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Who is the Jets' face of the franchise?
East Rutherford, NJ October 1, 2023 Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes gets out of the grasp of Quinnen Williams of the Jets in the second half. The New York Jets host the Kansas City Chiefs at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ on October 1, 2023. Credit: Chris Pedota, / USA TODAY NETWORK East Rutherford, NJ October 1, 2023 Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes gets out of the grasp of Quinnen Williams of the Jets in the second half. The New York Jets host the Kansas City Chiefs at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ on October 1, 2023. Credit: Chris Pedota, / USA TODAY NETWORK As a result of the many years of losing seasons, Jets fans are typically quick to rip on players. In that way, they are like every other New York sports fan. But some players are just beloved by the fans, even if they aren't a top performer. Those athletes who succeed in New York City become immortalized. Advertisement Here, I'll go over some of the Jets' fan favorites and players who are cherished Is Quinnen Williams the face of the Jets' franchise? Starting off with possibly THE fan favorite, Quinnen Williams has a strong case for being considered the Jets' face of the franchise. I mean, what is there not to love about this guy? Fans love him for so many reasons, including the iconic moment when he blessed himself after sneezing. Since then, Williams has been nothing but a consistent and strong force on the interior of the Jets' defensive line. Over the last three seasons, he has been a Pro Bowler, and in 2022, he was a first-team All-Pro. Advertisement Along with his on-field skills, off the field, he has been a big part of the community. After losing his mother to breast cancer, Williams has donated and motivated a lot of his time outside of football to fighting the cause. The Quinnen Williams Foundation helps support single-parent households and promotes cancer awareness. What is there not to love about Quinnen Williams? Breece Hall is stellar both on and off the field Breece Hall is a dynamic, playmaking running back who is cherished by Jets fans. This past season, Hall didn't look like himself, but you couldn't tell that to Jets fans. To them, this guy is the greatest runner of the football ever. But even with Hall not looking great this season, he is definitely talented. Credit: Kevin R. / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images In 2023, Hall had just shy of 1,000 yards on the ground and was just short of 600 yards through the air, with nine touchdowns. Even though he did not have a great season in 2024, the talent is still obviously there. Advertisement Outside of football, Hall is engaged in many different organizations and groups. One of his biggest supporting roles is being a big member of the Make-A-Wish Foundation, where he supports and spends time with hospitalized children and their families. He also has a cereal brand named after him, 'Breece The Beast Box,' where some of the proceeds gathered go towards underserved youth football teams for equipment. Sauce Gardner One of the most talented players in the NFL, Sauce Gardner is praised and loved by all Jets fans. If you don't take a deep dive into the 2024 season, and look at the past two, it is obvious why Gardner is considered among the best defensive players in the NFL. Advertisement A two-time All-Pro, two-time Pro Bowler, and Defensive Rookie of the Year, the resume for Gardner is absolutely elite. Credit: Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images In Detroit, where Gardner is from, he gives back to the community. His biggest contributions back to his community are hosting football camps, where underprivileged youth get to learn from one of the best. At these camps, the youth not only learn about football, but they are also taught the importance of education and all that comes from it. All of these players are more than just that. They are very strong willed men, who love to help out their communities and causes. This is why they are beloved by Jets fans. Advertisement Related Headlines
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North Jersey restaurants with great views and outdoor dining: Check out these stunners
From the Skylands of northwest Jersey to the skyline views of Manhattan on the Gold Coast, North Jersey can be a feast for the eyes if you know where to look. In these warm weather months, you're likely jonesing for opportunities to get outside and enjoy those views before it gets too humid and the mosquitoes come out en masse. And since beautiful weather pairs well with a cold drink and great food, I'm offering some recommendations on North Jersey restaurants with great views and outdoor seating. Now, if you're up for a day trip, there are plenty of restaurants with great views throughout New Jersey, but we've got plenty of options here in the north, from mountain lodges to farm settings to urban oases to waterside patios. Choose your own adventure. Do yourself a favor and head out to one of farmer/chef Steve Maclean's farm dinners this year. A curated, tasting-menu dinner on this 170-acre farm overlooking the North Jersey mountains is part agri-tourism, part stellar culinary experience and, completely, a treat. As you watch cows graze in the pastures (and maybe catch a glimpse of the pigs, turkeys, chickens and ducks raised on the farm), you'll dine on Maclean's charcuterie board and three more courses that rotate seasonally. Dinners are BYOB, held in the farm's organic herb garden and are bimonthly on Saturdays; reserve your spot at Go: 1801 County Road 565, Sussex; 973-446-0020, Take a trip to Lake Hopatcong, with its placid surface surrounded by verdant hills, for one of the best non-oceanic water views in the state. In the evening, the sun dips directly across the water from The Windlass, so... plan accordingly if you want to catch that spectacle. There are dockside cabanas, or gliders, at which to sit, but if you end up seated inside, you won't miss out: there are plenty of windows showing off the lake and the white walls inside reflect the glow of sunlight. Wherever you are, enjoy a large menu of seafood, burgers, casual entrees, drinks and more. Go: 45 Nolans Point Park Road, Lake Hopatcong; 973-663-3190, The brick building and the pristine, manicured grounds in which Ninety Acres is cited are beautiful in their own right, but so is the Natirar estate beyond, of which you'll get a view at a meal. You'll be reminded of the farm-to-table ethos of the restaurant as you dine on its 12-acre farm. The menu changes seasonally, but whatever fresh concoction is on your plate, you'll enjoy it from the cozy dining area or beside the outdoor fire pits. Go: 2 Main St, Peapack; 908-901-9500, You'll not only get a great view at Ironbound Farm and Ciderhouse, but also a good meal, a history lesson and the satisfaction of knowing you're supporting the regenerative farming revolution. This year at Ironbound — a 108-acre apple and produce farm that not only uses sustainable agriculture processes but crafts cider that pays homage to New Jersey's cider history — the experience will be more casual than in years prior. From Thursday to Sunday, walk up to the bar and order your drink (cider, wine and cocktails) and exceptional, approachable food. Go: 360 Route 579, Asbury; 908-940-4115, The stunning Kittatinny Mountain Range surrounds The Chef's Garden at Crystal Springs Resort in Hamburg. It may be remote, but it's worth the drive to see the bucolic beauty of this spot. You'll be seated in an outdoor dining area surrounded by a garden and the mountains beyond; chefs will literally pick food from the garden to prepare for your meal. As such, the menu transforms seasonally so you get the best expression of their hyper-locally grown heirloom tomatoes, zucchini, carrots and more. Cocktails, too, are crafted with herbs plucked form the garden. Go: 3 Wild Turkey Way, Hamburg; 844-276-8054, Blu on the Hudson is one of several destinations in the Gold Coast's revamped waterfront dining scene worth a visit. The views alone are attractive, but the food and vibe is unique here. This trendy spot has several spaces depending on what kind of afternoon or evening you want to have: a classy bar, a spacious dining room and outdoor seating, plus special dinners from time and time. Choose from a menu of high-end cuisine and a drink menu of beer, wine and unique cocktails. Go: 1200 Harbor Blvd., Weehawken; 201-636-1200, Stirling Tavern might not seem like the type of place for excellent outdoor views as its located smack-dab in the middle of Morristown's South Street. But grab a chair at the rooftop bar, preferably around sunset, and get ready for a show. As you nibble on eats like octopus hushpuppies, wild boar ragu and the Mexican street corn flatbread, you'll be treated to views of the city, some hills beyond and a magnificent sky. If it's all too much stimulation, Stirling Tavern's got a long menu of cocktails, craft beers and wine to calm you down. Go: 150 South St., Morristown; 973-993-8066, In the spring and summer, The Station at Mountain Lakes opens its outdoor patio area and offers a unique dining experience with plenty of treats for the eyes. With intimate tables under towering trees and between manicured bushes, a meal here feels like dining in a picture-perfect meadow. The food meets the moment, with items like wasabi panko-crusted ahi tuna, steak au poivre, pasta and more. And if you miss your moment this summer, The Station turns into a cozy indoor dining destination come fall and winter. Go: 99 Midvale Road, Mountain Lakes; 973-335-5330, Lola's Tex-Mex is a lively, lakefront Mexican cantina with a great outdoor deck for dining. The vibe (and decor) is colorful, but so are the woods surrounding Lake Hopatcong, of which you'll have a bird's-eye view as you sip drinks and eat casual Mexican fare. With plenty of oversized comfort meals from which to choose and gorgeous environs in which to eat them, Lola's is a hidden gem you ought to check out on a warm afternoon. Go: 300 Lakeside Ave., Hopatcong; 973-264-4231, Montclair's only rooftop dining area is the spot to be if you're looking for views without a big trip involved. Sip on cocktails and wine as you take in views of the New York City skyline from over 3,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor dining space. Round out your experience with light bites and, as you make your way through your time there, peruse the Watchung mountain range, the campus of Montclair State University and, of course, bustling downtown Montclair. Go: 690 Bloomfield Ave., Montclair; 844-624-6835, Oh, maybe you've "always meant" to visit The Highlawn in West Orange, but haven't had the time or the will to get there yet. Consider the warming weather your formal invitation to visit. You'll enjoy panoramic views of the New York City skyline from three outdoor options at this elegant American spot. The patio also hosts live music, and the grounds abut Eagle Rock Reservation, a small but mighty wooded area with walking trails to burn off the food and drinks you'll enjoy at The Highlawn. Go: 1 Crest Drive, West Orange; 973-731-3463, You really can't beat the vibe and the views at D'Boathaus. A visit here on a warm late-spring or summer day is a cure for whatever might be ailing you. Life's just better with warm sun, cool breezes off the lake and cold drinks in hand. Its menu of affordable seafood, burgers, sandwiches and more marries with the casual, fun vibe of the spot, and my guess is you'll like it enough to make a couple trips out there this summer. Go: 322 Lakeside Road, Hewitt; 973-657-5757, With an exceptional view of the Manhattan skyline and the Hudson River from its covered outdoor dining area — and plenty of windows to see it from inside — Haven is a feast for the eyes as much as your appetite. Yes, you'll likely enjoy its menu of New American, locally sourced dishes (braised smoked pork belly and roasted Long Island duck, to name two), and you'll certainly appreciate its comparatively affordable prices, but the view is liable to capture your attention. Stop by for brunch, lunch, dinner, happy hour and special events. Go: 2 Main St., Edgewater; 201-943-1900, Just outside Peapack and Gladstone, and off Route 206, is Burnt Mills Cider — a super casual cidery with regular food truck appearances and a view of the sunset that's hard to match. The farmhouse tap room is an aesthetic marvel in its own right — as are the carefully crafted ciders that range from super dry and crisp to sweet and funky. My guess, though, is you'll most enjoy the views from the large, hillside lawn where you and dozens of other guests can lay out a blanket or set up shop at a picnic table to enjoy the bucolic views of nearby farms, the woods in the back of the lot or the hilly forests beyond. Go: 3540 Route 206, Bedminster; 908-781-6000, Unless you're one of the few hundred people who live out near this northwest Jersey river town, you're going to have to commit to making a drive out to Milford. But there are few places that are as pretty as the grounds at Alba Vineyard. Rows of grapevines score the rolling hills of this 93-acre site, with views of soft, forested mountains beyond; you feel like you're in Oregon or Washington's wine valleys at Alba. Enjoy the views with one (or several) of Alba's wines and nosh on local cheeses from Valley Shepherd Creamery and other small bites during the week. On weekends, Alba opens its Reverie Kitchen, which serves wood-fired pizza, charcuterie, salads and handhelds bites. Go: 269 County Road 627, Milford; 908) 995-7800, Matt Cortina is a food reporter for Record. Reach him at mcortina@ This article originally appeared on NJ restaurants with a view: Check out these stunners in North Jersey
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24-05-2025
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NJ Memorial Day forecast: Sun on its way, but lower temps will chill Shore-travelers
Following a chilly, rainy week, the sun was expected to break through by Saturday afternoon in North Jersey. But beach-worthy temperatures may elude Shore-goers throughout the Memorial Day holiday weekend. Temperatures on Saturday will not get past the low-60s in northern New Jersey or the mid-60s along the Jersey Shore, while brisk wind gusts of 20 to 30 mph will add to the unseasonable bite, according to Patrick O'Hara of the National Weather Service in Mount Holly. "Today's kind of a cloudy day in North Jersey and even the Shore," the meteorologist said on Saturday. "A little below normal, temperature-wise, and more clouds than sun today. There's a slight chance of scattered showers crossing through North Jersey, but "the Shore is pretty dry," O'Hara said. Look for improvement in the weather on Sunday — "fewer clouds but temperatures around the same," according to O'Hara. Monday will be slightly warmer, but still in the low-to-mid-70s on average from Bergen to Barnegat. Memorial Day looks like "the best day of the holiday weekend," according to Accuweather's latest forecast. Those who insist on diving into the surf will be met with average water temperatures of about 60 degrees along the coast. But for those who choose to stay on dry land, weather should not hinder your holiday plans. More: Find North Jersey parades, celebrations and things to do for Memorial Day weekend here More: Here are the best and worst times to leave for the Jersey Shore for Memorial Day weekend More: Can Newark Airport handle Memorial Day travel rush? By the numbers on how it's going More: Best time to leave the Jersey Shore on Memorial Day to beat traffic This article originally appeared on Morristown Daily Record: NJ Memorial Day weekend forecast: sunny skies, cooler temps at Shore
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18-05-2025
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Social media reaction to tall Mexican ship crashing into Brooklyn Bridge
A sailing ship from the Mexican Navy crashed into the Brooklyn Bridge, killing two and injuring dozens on May 17, authorities said. New York City Mayor Eric Adams said the ship lost power before the crash. Videos online show the ship's tall masts striking the bridge and sailors hanging from the broken masts. The Brooklyn Bridge, an American landmark, was completed in 1883. People took to social media to react to the shocking incident, including people who witnessed it. This article originally appeared on Social media reaction to Mexican ship crashing into Brooklyn Bridge
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18-05-2025
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Search NorthJersey.com's interactive database of NJ group home violations and penalties
New Jersey rarely penalizes companies that run group homes for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. What's more, if the state does penalize a provider, there is no online resource for residents and their families or guardians to look up whether the company is under a sanction — the sort of online tool that other states have. Unless someone at the group home or a support coordinator — essentially a caseworker — alerts them, residents and families may have no idea the company isn't allowed to accept new residents or is under increased state oversight. So built a database showing group home violations and penalties so families have more information to work with, filled with documents obtained through public records requests. The database includes provisional licenses doled out between 2018 and 2024, gathered by through public records requests. A provisional license means the company didn't meet licensing requirements and these problems 'directly endanger the health, safety or wellbeing' of individuals who live in the home, or there is 'substantial noncompliance' with licensing rules. Users can read the licensing reports that detail the concerns inspectors found. For example, if you search: Arc of Atlantic County: Staff found a Hamilton apartment (SA265) filled with so much trash in November of 2020 that they couldn't initially get in. The floors and countertops were covered in trash and feces, bugs flew throughout the rooms, and the odor was 'too much to withstand.' Devereux: The toilet in the first floor bathroom in a Glassboro house was leaking, so 'the shower is presently being used until repairs are completed,' the manager said in September 2023. Heart to Heart: In February 2019, a thick black substance came out of a bathroom sink in a West Deptford apartment. Shower heads in four different units were completely covered in a black substance. There was no proof that nine staff members were trained in diabetes and administering insulin. There are also instances where inspectors returned and found the same problems unaddressed, from poor medical care to decrepit conditions in the house — usually after the company promised in a 'plan of correction' that the problems would be fixed. In these cases, companies would receive a 'repeat provisional license.' The database also shows if the state imposed a harsher penalty on a provider between 2014 and 2024, such as a halt on admissions, or a non-renewal of a home's license. Since 2014, New Jersey: Revoked all licenses for one provider: Bellwether Behavioral Health, after years of reported failings, is the only company the department assigned an independent monitor to oversee, and the only provider it revoked all licenses for — turning over care of its 460 residents to other companies. Suspended admissions for four providers: Friends of Cyrus and PennReach were each barred twice from accepting new residents. Delta Community Supports faced a suspension between 2022 and 2023, as did Bellwether between 2018 and 2019. Did not renew licenses at six providers: The state shut down supervised apartments run by PennReach after finding an 'extensive breadth of repeat deficiencies." A Partnerships for People supervised apartment program in Clifton wasn't renewed after earning three provisional licenses and not correcting issues it said it had corrected, such as following up on medical appointments. The state did not renew an additional nine licenses held by Lutheran Social Ministries of New Jersey, Living in Freedom Inc., Advancing Opportunities and Kelsch Associates. The database includes letters to companies that were placed under a 'Quality Management Team,' or QMT — the highest level of state supervision. A QMT is a panel of high-level state employees that closely oversees a company and routinely meets with group home executives to discuss longstanding problems and how to fix them. QMTs are rare and have been imposed on only six companies: Community Options, Bellwether, REM New Jersey, Delta Community Supports, PennReach and Friends of Cyrus. The state has warned two providers — the Arc of Cape May and EIHAB Human Services — that QMTs could be assigned if 'critical' issues weren't resolved, such as a lack of food for residents. If a company is not in the database, it does not mean inspectors or state employees have not found concerns in the home. This database only includes information when a licensing punishment was given, and not all annual reports created by licensing inspectors. The database also does not include reports of abuse or neglect. Those documents — called unusual incident reports or investigation reports — are not publicly available. sent multiple public records requests to the state for these documents and was denied. This article originally appeared on Search database of NJ group home violations
