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Belmar settles with intervenors for four projects
BELMAR — The borough mayor and council, after holding a workshop discussion regarding affordable housing updates, passed four resolutions authorizing settlement agreements with the four intervenors to the borough’s declaratory judgment (DJ) action. According to the presentation given by borough redevelopment counsel, the borough has achieved 99 units of its obligated 96 affordable housing units with the approval of these four settlement agreements.
Gubitosi files suit against borough labor attorney firm
BRADLEY BEACH — Al Gubitosi councilman and a candidate for mayor in the upcoming November election, has filed a third-party complaint against Bradley Beach Labor Attorney Eric M. Bernstein’s firm, according to a court docket filed on July 23. The complaint filed in New Jersey Superior Court accuses former Borough Administrator Kimberly Humphrey and Eric M.
Upper beach at Manchester's Harry Wright Lake closed to swimming
MANCHESTER — A portion of beach at Harry Wright Lake in Whiting was closed to swimming on Thursday after high levels of fecal bacteria were discovered in the water over two consecutive days. The upper beach was closed to swimming Thursday, while the lower beach remains open, according to the Ocean County Health Department, which oversees water testing at local beaches. ...
Perth Amboy Detective In Stable Condition After Shooting In Rahway: Authorities
At 8:32 p.m., the detective, who has not been identified, was shot by 20-year-old Rahway resident Angel Santiago, who is a suspect in an aggravated assault that occurred in Perth Amboy Tuesday, Union County Prosecutor William Daniel and Rahway Police Director Nicholas Breiner said. The detective was shot multiple times...
FDNY Commissioner Laura Kavanagh announces resignation date
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Commissioner Laura Kavanagh announced that she will be resigning from the FDNY in August after about two years heading the department. The first woman to lead the FDNY will serve her last day as commissioner on Aug. 7, “almost one month after she announced her scheduled departure and months after she initiated these conversations with administration leadership,” according to a statement released by the FDNY.
Bus driver’s fatherly instincts kick in after spotting toddler running down busy street
NEW YORK (WABC) - A New York City bus driver put his instincts as a father to good work, rescuing a boy who wandered from his home right into the middle of a busy intersection. For Peter Warner, it was just another day driving his Staten Island route, until it...
LiGreci’s Staaten: A timeless venue | Then and Now
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — LiGreci’s Staaten, the popular dining, catering, and event venue in West Brighton, was constructed in 1956 after a fire on December 5, 1955, destroyed the large house on the property, according to Staten Island Advance archives. Mike Bilotto was the proprietor until Nick LiGreci and his brother, Jack LiGreci, purchased it from Bilotto in 1971.
SILive.com audio: Morning Report for July 26 has zoning changes in Staten Island, a new school principal and more
Good morning Staten Island, and welcome to the brand new daily SILive.com morning report. Today, we cover a wide range of topics, from zoning changes in Staten Island and a new school principal to a fresh ice cream parlor and weekend family activities. Our top stories include the impact of NYC’s massive rezoning proposal, the release of a mother in an infant’s death case, and the appointment of a new elementary school principal at Notre Dame Academy.
Ridge and Valley Conservancy to host Ridgetop Circle fundraiser to support conservation efforts in Northwestern New Jersey
WALPACK TOWNSHIP, NJ (Sussex County) — Ridge and Valley Conservancy invites the community to an evening of conservation and celebration at their upcoming Ridgetop Circle fundraiser, taking place on Sept. 12 at 5:00 p.m. at the picturesque Walpack Inn. This event aims to raise funds crucial to RVC’s ongoing...
Listeria concerns lead to expanded recall of produce sold in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut
A voluntary recall of cucumbers and bagged salads sold in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut due to possible listeria contamination has been expanded to include additional produce.Earlier this month, Wiers Farm recalled whole cucumbers and bagged salads with pack dates of June 5 and June 6.While the products involved are past their shelf life, the recall has been expanded to others in response to an investigation.Products involved in the expanded recall were packed between July 5-12 and sold under the brand names Wiers Farm and Freshire Farms.According to the FDA, the move is being made out of an abundance...
Drowning adds to summer tragedies at NJ pools, lakes and oceans
ELK TOWNSHIP — The body of a 19-year-old was found in a lake less than a half hour after he was reported missing Saturday afternoon. Elk Township police said the man went missing at the Lake Garrison recreation area on Buck Road in the Monroeville section just after 2 p.m.
How many hours will the average New Jerseyan watch the Olympics? A lot, survey says
It's time for the Olympics, and fans throughout the world are gearing up for the televised sports spectacle running from July 26 to Aug. 11 in Paris. And New Jerseyans won't miss much of the games. Hosting Advice, a web hosting adviser, says it surveyed 3,000 sports fans to gauge how much they...
Fancy French pastry and tea shop opens its first NJ location
MILLBURN — A high-end French-based pastry, tea, and candy shop is set to open its first New Jersey location. Founded in 1862, Ladurée is an internationally renowned brand, famous for its iconic macarons. Besides France, Ladurée has shops all over Europe and the United States. Ladurée is...
Driver without license kills NJ pedestrian in hit-run, prosecutors say
TOMS RIVER — An Ocean County man is charged with running over a pedestrian and driving away, according to authorities. Ganzalo Jimenez-Hernandez, 48, of Toms River was crossing the street in Toms River on Monday afternoon when he was struck by a Ford-150 pickup truck, according to the Ocean County Prosecutor's Office.
Ocean County Mother & Son Admit To Selling Cheap Parts To Military
JACKSON – A Jackson woman and her son have admitted to a long-term scheme of defrauding the U.S. Department of Defense by providing military equipment parts that were not authorized, officials said. Linda Mika, 73, pleaded guilty to count one of an indictment charging her with conspiracy to commit...
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