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Action Park survivor stories shared live at upcoming NJ event
If you grew up in the '80’s you either visited Action Park or you certainly knew of its dark reputation for reckless abandon. It was an amusement park in Vernon where you were in charge of the rides and no one was in charge of the safety. It launched...
Staten Island running community loses a legend, friend with passing of George Kochman
Staten Island’s track and field and road racing community lost a legend Friday when George Kochman died in Maryland after a short illness. Kochman had been a track and field reporter for the Advance since 1987 after a superlative track coaching career that started at St. Joseph’s HS in Metuchen, New Jersey in 1963 before moving on to Monsignor Farrell. He was the Lions’ head coach from 1968 to 1980. His teams won 32 Staten Island titles and he established Farrell as a powerhouse in the sport, not just in the city but nationally. In 1973, Farrell’s two-mile relay team won the Championship of America at the Penn Relays. Six years later, Farrell captured the Intersectional cross country crown with a record-low 29 points.
Linden 4th Ward Councilman Alfred Mohammed Receives Masters Degree
LINDEN, NJ - Linden's 4th Ward Councilman Alfred Mohammed received his Master's Degree in Liberal Arts from the University of Chicago at 75 years old. Councilman Mohammed has been a tireless advocate for education, social justice, and health equity throughout his life. He will be continuing his studies as a Doctoral student at the Pacific School of Religion in Berkley, California while simultaneously working on a certificate to become a licensed psychoanalyst from Blanton-Peale Institute in New York City. Councilman Mohammed stated," I have raised 7 children who have all received various degrees. I decided that it was time for me to set an example for our people. It's never too old to achieve the goals that you set for yourself." CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Congratulations Councilman Alfred Mohammed on this well-deserved accomplishment! For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Vehicle Registration Open for Union's Annual Car, Bike and Truck Show
UNION, NJ - Calling all car, bike, and truck enthusiasts. Union's annual Car, Truck and Bike Show is set for Sunday, Oct. 6. The free family fun event has something for every gear head or casual admirer. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER An anticipated 2,000 attendees will have the opportunity to view over 400 vehicles while listening to live music from DJ's and local bands and enjoying the kid's zone. Food trucks and vendors will be on-site selling food and non-alcoholic beverages and there will also be a beer garden. The festival, hosted by the Township of Union, will be held from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. in Union Center, Morris and Stuyvesant Avenues. Registration is now open: $20 online registration $25 day of registration $20 for seniors 62 years and over Free for veterans (must bring DD-214) Register at Uniontownship.com!DOWNLOAD THE FREE TAPINTO APP FOR MORE LOCAL NEWS. AVAILABLE IN THE APPLE STORE AND THE GOOGLE PLAY STORE. The rain date is Sunday, Oct. 13. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Council Passes Resolutions, Adopts Ordinances Concerning Parking Fees, Park Building Rentals
The Mayor and Borough Council held a regularly scheduled meeting Thursday night, August 22nd, via Zoom. The council adopted, on second reading, an ordinance setting the rental fees for the La Grande and Forest Road Park buildings and the La Grande Park Pavilion for 2025. Also adopted was an ordinance...
See The Roselle Girls Varsity Volleyball 2024-2025 Schedule
ROSELLE, NJ - Another season of Rams Volleyball is around the corner, with the Girls' Varsity team kicking off in two weeks. The Rams are coming off a tough 2023-2024 season in which they finished 6-16. Roselle faced off against Voorhees in the NJSIAA Tournament First Round, losing two sets to none. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Below is the full schedule for the 2024-2025 season: September 5, 4:30 p.m. at Hillside September 6, 4:30 p.m. at Lakewood September 9, 4:30 p.m. vs. Roselle CatholicDOWNLOAD THE FREE TAPINTO APP FOR MORE LOCAL NEWS. AVAILABLE IN THE APPLE STORE AND THE GOOGLE PLAY STORE. September 12, 4:30 p.m. at Johnson September 16, 4:30 p.m. vs. Roselle Park September 18, 4:30 p.m. at Plainfield September 23, 4:30 p.m. vs. Hillside September 26, 4:30 p.m. at Roselle Catholic October 1, 4:30 p.m. vs. Johnson October 7, 4:30 p.m. vs. Hillside October 9, 4:30 p.m. at Roselle Park For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Hundreds turn out for annual backpack drive block party on Staten Island
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Scores of young children scampered around Broad Street in Stapleton Friday afternoon, soaking in the sunshine and stocking up on school supplies. They were enjoying the 7th annual P.O. Gerard Carter and NYPD Chief of Department Chaplain Frank Chiaramonte Backpack Drive Block Party, hosted at the Gerard Carter Center.
N.J. police chief who lost $210k job used homophobic slurs, ripped mayor, new docs show
Roselle Police Chief Stacey Williams lost his job in July, when the borough fired him after an investigation concluded he had made graphic homophobic remarks to his officers. Now, an internal affairs report shows just what those alleged slurs were. One was made to a friend in the presence of...
S.I. boxer now charged in Pennsylvania in daughter’s slaying; New details emerge
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — The case of a former professional boxer from Staten Island accused of killing his daughter has officially been reassigned to law enforcement in Pennsylvania. An affidavit filed in the Keystone state, meanwhile, offers new insight into the 2020 murder investigation. Kabary Salem, 56, of Deal...
Center for Hope Auxiliary Fundraising continues
The Center for Hope Hospice and Palliative Care Auxiliary hosted its annual Wine Tasting Fundraiser recently. During the event Dolores Paruta, president of the Auxiliary, presented Frank Brady, president of the Center for Hope Hospice and Palliative Care with a check for $75,000. Our Auxiliary raises funds to support the Charity Care Program at the Center providing financing for patients who are unable to pay for the services of the Center. Last year alone the Auxiliary was able to donate well over $100,000. These funds are raised through events sponsored by the Auxiliary such as the Wine Tasting in the spring and our Baskets of Hope luncheon fundraiser in the fall. The Hope Chest thrift store, located on Prospect Street in Westfield, is manned fully by volunteers and is the auxiliary’s major fundraiser.
Dance, art and mental health in ‘Healing Stage Workshops’
UNION COUNTY, NJ — Union County residents participated in four groundbreaking workshops. The “Healing Stage Workshops” are a part of Project BrOKen’s efforts to use arts engagement to explore mental health, disabilities and neurodivergence. Collectively, Project BrOKen is a climactic, transformative and evocative curation of workshops,...
Mosquito spraying set for Monday morning in Morris Plains Borough
MORRIS PLAINS BOROUGH, NJ (Morris County) – The Morris County Mosquito Commission has announced that it will be using an All-Terrain vehicle to treat a section of woods in Morris Plains Borough on Monday morning. The mosquito spraying will go on from 4:30 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. on Monday,...
UPDATE: Motorcyclist killed in fiery crash in Morris County ID’d
PARSIPPANY-TROY HILLS, NJ (Morris County) – Authorities identified the motorcyclist killed in a fiery crash in Parsippany-Troy Hills Wednesday afternoon as a 30-year-old resident of Little Falls, according to Morris County Prosecutor’s Office Public Information Officer Meghan Knab. On Aug. 21, at around 4:00 p.m., the Morris County...
Man sentenced for possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute in Sussex County
NEWTON, NJ (Sussex County) – A Hudson County man was sentenced for possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute, according to Acting Sussex County Prosecutor Carolyn Murray. Jerome Cherry, 57, of Jersey City was sentenced on Aug. 22 before the Honorable Michael C. Gaus, J.S.C. at the Sussex County...
24HR Truck Services Looking to Rev Up Their Business Under Mercer County's Biz Program
EAST WINDSOR, NJ – An innovative transportation company – 24 HR Truck Services – is now working with the Mercer County Office of Economic Development and its partner, SMBX, Inc., to accelerate their growth as an industry leader. Based in East Windsor, 24 HR Truck Services brings new technology to the transportation ecosystem. They have developed and launched mobile apps and dashboard integrations to create on-the-road linkage and support for fleets, drivers, mechanics, and vendors in the trucking industry.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Founder Aaron Swan opened the company in 2018 with the...
Military Appreciation Day is August 26
MORRIS COUNTY — All veterans are invited to Morris County Veteran Appreciation Day on Monday, August 26, from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at VFW 3401, located at 45 Tabor Road in Morris Plains. There will be food and refreshments, and veteran organizations and dignitaries will make presentations. New...
Montclair Goes to Chicago for DNC
If you tuned in to watch the Democratic National Convention, you might have seen a few familiar faces from Montclair and Essex County. Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill and Essex County Commissioner Brendan Gill, both of Montclair, were in Chicago for the DNC. Sherrill, who is considering a run for governor of New Jersey, spoke at a DNC event honoring women in national security. Gill, who was joined by his wife, Assemblywoman Alixon Collazos-Gill, served as a delegate.
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