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LINCOLN PARK, N.J. -- The rain may have stopped, but the flooding affecting communities is far from over.

Chopper 2 flew over Morris and Passaic counties on Tuesday afternoon and offered a bird's-eye view of the communities underwater.

Yards have turned into rivers and CBS New York talked to families who said flooding in their area is normal, but not like this. Many said it's the worse they've seen in more than a decade.

Streets have now become rivers in Lincoln Park. Many homes are now under water.

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The Amin home on River Edge Road is flooded. The family's couches and living room are soaked and destroyed.

"Everything is already under water, like the bathrooms, the beds, the furniture. Everything is under the water," Manna Amin said.

The family spent Monday night on the top floor of their flood-ravaged home that they say they just moved into, adding they were frightened and confused all night.

"We have a bed upstairs, so we stayed there until we booked a hotel and now we are going to go," Manna Amin said.

They got out by walking through muddy waters, wearing just slippers.

"My leg is red right now," Hoda Amin said.

They said they packed what they could in bags and did not eat all night.

"I don't have any food," Hoda Amin said.

"I got a couple of plastic bags," neighbor Cesar Romero said, adding when asked if he expected the flooding, "No, really, no."

Romero made it out of his home, but was preparing to go back with better gear.

"Kind of special suit because for that one because I have my cats over there," Romero said.

Hours earlier, Chopper 2 was over a house fire just blocks away. Fire officials said a woman was able to escape after calling 911.

A couple witnessed the chaos as firefighters tried to get through.

"We saw trucks going up and down because that side of the house is also like full of water, so it was very difficult for them to get here," Helen Marchesini said.

It's why they've got their boat ready in case they have to help others.

"It could get much better or really bad really quickly," Lautaro Marchesini said.

Firefighters spent the day rescuing residents. They warn them not to try and go back through the flooded roads, adding if anyone comes across a barricade, not to try and drive or walk through it.

Christine Sloan

Christine Sloan is an Emmy Award-winning reporter, who covers New Jersey for CBS 2 New York. Sloan re-joined the station in January 2023. She also worked at CBS 2 New York from 2004 to 2016.

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Summer is here and so is the opening of one of Hudson County’s newest event venues. The View at Lincoln Park, located at 201 Lincoln Park Drive, is part of a long tradition of entertainment spaces in one of Jersey City’s largest Parks. The View opened in Spring 2023, marking the newest chapter in this unique location’s history. The Hoboken Girl spoke with Jeanne Cretella, President of Landmark Hospitality, the company that owns and operates The View to learn more about what to expect.

In February 2021, Jersey City Planning Board approved the design of The View, located at 201 Lincoln Park Drive, near the Communipaw Avenue entrance to the park. The official groundbreaking ceremony was held in May 2021 and work has been underway since. The opening of The View is just around the corner, according to Jeanne Cretella.

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Jeanne Cretella is President of Landmark Hospitality, the company that operates The View at Lincoln Park in partnership with Hudson County. Landmark Hospitality also operates several other restaurants, bars, hotels, and properties, including the Liberty House, Hudson House, and Felina Steak restaurant in Hudson County.

While the venue itself is something special, Jeanne says that the location on its own is an attraction. “The spot was always a monumental event space in Hudson County,” Jeanne said. “As the former location of Casino in the Park, it has a tremendous history in Hudson County. Anyone who has lived in Hudson County over a certain amount of years remembers celebrating something there. Either their own celebration or someone else’s.”

According to Jeanne, “In recent years, the building deteriorated and it really needed to be refurbished. The county is totally committed to the community of Lincoln Park. There is a phenomenal golf course in the park, and the monumental fountain is really reminiscent of something you’d find in Europe. It feels like you’re not in the US.”

Jeanne continued, “When [the county] decided to invest in what had been Casino in the Park, they agreed that it would be best to take it down and start over. We’re thrilled to have partnered with the county. It’s unlike anything that is in the county and we feel really strongly that it will be the most phenomenal space that any county in the state.”

Jeanne said, “It’s super special in its design, we purposefully dedicated to name it The View. Both Liberty House and Hudson House are known for their views. The view in Lincoln Park may not be of the skyline but the view is magical. We really feel confident about that name. That it was the right name. A lot of people thought that we’d keep the previous name, but we wanted the new space to have its own identity.”

The View will be 20,000 square feet when it is completed. The space can fit over 300 people, and has the capacity to host two events simultaneously. The architectural centerpiece of the property is a rooftop deck with a bar on the top floor, and another deck on the second floor, offering incredible views of the park.

Events Director Vivian Bifulco has been with Landmark Hospitality for 13 years and is coming to The View from Liberty House. She said that the third-floor roof deck will have a bar, in addition to the event spaces. “It’s really going to be something,” she said. “Especially once the weather gets better, it will be incredible.”

Lincoln Park was founded in 1905 and is 273 acres in size. The western border of the park is the Hackensack River, and the park is criss-crossed with walking trails, dotted with tennis courts and basketball courts, and has two soccer fields among other recreation amenities. The park is in the center of a residential neighborhood. Jeanne said that in designing the venue, the team thought carefully about how to minimize disruption in the neighborhood.

“Within the park there are several parking lots, and we have a shuttle service between the venue and those lots,” Jeanne said. “But we’re finding that less and less people are driving to events. Many people use car sharing. People are very conscious about drinking and driving.”

Between the use of car-sharing services and the popularity of hotel shuttles, things have really changed. “The amount of traffic generated by a wedding is substantially less than it was ten years ago,” Jeanne said. “We have a dedicated space for cars to queue up for pickups and dropoffs.” Further, working with event hosts will help to mitigate the congestion that could happen with a lot of cars. “With planning ahead, we generally know how many cars will be parking, how many ride-shares will be used, etc,” Jeanne said.

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Jeanne also said that The View will be a job creator for the community, “With any kind of hospitality event, a lot of hands are needed to execute events,” she said. “And as a local hospitality business, we like to hire from the community,” Jeanne said that over 100 jobs will be created, and they look forward to hiring from Jersey City and Hudson County as a whole.

“Our culinary team is totally committed to working with the Hudson County Community College,” she said. “We have a great relationship with the school and really believe in giving opportunities to people who are passionate about the industry.” Jeanne is the Vice Chair of the Hudson County Community College Foundation, which promotes the college and its students as well as developing financial resources. “I feel strongly that hospitality as an industry provides jobs for people who live in the communities in which venues are located,” she said.

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"The Lincoln Park Music Festival is where legends, icons and pioneers come to play for the people of Newark."

The Lincoln Park Coast Cultural District (LPCCD) announces the 18th consecutive Lincoln Park Music Festival Season (including two hybrid “Covid” seasons 14.1 and 14.2). Headlining the legendary House Music Day is none other than dance music and Disco pioneer – Nicky Siano! Nicky Siano is one of the only surviving DJs who actually started the dance music scene in New York City and he’s coming to Newark’s #1 House Music Day for the first-time ever!

Nicky Siano is one of the last true pioneers of the inception of New York's dance music scene, a music genre that later became DISCO. His first job playing records at New York’s famed club THE ROUND TABLE, was in 1971. In 1972, at the age of 17, he co-owned, designed and was the DJ at THE GALLERY nightclub, called “the first disco” in books such as Love Saves the Day and Love Goes to Buildings on Fire. Both books and documentaries such as MAESTRO chronicle how Nicky started many DJ techniques like beat matching records, designing the first crossover and building the first club bass horns. He inspired owners to build such clubs as The Paradise Garage and Studio 54. He launched the careers of Grace Jones, D.C. La Rue, Loleatta Holloway, Larry Levan and Frankie Knuckles, to name a few. His party at hot spot Twelve West (1999-2002) was heralded by New York Magazine, The Village Voice, Time Out, Hx, Next, Flyer, DJ Times and Paper Magazine as the party of the year. Nicky's live theatrical experience HALLELUJAH DISCO: Stonewall to Studio 54 is a compelling immersive experience where the story, beginning at the STONEWALL RIOTS in New York City and the first PRIDE celebration, comes to life!

This year, Lincoln Park Music Festival spotlights the global 50th Anniversary of Hip Hop in addition to House. Music, Gospel, Jazz, and R&B/Soul. Lincoln Park Music Festival’s second week officially launches in partnership with EQUAL SPACE as they present “Newark Tech Week Summer Sessions: Rap Battles and AI: Voice Ownership in the Digital Age”, a panel discussion and mixer that kicks off their annual Newark Tech Week summit this October. The week continues with 50th Anniversary of Hip Hop free outdoor movie night; Lincoln Park Music Festival’s Youth Day Fest; The Soul of Lincoln Park; and a Caribbean infused Lincoln Park Caribana experience.

“In our twentieth year as a non-profit, and upon the precipice of implementing the federally earmarked $3.5 million for green space revitalization secured by U.S. Senator Menendez and U.S. Senator Booker, our signature arts and culture program – the Lincoln Park Music Festival – is the best example of future use. We are outdoor programmers and Lincoln Park is our world class venue”, states LPCCD Executive Director Anthony Smith. “Lincoln Park Music Festival is where legends, icons, pioneers come to play for “the people” of Newark. Our annual House Music Day’s lineage descends directly from the dance clubs such as Le Joc's, Shanique’s, Paradisio, Club Dock’s and of course Zanzibar. It’s a reunion of the House Music community. Nicky Siano is next in a long line of legends that have come to play.”

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Over the past 18 consecutive seasons, the festival has evolved to a full umbrella season of music, arts, culture and wellness from April to October annually. Check out the schedule below!

Here's a list of festival season activities that should be on every summer calendar!

YOGI FEST with Tyrone Daye | Saturday, July 8

Check In 10:11AM – Event 11:11AM-5:55PM

Yogi Fest “Namaste The Park” with a day of Yoga, Arts, Culture, Healthy Vendors, Upliftment. Facilitators include Yoga Every Daye, Farah Fit Baddie, Daily Growth Yoga, Fruits of Life Yoga, Move With Jas, Hoops Yogi, Sensate Wellness, Movement by Jordan. Special performances by Ashley Thee Great, God Sent and 10th Ltr with music by DJ MPURE. Powered by Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey, RWJBH, and Prudential’s Community Grant Program

Save time and PRE-REGISTER NOW for this FREE EVENT https://bit.ly/LPMF2023YogiFestbyTyDaye

Jazzy Soul Series 2023 | July 18, August 17 and September 28 - 6PM-9PM

Influenced by founding board member Amiri Baraka’s love of jazz, Lincoln Park Jazzy Soul Series program, introduces jazz infused live soul music to a new generation of music lovers. For the 5th time, the Lincoln Park Music Festival, drawing upon its Jazz heritage, will produce the Jazzy Soul Series, a cabaret-style series of live music events. This year’s Jazzy Soul Series is in conjunction with Tito’s Handmade Vodka, WBGO 88.3FM and The Positive Community Magazine.

The Jazzy Soul Series is kicking off at Swahili Village, 2 Center Street, Newark, NJ on July 18th

RSVP required https://bit.ly/LPCCDJazzySoulSeriesKickoffJuly18

For table reservations, call 973-494-7379

The series continues at local eateries around the City of Newark on August 17th and September 28th.

Lincoln Park Sustainable Living Community WALKERS CLUB 2023

Saturdays, 8:45AM-10AM

Walk, Hike and Fellowship with Us! Powered by Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey, RWJBH

Saturdays 7/8, 8/19, 9/9, and 9/30

Lincoln Park House Music BAR CRAWL 2023

Saturday, July 15, 4PM-10PM

It’s the 4th year running! Lincoln Park Music Festival (LPMF) House Music Bar Crawl was designed to create economic impact in downtown Newark. Our crawlers will cash mobbing and dancing to the tunes of Jersey’s best House Music DJs! In partnership with Tito’s Handmade Vodka.

Lincoln Park Music Festival Official Events 2023

Don’t Miss This Season Closer!

Lincoln Park Sustainable Living Community BIKE RIDE | Sunday, September 17

Check In 8:30AM - Ride 9:30AM-11:30AM – Fest & Fellowship 11:30AM-4PM

We’re going long! This year, our ride will have two routes: one originating in Newark, NJ through our city's historic wards and parks; and a second route coming into Newark from a neighboring city or township. Then, chillax and fellowship at the “fest” with food, Live DJ and cycling culture activities.

Powered by Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey, RWJBH

About Lincoln Park Coast Music Festival

The annual Lincoln Park Music Festival (LPMF) is the largest music experience rooted in traditions of the African American and Afro Caribbean diaspora in the tri-state region. LPMF has expanded into an audience of 50,000-60,000 international attendees that comes together, over two weekends, to experience multiple genres of music including Gospel, Jazz, House, Hip-Hop, Rhythm & Blues, Reggae, Dancehall, Soca, Kompa and of the Latinx/Hispanic diaspora, as well as film, tech and music business education.

About Lincoln Park Coast Cultural District (Non-Profit, 501c3)

The Lincoln Park Coast Cultural District, Inc. (LPCCD) is a non-profit organization actively engaged in the practice of economic development through Creative Placemaking. Its mission to plan, design and develop a comprehensive arts and cultural district in the Lincoln Park neighborhood of downtown Newark. LPCCD’s main arts & culture programs are the annual Lincoln Park Music Festival, Lincoln Park Music Speaks citywide humanities initiative, the Lincoln Park Jazzy Soul music series, the Lincoln Park Sustainable Living Community Podcast and the public art initiative Lincoln Park Gallery Without Walls.

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For Lincoln Park's Kristen Perry, it was getting old. Wednesday marked the third time in three weeks that floodwaters invaded the garage of her yellow raised ranch near the Pompton River.

The latest deluge wasn't as bad as the mid-December rainstorm that left 4 feet of water swirling around the property at Ryerson Road and Pequannock Avenue. This time, Perry "only" had to contend with 2 feet, she said. Still, she picked her son up early from Pequannock Township High School, worried he might have trouble getting home if the river continued to rise.

“The water comes around both sides of our house. If it rises high enough, it meets in the middle of the yard it and will connect and then our house is completely surrounded by water,” she said. “I don't think it's supposed to be as bad as last time, which is good but, it's still a little nerve-wracking. I don’t want my son walking through disgusting, muddy river water to get back in the house."

From Dover to Denville to Montville and Pequannock, waters were receding around Morris County by Wednesday evening, but roads and intersections remained flooded in some spots after the region's latest soaking. Authorities were still urging caution.

Flood warnings in Lincoln Park, Pequannock

“River flooding is expected this evening,” Lincoln Park officials warned in an alert to the community earlier in the afternoon. “Residents in flood-prone areas are urged to self-evacuate before roads become impassable. For the safety of our first responders, assisted evacuations will end at 10 p.m. unless there is an emergency.”

In the Pompton Plains section of Pequannock, the Pompton River was still in a "major flood stage" when it crested around 4 p.m. at 20.4 feet, according to the National Weather Service. That was 4 feet above flood level, though the river was projected to continue falling, the agency said.

Earlier in the day, stores were open and traffic was brisk along the flood-prone Route 202 corridor from Montville through Lincoln Park into Pequannock. But significant flooding could be seen in some neighborhoods, including homes along River Road, parallel to Route 202 near the Wayne border where the Pompton River bends. Those River Road homes were completely surrounded by floodwater.

More flooding could be seen nearby along Ryerson Road, while the Lincoln Park Community Lake recreation complex was completely under water. So was the boat launch at Aqueduct Park.

Road closings in Montville, Denville

Boonton Turnpike at the Wayne border and Two Bridges Road both remained closed in Lincoln Park. In Montville, police Changebridge Road would be closed, with the Passaic River expected to rise until 1 a.m.

(Above: Before and after views of flooding in Denville.)

In Denville, floodwaters were dropping in many areas and Route 46 near Bloomfield Avenue was open as of 3 p.m. following earlier closures. Bloomfield Avenue was still closed due to flooding, as were Second Avenue, McCarter Park and several parking lots.

But downtown, Broadway was open, as was Pocono Road after Rockaway River flooding closed it earlier in the day near Saint Clare’s Hospital. Several hospital lots were still under water, so visitors were parking along Pocono Road. The river at 3 p.m. was flowing heavily, just below the bridge into Mountain Lakes.

In Lincoln Park, looking for a way out

Perry, 53, and her husband Brian, 50, moved to town 14 years ago to be near his family. Since then there have been numerous floods, some major, some minor, she said.

At this point, the family would like to get out. But neighbors have had trouble selling their homes.

“Our neighbors were trying to sell their house and they actually had some offers and then the potential buyers came during the first flood and took pictures and video and I don't think they ever heard from them again. It's frustrating.”

She’s hoping the government might help. Perry applied to the state's Blue Acres program, which buys out homes in flood prone areas. The initial application was turned down, but she tried again recently.

“I sent them video of the water just rushing into our driveway after Irene in 2011 and I sent them pictures of the last two storms and said, ‘How do we apply again?’ But I forget, what the reply was. Honestly, my brain is just fried from all this. I don't remember what he said.”

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