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‘Stunning’ data breach at NJ healthcare company, AG says
💻 Huge healthcare data breach effected 331,600 NJ patients. 💻 Old and shared passwords allowed hackers to gain access. Old and shared employee passwords led to a stunning data breach at a healthcare company that compromised patient data for over 331,000 New Jersey residents, according to New Jersey Attorney General Mathew Platkin.
New Jersey governor says Harris will have ‘plenty of time’ for interviews
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy (D) hit back at those criticizing Vice President Harris for not taking interviews, saying she’ll have “plenty of time” for them in the future. Murphy was asked Tuesday on “CNN News Central” whether it was becoming a “problem” that Harris has not done any interview yet. CNN’s Kate Bolduan noted…
Morris School District Holds Board of Education Meeting Monday August 26
MORRISTOWN, NJ - The Morris School District BOE meeting will take place Monday, August 26. The meeting will be held at 7:30pm in the Morristown High School Learning Commons. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER 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/MorristownTAP/ and on Twitter at @MorristownTAP and on Instagram at @tapintomorristown Download the TAPinto App! Click here for Android. Click here for iOS For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Former Edison Police Officer Sentenced to 15 Years in State Prison for Vehicular Homicide
EDISON, NJ - A former Edison Police Officer has been sentenced to 15 years in state prison on two counts of first degree Vehicular Homicide, according to Somerset County Prosecutor's Amitoj Oberoi, age 30, pleaded guilty to these charges in June On August 27, 2023, at about 6:22 AM, prosecutors say that Oberoi was traveling on Route 27 while intoxicated. The car crashed, resulting in the death of Carlos Perez-Gaytan, age 24, from Somerset, and Victor Cabrera-Francisco, age 20, from North Brunswick. Both of them were passengers in the vehicle driven by Oberoi.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP...
Finances first: Consolidating control of Heldrich is latest example of how fiscal responsibility allows Middlesex County to be model for state
One by one, Middlesex County officials at Thursday’s morning announcement said the move to consolidate ownership in the Heldrich Hotel and Conference Center in New Brunswick is a game-changer for the county — one that will allow the county to use the premier hotel and conferencing space as a professional development hub for a range of studies by local students and a key business attractor to lure more major companies to the area.
What $1 million or less gets you in Essex County
For prospective homebuyers eyeing the real estate market in areas of Essex County, here’s what sold for or under $1,000,000 between Aug. 5 and Aug. 11. Below, we provide an overview of the top 10 properties in each area, chosen for their proximity to the desired price range and the largest living spaces.
What $1 million can buy you in Passaic County
Prospective homebuyers considering the real estate market had a range of options in various neighborhoods throughout the region between Aug. 5 and Aug. 11. In this article, we outline recent property sales in Passaic County, all of which featured homes under $1,000,000. Here, we provide a breakdown of the top...
Life of service paused, not derailed: How a Ramapo College student battled rare cancer
At just 22, Abby Fieldhouse spent much of her final year at Ramapo College helping young assault victims, rape survivors and families of murder victims navigate the legal system as an intern with the Passaic County Prosecutor’s Office. It's not an easy job for hardened veterans, let alone a college student. But Abby...
Eagles-Giants rivalry renewed with Hugh Douglas, Ottis Anderson at free Hunterdon event
FLEMINGTON – Two former NFL stars will be coming to the borough on Saturday to renew their professional rivalry at the first Battle of I-95 Fan Fest. Former New York Giants running back Ottis Anderson and former Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Hugh Douglas will be at the free event from 5 to 7...
Thunderstorms with pea-sized hail in Union County Wednesday
The National Weather Service issued a report at 6:43 p.m. on Wednesday for strong thunderstorms until 7:30 p.m. for Union County. The storms may bring wind gusts of up to 40 mph and pea-sized hail (0.25 inches). "At 6:42 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm over Carteret, or near...
Swan Tops Deegan, 7-4, for UC 60+ A Division Crown
Perfection took a side step, so it all came down to Game 3 between top-seeded Swan Hotel & Suites and second-seeded Deegan Roofing for the Union County Senior 60+ A Division championship at Memorial Field 3 in Linden on August 5. Unlike the 17-13 slugfest in Game 2 won by the Deeganators, Game 3 was controlled by cagy pitching and strategically positioned defense with the nod and the crown going to the Swans in a 7-4 victory.
A Special Look Through the Rearview Mirror at Softball & Youth Sports
August 9, 2021: Superior pitching, along with a number of memorable defensive plays, dictated the pace of Game 1 in the best-of-three A Division Championship series of the Union County Senior 60+ Men’s Softball League at Memorial Field 3 in Linden on August 9. Top-seeded Renda Roads and second-seeded Linwood II were locked in a 3-3 stalemate until Felix Velez stepped to the plate with one out and the bases loaded in the bottom of the seventh inning and lofted a sacrifice fly to right field to bring home courtesy runner Steve Barba with the winning run.
Bergen County is spraying for mosquitoes in four more towns
Bergen County will spray for mosquitoes in four local towns in the next week, beginning with Fair Lawn in the the early morning hours on Thursday. The truck-mounted spraying mission plans to tackle both adult mosquitoes and larvae by using two pesticides, Duet adulticide and VectoBac WDG larvicide, between the hours of 3...
19-Year-Old Shot Dead On Sidewalk In Paterson, Prosecutor Says
Police officers were called to Market Street and Rosa Parks Boulevard around 2 a.m. where they found the victim lying on the sidewalk with a gunshot wound, Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes and Paterson Police Department Officer-In- Charge Isa Abbassi said. The victim was taken to Saint Joseph’s University...
Nutley Chamber of Commerce Sees Membership Growth with New Additions
NUTLEY, NJ - Business doesn't take a summer holiday and neither does the Nutley Chamber of Commerce. The local business networking organization broke from the pre-COVID tradition of closing for the summer and the forecast has been fantastic. In addition to monthly meetings and evening mixers, membership is growing. New members join regularly, and existing members are renewed every month.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The latest membership additions and renewals: New Members: Alessio Booking Services Amore Pizza by Jack CalandraDOWNLOAD THE FREE TAPINTO APP FOR MORE LOCAL NEWS. AVAILABLE IN THE APPLE STORE AND THE GOOGLE PLAY STORE. Capitol Roofing Company Sugar Tree Cafe Anna Felice Nimman Thai Eatery Shimmer & Shine Cleaning Solutions SG Worldwide Inc Lotus Head Spa Association of the United States Navy Budget Blinds of West Essex Renewing Members: Township of Nutley Health Department The Mastered Mane Zachary Sebek Realtor at Christie's International Nutley Little Theatre Nutley Educational Foundation Nutley Diner Coin Superstore State Farm Insurance - Renee Friscia Agent Nutley Family Service Bureau Agency on the Ave Photos are from the August 15 networking luncheon hosted by the Nutley Freemasons Lodge on Chestnut St. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Columbia HS football team competes at Essex Shootout
This slideshow requires JavaScript. MAPLEWOOD/SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — The Columbia High School football team participated in the annual Essex Shootout on Saturday, July 20, at West Orange High School. The 7-on-7 showcase featured more than 20 schools from throughout the state. Newark East Side won the title by beating...
Newark Schools Extend Hours: Longer Days for Students, Improved Lunch Breaks for Teachers
Newark Public Schools have introduced a new schedule with longer school days for students, adding 20-25 minutes each day. While that might mean a slightly longer day, the district hopes it will translate to more time for learning and academic growth. On the other hand, teachers will finally get a...
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