New York City Police Save Woman Threatening to Jump from a Brooklyn High Rise (Video)

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Editor’s note: The video above may contain content that is distressing to some viewers. If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, please call 988 for assistance.

BROOKLYN, N.Y. (PIX11)(Thursday, May 7, 2026) – New York City Police talked a person down from the ledge of a high-rise in Brooklyn after the person was experiencing a mental health crisis.

Officers received a 911 call on Thursday at around 1:30 p.m. about a woman on the ledge of a high-rise in downtown Brooklyn, police said.

Out of a Field of 70, Clearys Notebook #12

CNBNews Named One of New Jersey’s Top Blogs for the Second Straight Year

GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ (May 9, 2026)–Cleary’s Notebook News (CNBNews) received a welcome honor this week: Feedspot has once again ranked the site among the top blogs in New Jersey, marking the second consecutive year CNBNews has earned a spot on the statewide list.

Feedspot released its 2026 Best New Jersey Blogs rankings on May 1. The list evaluates blogs across several criteria, including content relevance, subject expertise, posting frequency, and overall freshness. Sites demonstrating the strongest credibility and influence within the New Jersey media landscape rise to the top. Feedspot updates the rankings regularly to reflect the most active and impactful blogs operating today.

This year, CNBNews tied for the No. 12 position. In 2025, the site ranked No. 11 out of 80 blogs, placing it firmly among the state’s most trusted independent news sources.

Founded in 2006 by William E. Cleary Sr., CNBNews has spent two decades delivering watchdog reporting, community news, and commentary across Gloucester City, South Jersey, and the Philadelphia region. Cleary, the longtime former editor and publisher of the Gloucester City News and the Camden County Record, continues to lead the site’s coverage.

Feedspot, a widely used content‑aggregation platform, helps readers follow blogs, podcasts, news sites, magazines, YouTube channels, and RSS feeds from one centralized dashboard. Its curated rankings highlight standout publishers who consistently inform, engage, and serve their audiences.

For CNBNews, the recognition is another reminder of what independent, local journalism can accomplish when it stays committed to accuracy, persistence, and public accountability.

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Missing Adult, Ahmed Algabri

The Camden County Police Department is looking for a missing adult from East Camden.

Ahmed Algabri, 30, has been reported missing from his home on the 2300 block of Federal Street. He is described as a Middle Eastern male, 5’5”, 165 pounds, with hazel eyes and black hair. He was last seen wearing a cream colored shirt, blue jeans and sandals and is known to frequent East Camden.

Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to call the CCPD tip line at (856) 757-7042.

Doomscrolling And Anxiety: The Feedback Loop Driving The Mental Health Crisis

You pick up your phone to check one headline. Ten minutes later, your chest feels tight, your thoughts are racing, and you are still scrolling. Another crisis. Another warning. Another video that makes the world feel less stable than it did a moment ago.

That pattern has a name now: doomscrolling. It describes the compulsive habit of consuming negative news or distressing social content for long stretches, even when it leaves you feeling worse. For many people, it has become part of daily life. It can happen first thing in the morning, late at night, or during any quiet moment when the mind is already on edge.

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National Nurses Week: New Jersey Ranks #14 for Nurse Pay

This week is National Nurses Week, SmartAsset’s newest study ranks New Jersey No. 14 in the U.S. for Registered Nurse (RN) pay. We adjusted the latest release of Bureau of Labor Statistics data on state nursing income medians for cost-of-living differences to allow cross-state comparisons of nursing earnings. Key findings:
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Rutgers–Newark Partners on Citywide Public Art Exhibition

Rutgers University–Newark has partnered with New Arts, a public arts studio at Express Newark, to present a citywide art exhibition featuring archival photographs of Newark in the 1980s created by the multidisciplinary artist Manuel Acevedo across the city’s five wards.

The exhibition will kick off with an opening program Tuesday, May 12, at 5:30 p.m. at 5 Linden Street in the Central Ward. Afterward, guests can attend a guided tour of installations throughout the city’s five wards, with transportation provided. The event will also include light refreshments and live music.

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Roadwork Improvements on Blackwood-Clementon Road

Road improvements on Blackwood-Clementon Road at the Conrail railroad crossing are scheduled to be completed during the week of May 11 to May 15. On Monday and Tuesday, there will be lane shifts from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Overnight Thursday into Friday, there will be a full closure of Blackwood Clementon Road at the rail crossing from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. A detour route using Erial Road and West Brach will be posted.

“We know that this heavily traveled area is an area of concern for our residents, and we hope that this project, and other ongoing improvements to the intersection enhances the experience for drivers”, said Commissioner Al Dyer, liaison to the Department of Public Works. “We ask residents and commuters for their patience and cooperation as this project progresses.”

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Kiwanis Club of GT Children’s Garden Opening Day

The Kiwanis Children’s Garden at the Gloucester Township PD Family Resource Center IS BACK! Opening day is on Monday, May 11th from 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM!

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Trump to Deliver Coast Guard Academy Commencement Address

The President of the United States Donald J. Trump will deliver the keynote address during graduation ceremonies at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy on Wednesday, May 20. The President will congratulate the cadets, the newest generation of military leaders for the Coast Guard, on their hard work and dedication.

The 145th Commencement Exercises are scheduled to begin at 11:00 a.m. on Cadet Memorial Field. This event is not open to the public. Inclement weather plans call for the ceremony to be held in Leamy Hall Auditorium, where seating will be limited.

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Advisory Alert From Gibbsboro

Grace period pay Q2 taxes ends Monday, 5/11/26 (4pm). Interest will be calculated from 5/1/26 beginning Tuesday, 5/12/26.

Virtua Unveils Renovated Ronald McDonald Family Room

Virtua Voorhees Hospital will unveil the newly renovated Ronald McDonald Family Room for families whose babies are cared for in the hospital’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). Tours of the Ronald McDonald Family Room will be available.

Ronald McDonald Family Rooms are specialized, comfortable spaces located inside hospitals, often steps from pediatric or neonatal intensive care units. The rooms provide families with a quiet retreat during a stressful time. Amenities include snacks, showers, and computers, creating a calm, comforting, home-like environment.