Colts Neck
LATEST NEWS
Freehold Man With 'Fierce Love' For Family, Motorcycles Died In Howell Twp. Crash: Fundraiser
Aaron Aponte, 28, died from his injuries in the crash on Tuesday, July 9, a spokesperson for the Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office said. It happened at the intersection of Fort Plains Road and Jerry’s Lane at around 4:53 p.m. Investigators said Aponte was riding a Honda GL 1100L motorcycle...
NJ increasing police presence on Parkway, other key roads on Thursday
🚗 The Parkway and AC Expressway are among the roads that will be impacted. Police and road work crews are hitting some key New Jersey routes on Thursday, and the increased activity may slow down your commute. The New Jersey Department of Transportation announced that groups are using July...
Gateway Nails Full Funding for $16B Hudson Tunnel Project
The $16.1-billion Hudson Tunnel Project (HTP) connecting northern New Jersey and Manhattan recently nailed a record $6.9-billion Federal Transit Administration (FTA) capital investment grant plus $4.1 billion in low-interest loans from the Build America Bureau. The project calls for a 2.4-mile rail crossing consisting of a two-tube tunnel between North...
Excessive heat causing NJ Transit delays that could last days
SECAUCUS, N.J. -- NJ Transit says the excessive heat is causing equipment issues, and riders should expect delays and cancellations for days. The agency posted on social media overnight, saying the scorching temperatures may impact travel for the next 48 to 72 hours. "Customers may experience delays and it may be necessary to cancel or combine trips," the agency posted. Nine different lines are facing delays for the Wednesday morning commute.Atlantic CityMain-Bergen CountyMontclair-BoontonMorris & EssexNortheast CorridorNorth Jersey CoastPascack ValleyRaritan ValleyRiver LineOfficials say the heat is causing issues to air conditioning units and other electronic components. Maintenance crews are working around the clock to make repairs and restore...
Thousands fewer NJ high schoolers apply for federal college aid
Applications to the problem-plagued FAFSA system are down nearly 10% this year. Kean University senior Kamilla Gell said it would not have been possible for her to attend Kean without financial aid she received through the federal financial aid system known as FAFSA. Now, she is helping high school juniors...
Mega Millions winning numbers, live results for Tuesday’s $226M lottery drawing
The Mega Millions jackpot for Tuesday’s lottery drawing has jumped to an estimated $226 million with a cash option of $106.9 million. The winning numbers were: 5, 35, 42, 58 and 66. The Mega Ball drawn was 22 with a Megaplier of 2x. No one across the country hit...
N.J. man admits orchestrating $200K car theft ring
An Essex County man admitted Tuesday that he was the orchestrator of theft ring that stole 40 cars in three states, including New Jersey, and sold dozens of them for cash after putting them up for sale online, federal prosecutors said. Warren Guerrier, 47, of Newark, pleaded guilty to conspiracy...
LaMonica McIver wins election for late Donald Payne Jr.'s seat in N.J.
TRENTON, N.J. — Newark City Council President LaMonica McIver has won the special House Democratic primary to succeed the late Donald Payne Jr. in Congress. McIver emerged victorious Tuesday amid a crowded field to succeed Payne, who died in April after serving in the House for over two decades.Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy set the special primary under state law after Payne's death, with the special general election slated for Sept. 18.The special election will determine who serves out the remainder of Payne's term, which ends Jan. 3, 2025, while the regular election process held in parallel will determine who fills the seat...
6 More New Jersey Residents Win Big Playing The Lottery This Week
I'm really starting to think that Jersey is one of the luckiest states in the country, with the sheer amount of people who live here that hit it big with the lottery. And it's not always a massive, life-altering jackpot, but it's a big enough amount that can really do some good in your life.
Wealthy suburbs: These are the richest counties in NJ
The Northeast is home to 23 of the 50 wealthiest suburbs in the nation, according to an analysis released in July by a personal finance website. The Garden State is represented five times on the list from GOBankingRates, which looked at all cities with 5,000 or more households and isolated the 50 cities with the highest average household income. The platform used 2024 home values and metro area location to determine the wealthiest suburbs.
Wildfire at NJ military gunnery range burns 600 acres, fire officials say
BARNEGAT, N.J. (CBS) -- A wildfire burning at a military gunnery range in Ocean and Burlington Counties has burned 600 acres and is 50% contained, the New Jersey Forest Fire Service said on Tuesday. The wildfire, named the Whip-poor-will Wildfire, is burning at the Warren Grove Air to Ground Range, a military exercise range. It started just before 4:30 pm.Zero structures are being threatened due to the wildfire. There haven't been any evacuations or road closures, the NJFFS said. The NJFFS said crews responded to the wildfire with ground crews and an observation helicopter along with the New Jersey Air National Guard. The NJFFS said the next update on the wildfire will be around 10 a.m. on Wednesday.
High temperatures and clouds expected to cover NYC
NEW YORK (PIX11) — It was another sizzler around the tri-state area as high heat and humidity remained in place. Temperatures in many locations rose into the mid and upper 90s, while areas in central and southern New Jersey flirted with the century mark. Central Park clocked in with...
Deadline gone, Fort Monmouth towns have more time to hand out liquor licenses
OCEANPORT - The three Fort Monmouth towns now have all the time they need to issue special liquor licenses after a new law removed the time constraint. In 2018, the three fort towns — Eatontown, Oceanport and Tinton Falls — were given 12 special liquor licenses to distribute to developers to entice them to come to the former U.S. Army base, which closed in 2011 and has been going through redevelopment and a return to...
Meteor may be responsible for loud boom heard in Staten Island, Brooklyn and Queens
Could a meteor be the cause of a loud boom that was heard in parts of New York City and northern New Jersey?New York City officials began checking out reports in Staten Island, Brooklyn and Queens of a loud noise heard Tuesday morning. There were also similar reports in New Jersey.New York City Emergency Management Department received an update from NASA, who estimated that a meteor entered the atmosphere and disintegrated above the New York City metropolitan area earlier on Tuesday.Preliminary analysis indicates the meteor passed over the Statue of Liberty before fragmenting high above midtown Manhattan. No meteorites were...
A concerning alert about Amazon drivers in NJ neighborhoods
TOMS RIVER — If you’re someone who likes to order things online and then gets excited when the Amazon delivery truck arrives at your door, beware. Toms River police have issued an urgent warning about fake Amazon employees who are stealing packages from residents’ doorsteps. The thefts...
Christmas in July Sale at The SHOP at St. Peter's
SPOTSWOOD, NJ - Christmas in July isn't just on the Hallmark Channel. The SHOP at St. Peter's is hosting a Christmas in July sale all week. Shoppers can get a jump on the holiday shopping on Thursday and Saturday from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. There are also additional shopping hours on Thursday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Donations aren't being accepted during the Christmas in July sale week. The SHOP at St. Peter's is a part of the church's community outreach programs, which includes the Alice's CUP Food Pantry, Wednesday Night Community Suppers, the community garden, and more. It's an example of thrifting with a purpose, as all the proceeds from the shop are funneled back into St. Peter's Episcopal Church's community outreach programs.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The historic church which houses the SHOP at St. Peter's is located at 505 Main Street. A parking lot is available on campus for convenient shopping. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.