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Staten Island waterfront revitalization underway: Hundreds enjoy music festival on esplanade
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Ronnie Littman is on a mission to help revitalize the Stapleton waterfront. His efforts paid off when hundreds of adults and children came to the Stapleton Esplanade on Saturday, where they enjoyed a day filled with music, dancing, and food. This was the fifth annual...
Another baby has died in NJ this week after being left in hot car
EAST HANOVER — Another infant has died after being left in a car in New Jersey. Morris County Prosecutor Robert Carroll said East Hanover Police were called after a 6- month-old girl was noticed inside a vehicle parked in a parking lot on South Ridgedale Avenue at Route 10 in East Hanover around 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 17. She was pronounced dead at a hospital.
Motorcyclist from Camden County killed on Parkway in Tinton Falls
TINTON FALLS - A Camden County motorcyclist was killed in a Garden State Parkway crash Saturday night according to New Jersey State Police. At 9:37 p.m., troopers responded to a motor vehicle crash on the Parkway south, at milepost 103 in Tinton Falls, police said. Jason Ball, 46, of Stratford,...
State Monitor Overides Tax Vote
JACKSON – The township Board of Education voted down a property tax increase of 9.9% but State Monitor Carole Knopp-Morris overruled the Board’s decision. The Board unanimously rejected the proposed budget. The sale of the Sylvia Rosenauer Elementary School is looming as a way to pay for next year’s education.
NYPD: Man, 35, reported missing from Mariners Harbor
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — The NYPD is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a 35-year-old man from Mariners Harbor who was reported missing. Darnell Louden was last seen leaving his Harbor Road residence on Sunday just before 3 p.m., according to a statement from the NYPD Deputy Commissioner of Public Information.
Following Years of Negotiations, Ocean Ride to Begin Servicing Lakewood’s Seniors
Following years of negotiations and work by Askan Lipa Klein of CARES council and others, Ocean Ride will start a route servicing the growing Lakewood senior population. The route will start as a pilot program, but will expand once ridership is up, officials say. Ocean Ride has a call-in system...
Ocean County, NJ, man charged in Toms River fatal hit-and-run crash
An Ocean County man has been arrested in connection to a fatal hit-and-run accident in Toms River Sunday afternoon. Authorities say 68-year-old John Marrone of Seaside Park has been charged with causing death or injury while driving with a suspended or revoked driver’s license and knowingly leaving the scene of a motor vehicle accident resulting in death.
Information from JCP&L Regarding Planned Outages in Lakewood
Multiple residents today reached out to TLS regarding a message they received from JCP&L about a planned outage in Lakewood tonight and tomorrow. TLS reached out to Mayor Ray Coles, who reached to JCP&L. JCP&L responded with the following statement, provided to TLS:. ”Hi Mayor,. It appears that about 1100...
Pedestrian Killed in Ocean County Hit-and-Run
John P. Marrone, 68, of Seaside Park — According to theOcean County Prosecutors Office, on July 21, 2024, John Marrone, 68, of Seaside Park, was charged with Causing Death or Injury While Driving with a Suspended or Revoked Driver’s License, and Knowingly Leaving the Scene of a Motor Vehicle Accident Resulting in Death, both in connection with an incident that occurred in Toms River Township on July 21, 2024.
New stores and experiences are coming soon to a popular NJ mall
A popular New Jersey mall is undergoing a transformation. Sports and health lovers will like some of the new additions. New developments are coming to a Monmouth County mall. Freehold Raceway Mall is transforming with a new painting and lighting project. The refresh is just the beginning. The retail center...
4 New Restaurants Proposed For The Walmart Center In Freehold, NJ
The Jersey retail scene is kind of a wild one; things are constantly opening and closing without warning. For example, Big Dogs Cafe out of nowhere closed up shop, leaving thousands of us asking what happened. More on that here. Or there's the Chubby Unicorn Donut Shop, at one time...
See all homes sold on Staten Island, July 15 to July 21
The following is a listing of all home transfers in Staten Island reported from July 15 to July 21. There were 2 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 2,502-square-foot home on Taylor Street that sold for $1,011,122. Taylor Street, 10310,...
N.Y. Gov. Hochul gives update on this $28.5M Staten Island Expressway project
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- After two years, rehabilitation work on bridges over the Staten Island Expressway has finally been completed, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced on Monday. Starting in June 2022, the $28.5 million project repaired and rehabilitated two bridges that carried local traffic over the Staten Island Expressway. If you...
Toms River Council Meeting Postponed
TOMS RIVER – The Township Council meeting originally scheduled for July 24 has been rescheduled for August 7 at 3:30 p.m. The agenda isn’t online yet but the public meeting notice states “The agenda shall include a consent agenda consisting of various purchases and other routine items of public business.”
Unlicensed driver fled scene of fatal hit-and-run, cops say
A man who does not have a valid driver’s license has been charged with fleeing the scene after fatally striking a pedestrian. John Marrone, 68, of Seaside Park, is accused of taking off in his Ford F-150 after striking 48-year-old Gonzalo Jimenez-Hernandez at the intersection of Route 166 and Old Freehold Road in Toms River, the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office said in a statement.
BOE adopts revised $55M budget for next school year
POINT PLEASANT — The Point Pleasant Board of Education has revised and adopted its 2024-2025 budget in the wake of a new bill signed into law by Gov. Phil Murphy on May 14. One day after the board initially passed its initial 2024-2025 budget of $50,902,143, Gov. Murphy signed into law Senate Bill No.
Milltown Police Departments Hiring Crossing Guards for Upcoming School Year
MILLTOWN, NJ - The Milltown Police Department is hiring school crossing guards for the 2024-25 Milltown School District academic year. "As a school crossing guard, you'll play a crucial role in ensuring the safety of our children as they travel to and from school," Milltown Chief of Police Christopher Johnson said. "Your presence will provide peace of mind for parents and create a safer environment for everyone. This is more than just a job – it’s a chance to give back to your community, safeguard our children, and be a positive role model."CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The starting salary is $18.60. Work hours are three hours and thirty minutes per day, Monday through Friday. According to a Nixle advisory from the Milltown Police Department, the MPD seeking applicants who: Are dedicated and community-minded Are passionate about child safety Want to make a difference Interested applications can pick up an application at the Milltown Borough Clerks Office or download the application on the Milltown Borough website. For questions or additional information, contact Lt. Carmen DeLorenzo by emailing cdelorenzo@milltownpd.org or by telephoning 732-828-1100. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
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