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OFFSHORE WIND CRITICS TO ACCEPT THIS NEWS, CARRY ON WITH REASONED DEBATE

  OFFSHORE WIND CRITICS TO ACCEPT THIS NEWS, CARRY ON WITH REASONED DEBATE   “ Humpback whale likely killed after 2 vessel strikes, first responders say ,” by NJ Advance Media’s Steven Rodas:  “The young humpback whale found dead at the Jersey Shore earlier this month was likely killed after hitting a ship or boat, the second known vessel strike to injure the animal since 2022, first responders said. … New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection officials and marine experts noted humpback whales — a species thriving on our coast — are likely heading closer to shore to feed on smaller fish, known to be migrating in different areas because of changing ocean temperatures due to climate change. The whale, which washed up Aug. 12, was feeding on fish just before its death, findings from preliminary exams confirmed.” THE BLANKEST SIGN — “ Cape’s parkway rest stop is named for a beloved novelist. But there is no sign of it on site ,” by The Press of Atlantic City’s Bi...

“Westfield Police respond to YouTube video claiming officer lied, gave false ticket,”

 “ Westfield Police respond to YouTube video claiming officer lied, gave false ticket ,”  by TAPIntoWestfield’s Jackie Lieberman: ” Westfield Police Chief Christopher Battiloro said the department is investigating after a new YouTube video came out that appears to show a rookie Westfield police officer giving a driver a false ticket in retaliation for the driver flipping the officer the middle finger. The video was posted to YouTube Wednesday on LackLuster, a channel dedicated to keeping public officials accountable. It uses the driver’s dash camera video from Aug. 6, as well as police video. In the video, the officer, Ayad Taha, tells the driver, Nate (whose last name was removed) that he was going 48 miles per hour in a 35 mile per hour zone, though the video footage appears to show otherwise. He ultimately gives the driver a ticket for ‘careless driving.’” —“ Millburn mayor drops re-election bid ” A message from Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey: Horizon Blue Cro...