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Who does background checks? NJ looks to expand scrutiny in hiring
TRENTON — The New Jersey Board of Dentistry, State Board of Medical Examiners, New Jersey Board of Nursing are among the regulatory boards that require background checks for someone to be a licensed professional. But not all career paths require this same assessment. Sen. Robert W. Singer, R-Ocean, proposed...
Some companies support new type of hot leave – Should NJ?
Whether we want to accept it or not, it's been getting very hot lately. Not just in New Jersey, but pretty much everywhere around the globe. Now sure, there are some exceptions, and it is summer, so hotter temperatures are to be expected. For some, however, it's been getting too hot. So hot, in fact, that some companies have expressed interest in implementing some sort of hot weather leave.
Veteran’s Nonprofit Kicks Off “Christmas in July”
BEDMINSTER, NJ – To celebrate our noble veterans this summer, Stacia McDonough, and her award-winning 501c-3 nonprofit, “Independence For Veterans,” has kicked off their very first, “Christmas in July,” collection. The drive is to benefit the formerly homeless and disabled veterans currently residing at the transitional housing facilities in New Jersey. Items being collected are toiletries (shampoo, body wash, baby wipes, razors, deodorant, sunblock, lip balm, etc.), brand new underwear, undershirts, socks, summer clothing, (All men’s sizes: M-3XL), basketball shorts, wallets, and blankets. In addition, gift cards from Visa, Amazon, grocery stores, Wal-Mart, Target are a much sought...
Someone in New Jersey just won $644,000 — was it you?
I don't know about you, but with the way my luck goes, I get excited when I win $10 or $20 on a scratch-off lottery ticket. And then it seems like almost every day, you read a story about someone winning a million dollars playing the lottery. As a matter of fact, that happened earlier this week when someone won $1.9 million at a ShopRite store at the Jersey Shore.
Property in this N.J. county sold in 18 days. See full list.
Homes in Somerset County sold within 18 days of hitting the market in June, according to Realtor.com. In a dozen New Jersey counties, homes sold in less than 25, days with Morris, Union, Essex, Burlington, Passaic, Middlesex, and Bergen topping the list. Homes took the longest to sell in Cape...
Has New Jersey’s Plastic Bag Ban Actually Backfired?
A question for all New Jersey residents: How many reusable bags do you have piled up in your house right now?. If they're cluttering your pantries and closets, untouched, and ironically not reused, you're not alone. And according to a study, it's causing a bigger problem in New Jersey. The...
Loud Booms Heard Across New Jersey May Have Been Caused By A Meteor
Did you hear the loud booms that screamed across the Garden State earlier this week?. Some people could have sworn that what they heard was an earthquake, other people were convinced that what they heard was actually an explosion. Reports of hearing the boom came in from North Jersy, parts...
We’re Surrounded! New Jersey Bracing for Massive Bed Bug Invasion
Bed bugs. The thought of them makes most people's skin crawl. It turns out that the bloodsuckers surround New Jersey. Bed bugs are tiny insects that have been around for centuries. These pests can be highly damaging, infesting homes, hotels, and other places where people live and sleep. They are...
When NJ residents can expect their next ANCHOR rebate
💲 The process on a third year of ANCHOR payments is about to begin. 💲 ANCHOR benefits go to both homeowners and renters. 💲 You may not have to do anything in order to receive your next payment. The ANCHOR property tax relief program is part of...
Celebrated NJ township official stole recreation permit fees, cops say
BRICK — An award-winning recreation director has been charged with stealing municipal fees. Daniel Santaniello, 46, of Brick, asked private organizations that pay township facility permit fees to pay him directly in cash instead of paying the township, investigators said/. Santaniello pocketed the cash and issued fraudulent receipts to...
Meryl Streep, Tim Howard, Kevin Smith headline 2024 New Jersey Hall of Fame class
The New Jersey Hall of Fame has announced the next class of Jersey greats. This year, 18 Garden State natives will be honored at the 16th annual New Jersey Hall of Fame Induction ceremony. The event is held at American Dream in East Rutherford. For the six categories, the 18...
As meteor streaks across NJ, Spadea’s thoughts turn to ‘last meal’
It's a little concerning that at the time the meteor was streaking fire across the New Jersey sky burning out miles above New York City, that loud noises were heard by many in the Garden State. The noise isn't really the concern, it's that fact that no one seems to...
The cost of owning an electric car just went up in New Jersey
TRENTON — A few days ago, New Jersey electric vehicle owners started to feel some effects of state budget concerns, according to E&E News by Politico. They cite the financial woes are far from over since they are “compounded by the erosion of gas tax revenues.”. As of...
Top Hudson County Dems Abandon Fulop, Endorse Gottheimer for Governor
In a stinging rebuke of Jersey City Mayor Steven Fulop, Hudson County’s most powerful Democratic officials have said they will support Rep. Josh Gottheimer for governor should he enter the race. First reported by New Jersey Globe, the Hudson County Democratic heavyweights include County Executive Craig Guy, Union City...
Feds need to investigate ASAP whether toxic Jersey Shore site could be spreading, congressman says
If newly-discovered pieces of lead at the Jersey Shore indeed stem from a nearby Superfund site, federal officials need to act as soon as possible, a New Jersey congressman said Wednesday morning. The call to action came just hours after NJ Advance Media first reported that the NY/NJ Baykeeper found...
Large Police Presence at Borgata Casino in Atlantic City, NJ
There is a significant number of police officers at The Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa in Atlantic City, New Jersey at this hour. Rumors spread today during the late afternoon like wildfire on social media. We will not speculate during such a massive police operation. Scan AtlanticCity has posted video...
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