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New Jersey dangles tax breaks to lure AI companies
(The Center Square) — New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy has signed a $500 million bill that dangles generous tax incentives to help lure artificial intelligence companies to the state. The Next New Jersey program, which the state Legislature approved, will offer tax credits worth up to $250 million to companies that get more than half their revenue from AI development or devote more than half their staff to the new technology. ...
Death threats to D.A. Bragg, judge who oversaw Trump proceedings work of Vegas man: Feds
Federal prosecutors say a series of violent threats made to public officials in New York, New Jersey and elsewhere were the work of a Las Vegas man who, according to reports, was targeting judges tied to criminal cases involving former President Donald Trump. Spencer Christjencody Gear, 32, is charged in...
Truck explosion destroys residential sound wall along NJ Route 3
CLIFTON — A truck explosion obliterated a sound barrier along Route 3 and melted the siding of a house Monday morning. Route 3 was closed in both directions where the highway meets Route 46 and passes over Valley Road in Clifton after the tractor-trailer went up in flames around 9 a.m. The highway remained closed as of 11:45 a.m.
NJ woman sues Wawa after falling into dangerous hole
FLORENCE — A woman who says she fell into an open manhole in a Wawa parking lot has filed a lawsuit against the company. Courtney Barlow, 20, of Ewing, said she suffered permanent injury after the fall in the Route 130 store parking on Oct. 22, 2023, according to the lawsuit, which NJ.com first reported this week.
2 Residents Tell BOE About Their Special Needs Students’ Problems in District
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ – Only two residents spoke during the public comments periods of the July 25 South Orange-Maplewood (SOMA). One told the Board of Education (BOE) about problems her special needs granddaughter had in the district, and the other talked about his son’s current issues. Vicky Johnson, who also spoke in a 2023 BOE meeting, explained, “I attended three board meetings to express my disgust at horrible neglect by the South Orange-Maplewood school district concerning the lack of educational services for my granddaughter as a minority IEP student.” She continued to say that she was told...
Summer Soccer Camp To Be Held In Cedar Grove
CEDAR GROVE, NJ - Young soccer players looking to hone their skills can do so this summer. CSF Soccer Academy is hosting its Summer Camp from August 5 to August 8 at Panther Park’s Lower Turf Field, located at 118 W. Bradford Ave. in Cedar Grove. Each day of camp will be from 5 to 8 p.m. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Players ages 5-11 are welcome to attend. Groups will be split by age. CSF Soccer Professional Trainers will be onsite to provide instruction on fundamentals including dribbling, passing and shooting. Registration is $150 per player and can be done on the CSF Soccer Academy website. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Livingston Residents Reminded of Difference Between Bulk Garbage and Metal/Electronics Recycling
LIVINGSTON, NJ — In Livingston, bulk garbage pickup day is the resident’s last regularly scheduled collection day of each month. Bulk pickup day is for disposing of large items like furniture, mattresses, toys, carpeting, toilets, and rubber tires (with rims removed). Ahead of this month’s bulk pickup days, Livingston residents are reminded not to put metal or electronic items out for garbage pickup — even on bulk day. Metal items and electronics will not be picked up by the township’s garbage collection vendor.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Bulk Garbage Bulk garbage includes larger items...
NJ woman accused of ripping off Union County synagogue for $350K
A Union County woman has been accused of stealing more than $350,000 from a synagogue where she worked as a bookkeeper, U.S. Attorney Philip Sellinger announced. Stacy Margaritondo, of Scotch Plains, has been charged with wire fraud. The 51-year-old Margaritondo appeared in Newark federal court on Tuesday and was released...
This ‘little gem’ of a tennis court in N.J. just marked a milestone moment
In a residential area between two houses, hidden by trees and big shrubs, is a secluded tennis court where members of the Hilltop Tennis Club have played for a century. This tennis club is one of the few places in Fanwood where members can play on a softer, Har-Tru (clay) surface.
Nutley Farmers Market: Jersey Fresh Produce & More Sunday July 28 9am-2pm
Nutley Farmers Market, Sunday, July 28 9am-2pm (507 Franklin Avenue, Nutley) This week and every week, get your favorite Jersey Fresh summer produce, tasty food, cold beverages, flowers, and handmade goods!CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Closing out July is musical guest The Paradise Vendors! Attention Essex County Seniors 60+: From 10am to 2pm, eligible residents can apply for Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) vouchers to purchase fresh fruit and vegetables at any NJ farmers market through October 27, 2024. Eligible residents can earn no more than $27,861 annually / $2,322...
Junior League of Elizabeth Plainfield 2024 Scholarship Winners
Junior League of Elizabeth Plainfield Scholarship Winners. The Junior League of Elizabeth Plainfield (JLEP) awarded four $4,000 scholarships at their Annual Dinner held on May 22, 2024 to college bound women who demonstrated a passion for volunteerism. The scholarship recipients are: Sienna Colon of Elizabeth, NJ who will be attending Pennsylvania State University, Natalie Fitzgerald of Westfield, NJ who will be attending University of Florida, Bushra Imran of Linden, NJ who will be attending Villanova University, and Katelyn Lester of Fanwood, NJ who will be attending the University of Texas, Austin.
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