'American Hero' From NJ Saves More Than 160 People From Deadly TX Flooding: Reports
Patch
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July 7, 2025
The 26-year-old former Rider University athlete from Oxford, NJ is a Petty Officer with the U.S. Coast Guard. Posted Mon, Jul 7, 2025 at 1:57 pm ET A man from New Jersey is being honored as a hero after sources say he saved more than 160 people...
Severe storms bring downpours and strong winds to tri-state, trigger tornado warnings
NBC 4 - New York
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July 8, 2025
Tornado warnings were issued for parts of New Jersey as thunderstorms brought powerful straight-line winds and carried the potential for isolated flash flooding. Monmouth and Ocean counties in New Jersey were under a tornado warning for a portion...
Texas floods: What to know about Scott Ruskan, NJ Coast guard officer
The North Jersey Record - New Jersey
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New Jersey native and Coast Guard Petty Officer Scott Ruskan was sent on his first mission to central Texas to assist with catastrophic flooding during July 4th weekend and is now being dubbed an "American hero." Ruskan, a U.S. Coast Guard rescue...
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...
NY weather: Weather alert issued for strong thunderstorms in the Bronx and Westchester County Tuesday night
SI Live - New York
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July 9, 2025
A report from the National Weather Service was issued on Tuesday at 8:51 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 9:30 p.m. for the Bronx and Westchester County. Residents may experience wind gusts of up to 40 mph. "At 8:51 p.m., Doppler radar tracked...
Multistate coalition supports lawsuit against EPA's termination of environmental justice grants
Golden State Today - California
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July 7, 2025
California Attorney General Rob Bonta, along with attorneys general from 19 other states and territories, has submitted an amicus brief in support of Earthjustice, Public Rights Project, and the Southern Environmental Law Center. The lawsuit...
NYC weather: Anticipate strong thunderstorms in New York City Tuesday evening
SI Live - New York
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July 8, 2025
A weather alert was issued by the National Weather Service on Tuesday at 7:25 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 8 p.m. for Staten Island, Brooklyn and Queens. Residents may experience wind gusts of up to 40 mph. "At 7:25 p.m., Doppler radar...
NFL legend JJ Watt sends one-word message to heroic Coast Guard who saved 165 people from Texas floods
Daily Mail
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July 9, 2025
By JAMES COHEN Published: 20:01 EDT, 8 July 2025 | Updated: 20:01 EDT, 8 July 2025 NFL legend JJ Watt issued a powerful one-word message in praise of US coast guard Scott Ruskan after he helped save 165 people from the Texas flood. Petty Officer...
Attorneys general challenge EPA's termination of environmental justice grant program
Capital District Times - New York
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July 8, 2025
New York Attorney General Letitia James has joined forces with 19 other attorneys general to support a lawsuit against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The legal action challenges the EPA's decision to terminate the Environmental...
Heat advisory in effect as severe storms could cause flash flooding
The News Journal - Delaware
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Along with heat risks, chances of severe storms could bring flooding to parts of Delaware and other parts of the Northeast for a second day in a row after the remnants of tropical cyclone Chantal rolled through in the area yesterday. Here's the...
Severe Storms Bring Flash Flood Warnings to Philadelphia Area
Times News Global
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July 9, 2025
PHILADELPHIA, PA — A flash flood warning remains in effect until 10 PM EDT this evening for several counties, including northwestern Burlington, northwestern Camden, southeastern Bucks, east central Montgomery, and northeastern Philadelphia. At...
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,...
Coast Guard hero rescues 165 people from Texas Hill Country floodwaters
KPRC - Texas
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July 8, 2025
Scott Ruskan, a 26-year old coast guard rescue swimmer from New Jersey, saved 165 lives alongside his aircrew during his first ever rescue mission. Ruskan was sent with an emergency team to Camp Mystic as part of the flash flooding relief effort...
Manchester Day Enjoys Perfect Weather And A Big Crowd
Jersey Shore Online - New Jersey
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July 8, 2025
MANCHESTER – While the weather looked a little questionable the day before, Manchester Day enjoyed a perfect day this year. The annual event returned to Harry Wright Lake offering up a wide variety of entertainment. Recreation Director Tracey...
Coast Guard swimmer in Texas named a hero for saving 165 people from floodwaters
SI Live - New York
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July 8, 2025
A U.S. Coast Guard rescue swimmer from New Jersey was singled out as a hero after saving the lives of nearly 200 people over the holiday weekend during deadly flooding in Central Texas. Petty Officer 3rd Class Scott Ruskan, 26, a helicopter crew...
AP News: Trump avoids talk of scrapping FEMA after more than 100 killed in Texas flash flood
EdGlenToday - Illinois
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WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has avoided talking about his plan to scrap the federal disaster response agency after the catastrophic flash flood in Texas that killed more than 100 people, including children attending a girls-only camp....
NY weather: Thunderstorms with pea-sized hail in Orange County Tuesday
SI Live - New York
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July 8, 2025
A weather alert was issued by the National Weather Service on Tuesday at 4:36 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 5:15 p.m. for Orange County. Prepare for pea-sized hail (0.25 inches) and wind gusts of up to 30 mph. "At 4:36 p.m., Doppler radar...