Biden Warns Climate Change Is Here During NJ Remarks: Patch PM

Good evening, New Jersey Patch readers! Here are some of the share-worthy stories from our area for today.

Here are the top five stories from Jersey:

1. President Joe Biden witnessed firsthand the devastation of Tropical Storm Ida on Somerset County as he set foot in Hillsborough and Manville on Tuesday. (Read more on Patch)
2. Another round of heavy rain is in the forecast this week for North Jersey, a week after the remnants of Hurricane Ida devastated the region. (Read more on Patch)
3. When a police officer's cruiser became disabled during a rescue attempt last week, two citizens stepped in to help, and that's just one scene from the recovery efforts ongoing in the wake of Tropical Storm Ida. (Read more on Patch)
4. Jockey Hollow Bar & Kitchen will begin requiring proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 for indoor dining. The decision came after an employee tested positive for the virus, prompting the restaurant to close for a week. (Read more on Patch)
5. A 17-year-old boy drowned while swimming in the Atlantic Ocean at Sandy Hook this past Saturday, according to a spokeswoman for the National Park Service. (Read more on Patch)

Only Some Of NJ 'Major Disaster Area'

• Essex County Not On FEMA Disaster List For Ida Federal Aid
• Officials Upset After Union County Left Off FEMA Disaster List
• 'Shock' In Montclair After County Left Off Ida Disaster List
• FEMA Out Inspecting Hudson County Tuesday, Secaucus Mayor Says
• President Biden Declares NJ A Major Disaster Area: What It Means

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