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Short on cash? You could earn $300 as a NJ poll worker
MONMOUTH COUNTY — With New Jersey's primary election behind us, it's full steam ahead to November's general election. If you're looking for a front-row seat to democracy, don’t overlook becoming a poll worker. Monmouth County Board of Elections Deputy Chief Clerk Kim Earl said they're open to more...
You’ve been warned — NJ’s impaired driving crackdown happening through Labor Day
NEW JERSEY — Going out drinking with friends for the night? Finalize a plan before getting behind the wheel or be prepared to get in trouble with the law. The New Jersey Office of the Attorney General and the state’s Division of Highway Traffic Safety (HTS) are driving home that message with the launch of the latest “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” high visibility campaign – just in time for the last stretch of summer.
Rip current risk high at the Jersey shore this weekend due to Ernesto
Eight-year-old Brianna Mooney and her dad squeezed in one last trip to the beach before school starts."I like to jump over the waves," said Brianna.And they said the ocean definitely wasn't calm on Friday."It's good for riding waves," said Brianna's dad Kevin. "I really enjoyed it. You can feel it getting rougher though but it's refreshing."Beach patrol officials say as we head into the weekend, conditions will get even rougher.As Hurricane Ernesto churns north, well off the coast of the Jersey shore, the storm will cause big waves and a high risk for rip currents this weekend."Tomorrow it should be...
We Know TGI Fridays Closed Some New Jersey Locations, Will There Be More
This is a bit of a surprise for me, I'm not sure why. It shouldn't be surprising. Several TGI Fridays are closing in New Jersey. We have the most Fridays closing in New Jersey more than any other state in the US. TGI Fridays confirmed that they would be closing...
Your $2 Bill Could Be Worth Way More Than You Think, New Jersey!
Have a $2 bill? It could be worth a lot more than $2. You could be holding a rare treasure and not even know it. I'm assuming if you have a $2 bill you keep it in a safe place or maybe it's in your wallet, but you hope to never have to use it because it's so unique.
CNN fact-checks ‘egregiously wrong’ claims Trump made in opening statement
CNN’s Daniel Dale fact checks former President Donald Trump’s opening statement during a news conference in New Jersey, surrounded by an array of grocery products, where he blamed President Joe Biden’s administration’s economic policies for causing inflation.
East Brunswick : Fill Out Those Back-to-School Forms for 2024/25
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - There's still lots of summer left, Bears, but it is also time to plan ahead for the upcoming 2024/25 school year. Superintendent Dr. Victor Valeski announced that the first day of school is Thursday, September 5th. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Student forms that need to be completed annually are now available through Parent Access. "I really need your assistance to make sure all forms are completed this year. These documents provide important links between the school district and your family," said Valeski. All forms need to be submitted no later than Wednesday, August 28th. If you do not have internet access, please reach out to your child’s school for assistance. On Friday, August 23rd at 3 PM, student schedules and teacher assignments will be available through Parent Access. Bus passes will be available on Monday, August 26th after 3 PM, through Parent Access. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Scotch Plains Recreation Hosts 'Play in the Park'
SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ - The Scotch Plains Recreation Department hosted a free evening of pop-up activities for the community on Wednesday, Aug. 14, at Jerseyland Park. Games included basketball, soccer, corn hole, ladder ball, and table games. Additional activities such as Frisbee, hula-hoops, sidewalk chalk, Legos, and bubble wands were placed throughout the park. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Recreation staff assisted with arts and crafts underneath the picnic pavilion. The event was open to residents of all ages. Be on the lookout for more Play in the Park events to pop up throughout the year. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Mayor Eric Adams subpoenaed for potential campaign corruption
NEW YORK (PIX11) — The office of New York City Mayor Eric Adams said he will cooperate with federal subpoenas he’s received. “As a former member of law enforcement, the mayor has been clear over the last nine months that he will cooperate with any investigation underway,” said Deputy Mayor for Communications Fabian Levy. “Nothing has changed. […]
Common Calendar, Packet Papers, Aug. 16
Burlington, Mercer, Middlesex, and Somerset counties. The American Red Cross urges donors to give blood or platelets now to reinforce the blood supply as much as possible before the summer winds down. Type O blood donors and those giving platelets are especially needed to help keep hospital shelves stocked through August.
New Brunswick Man Killed By Motor Vehicle
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ.- Middlesex County authorities are continuing the investigation into the circumstances surrounding a motor vehicle collision that claimed the life of a 38-year-old pedestrian early Thursday morning while walking on a New Brunswick street. According to Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone, on Thursday, August 15, 2024, shortly before...
Winning Mega Millions lottery tickets sold in California and New Jersey
LOS ANGELES – There were no tickets sold with all six numbers in the latest drawing of the multi-state Mega Millions lottery, pushing the estimated jackpot for Tuesday’s drawing to $498 million. One ticket was sold in Newport Coast and is worth $1,016,356. Another ticket was sold matching...
NJ Authorities are Searching for These Escaped Convicts
New Jersey corrections authorities are looking for three inmates who walked away from their community release programs. If you have information about their whereabouts, you are asked to call 9-1-1. All tips are confidential. You're reminded to never approach these subjects yourself. You could put yourself, or others around you...
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