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'PTA mom' opening Morris County's latest pot dispensary, with Tokey the Bear by her side
BOONTON — After years of wrangling with state and local officials, "Tokey the Bear" is ready to welcome the public to the town's first retail cannabis shop . Following a soft opening that began last week, Boone Town Provisions will cut the ribbon for its official grand opening on Sunday. Morris County's fifth...
O’Dea unveils Jersey City Councilman-at-Large Rivera as second running mate
Hudson County Commissioner Bill O’Dea (D-2), a declared candidate for Jersey City mayor, unveiled Councilman-at-Large Daniel Rivera as his second running mate earlier this morning. “The reason that we’re here today at the [Roberto Clemente] little league field is that we’re gonna introduce, in a little while, [someone] who...
NJ man gets life in prison after being found guilty for second time in murder of Realtor
HACKENSACK − A Bergen County Superior Court judge emphasized a Wood-Ridge man's complete lack of remorse for the brutal murder of an East Rutherford real estate agent in 2012 during his sentencing on Friday. Daniel Rochat was found guilty a second time in April for the death of 70-year-old Barbara Vernieri, who was found beaten and set on fire while she was still alive in her home. Rochat's previous conviction was overturned in an appellate court in...
Warren Women Plead Guilty of $1.3 Million School Embezzlement
NEWARK, NJ-- Two Warren women, including a former assistant dean and a former employee of an Essex County graduate school pleaded guilty to defrauding their former employer of more than $1.3 million, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced. Teresina DeAlmeida, 59, of Warren, New Jersey and Rose Martins, 44, of East Hanover, New Jersey, pleaded guilty Friday to wire fraud conspiracy, before U.S. District Judge Julien Xavier Neals in Newark federal court. Silvia Cardoso, 61, of Warren, pleaded guilty to the same charge on July 25, 2024, before Judge Neals.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE...
$8K, Oxy, More Drugs Seized From Passaic County Dealers After Wayne Investigation: Cops
A concerned resident tipped Wayne police off, who launched an investigation with help from the Passaic County Prosecutor’s Office, the Haledon Police Department, the Pompton Lakes Police Department and the Wayne Police Patrol Division, police said. Police began surveillance on Louis C. Colao, 50, of Prospect Park, and Armando...
Kohl’s tells corporate workers it’s time to come back to the office.
Menomonee Falls, Wis. – Kohl’s is the latest national retailer to issue a return-to-office mandate to headquarters staff. All corporate employees living within 30 miles of Menomonee Falls must start working from the office on Monday through Thursday beginning Oct. 14, according to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. The move is designed to improve collaboration.
Meet the North Jersey adoptable pets of the week for July 26: Peter Pan and Vera
Meet NorthJersey.com's adoptable pets of the week for July 26! Each week, NorthJersey.com would like to highlight two adoptable animals from local shelters and rescues. If you foster,...
Here’s What New Jersey Needs To Know About The Deadly Listeria Outbreak
Going to the deli in Jersey is kind of like second nature; you go to pick up subs, deli pickles, cold salads, and of course your lunch meat for the week. I've always been a big cold-cuts guy smoked turkey and cheese have been a staple for lunch for years, however, due to a new listeria outbreak, deli meats may have to be taken off the menu.
Yet another massive warehouse planned in Central Jersey
The jobs are wanted. The traffic is not. The tax ratable is wanted. The carbon footprint is not. Plenty of people are complaining about the proliferation of warehouses in New Jersey. It’s not your imagination. The number of warehouses in the Garden State has grown by 35% in the last twenty years. Some call them eyesores and say it should be called the Not-So-Garden State.
NJ school will change its name after Menendez conviction
WEST NEW YORK — A public school in New Jersey is responding to the criminal conviction of U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez. After Menendez was found guilty in his federal corruption trial of 16 crimes, officials decided to rebrand the school, which had been renamed in honor of the Hudson County political figure, according to the New Jersey Globe.
Anne Hathaway and Jessica Chastain’s N.J.-filmed thriller ‘Mothers’ Instinct’ playing at one local theater
Oscar winners Anne Hathaway and Jessica Chastain play neighbors and mothers in 1960s suburbia in the psychological thriller “Mothers’ Instinct.”. The movie, which filmed in New Jersey in 2022, is getting a limited theatrical release Friday, July 26 before its August 13 digital release. That theatrical release includes...
NJ Coast to Receive $72 Million for Natural Flood Resilience Projects
PERTH AMBOY - The city served as a backdrop on July 26 for an announcement that the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is earmarking $72 million to support statewide climate change preparedness. This project, Building a Climate Ready NJ, is designed to reduce flood risks for coastal communities along all New Jersey coastal counties by implementing natural flood barriers in communities. The $72 million investment will support hundreds of transformative projects in Middlesex County, city officials said.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Projects are based in Woodbridge, Perth Amboy, Sayreville, South River, Old Bridge, Carteret,...
New Jersey Sports Betting Revenue Down Nearly 24% in June
The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement released the revenue report for June 2024, covering sports betting, online gambling, and in-person casino games. According to the available data, sports wagering revenue dropped by nearly 24% last month. New Jersey sports betting handle totaled $748 million in June 2024. New Jersey’s...
NJ Turnpike Expansion Project Will Keep State Economy Strong
Several realities in New Jersey are the basis of our economic success and what we like to complain about. We are densely populated and home to one of the most active ports in the country. The two are related for the better and sometimes worse. Our roadways are crowded with commuters and delivery trucks heading to New York and the greater metropolitan area.
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