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Garden State Parkway backed up for 15 miles after portion buckles in New Jersey
A portion of the Garden State Parkway in New Jersey buckled Tuesday night, forcing emergency repairs that led to major delays.Officials say a "pavement heave" occurred in the southbound lanes in Toms River, causing southbound traffic to be backed up for up to 15 miles in Ocean and Monmouth counties.Heaving happens when moisture trapped under asphalt is subjected to extreme temperatures.Officials say the right southbound lane will stay closed until repairs are completed.They said it could take several hours, but many of the delays cleared up late Tuesday.----------* Get Eyewitness News Delivered* More New Jersey news* Send us a news tip* Download the abc7NY app for breaking news alerts* Follow us on YouTubeSubmit a tip or story idea to Eyewitness NewsHave a breaking news tip or an idea for a story we should cover? Send it to Eyewitness News using the form below. If attaching a video or photo, terms of use apply.
NYC clears 220 tons of trash from this debris-ridden Staten Island location
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — It took 20 days and the removal of 220 tons of trash, but New York City finally delivered for a North Shore community. The Port Richmond North Shore Alliance civic group pushed for years to get the old North Shore Branch of the Staten Island Railroad, controlled by the New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC), cleaned up, but their calls fell on deaf ears.
Fourth of July fireworks and more things to do this weekend at the Jersey Shore
If there's one thing Americans can agree on, it's fireworks. We love the colors as they light up the sky, the spectacle, the oohs and aahs from the masses of people around us. At the Shore, there are lots of places to see fireworks for the Fourth of July. Some have festivals featuring music, food and children's activities. Here's a look at when and where to see fireworks by town and by date.
Your Guide to Independence Day in New Brunswick, Highland Park
NEW BRUNSWICK and HIGHLAND PARK – The annual dazzling display of holiday fireworks that on Wednesday will light up the sky – however explosive and exciting – will be just the exclamation point on a night of family fun on both banks of the Raritan River. In Boyd Park in New Brunswick, the free Independence Day celebration starts at 6 p.m. with music, activities for kids and an array of food available for purchase from local vendors.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER In Donaldson Park in Highland Park, the festivities will also start at...
Hopewell Township Committee Discusses Traffic, Health, and Local Concerns
The Hopewell Township Committee convened for a brief meeting last Monday, June 24. The meeting covered resolutions, some discussions about civic improvements, and several conversations with residents during the public comment section of the meeting. Traffic light. Township Engineer Jim Hutzelmann addressed the recent accident at Ingleside/Route 31 intersection on...
Budget cuts leave Staten Island as only borough without this crucial healthcare service
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- While Mayor Eric Adams is celebrating the passing of New York City’s new budget, struggling Staten Islanders are mourning the loss of a crucial healthcare service which continues to operate throughout the rest of the city, but has been eliminated here on Staten Island. The...
Houses to be built on Hurricane Sandy-ravaged lots will be affordable for ‘firefighters, EMTs, nurses’
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — City officials visited Staten Island Tuesday to discuss a project set to transform lots ravaged by Hurricane Sandy into 23 new housing units. Those units will be spread across Midland Beach and South Beach in seven single-family and eight two-family homes, which will be sold to buyers at 80%-100% of the area median income or those who make about $111,000 to $150,000 annually, Stephen Erdman, the executive director of home ownership and shared equity at the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD).
A century of patriotism: Plainfield's 100th July 4th parade takes on added significance
PLAINFIELD – The city's celebration of the 100th anniversary of its Fourth of July parade is more than a celebration of the holiday marking the country's independence. The three-day event is also a celebration of Plainfield, its organizers say. Beginning in 1924 as an event just for the city...
New Jersey Civil Services Commission Announces Volunteer Firefighter Opportunities For All Local Municipalities
ELIZABETH, NJ - The application portal for volunteer firefighter positions has opened according to the New Jersey Civil Services Commission. Opportunities are available throughout the state, including Elizabeth. The deadline to apply is September 3. The City of Elizabeth requires all applicants to be Elizabeth residents. All opportunities require proof of residency in New Jersey. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Additionally, all applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent and must be at least 18 years of age, but not older than 35, and have a valid driver’s license. Candidates may also be required to undergo a medical and psychiatric examination. More information can be found on the State of New Jersey website. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Woodbridge to Host Huge July 4th Festivities, Fireworks
WOODBRIDGE, NJ — This community’s 2024 Independence Day celebration and fireworks display will be Wednesday, July 3 at Alvin P. Williams Memorial Park on the Sewaren waterfront, an annual event that draws thousands of spectators. Mayor John E. McCormac says the town’s Fourth of July festivities will be the region’s largest, capped off with an incredible firework show, called “Bringing the Night to Life,” choreographed to patriotic music that starts at dusk or about 9:30 p.m.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Meanwhile, the Woodbridge Police Department says its annual illegal fireworks crackdown is underway....
Jersey Shore fishermen’s club celebrates 75 years, avoids eviction — for now
A court Monday said Sunset Beach Sportsmen’s Club can move ahead on its eviction appeal and Nov. 11 is no longer a kind of doomsday for when it would have to leave the premises, an attorney for the club told NJ Advance Media. “I think it’s the right ruling...
Chance encounter forges special bond between Las Vegas family, Middlesex HVAC contractor
When Las Vegas residents Kari Thormodsgaard and her daughter Kara visited New York City, they never expected to see a sign from Rylee 2,400 miles away from their home. Rylee Thormodsgaard died June 28, 2022 at the age of 24. To mark his "wing-aversary," as his mother and sister call the anniversary of his passing, the two took a trip to New York.
Major drinking water project coming to Perth Amboy. Here's the details
PERTH AMBOY – The Runyon Water Treatment Plant is set to undergo $1.1 million in upgrades that address emerging contaminants and ensure continued access to clean drinking water for city residents. U.S. Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-N.J., helped secure the project funding. The water treatment plant, which processes up...
Staten Islanders create documentary series paying homage to borough’s hip-hop history
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — After four years of work, writer-directors Carl June and Luis Libran have released “The Culture of Hip Hop: The Staten Island Story,” a documentary series following the rise and fall of some of the greatest hip-hop artists to come out of the borough.
N.J. mayor who made racist remarks caught using a slur, again
Clark Mayor Sal Bonaccorso is not apologizing for calling a political rival a slur for people with intellectual disabilities during last month’s council meeting. Bonaccorso made the derogatory remark during the township’s June 20 meeting after a Democratic candidate for council addressed the all-Republican board during its public comment portion, according to a recording on Clark’s YouTube channel.
‘Gun violence is a tragic reality’
East Windsor Township recognizes “National Gun Violence Awareness Day.”. Mayor Janice S. Mironov, and Council members Marc Lippman, Denise Daniels, Anthony Katawick, David Russell, Johnnie Whittington and John Zoller, joined by members of Mercer County Moms Demand Action, issued a mayoral proclamation recognizing June 7 as “National Gun Violence Awareness Day,” to raise awareness about the impacts of gun violence and to encourage responsible gun ownership and use, according to a press release through East Windsor Township.
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