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Bacteria Bloom: Historic Fountain in Roxbury Off Again, State Park Closed to Swimming
ROXBURY, NJ – Less than a week after it was reactivated, ending three decades of dormancy, the historic fountain at Hopatcong State Park is off again, thanks to a harmful algal bloom (HAB) in Lake Hopatcong. The restored fountain, activated during a ceremony on July 23, was deactivated two days later after state Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) scientists found unhealthy levels of cyanobacteria in the lake near the state park, from which the fountain draws water.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The DEP feared that the mist from the fountain would contain the...
TAPinto Rahway Stops by Girls Summer Basketball Practice
RAHWAY, NJ — Heading out to take care of a few things the other day, TAPinto Rahway decided to pay a visit to the Rahway High School (RHS) girls varsity basketball team. Though the season doesn't take place until the winter, Head Coach Jorge Gutierrez told us that the team would be in the high school gymnasium running through one of its summer practices. So we thought it was a good time, about midway into the summer, to stop by, snap a few photos, and see what the girls were up to. The varsity team is expecting five...
Edison Township Announces Line Up for House Music Festival
EDISON, NJ - The township has announced the upcoming house music festival. The festival is scheduled for Saturday, August 24th, at Papaianni Park from 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM. The line-up of performers is as follows:CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER DJ Beloved DJ Mikki Afflick DJ Mark Francis DJ Dee Boyd MC Ras Anthony DJ Mar Mar DJ Matt Knight Special performance by Edison native Abena Mensah-Bonsu The event is free and open to the public and will feature food trucks, vendors, a beer garden, and a kid's zone. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
College scholarships awarded to 3 deserving Staten Island high school seniors
The Bayway Community Advisory Panel (CAP) Recently awarded $1,000 scholarships to 14 local students in the municipalities of Linden, Rahway, Elizabeth, and Staten Island, including three borough seniors: Erin Harris, a student at St. Joseph Hill Academy High School, Jose Perez IV of Curtis High School, and Sharif Rafa, also of Curtis.
Paterson City Council Approves Emergency Contract for Rooftop A/C Replacement at City Hall
PATERSON, NJ - An emergency contract worth $168,700 with ABM Building & Energy Solutions has been approved by the Paterson City Council to replace the malfunctioning rooftop air conditioning unit at City Hall. City officials highlighted the pressing nature of the issue, emphasizing that the existing air conditioning unit, which has been out of commission, posed significant health and safety risks, especially with warmer temperatures approaching. The new unit will not only provide air conditioning but also heating, addressing both climate control needs throughout the year.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The replacement process...
New book delves into life of famous silent film star who once called Staten Island home | Inside Out
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Seasoned author Sean Crose has penned a brand new book that explores the life of silent film actress, Mabel Normand, a native Staten Islander who spent her formative years in the North Shore community of New Brighton. Crose calls his latest work “Catholic Girl: The...
Food delivery apps, restaurants prepare for mandated new pricing options in Jersey City
Part of Jersey City’s new law regulating food delivery app companies takes effect Aug. 1, but restaurants have already begun to feel the relief it’s intended to provide. As required in the legislation, apps like Grubhub have already begun offering restaurants the option to retain more of their profit per order.
The Clove Lakes Summer League closes its 27th hoops season with title games (102 action-packed photos)
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Clove Lakes Park erupted with basketball Saturday morning as players in the Clove Lakes Summer League competed for the No. 1 spot in their respective divisions. 12U, 15U and HS boys, and 13U and HS girls battled for the top spot in the 27th season of...
Hazlet: Recreation Facility Concept Plan Includes Grant Funded Amenities for Residents.
HAZLET, NJ: Utilizing grants and low interest rate loans, the governing body in Hazlet has made much needed improvements over the last few years, providing great amenities for its residents. Among them to highlight a couple: The 8th Street Park Improvement Plan that transformed 8th Street Park into a multi-faceted park for all children called Freedom Park. It opened in October 2023. Six Pickleball courts and two Tennis Courts were installed in Veterans Park in July 2023. The beautiful new complex is shared by the Hazlet Swim Club and the public... see the township website here for more...
Massive Number Of Tourists Choosing Upstate New York Over NYC
Tourism is booming in "unexpected" places in Upstate New York, but declining in New York City. In late June, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul paused the start of Congestion Pricing "indefinitely." The plan was set to start on June 30 and would have charged drivers at least $15 to drive...
Sign Up for IMPACCT Brooklyn's Free Small Business Webinar Bootcamp
Nonprofit IMPACCT Brooklyn is teaming up with Angie Hancock & Associates to host a summer camp for small businesses. The webinar series will feature expert consultants, providing insights into key areas of business improvement. These sessions are designed to equip business leads with practical knowledge and strategies that can enhance...
NJ teacher charged with assaulting 11-year-old special needs student
WEST ORANGE — A special education teacher is facing charges including child endangerment for assaulting an 11-year-old student at school, according to authorities. Jaron Spicer, 32, of Bayonne was arrested on July 16, according to Essex County Prosecutor Theodore Stephens. The teacher at Mt. Carmel Guild Academy in West...
Staten Island FerryHawks drop second in a row in Lancaster
LANCASTER, Pa. -- The Staten Island FerryHawks were defeated by the Lancaster Stormers Saturday night by a final score of 7-6 in Atlantic League action at Clipper Magazine Stadium. It was the second straight loss for the Island club, which fell to 3-10 in the second half and 33-43 overall.
Milltown Boy Scout to Host Seminar on How to Avoid Fraud for Local Seniors
MILLTOWN, NJ - According to the FBI, more than 100,000 seniors were victims of fraud in 2023. Elder fraud continues to be a growing problem, which is why local Boy Scout Scott Rumney is hosting a seminar on fraud in conjunction with AARP and the Milltown Police Department on Wednesday, July 24 at the Milltown Senior Center at 1:30 p.m. Fraud: How Can I Avoid It is ideal for anyone 60 years of age or older. It's also a perfect pick for children with senior parents. There will be presenters from AARP as well as the Milltown Police...
Heningburg brothers enjoying great lacrosse year
MAPLEWOOD/SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — Maplewood natives Jules Heningburg and his brother, Dylan Heningburg, are enjoying great years in lacrosse. Jules, a 2014 Seton Hall Prep graduate, currently is playing professionally in the Premier Lacrosse League as a member of the Carolina Chaos. Jules, an attackman, has scored eight goals and added seven assists in five games played through June 29.
DUI Crash on Observer Highway, Driver Arrested
HOBOKEN, NJ - On July 7, 2024, at approximately 2:40 a.m., Police Officer Anthony Rutkowski heard a loud noise that sounded like a motor vehicle crash near the area of Newark Street and Washington Street. He responded to the 50 block of Observer Highway and saw a disabled vehicle. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The driver, later identified as 29-year-old Kewin Paszek of Union, was bleeding due to a laceration on his finger. Sgt. Adam Colon, Sgt. Dennis Figueroa, and Police Officers Christopher Soto and Nicholas Protopapadakis arrived on the scene while the Hoboken Ambulance...
Sheriff seizes 1,200 pounds of drugs in the Bronx
THE BRONX, N.Y. (PIX11) – Officials shut down a large facility selling cannabis and psychedelic mushrooms in the Bronx, according to Sheriff Anthony Miranda. Community complaints about the sale of unregulated drugs led investigators to the large store on Timpson Place around 1:30 a.m. Sunday. Over 1,200 pounds of THC concentrate, cannabis flower, edibles, and […]
Little League NYS 12s Baseball Tournament 2024: Check out the 7 out-of-town teams heading to Staten Island
The Little Leaguers are coming. Staten Island is gearing up to host the New York State 12-year-old All-Star Baseball Tournament, which means that seven teams are heading to the borough to join local representative South Shore LL this weekend. South Shore captured the District 24 and Section 3 South crowns -- but you’re probably less familiar with the other seven teams, each of which also captured a district and sectional crown to get here.
Take Part in The 8th Annual Kingsland Wildflowers Festival July 28
Join Kingsland Wildflowers for the 8th annual Kingsland Wildflowers Festival, a free family-friendly event, on Saturday, July 27. Kingsland Wildflowers is a 25,000-sq-ft native pollinator garden nestled in Greenpoint, Brooklyn’s industrial business zone, according to a press release. From 2:00pm to 8:00pm, guests can explore the Kingsland Wildflowers rooftop...
Two Brooklyn Men Sentenced to Prison After Stealing from Clinton Hill Senior
Two men from Brooklyn have been convicted of stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars from an elderly woman in Clinton Hill over the course of six months. Humberto Nunez, 68, of Clinton Hill and Mahilima Baa, 52, of Stuyvesant Heights have been sentenced to up to three years in prison, according to a press release.
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