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NJ school will change its name after Menendez conviction
WEST NEW YORK — A public school in New Jersey is responding to the criminal conviction of U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez. After Menendez was found guilty in his federal corruption trial of 16 crimes, officials decided to rebrand the school, which had been renamed in honor of the Hudson County political figure, according to the New Jersey Globe.
NJ Coast to Receive $72 Million for Natural Flood Resilience Projects
PERTH AMBOY - The city served as a backdrop on July 26 for an announcement that the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is earmarking $72 million to support statewide climate change preparedness. This project, Building a Climate Ready NJ, is designed to reduce flood risks for coastal communities along all New Jersey coastal counties by implementing natural flood barriers in communities. The $72 million investment will support hundreds of transformative projects in Middlesex County, city officials said.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Projects are based in Woodbridge, Perth Amboy, Sayreville, South River, Old Bridge, Carteret,...
New Jersey Sports Betting Revenue Down Nearly 24% in June
The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement released the revenue report for June 2024, covering sports betting, online gambling, and in-person casino games. According to the available data, sports wagering revenue dropped by nearly 24% last month. New Jersey sports betting handle totaled $748 million in June 2024. New Jersey’s...
RECALL ALERT: Boar's Head recalls 200K pounds of deli meats amid multi-state listeria outbreak
Boar’s Head has issued a recall of more than 200,000 pounds of its products—including liverwurst and other deli meats—as federal health officials investigate a multi-state listeria outbreak that has left two people dead.
One of N.J.’s largest school districts kept kids with disabilities out of the classroom, state says
Students with disabilities returning to Trenton Public Schools from youth detention centers faced barriers and delays to returning to the classroom that lasted from weeks to years, according to a state investigation. A report by the state Department of Education released earlier this week “substantiates and confirms” issues the advocacy...
55 Years Ago, Atlantic City, NJ Had 3 Days of Music For The Ages
For three (3) days in 1969, Atlantic City, New Jersey staged a “Who’s Who” showcase of incredible musical talent. The Atlantic City area still regularly attracts a significant caliber of talent, but, not in this volume. An iconic, once in a lifetime event brought them by the...
Flash Flooding in Margate, NJ, Turns Roads into Rivers (Photos)
Whenever it rains hard for even a moderate timeframe, you know that certain streets in Margate, New Jersey flood very quickly. We saw Carol Boutcher-Speirs‘a post on the Margate, NJ Community Group Elite Facebook Page, whereby she candidly voiced her displeasure. The flooding on certain Margate roads occurs so...
Hard Rock Atlantic City Restaurant Up For USA Today Award
One of the fabulous restaurants at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Atlantic City is in the running for a pretty big award. USA Today is running a contest for the best hotel restaurant, and one of Hard Rock's places is currently a stone's throw from the top. Kuro...
Four Slapped with Drug Charges in AC Motel Bust
Atlantic City Police recovered 226 wax folds of heroin and other drugs during a bust at a city motel on Pacific Avenue that led to four arrests. Police say the arrests occurred Wednesday. Cops also found two handguns and parts for a suspected ghost gun during the investigation. All four suspects were charged with drug and money laundering offenses.
Man Who Lived in Atlantic City Hall for a Weekend: Arrested, Again
First, a history lesson on the first criminal charge(s). We broke an issue back on October 2, 2024, when a man managed to live inside Atlantic City, New Jersey City Hall for an entire long weekend. Sherif Ramadan allegedly moved into Atlantic City Hall from Thursday, September 28, 2023 through...
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New Brand Name Store Coming This Fall To Rio Grande, NJ
If you lived in Cape May County in the 1990s, you had to drive 30 to 60 minutes to go shopping at the big-name clothing stores. For many years, going to the malls in Atlantic and Cumberland Counties was the only option for people living in New Jersey's southernmost county.
Norcross announces hospital expansion into Cape May, Atlantic
Despite an indictment, George Norcross isn’t going anywhere. As chairman of Cooper University Health in Camden, Norcross has announced an expansion into Cape May and Atlantic counties by acquiring Cape Regional Health System, the only hospital in Cape May County, and now announcing a substantial expansion project. Norcross discussed...
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