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Woman struck by boat propeller at New Jersey shore dies of injuries: police
HARVEY CEDARS, N.J. (AP) — A New Jersey woman trying to board a boat from a raft over the weekend was killed when she was struck by the propeller, police said Monday. Zeina Mahafzah, 18, of Wayne, New Jersey, was in a raft being pulled by a boat Sunday afternoon in Sunset Park when she […]
New Jersey flags at half staff for Congressman Bill Pascrell
NEW YORK -- New Jersey flags will fly at half staff Tuesday in honor of Congressman Bill Pascrell, as his remembrance services get underway.His visitation will be held from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. at St. John the Baptist Cathedral in Paterson. The funeral will take place at 11 a.m. Wednesday. Pascrell's final resting place will be at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery and Mausoleum in Totowa. The longtime congressman died last week at the age of 87. "A lifetime dedicated to our great nation"Pascrell's family announced his death Wednesday on social media. His cause of death was not immediately released, though it followed a...
Labor Day: ‘A day of the people’
“There is joy in work. There is no happiness except in the realization that we have. It has been 137 years since New Jersey established Labor Day as a holiday. In 1887, Oregon was the first state to grant legal status to the holiday but listed the date as the first Saturday in June. That same year, Colorado, New York, Massachusetts and New Jersey adopted the holiday and proclaimed it be observed on the first Monday in September.
Aaron Rodgers opens up on Achilles injury ‘ordeal’ that left Jets star struggling to ‘sleep and go to bathroom’
AARON Rodgers shared how difficult it was to deal with his Week 1 Achilles injury from last season. The New York Jets star quarterback, 40, suffered the season-ending injury four snaps into his debut with the NFL team in 2023. Rodgers will be preparing for his 20th season in the NFL. He’ll hope to play […]
A $5 Bet Turned Into One Million Dollars For One Lucky New Jersey Poker Player
Do you enjoy the fun and excitement of the Casino floor, the flashing lights, and the sounds of excitement as people play for their next big win?. The most gambling I do is the occasional slot game when I see a show at Bet Parx or in AC and a little sports betting during football season.
NJ football rankings: New Jersey Super 25 entering the 2024 season
With the high school football season getting started later this week for many of New Jersey's top teams, it's time to unveil the first New Jersey Super 25 rankings of the 2024 season. Every week, voters from across USA TODAY NETWORK New Jersey will rank the Top 25 teams in the state. The rankings will be posted every Tuesday morning. ...
Local groups remake school lunch with cultural staples like congee and jollof rice
“There’s a saying in Chinese: ‘chīkǔ.’ You have ‘to eat bitterness,’” says Roslyne Shiao, co-director of AAPI New Jersey. “That was something I started to feel like.” Shiao, who lives with her family in Montclair, had seen her kids deal with micro-aggressions that students of various cultures often deal with: derisive looks from classmates at the lunches they brought to school, or comments on their appearance and customs. For a while, she felt resigned to telling her...
‘Certain we were going to have to jump into the river’: NY Waterway ferry fire
NEW YORK (PIX11) – A ferry on the Hudson River between New York City and Jersey City, NJ, caught fire on Tuesday afternoon, officials said. The boat, a New York Waterway ferry, caught fire with 37 passengers aboard, a spokesperson for the company said. “I was fairly certain we were going to have to jump […]
Abercrombie & Fitch to Open in Hoboken in Former Arthur’s Tavern Building
Is Abercrombie & Fitch coming to Hoboken? The question of the hour — thanks to a few savvy locals who have shared some updates around the brand’s plans to come to the Mile Square. While details are still limited, below is the gist of what is public knowledge about Abercrombie coming to Hoboken, New Jersey as well as an exclusive comment from the realtor that brokered the deal. And yes, it’s coming to the former Arthur’s Tavern location. Read on for what we know about Abercrombie & Fitch coming to Hoboken, New Jersey.
Free Parking in Glen Rock Public Lots Through Sept. 2
GLEN ROCK, NJ - In conjunction with New Jersey Transit Free Fares week, the borough has waived parking fees in Borough lots through Monday, September 2nd. According to NjTransit.com, "Governor Murphy has announced a transit fare holiday for all customers from August 26 through September 2, 2024.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER "During this period, fares will be waived for all NJ TRANSIT modes of transportation, and free rides will be offered across the NJ TRANSIT system as a “Thank you” to the hundreds of thousands of loyal customers who depend on public transit. "Customers are not required to purchase or present tickets to travel during this period. Tickets will be required for travel again beginning September 3, 2024. "Monthly pass holders who have already purchased an August pass, valid through the end of the month, will automatically receive a 25% discount on their September monthly pass purchase through the NJ TRANSIT Mobile App, at Ticket Vending Machines or ticket windows." For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Harrier Meadow Walk Is Sunday, Sept. 1
Take advantage of this opportunity to traverse a nature preserve that is usually closed to the public. Guides from the Bergen County Audubon Society will lead the way as they look for plovers and other avian species. The walk is from 10 a.m. to noon. Harrier Meadow is located off...
NJ’s cheating employers: 19 more added to public list
🔴 NJ's WALL has 19 businesses that owe $1.4 million total. 🔴 Officials say they've failed to follow rules related to wages, taxes and benefits. 🔴 The public database now has close to 200 entries. New Jersey's list of cheating employers has grown again, and not one...
Rumba Latina 2024: Free Festival in Newark’s South Ward
Newarkers across the city are invited to come together on Saturday, September 7, 2024, from 12:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Clinton Avenue Sound Stage Park, located at 450 Clinton Avenue in the South Ward, for the return of Rumba Latina! This vibrant celebration highlights the rich culture of the Hispanic community and is presented by South Ward Councilman Patrick Council.
Hoboken changes time for Thursday’s gym dedication for the late Damon Murray
The City of Hoboken has changed the time for Thursday’s gym dedication for the late Damon Murray, with the ceremony now being held at 5 p.m. instead of 2 p.m. During the ceremony, new exterior signage officially naming the gymnasium at 605 Jackson St., the “Damon Murray Community Gym,” will be unveiled, the city said today in a Nixle alert.
Johnson Girls Varsity Soccer Team Wins Scrimmage Over Clifton on Tuesday [Photos]
CLARK, NJ — Preseason for fall sports is underway, as evidenced by several scrimmages over at Arthur L. Johnson (ALJ) High School on Tuesday. The girls varsity soccer team took on Clifton at 10 a.m. on the turf behind the high school, winning the game 6-2. The Crusaders are under new leadership, as Head Coach Brittany Casares, a physical education teacher at Kumpf Middle School, takes the helm, ready to guide the team to a memorable season.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER But, let's face it. Some of you were at today's game, and some of you weren't. But all of you want to see the photographs TAPinto Clark took, right? So, enough talking (I mean, writing)! Take a look at some of the images we captured, with a promise of many more to come as the season begins, continues, and progresses over the next several months. Enjoy! [Don’t miss any TAPinto Clark news. Go to tapinto.net/enews to sign up for our free e-newsletter, delivered each morning to your inbox.] For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Weehawken Murder: 67-Year-Old Suspect Arrested in Fatal Shooting of 24-Year-Old Man
It was a shocking and tragic night in Weehawken on August 15, 2024. What started as an ordinary evening in a typically peaceful neighborhood turned deadly when a 24-year-old man was shot and killed on Park Avenue. The quiet streets were suddenly filled with police as they raced to the...
Newark charters kick off 2024-25 school year with larger tutoring fleet, focus on academic recovery
Sign up for Chalkbeat Newark’s free newsletter to keep up with the city’s public school system.In a Fairmount Heights Middle School classroom on Wednesday, an English language arts tutor sat with three seventh graders during third period as they introduced themselves and started an icebreaker. A tutoring class built into a school schedule isn’t a common occurrence in Newark schools, but the only task at hand in Room 331 was: What’s your favorite song?A fun question for some. A weighted one for others, worried about first impressions. After all, it was just the third day of the 2024-25 school year...
Fill Out the Survey Today and Help Shape the Future of 4 Madison Parks
MADISON, NJ - Want to help shape the future of four Madison Parks, including Livesey Park, Delbarton Park, Summerhill Park and Central Green? Give your feedback by filling out the survey below. The survey can be found HERE CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Residents will have until September 18 to fill out the survey. Get your local news delivered to your inbox for FREE each day. Sign up to get all the news as it happens at www.TAPinto.net/enews and follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/MadisonTAP/ and on Twitter at @MadisonTAP to get all the news as it happens Celebrating Something Special? Showcase Your Wedding, Christening, Bar/Bat Mitzvah, Graduation, Reunion and MORE on TAPinto Milestones For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
282-Unit Development in Weehawken’s Port Imperial Begins Construction
One of the last vacant parcels along the Hudson River in Weehawken that was in foreclosure just two years ago is now abuzz with construction activity as a new mixed-use complex is slated to fill a large gap along the waterfront. WHK Waterfront Urban Renewal LLC recently announced that construction...
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