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8+ hour, 57+ min ago (181+ words) To commemorate the players who played for the'Nets'over the decades wearing those 52 different jersey numbers,'Nets'Wire is covering the entire history of the franchise's jersey numbers and the players who sported them since the founding of the team. And for today's article, we will continue with the 16th of 22 people to wear the No. 33 jersey, Hall of Fame big man alum Alonzo Mourning. After ending his college career at Georgetown, Mourning was picked up with the second overall selection of the 1992 NBA Draft by the Charlotte Hornets. The Chesapeake, Virginia native played the first three seasons of his pro career with the Hornets. He also played for the Miami Heat before he signed with the (then) New Jersey (now, Brooklyn) Nets in 2003. That ended when he was dealt to the Toronto Raptors in 2004. During his time suiting up for the Nets,…...

11+ hour, 38+ min ago (354+ words) TRENTON, NJ " Low-income households in New Jersey could soon be automatically enrolled in state energy assistance programs under a new bill introduced in the Legislature aimed at streamlining access to help with utility bills. Senate Bill 4709, sponsored by Senators Angela V. McKnight (D-Hudson) and Shirley K. Turner (D-Hunterdon, Mercer), would require coordination between the Department of Human Services, the Department of Community Affairs, and the Board of Public Utilities to share eligibility data and enroll qualifying residents directly into existing programs. The measure is co-sponsored by Senator Troy Singleton (D-Burlington). Under the proposal, the Department of Human Services would be tasked with providing information about individuals and families already receiving benefits through programs such as Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, Work First New Jersey, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), and Supplemental Security Income. Based on that information, the Department of Community Affairs…...

15+ hour, 26+ min ago (54+ words) When the holiday season comes around, many of us dream of dropping hundreds'or thousands!'of dollars on simple aesthetically pleasing decorations from stores like Ralph Lauren, Williams Sonoma and ... Orange County mayor, Boone High School join WESH 2's Share Your Christmas Orange County mayor, Boone High School join WESH 2's Share Your Christmas...

17+ hour, 13+ min ago (34+ words) A court in southern France reviewed a 90-page complaint that linked an orange tabby named R'mi to property damage next door. The file included photos of paw prints on drying plaster, notes about ......

17+ hour, 37+ min ago (302+ words) State officials say an osprey nest they authorized for removal from a radio tower in Allenhurst was "inactive" and that bald eagles seen in the area were unlikely to successfully use the nest for breeding. A crane removed the nest and the tower antenna Wednesday morning from the site of two long-abandoned Jersey Central Power & Light buildings near Main and Hume streets, witnesses said. The site is being prepped and cleared for the construction of 28 townhouses, according to Real Estate New Jersey. A spokesman for the state Department of Environmental Protection, which oversees New Jersey Fish and Wildlife, said the nest didn't "meet the definition of an active bald eagle nest" even though two eagles had been perching near it. State officials worked with the developer and issued a permit allowing the nest to be removed. The DEP said the…...

20+ hour, 10+ min ago (35+ words) Orange Cats genuinely live in their own universe, and this clip is absolute proof. The video begins with our hero'a very, very confused orange boy'cautiously staring down a Peppa Pig balloon. He's ......

1+ day, 6+ hour ago (403+ words) ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. " Construction has begun on a long-awaited road connecting Orange and Lake Counties. It promises Lake County residents direct access to State Road 429, Disney World, and Winter Garden by March 2027. The road, which has been in the works for over a decade, has been a source of frustration for Lake County residents who protested the lack of progress, and even created their own cut-throughs on unpaved land. But according to Orange County, the private developer building the road, MI Homes, got a notice proceed with construction on November 24th. Construction should be complete within 14-months. On Thursday, Channel 9 saw a crew clear debris away from about a quarter-mile stretch connecting Sawgrass Bay Boulevard to Flemings Road. "We've been promised this for so long and you know it seems like it should be such an easy thing to do," said…...

1+ day, 7+ hour ago (269+ words) Jersey Mike's Subs opens in Bluefield Dec. 17 at 4035 College Ave. Grand opening and fundraiser for WISE: Women's Center runs Dec. 1721. BLUEFIELD, Va. (WVVA) - Jersey Mike's Subs will open a new location at 4035 College Ave. in Bluefield on December 17th. Franchise owners Gordon Pannill, Mookie Golden and operating partner Dominic Lopes will host a grand opening and fundraising week from December 1721 to benefit WISE: Women's Center. During the fundraiser, customers who present a special coupon distributed before opening can make a minimum $3 contribution to WISE: Women's Center and receive a regular sub. Coupons are required to participate in the fundraiser. Guests can order in-store or for pickup through the Jersey Mike's website or app. Delivery is available in most areas through the Jersey Mike's app or third-party delivery partners, and curbside pickup is offered for orders placed in the app. Jersey Mike's…...

1+ day, 7+ hour ago (927+ words) Beat writer Benjamin Pierce recaps Thursday's win over the Devils For a second straight game, the Tampa Bay Lightning started as strong as a visiting team in the NHL can. And for a second straight game, that quick start led to a road victory for the Bolts. Tampa Bay exploded for four goals in the first period on Thursday and beat the New Jersey Devils 8-4 at the Prudential Center, improving to 18-11-2 this season. The eight goals were a season-high for Tampa Bay and finished one off the franchise record for most goals in a single game. "It's connecting well, making plays and executing when we get chances," Lightning forward Oliver Bjorkstrand said of Tampa Bay's offense, which now has 14 goals over its last two games. "When you have that feeling, you've got to hold on to it and keep building…...

1+ day, 8+ hour ago (436+ words) In New Jersey, AI usage is soaring, with 74% of adults engaging with tools. Yet, concerns about trust and misuse, especially in schools, linger among residents. AI Is Everywhere In New Jersey, And Here's What That Means New Jersey is using AI like crazy'but nobody trusts it Why your boss (and maybe your kid) is relying on AI more than you think If you've noticed more people in New Jersey talking to chatbots at work, asking AI to fix their resumes or getting homework "help" from tools their professors would rather ban, you're not imagining things. A new Rutgers-led report shows just how deeply artificial intelligence has already seeped into daily life across the Garden State'and how uneasy many residents feel about it. AI becomes a Jersey routine According to the study, a striking 74% of New Jersey adults have tried at…...