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Fisherman reels in massive, record-breaking fish off New Jersey
Posted: Updated:The Department of Environmental Protection has confirmed a fisherman from Philadelphia reeled in a record-breaking fish off the coast of Cape May.
Len Andalis caught the fish last Friday around 4 p.m. about 4 miles off Cape May.
Andalis says it took him about an hour and a half to reel in the 90.6-pound cobia fish, which officially broke the New Jersey state record.
He says he never expected to catch a cobia, and was just fishing for flounder.
"Cobia are southern fish,” says Andalis. “These last few years, down off the coast of New Jersey, we've been seeing a lot of them. I tell ya what, this is the first cobia I caught in my life."
He had the fish weighed in at the South Jersey Marina.
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New Jersey representatives tour ICE detention facility in Elizabeth
New Jersey representatives tour ICE detention facility in Elizabeth
Members of New Jersey’s congressional delegation were in Elizabeth Wednesday to tour the ICE detention center there.Members of New Jersey’s congressional delegation were in Elizabeth Wednesday to tour the ICE detention center there.State police: Man arrested for DWI on turnpike, had loaded AK-47
State police: Man arrested for DWI on turnpike, had loaded AK-47
State police: Man arrested for DWI on turnpike, had loaded AK-47
State police: Man arrested for DWI on turnpike, had loaded AK-47
State police arrested a man for DWI, and seized an AK-47 rifle and ammunition during a traffic stop on the New Jersey Turnpike.State police arrested a man for DWI, and seized an AK-47 rifle and ammunition during a traffic stop on the New Jersey Turnpike.WATCH: 8-year-old girl performs for PATH riders
WATCH: 8-year-old girl performs for PATH riders
PATH Train riders were treated to a musical performance at Journal Square in Jersey City during Wednesday’s evening commute.PATH Train riders were treated to a musical performance at Journal Square in Jersey City during Wednesday’s evening commute.Anti-hate rally held in Toms River calling for school board member’s resignation
Anti-hate rally held in Toms River calling for school board member’s resignation
Teachers and multi-faith groups gathered in Toms River Wednesday evening for a “Hate Has No Home Here” rally.Teachers and multi-faith groups gathered in Toms River Wednesday evening for a “Hate Has No Home Here” rally.Coast Guard recovers body of kayaker who went missing in Delaware Bay
Coast Guard recovers body of kayaker who went missing in Delaware Bay
Coast Guard searches for missing kayaker in New Jersey river
Coast Guard searches for missing kayaker in New Jersey river
The United States Coast Guard has recovered the body of a man who went missing while kayaking in the Delaware Bay in Cumberland County.The United States Coast Guard has recovered the body of a man who went missing while kayaking in the Delaware Bay in Cumberland County.
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No camping at Phish shows near Denver over plague concerns
No camping at Phish shows near Denver over plague concerns
Thousands of people who planned to camp during three days of Phish concerts at a stadium outside Denver will no longer be able to because of concerns that fleas in and around nearby prairie dog burrows could spread the plague.
Thousands of people who planned to camp during three days of Phish concerts at a stadium outside Denver will no longer be able to because of concerns that fleas in and around nearby prairie dog burrows could spread the plague.
The Denver Post reports public health officials are still finding infected fleas in fields surrounding Dick's Sporting Goods Park in Commerce City.The Denver Post reports public health officials are still finding infected fleas in fields surrounding Dick's Sporting Goods Park in Commerce City.Bigfoot sighting: Dutchess County researcher says she saw the creature twice
Bigfoot sighting: Dutchess County researcher says she saw the creature twice
A Dutchess County researcher is hoping to prove Bigfoot is much more than a tall tale.
A Dutchess County researcher is hoping to prove Bigfoot is much more than a tall tale.
A Dutchess County researcher is hoping to prove Bigfoot is much more than a tall tale.A Dutchess County researcher is hoping to prove Bigfoot is much more than a tall tale.15-inch snake captured at TSA checkpoint at Newark Liberty
15-inch snake captured at TSA checkpoint at Newark Liberty
It appears one wayward snake was tired of flying and chose to escape into Newark Liberty International Airport Monday.It appears one wayward snake was tired of flying and chose to escape into Newark Liberty International Airport Monday.Kids draw 'bad guy' to help police catch motorcyclist who fled crash
Kids draw 'bad guy' to help police catch motorcyclist who fled crash
Police in Berlin, Connecticut, are circulating the "detailed drawings" of three kids who witnessed a motorcyclist flee the scene of a crash.Police in Berlin, Connecticut, are circulating the "detailed drawings" of three kids who witnessed a motorcyclist flee the scene of a crash.World's oldest yoga teacher, of White Plains, turns 101
World's oldest yoga teacher, of White Plains, turns 101
The White Plains resident who holds the Guinness World Record for world’s oldest yoga teacher has now celebrated her 101st birthday.The White Plains resident who holds the Guinness World Record for world’s oldest yoga teacher has now celebrated her 101st birthday.
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Performances, celebrations mark 50 years since Woodstock
Performances, celebrations mark 50 years since Woodstock
Tie-dyed pilgrims and white-haired Woodstock festival veterans converged at the generation-defining site in Bethel, New York, this weekend to celebrate its 50th anniversaryTie-dyed pilgrims and white-haired Woodstock festival veterans converged at the generation-defining site in Bethel, New York, this weekend to celebrate its 50th anniversaryRingo Starr and His All Starr Band rock Amphitheater at Bald Hill
Ringo Starr and His All Starr Band rock Amphitheater at Bald Hill
Ringo Starr and His All Starr Band performed at Long Island Community Hospital Amphitheater in Farmingville.Ringo Starr and His All Starr Band performed at Long Island Community Hospital Amphitheater in Farmingville.Memories of Woodstock on its 50th anniversary
Memories of Woodstock on its 50th anniversary
The three-day festival of love and music featured some of the biggest musical names from the summer of love, including Jimi Hendrix, Jefferson Airplane, Janis Joplin and The Who.The three-day festival of love and music featured some of the biggest musical names from the summer of love, including Jimi Hendrix, Jefferson Airplane, Janis Joplin and The Who.Guide: Thrilling roller coasters in the tri-state area
Guide: Thrilling roller coasters in the tri-state area
THE JOKER is located at Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson, NJ.
THE JOKER is located at Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson, NJ.
Looking for some excitement this summer? Check out some of these thrilling and extreme roller coasters, all located in the tri-state area.
Looking for some excitement this summer? Check out some of these thrilling and extreme roller coasters, all located in the tri-state area.
Guide: Water Parks in the Tri-state Area
Guide: Water Parks in the Tri-state Area
Are you looking for some outdoor fun and adventure this summer? Or maybe you're just thinking up some ideas to help the kids cool off in the summer heat? The tri-state area has a handful of water parks that may do the trick.Are you looking for some outdoor fun and adventure this summer? Or maybe you're just thinking up some ideas to help the kids cool off in the summer heat? The tri-state area has a handful of water parks that may do the trick.
