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In Port Richmond, Staten Island, residents gathered to protest migrants being housed in their neighborhoods. The rally, led by Scott LoBaido and Curtis Sliwa, highlighted frustrations and concerns over this decision. Counter-protesters supporting the move assembled across the street, showing a divided community sentiment. Video courtesy of @leeroypress on X.Staten Island Explorer1 DAY AGO
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Circle BMW donates to Lt. Dennis Zilinski, II Memorial Fund following sales event
Circle BMW, the region’s premier BMW dealership located in Eatontown, presented a donation to the Lt. Dennis W. Zilinski, II Memorial Fund, a non-profit organization that provides support to improve the morale and welfare of members of the United States Armed Forces and their families and scholarships to students who exemplify leadership qualities and community spirit.
Mike Arnone, seven-term assemblyman, dies at 91
Dr. Michael J. Arnone, an affable dentist from Red Bank who served more than fourteen years as a Republican assemblyman from Monmouth County, died on July 1. He was 91. Arnone chaired the Assembly Local Government and Housing Committee. He played a role in rolling back Gov. Jim Florio’s $2.8 billion tax increase after the GOP took control of the legislature in 1991, advocated for consolidated municipal services for small towns, and pushed for a constitutional amendment to permit a two-tiered property tax rate in urban areas. He was a staunch supporter of Monmouth County’s horse racing industry. He was a sponsor of Megan’s Law.
National Retailer Closing It’s Last Remaining New Jersey Store
National Retailer Closing It's Last Remaining New Jersey Store. It is the end of Bob's Stores in New Jersey as the national retailer continues its shutdown around the nation. The final New Jersey location is located in Monmouth County and it will close its doors in Freehold. According to the...
Monmouth County Fair will pop up in Freehold in late July
FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — The 49th annual Monmouth County Fair has a date and a location. Rides, music, and food are scheduled to take over the East Freehold Showgrounds for five days later this month. There is a general admission charge to enter the venue, for adults and older kids.
WARNING: Invasive Jellyfish With Painful Sting is Increasing at the Jersey Shores
While you head to the Jersey shores to soak up the sun this summer, be sure not to also soak up a painful sting from these small suckers. Once again, the clinging jellyfish are back at the Jersey shores - and they're back with a tiny vengeance. jelljer. Officials are...
Shore towns seek halt to wind turbine plan through lawsuit
As part of the ongoing opposition to the construction of Atlantic Shores Offshore Wind Farms plan, eight shore towns in Ocean and north Atlantic counties are attempting to reverse the state’s project approvals through litigation. At the end of May, a group of eight towns, referred to in the lawsuit as the Shore Municipalities, including Long Beach Township, Beach Haven, Ship Bottom, Barnegat Light, Surf City, Harvey Cedars, Brigantine Beach and Ventnor City filed two appeals and a stay motion against the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) in an attempt to prevent 200 wind turbines to be placed less than nine miles offshore, adding that the DEP is “failing to protect the sensitive coastal waters of New Jersey by granting the final stages of approvals to Atlantic Shores.”
West Long Branch firefighter faked training certificates, officials say
WEST LONG BRANCH — A firefighter is charged with forgery after being accused of tampering with records in response to an Open Public Records Act request. Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago said his office was investigating the validity of two training certificates for a firefighter with West Long Branch Fire Company No. 2 earlier in 2024. Investigators determined that Ronald Guidetti, 61, of Long Branch, created fake certificates to fulfill the OPRA request and then destroyed them, according to the prosecutor.
Unique pop-up gallery opens in Red Bank with photos from Danny Clinch
The famed photographer and musician Danny Clinch has opened a new pop-up gallery, featuring world class photos from many rock and roll legends. The gallery is Transparent by the Tracks and located on Monmouth Street by the Red Bank, NJ train station. Clinch’s photos will include Jersey legends Bruce Springsteen...
Steve Van Zandt and E Streeters to Host TeachRock Event
Stevie Van Zandt and members of the E Street Band –including Max Weinberg, Roy Bittan and Garry Tallent–will participate in a benefit for Van Zandt’s educational TeachRock organization, Aug. 22 in Asbury Park. According to a message on TeachRock’s website, “Film director Thom Zimny will moderate TeachRock’s...
RED BANK THROWBACK: 1983’s “WORST FIREWORKS EVER”
Headline in the July 5, 1983 Red Bank Register. (Courtesy of Red Bank Public Library) Click to enlarge.) Forty years ago this week in 1984, The Red Bank Register reported pyrotechnicians worked “very carefully” on Red Bank’s Fourth of July fireworks display to ensure “no repeat of last year’s problems.”
Red Bank Borough Announces Trial Run for Temporary Summer Hours
RED BANK, NJ: The borough will conduct a trial run for summer hours aimed at benefiting both our employees and the public. All employees will continue to work their required total hours during the week.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Many offices will open earlier, providing you the convenience to conduct Borough business before heading to work, enjoying breakfast in the Downtown, or hitting the road for a beach day! Thank you for your support as we explore this new schedule. We look forward to serving you during our flex hours! Starting Monday, July 8th, the Borough of Red Bank will be implementing new flex Summer Hours! Dates: July 8th - September 8th Office Hours: Borough Offices will close at 12 Noon on Fridays.DOWNLOAD THE FREE TAPINTO APP FOR MORE LOCAL NEWS. AVAILABLE IN THE APPLE STORE AND THE GOOGLE PLAY STORE. Exceptions Public Utilities Police Department Library (unchanged hours) Thank you for your support as we explore this new schedule. We look forward to serving you during our flex hours! For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Get Ready For Free Slurpee Day In New Jersey
This super popular convenience store is turning 97!. The one that keeps you cool and refreshed during these hot summer months here in New Jersey. 7-Eleven will soon celebrate its 97th anniversary!. Wow, 97 years it's been around and you can join in on the big celebration by stopping by...
This Is New Jersey’s Mosquito Ranking
New Jersey doesn't often land in the top 10 in most categories on national studies, but when it comes to this particular mosquito category, we are among the top states. Here's the good news. This study, reported in World Population Review, is not about the actual number of mosquitoes in each state, and it's not about the state with the most mosquito bites either.
Heat advisory issued for 5 N.J. counties for Friday and Saturday
A heat advisory was issued by the National Weather Service on Thursday at 3:20 p.m. valid from Friday noon until Saturday 8 p.m. for Passaic, Hudson, Bergen, Essex and Union counties. The weather service states, "Heat index values of 95 to 100 degrees expected." "Hot temperatures and high humidity may...
Are parents in NJ too relaxed about children’s social media use?
As if parenting wasn’t difficult enough, modern parents have a whole new world to manage with kids being on social media. It opens up many questions: what media should I allow my kids to be on? How frequently should I check them? Should I have access to my kids passwords to check in on them that way?
New Jersey Man Sees Mountain Lion at Edge of Farm Field
A New Jersey man says he saw what he believes to be a mountain lion last Thursday (June 27th). Meanwhile, the State of New Jersey continues to claim that there are no mountain lions in New Jersey. More mountain lions spotted in New Jersey. If you're new here - welcome!
Safety tips and risks to remember when heading into NJ waters
NEW JERSEY — You can find almost all waterbodies in New Jersey: rivers, lakes, the ocean and restricted waters like reservoirs. Though there's a lot of pros that come with the easy access, water enthusiasts also have more potential risks to account for. Regardless of the waterway, drownings are...
New Jersey’s $56.6 Billion Budget for FY 2025: Tax Hikes, Property Tax Relief, and Investments
Governor Phil Murphy signed the new $56.6 billion state budget for New Jersey, which includes a significant tax increase on large corporations and substantial funding for property tax relief, public schools, pensions, and community projects. Key Takeaways:. The budget introduces a 2.5% tax on large companies to fund NJ Transit,...
Report: Many folks need more than 1 job to afford a NJ apartment
New Jersey continues to be one of the nation's most expensive spots for renters, according to a yearly state-by-state report. With the goal of spending no more than 30% of income on rent, workers would need to earn more than $38 per hour in order to afford a modest, two-bedroom apartment in the Garden State, finds the Out of Reach report published by the National Low Income Housing Coalition and the Housing and Community Development Network of New Jersey.
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