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POLL: Are you disappointed Amazon cancelled its HQ2 plans for NYC

NEW YORK (1010 WINS) -- Some are cheering, some are jeering.

Amazon's announcement Thursday that it's scrapping its plans to open a second headquarters in Long Island City in Queens, follows vocal backlash by some local residents and politicians.

"After much thought and deliberation, we’ve decided not to move forward with our plans to build a headquarters for Amazon in Long Island City, Queens," Amazon spokeswoman Jodi Seth said.

Are you disappointed or brimming with happiness that Amazon has yanked its plans? Vote below!

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February 20, 2019 - 9:58 am

Suspected drugged driver to be arraigned in Wayne gas station crash that left 3 dead

NEW YORK (1010 WINS) — A driver who allegedly overdosed on opioids before slamming his car into a Wayne, New Jersey gas station -- killing three people is scheduled to be arraigned Wednesday afternoon. Jason Vanderee, 29, of Glenwood was charged Tuesday night with manslaughter and driving under the...
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February 15, 2019 - 6:10 pm

Suspect charged in NJ Transit bus driver attack

ELIZABETH, N.J. (1010 WINS) – Andre Dawson III, 29, is facing charges from Union County prosecutors for allegedly attacking and robbing a pregnant NJ Transit bus driver on January 28 in Elizabeth. Dawson III is charged with robbery, assault, and assault on a bus operator. Police officers responding...
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February 14, 2019 - 3:48 pm

WATCH: NJ Transit passenger refuses to move bag enraging others

TRENTON, N.J. (1010 WINS/AP) -- A woman refusing to take her handbag off a seat on a crowded train has sparked outrage among fellow New Jersey Transit riders. Video of Passenger on NJ Transit refuses to move her bag NJ.com reports the unidentified woman was captured on video refusing to move her...
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February 13, 2019 - 5:57 pm

NJ Transit settles back-payments with Amtrak for $182M

NEW YORK (AP) -- New Jersey Transit paid $182 million to Amtrak to make good on missed payments for use of the Northeast Corridor line, state officials said Wednesday. NJ Transit Executive Director Kevin Corbett and Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy announced the settlement Wednesday at New York's Penn...
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February 13, 2019 - 1:02 pm

New Jersey Roman Catholic dioceses name over 180 priests accused of abusing minors

NEWARK, N.J. (1010 WINS/AP) -- New Jersey's Roman Catholic dioceses have released the names of more than 180 priests they say have been credibly accused of sexually abusing minors in dating back to 1940. RELATED: Nearly 300 priests and clergy in Texas accused of sex abuse over decades | US Catholic...
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February 12, 2019 - 5:48 pm

Bus flips on side on NJ highway, 18 hurt, none seriously

WOODBRIDGE, N.J. (AP) -- State police say a bus has flipped onto its side on the New Jersey Turnpike amid icy conditions and 18 people were injured, none seriously. New Jersey State Police Lt. Ted Schafer says all passengers were removed from the bus after the crash around 4 p.m. Tuesday near...
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February 12, 2019 - 3:55 pm

Ex-Christie staffer to appeal bridge case to Supreme Court

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) -- A onetime staffer to former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie plans to appeal her conviction in the George Washington Bridge lane-closing case to the U.S. Supreme Court, according to recently filed court papers. Lawyers for Bridget Kelly notified a judge last week she will...
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February 12, 2019 - 1:30 pm

High State Area: Stigma around cannabis goes up in smoke at Harmony Dispensary

SECAUCUS, N.J. (1010 WINS) – New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy ran on a promise to legalize recreational marijuana in the state within his first 100 days in office. Murphy’s first hundred days have come and gone, and recreational cannabis still isn’t legal in Jersey, but at Harmony – a medical marijuana...
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February 11, 2019 - 5:16 pm

Newark police car, minivan crash leaves 2 officers, civilian hurt

IRVINGTON, N.J. (AP) -- A crash involving a police cruiser and a minivan in northern New Jersey has left two officers and a civilian injured. Authorities say Monday morning's crash in Irvington involved a Newark police vehicle and happened at Grove Street and Clinton Avenue. Authorities haven't...
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February 11, 2019 - 5:10 pm

NJ police: Mom killed toddler because he wouldn't eat, listen

BRIDGETON, N.J. (AP) -- A New Jersey woman accused of killing her toddler son told police she struck the boy because he wouldn't eat or listen, according to a criminal complaint. Nakira Griner is charged with murder and other counts in the death of 23-month-old Daniel Griner Jr. It was not known...
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