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Baraka wants equity to be the ‘north star’ of state budget, proposes tax cuts for poor and middle class, huge tax hikes for wealthiest N.J. residents
Newark Mayor Ras Baraka is pledging to reimagine the New Jersey state budget with equity as its guiding principal if he wins next year’s governor’s race, promising to raise taxes on the state’s highest earners and positioning himself as the furthest left in a burgeoning field of Democratic candidates.
DMV Will Soon Eliminate Temporary Paper License Plates In NJ
My mom recently just purchased a new vehicle and I am SO incredibly happy for her. She loves it, too, which makes it that much better to partake in her joy. She is having a bit of trouble with all the technology in it, though. She went from a 2007...
Man admits abducting N.J. business owner, demanding ransom from his family
One of two men who kidnapped a business owner in New Jersey and drove him across state lines in a U-Haul truck pleaded guilty to federal charges on Monday. Reginald Law, 38, of Queens, New York, pleaded guilty to kidnapping and Hobbs Act robbery, the U.S. Attorney’s Office District of New Jersey said in a news release.
High Levels Of Fecal Contamination Found At 4 More New Jersey Beaches
Summer at the Jersey Shore means long days on the beach, ice cream on the boardwalk, the sound of seagulls swooping overhead, and high levels of bacteria in the water. 4 more NJ beaches are now under advisory due to high fecal bacteria contamination. It's not something we're unfamiliar with.
Hot tea spill permanently burns woman’s hand, new Dunkin’ lawsuit says
HILLSIDE — In the latest hot spill lawsuit against Dunkin' in New Jersey, a Union County woman claims she suffered severe and permanent burns on her hand due to negligence. Essence Springer bought a hot mint tea at the Dunkin' drive-thru on Liberty Avenue in Hillside on Dec. 17, 2023, according to the lawsuit filed last week.
This stunning, $5M art lover’s home is for sale in NJ
Often, stunning New Jersey real estate listings are for sprawling mansions on multiple acres in any given corner of the Garden State. But there's something especially alluring about an oasis of space in a densely populated city. As of May 2024, the median listing home price in Jersey City was...
Police: Duo stole 280 iPhones worth $117K in NJ smash and grab
A Passaic man has been accused of helping steal a massive amount of iPhones from an Essex County wholesale electronics store three months ago. On April 18 around 2:24 a.m., Fairfield police were sent to investigate an alarm going off at United Tower Associates, which also operates as Digital World Shop, along Bloomfield Avenue.
Pedestrian killed after police pursuit in N.J. ends in crash, sources say
EAST ORANGE, N.J. – A pedestrian was killed Tuesday after a police pursuit in Essex County ended in a crash, police sources tell CBS New York.Police sources tell CBS New York the pursuit began in Bloomfield Township and ended in East Orange on Park Avenue near Washington Street. At least three vehicles appeared to be involved in the crash.Witnesses said two pedestrians were struck.One pedestrian was reportedly killed and another was injured, according to sources, who also said a suspect was arrested after he ran from the scene.East Orange resident Jazmin Serrano arrived to get her 2-year-old son out of...
Twitchy NJ man admits driving around with pipe bombs
HAMILTON (Mercer) — A New Jersey man has pleaded guilty to having pipe bombs in his conspicuous car during a traffic stop in Mercer County. Jeremy Giliberti, 52, pleaded guilty to possessing destructive devices in Trenton federal court on Tuesday. According to the U.S. Attorney's Office, the Mount Laurel...
Sources: Jersey City Councilman Rivera will seek 4th term on O’Dea’s slate
Jersey City Councilman-at-Large Daniel Rivera, who ran on Mayor Steven Fulop’s ticket three times, will seek on fourth term on Hudson County Commissioner Bill O’Dea’s (D-2) council slate, sources familiar with the situation told HCV. Rivera sent out a media advisory today indicating that he would be...
Jersey City Man Admits Accepting Bribes To Smuggle Contraband Into Prisoners At Essex County Correctional Facility
JERSEY CITY, NJ - A former Essex County correctional officer admitted accepting $14,000 in bribe payments to smuggle in contraband tobacco and a cell phone to inmates being detained at the Essex County Correctional Facility in Newark. Efrin Wade, 36, of Jersey City, pleaded guilty to one count of extortion under color of official right.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER According to the documents filed in this case and statements made in court, Wade, who had served as a corrections officer at Essex County Correctional Facility (ECCF) since February 2020, began communicating with an...
Exclusive: Handgun Omitted in Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office Press Release on Jersey City Police-Involved Burglary Case
Jersey City, NJ – Hudson TV has uncovered a significant omission in the official press release issued by the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office regarding a police-involved burglary case in Jersey City. The press release, which was issued four days ago, mentioned only a baseball bat but did not include details about a handgun reported to be present at the scene. This information was revealed through a request for the incident reports, which had not been disclosed by other media outlets.
Hunterdon Health Nurse Receives The DAISY Award® For Extraordinary Nurses
Anthony Fischer, RN, Intensive Care Unit, received the Daisy Award for Hunterdon Health. The award is part of the DAISY Foundation’s program to recognize the clinical skill and the compassion nurses provide to patients and families every day. A patient wrote, “Anthony is the most amazing nurse I have ever had. When I came into the ICU after midnight, I was in a lot of pain. I needed an emergency trans catheter arterial embolization to save my Kidney. After two hours of emergency surgery, I was brought to the ICU and met Anthony for the first time. He...
Mercer County Sheriff Announces Program to Distribute Free Hyundai Steering Wheel Locks
MERCER COUNTY, NJ - Mercer County Sheriff Jack Kemler has announced a short-term partnership with Hyundai USA to offer free steering wheel locks for area Hyundai owners. According to a statement by Kemler these particular vehicles have become common targets for thieves after nationwide social media videos incited a rise in vehicle thefts.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER "Steering wheel locks, if used consistently and properly, will provide another layer of security to prevent a car from being stolen," Kemler said. "While nothing is 100% when it comes to outsmarting car thieves, we know...
Bear Sighting Caught On Video In Robbinsville Township, NJ
Summer is officially in full swing and we have seen quite a few bear sightings in Mercer County, New Jersey this year so far! We got word that there has been yet another black bear sighting in Robbinsville Township within the last few days. During this time of year, we...
What $300,000 can buy you in Mercer County
Prospective homebuyers considering the real estate market had a range of options in various neighborhoods throughout the region between July 15 and July 21. In this article, we outline recent property sales in Mercer County, all of which featured homes under $300,000. Below, we provide an overview of the top...
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