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Hoboken council unanimously approves 1st reading of rent control compromise
The Hoboken City Council unanimously (8-0) approved the first reading of a rent control compromise in hopes of avoiding a referendum in the fall at last night’s special virtual meeting. “The Hoboken Council has proposed amendments to the Rent Control Ordinance that seek to maintain existing tenant protections and...
Man Busted Following Several Vehicle Burglaries: Wallington PD
At 2:35 a.m., police observed a man walking north on Main Avenue passing Stein Avenue, Wallington police said. The man, Jovan Feliciano, matched the description of a suspect involved in numerous vehicle burglaries in Wallington, police said. Police confirmed the man was the suspect they were looking for and apprehended...
Future 16-story Building in Liberty Harbor North to House New Montessori School
A newly approved site plan of well-known developer Peter Mocco calls for a new Montessori School on the ground floor of a future 16-story, multi-family building at 250 Morris Boulevard. The Planning Board voted 5-1 Tuesday night in favor of the application, requesting permission to construct the building on top...
Ridgewood rejects Route 17 digital billboard proposal after 10 hearings
RIDGEWOOD — The village has rejected a proposal to install a digital billboard on a strip mall property along Route 17. Outfront Media LLC wanted to install a double-sided digital billboard that was 35 feet wide by 10 feet tall at the site of the Tire and Wheel Performance Center at 500 Route...
Opening Alert: JoJo Burger, Cliffside Park, NJ
JoJo Burger has opened in Cliffside Park. Confirming an article published here back in May (. The menu features classic burgers, gourmet burgers, sides, smoothies and more. It’s currently open seven days a week. JoJo Burger. 677 Anderson Avenue. Cliffside Park, NJ. [photo source: JoJo Burger]
Wallington football bound for better things in 2024 | State of the Program
Wallington finished winless last season, but does not feel completely defeated. Nor should it. Life was never going to be easy last year with the Panthers moving up to a higher division and confronting that challenge with only four senior starters. ...
Saddle Brook football continuing to build for the future | State of the Program
Saddle Brook seeks to continue a recent trend under its new coach. After three seasons as an assistant, Rob Bernier succeeds William Van Kersen, who took over as athletic director at Pascack Valley. Van Kersen led the Falcons to a 7-1 record and the NJIC Union Division title in the first of his three seasons in 2021. ...
Newark Flooding: A Chronic Issue for Brick City
Brick City has had to bear the brunt of the damage caused by modern flooding, which has damaged homes and businesses and limited people’s access to living necessities. Unfortunately, it appears this problem will only get worse without proper solutions. According to a study by First Street, 15,298 properties...
Thieves Snatch Cars’ Catalytic Converters
Four township residents reported in May that their cars’ catalytic converters had been stolen. Township police released the information on July 24. Sometime between May 22 and May 23, someone cut the catalytic converter from a car parked in the area of Victor Street. The converter’s value was estimated at $2,300.
Newark among top 10 cities in US for credit score increase in 2023, study finds
Some good news about people’s finances in Newark. The personal finance website WalletHub puts Newark in the top 10 cities in the country for the biggest credit score increase in 2023. “The residents have shown some better debt management practices,” said WalletHub analyst Cassandra Happe, “specifically when we looked...
Sparta to be Represented on 2024 Eastern Offense-Defense All-American Team in Texas
SPARTA, NJ – A Sparta Youth Football player has been selected to be a member of the Eastern United States team in the All-American Game in Arlington, TX in December. Thirteen-year-old Connor McKernan caught the attention of the team’s organizers at the Offense-Defense All-American camp at Kean University this summer, according to his mother, Francesca McKernan. Originally placed in his 12 to 13-year-old age group, on the second day of practice McKernan was moved up to the 14 to 18-year-old bracket. He continued to impress the coaches, earning the 2024 MVP in the 14 to 18-year-old group,...
Newton First Aid Squad to Host First Blood Drive of the Year
NEWTON, NJ—The Newton First Aid squad is holding another blood drive as they do throughout the year. The event will take place on Friday, August 2, from 2 through 6:30 p.m. at the Newton First Aid Squad located at 68 Sussex Street. “Blood is one of the scarcest sources and does not have an alternative. Just one donation can save up to three lives,” according to their announcement.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Walk-ins are accepted but, it is preferred that donors pre-register at nybc.org/sponsor and use code: 70578. Any questions about the event, call 646-739-1827 or 800-933-2566. Every 56 days a whole blood donor can donate and every 112 days a double red cell donor can donate, by "saving lives one pint at a time." For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Annual Canal Walk & Roll Events in Franklin Township
SOMERSET, NJ - Residents and visitors are invited to participate in the annual Canal Walk & Roll events. These events provide an opportunity for the community to stroll or roll along the scenic canal roadways in a traffic-free environment.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The Canal Walk & Roll North will take place on Sunday, July 28, from 10 am to 4 pm, and the Canal Walk & Roll South will follow on Sunday, August 25, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For the Canal Walk & Roll North, Canal Road will be closed to traffic from East Millstone to Butler Road. However, residents within these locations will have vehicle access, so participants are advised to proceed with caution. For the Canal Walk & Roll South, Canal Road will be closed to traffic from Griggstown Causeway to Route 518. As with the North event, residents within these areas will have vehicle access, and caution is advised. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Paramus High School hires new principal, Dominick Miller, formerly at Roxbury HS
Paramus High School will welcome a new principal this coming school year. Dominick Miller, who most recently served as the principal of Roxbury High School for the past six years, will now join Paramus High School as its principal this fall. He is replacing Raymond Kiem, who is retiring after 10 years as...
Woman And Her Mother Face Eviction From Their Historic Bed-Stuy Home After Court Approves Partition Sale
Ayisha and Phillipa Doyle outside their home. Photo by Anna Bradley-Smith. Ayisha Doyle and her mother are on the brink of eviction from their historic Bedford-Stuyvesant home after a New York City court approved a partition sale, putting their ownership in jeopardy. The turmoil began in 2017 when Doyle’s estranged...
9 injured in escalator fire at JFK Airport in New York City; hundreds evacuated from terminal
At least nine people sustained minor injuries when an escalator at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York City caught fire early Wednesday, authorities said. More than 900 travelers were evacuated from Terminal 8 at around 7 a.m. ET after people reported smoke filling the area, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey said in a statement. The source appeared to be in Concourse C.
Stags Place 274 on MAAC Academic Honor Roll
EDISON, N.J. – A total of 274 Fairfield University student-athletes were among the 3,008 members of the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Academic Honor Roll, which was unveiled on Wednesday morning by the conference office. Fairfield ranked third in total honorees among the 11 full-time MAAC institutions. To be eligible for the MAAC Academic Honor Roll, a student-athlete must hold a cumulative grade point average of 3.20 or higher on a 4.0 scale while competing in a MAAC-sponsored sport. Fairfield's 274 honorees represent more than 80 percent of eligible student-athletes from the Stags' 17 varsity programs that compete in the MAAC....
New Jersey Has Seen A Record Amount Of Jackpots This Summer
Of course, the biggest news was the 1.3 Billion dollar ticket that was sold in Neptune at a ShopRite. lottery winners new jersey, 4 million dollar ticket hazlet nj, hazlet nj lottery winner, laurel market lottery ticket. Photo Credit: Canva. But all summer long people have been winning smaller jackpots...
It’s National Hot Fudge Sundae Day — Here’s where to get one in NJ
Ice cream is the main event during the summertime. Supporting local businesses is something we do in New Jersey so those homemade ice cream shops are more popular than ever. If you’re on the boardwalk at the Jersey Shore, a simple soft-serve is everyone’s go-to especially the frozen custard from the famous Kohr’s.
Big weather transition for NJ Thursday: From steamy to beautiful
As promised, this has been an unsettled week of weather so far. Occasional downpours and thunderstorms. And uncomfortably thick humidity. At least it's not hot. A big change is coming, fueled by a cold front that will slide through New Jersey late Thursday night. That means we have one more day of somewhat stormy and somewhat steamy conditions. Followed by a drop in humidity.
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