Five cars with passengers rescued from floodwaters in NJ: officials

NEWARK, N.J. (PIX11) – Five cars were rescued from floodwaters in Newark on Saturday morning, according to Newark Public Safety Director Emmanuel Miranda. First responders received multiple 911 calls around 11:55 a.m. reporting cars trapped in a flooded area at Frelinghuysen Avenue and McClellan Avenue, officials said.  Police and firefighters responded and removed the drivers [...]