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NYC Council approves East Bronx rezoning that will add 7,000 new homes
An illustration of the rezoning’s potential effects along Eastchester Road. Image courtesy of DCP. The New York City Council on Thursday approved a major rezoning that will bring thousands of homes and $500 million in investments to the East Bronx. The Bronx Metro-North Station Area Plan targets 46 blocks around four new Metro-North stations planned for Co-op City, Hunts Point, Morris Park, and Parkchester/Van Nest. The rezoning, which includes over a million square feet of commercial space and retail space, and 10,000 new permanent jobs, is the first approved under Mayor Eric Adams.
Seven most expensive homes sold in the Piscataway area, Aug. 5-11
A house in Piscataway that sold for $771,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Piscataway area in the past week. In total, seven residential real estate sales were recorded in the area during the past week, with an average price of $571,571. The average price per square foot ended up at $310.
Somerset County Sheriff’s Office promotes top officers
This Blue Friday, we are joined by the elected Sheriff of Somerset County, Darrin Russo, to announce and honor two outstanding members of the Somerset County team. Two officers who have gone above and beyond for the community during their careers. Sheriff Russo started his career in law enforcement in...
TKR Pod: Scrimmage Preview, Rankings Update + Larry Krayn join the show!
Mike and Richie preview Rutgers football's scrimmage No. 2 (2:00) and Richie gives some recruiting updates/ranking updates that Rivals just released (6:30). They then welcome Knight Watch host and longtime poster Larry Krayn to the show to discuss how he became a Rutgers fan, how he started his show and how the Knight Report podcast came to be (16:30). They close the show by diving into the Rutgers football schedule to discuss how the structure of the schedule really benefits Rutgers (29:45).
NJ beach weather and waves: Jersey Shore Report for Sat 8/17
HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS. Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf zone. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don`t swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.
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. […]
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