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These 11 NJ Towns May Be Completely Underwater In 75 Years
WILL THESE NEW JERSEY TOWNS DISAPPEAR INTO THE OCEAN?. This is a scary thought, several New Jersey towns may be gone as they could be underwater in the years to come. How many years before these towns disappear, some say in 75 years?. According to an article from NJ.com, "A...
What $300,000 can buy you in Mercer County
Prospective homebuyers considering the real estate market had a range of options in various neighborhoods throughout the region between July 15 and July 21. In this article, we outline recent property sales in Mercer County, all of which featured homes under $300,000. Below, we provide an overview of the top...
Old Bridge Couple Sentenced for Unlicensed Medical Practice and Assault
OLD BRIDGE, NJ - An Old Bridge couple were sentenced in Middlesex County in connection with the unlicensed practice of medicine and two sexual assaults that occurred in July 2022. An adult female victim went to receive medical treatment at the residence of Orger Sibaja-Bolanos, 67, of Old Bridge, who posed as a doctor. Sibaja-Bolanos sexually assaulted her and gave her injections. The subsequent investigation revealed that Sibaja-Bolanos’s wife, Rosa Perez, 64, of Old Bridge, assisted with the unlicensed medical practice. The woman went to Sibaja-Bolanos’s home to receive medical treatments, believing that he was a licensed doctor. Sibaja-Bolanos sexually...
Pedestrian killed after police pursuit in N.J. ends in crash, sources say
EAST ORANGE, N.J. – A pedestrian was killed Tuesday after a police pursuit in Essex County ended in a crash, police sources tell CBS New York.Police sources tell CBS New York the pursuit began in Bloomfield Township and ended in East Orange on Park Avenue near Washington Street. At least three vehicles appeared to be involved in the crash.Witnesses said two pedestrians were struck.One pedestrian was reportedly killed and another was injured, according to sources, who also said a suspect was arrested after he ran from the scene.East Orange resident Jazmin Serrano arrived to get her 2-year-old son out of...
Ex-Wall High teacher granted release with restrictions
FREEHOLD — Former Wall High School teacher and Brick Township resident Julie Rizzitello, who had been in Monmouth County jail since her July 3 arrest on charges related to having sexual relationships with two students, was granted release during a detention hearing on Tuesday. Rizzitello was given “release with level one monitoring,” presiding state Superior Court Judge Marc C.
Jersey City Man Admits Accepting Bribes To Smuggle Contraband Into Prisoners At Essex County Correctional Facility
JERSEY CITY, NJ - A former Essex County correctional officer admitted accepting $14,000 in bribe payments to smuggle in contraband tobacco and a cell phone to inmates being detained at the Essex County Correctional Facility in Newark. Efrin Wade, 36, of Jersey City, pleaded guilty to one count of extortion under color of official right.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER According to the documents filed in this case and statements made in court, Wade, who had served as a corrections officer at Essex County Correctional Facility (ECCF) since February 2020, began communicating with an...
Exclusive: Handgun Omitted in Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office Press Release on Jersey City Police-Involved Burglary Case
Jersey City, NJ – Hudson TV has uncovered a significant omission in the official press release issued by the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office regarding a police-involved burglary case in Jersey City. The press release, which was issued four days ago, mentioned only a baseball bat but did not include details about a handgun reported to be present at the scene. This information was revealed through a request for the incident reports, which had not been disclosed by other media outlets.
Hudson County Lacrosse Standouts Play for Ireland Men's National Lacrosse Team in International Tournament
HOBOKEN, NJ -- Two teens who got their start in the sport in Hudson County are marking their mark as members of the U20 (Under 20) Ireland Men's National Lacrosse Team, which is competing in the European Championships in Wroclaw, Poland this week. Hudson County residents Aneel Ward (Weehawken) and Jack Halleron (Hoboken), both students at St. Peter's Prep, are participating in the U20 Men’s European Lacrosse Championships as members of the U20 (Under 20) Ireland Men's National Lacrosse Team. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The games in Wrocław, Poland feature 13 teams from across...
Union County Connects Unveil Brand New Mural in Roselle Park
ROSELLE PARK, NJ — The borough grew a little brighter recently, as Union County Connects, a 501(c)(3) charity that advocates for safer trail networks in Union County, unveiled a brand-new mural featuring a historical rendition of the Rahway Valley Railroad Engines. Painted on the Son-Rise Document Solutions building at the outskirts of the borough, the mural welcomes travelers into Roselle Park. The mural was created by a Jersey City-based street artist, known as "Distort", who has composed many murals throughout New Jersey. Roselle Park Councilmember Jay Robaina also spoke at the event.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER It commemorates the Rahway...
Morning Commute Challenges Across New Jersey Due to Multiple Traffic Incidents
New Jersey commuters faced a slew of disruptions this Wednesday morning, with multiple traffic incidents reported across key routes. Authorities are addressing several situations that have significantly impacted travel times…
How New Jersey ranks in Olympic gold medals
With the 2024 Summer Olympics in France upon us, we look to see how many New Jerseyans are participating. There are quite a number of gifted athletes from New Jersey and even though we are only the 11th most populated state in the country our state is well represented in this year's summer games.
Winner! Lotto Ticket Sold Online In NJ Nets Big Bucks
A Powerball ticket sold online matched four numbers and the red Powerball in the drawing held on Saturday, June 20, winning $50,000. The ticket was sold online via the Jackpocket app, which is based in Hewitt in Passaic County. The winning numbers were 18, 25, 31, 40, 57 and the...
‘Public health threat’ after possible toxic waste washes up in NJ
KEYPORT — There's growing concern after chunks of contaminated material washed ashore along the bay. The exact source seems to be a little uncertain at this time, according to NBC New York, though just miles away is the Raritan Bay Slag superfund site. NBC credits Greg Remaud, CEO and...
Six New Jersey lottery players won big playing Powerball, NJ Lottery games last week
Six lottery players in New Jersey won $10,000 or more last week playing Powerball and other New Jersey Lottery games. The New Jersey Lottery announced Monday its weekly winners. Here's a look at where these tickets were sold from July 15 to July 21:. $1,637,643, Jersey Cash 5, July 19:...
Urgent call for reform: NJ disability ombudsman highlights abuse in state-run homes
A report released Monday delivered a stark portrayal of how New Jersey cares for its residents with developmental disabilities. Entitled "The Fierce Urgency of Now," its pages are filled with stories of systemic failures and personal tragedies faced by New Jerseyans who depend on the state’s help. Year after year disability ombudsman Paul Aronsohn...
Grants, Bears, Mosquitos, Heat, Homeless & More in South Orange Health Department Update
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — Health Officer Candice Davenport began her report by thanking the town council for considering resolutions that enable the Health Department to obtain two grants. She shared, “One from the state health department and one from the New Jersey Association for city and county health officials for various grants that will help us to strengthen and sustain the local public health infrastructure and our capacity to provide local health department coverage for South Orange.” During the July 22 town council meeting, Davenport spoke about topical health and safety issues. She mentioned the black bears...
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