Hurricane Threat / $6B Mall / N.J. Rednecks / Christie Quiet Car Debacle: October On Patch
Here’s a look back on the top stories in October on Patch sites throughout New Jersey:
1. Hurricane Joaquin Strengthens To Cat 4, Could Strike N.J.
Hurricane Joaquin strengthened to a Category 4 storm, packing 130 mph winds, and forecasters now said the “major” storm could have hit New Jersey. The storm ended up going out to sea, sparing the Garden State.
2. ‘Most Expensive Retail Project On Earth’ Coming To Meadowlands In 2017
Mall of America owners are planning a N.J. project with indoor amusement park, aquarium, ski hill, ‘scented’ theater, and Kosher food court.
3. Teresa Giudice’s Attempt To Contest Foreclosure On Montville Mansion Rejected
A Superior Court judge has rejected Joe and Teresa Giudice’s attempt to contest foreclosure on their Montville home and granted summary judgement in favor of the mortgage holder, the Community Bank of Bergen County.
4. Top 100 ‘Redneck’ Towns In N.J. – Is Your Town On List?
The group that gave you Ashley Madison lists identified what they called NJ’s most “redneck” places – and some real surprises are here.
5. Man Buys $1.4M Lottery Ticket — Then He Gets Lucky
It isn’t everyday when someone wins nearly $1.4 million on a scratch-off lottery ticket, but doesn’t realize it and throws the ticket away. What is even rarer is when someone realizes who won the money and calls them so the person could collect his money.
6. N.J. Hospitals Rated First To Worst: Where Does Your Hospital Rate?
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Hospital Compare sifted through data for nearly 5,000 hospitals and results from surveys from patients to rank the centers, from worst to first, in terms of in-patient care.
7. Christie ‘Kicked Off’ Quiet Amtrak Train Car After ‘Yelling,’ Report Says
Governor reportedly said, “This is frickin’ ridiculous,” and, “Seriously?! Seriously?!” while drinking a McDonald’s strawberry smoothie.
8. Hunt Continues For Suicidal, Possibly Armed Ex-Cop In N.J.
The search conducted by the Bergen County Rapid Deployment Force intensified around 8:30 a.m. Oct. 10 and forced the cancellation of several area events.
9. N.J. Mental Hospital Escapee Captured After Escape
A man who escaped from the Bayside State Prison facility at Ancora Hospital Saturday morning was captured later that day, Winslow Township Police said.
10. WATCH: Upright Black Bear Roams North Jersey Neighborhood
One furry friend was filmed in Morris County, lurking around a neighborhood in search of some food.
11. Aquarium, LEGOLAND Coming To American Dream Center
Sea Life aquarium will feature a walk-through underwater tunnel. A LEGOLAND discovery center will cater to kids 3 to 10 years old.
12. The 100 ‘Drunkest’ Towns In New Jersey: Is Your Community Here?
Roadsnacks.net has compiled a list of the “drunkest” towns based on the number of available places to buy booze, and using other criteria.
