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Montvale mayor challenging NJ’s affordable housing law
Raven Santana is an award-winning journalist with a passion for serving New Jersey’s diverse communities and a highly respected member of her own. Santana has served as correspondent/sub-anchor for NJ Spotlight News since 2018. She’s reported on the state’s business climate, health care issues, undocumented workers legislation and more. She also hosts New Jersey Business Beat with Raven Santana on NJ PBS. The first woman of color in that role, she has made it a mission to focus on often-overlooked aspects of business, from BIPOC ownership to gaps in equity and inclusion. Her recent accolades include being recognized in 2023 as part of COLOR Magazine's Power 40 Under 40 list, and in Perth Amboy Free Public Library’s 2nd Annual Women’s History Month Celebration, where she received a mayoral citation and the NJ Senate/General Assembly presented her with a Joint Legislative Resolution. She also serves on The WNET Group’s Diversity Equity and Inclusion council and is vice president of The Second Street Youth Center, based in Plainfield.
N.J. broker earned $3.4M on insider information, authorities say
A former partner at a New Jersey broker-dealer trading firm was indicted last month on charges he earned over $3 million on trades based on non-public information handed to him by a close friend and client, U.S. District Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced Thursday. Christopher Matthaei, 44, of Brielle plead...
Truck drivers, kitchen workers demand extreme-heat rules
The workers' calls for change come about two years after three summertime deaths of Amazon workers in New Jersey. The post Truck drivers, kitchen workers demand extreme-heat rules appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.
Hot tea spill permanently burns woman’s hand, new Dunkin’ lawsuit says
HILLSIDE — In the latest hot spill lawsuit against Dunkin' in New Jersey, a Union County woman claims she suffered severe and permanent burns on her hand due to negligence. Essence Springer bought a hot mint tea at the Dunkin' drive-thru on Liberty Avenue in Hillside on Dec. 17, 2023, according to the lawsuit filed last week.
The Valley Hospital First in New Jersey to Treat Cardiac Ablation Procedure Using Holographic Guidance Platform
PARAMUS, NJ, July 18, 2024 – The Valley Hospital is pleased to announce the treatment of the first patient in New Jersey, and one of the first patients in the United States, whose procedure was guided using a new FDA-cleared holographic cardiac ablation visualization platform known as CommandEP manufactured by SentiAR (St. Louis, Missouri).
New study: NJ has more lottery winners than 90% of the U.S.
Who knew that there was a National Lottery Day? We never should have even doubted it since there’s a national day for everything. But National Lottery Day is July 17. And I believe the day is important to us because the lottery plays a big part in the lives of many New Jerseyans.
Property in this N.J. county sold in 18 days. See full list.
Homes in Somerset County sold within 18 days of hitting the market in June, according to Realtor.com. In a dozen New Jersey counties, homes sold in less than 25, days with Morris, Union, Essex, Burlington, Passaic, Middlesex, and Bergen topping the list. Homes took the longest to sell in Cape...
Bergen man gets 20 years for killing wife as victim's family speaks out
The family of Judith Manis did not have kind words to say to the man who, after decades of marriage, smothered her with a pillow after an argument in August 2023, during his sentencing. Michael Manis, 72, of Hasbrouck Heights, pleaded guilty in March to first-degree aggravated manslaughter and extreme indifference to human...
6 More New Jersey Residents Win Big Playing The Lottery This Week
I'm really starting to think that Jersey is one of the luckiest states in the country, with the sheer amount of people who live here that hit it big with the lottery. And it's not always a massive, life-altering jackpot, but it's a big enough amount that can really do some good in your life.
Hudson River tunnel project CEO quits after being referenced in Norcross indictment
The $16 billion Gateway Project is the largest public works project in the country. Gateway Development Corporation Kris Kolluri was referred to as “Individual-1” in the Norcross case. He wasn’t accused of wrongdoing. [ more › ]
YouTube stunt influencer busted in string of NJ crimes
A reckless social media stunt driver has now been linked to a string of New Jersey burglaries by Fairfield police. Antonio Ginestri — who goes by the handle "Squeeze.Benz" on both Instagram and YouTube — was first arrested in May and now faces new charges in different crimes.
Creepy NJ teacher loses certification for weird comments, state finds
EAST ORANGE — The state has revoked the teaching certification for a North Jersey English teacher after he made unsettling remarks to a female student. Alim A. Hasan's certificate to teach English was officially revoked in late June by the State Board of Examiners. A Division of Child Protection...
Stella Ziogas Impresses with 22 Points and Nine Assists in Team Lightning 17U Gold NE2K Victory
Stella Ziogas (New Rochelle High School) is proven she is a complete, standout guard, recording 22 points, nine assists, six steals, seven rebounds and two block shots in Team Lightning 17U Gold NE2K’s opening game 57-44 victory over the Capital City Tyrants Thursday at The Splash in Louisville, Kentucky.
Neary’s Irish Restaurant in Manhattan to close after 57 years
SUTTON PLACE, Manhattan (PIX11) — The end of an era on 57th street. Neary’s Irish Restaurant in Sutton Place is closing Friday night after 57 years in business. The Neary family decided to sell the three-story building to two brothers and restaurateurs. The original owner, Jimmy Neary, died in October 2021. He immigrated to New […]
Arrest made in stabbing death of innocent bystander after road rage dispute in Morris Heights
Police have made an arrest in the stabbing death of a bystander of a road rage dispute in Morris Heights.Clement Boateng, 36, was arrested on Thursday and charged with murder in the second degree, manslaughter in the first degree and criminal possession of a weapon in the fourth degree, police said.Ronald Gomez-Mesa, 29, was killed when he was stabbed in the chest near a day care in Morris Heights.Two drivers got into a fender bender -- but what should have been easily resolved instead ended in bloodshed.Police say a woman, one of the drivers involved in the crash, got out...
Lisa Zitola Shares This Week's Best Bets at the Nutley Farmers Market
NUTLEY, NJ - The Nutley Farmers Market is always a Sunday 'Best Bet,' with food, drink, and merchandise. This week, we share Lisa Zitola's best bets at the market. Zitola, who is known in town for her culinary passion, is a big fan of the Sunday Nutley Farmers Market, but when she has a real hankering for perpared food, she heads to Empanda Lay for her favorite cheeseburger and dill pickle empanada.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Back in her kitchen, Zitola loves to make string bean giambotta with string beans, zucchini, and tomatoes from Farmer George at Asprocales Acres. Related Article: Dr. Scarpelli Shares This Week's Best Bets at the Nutley Farmers Market The Nutley Farmers Market takes place every Sunday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. through October at 507 Franklin Ave. Nutley NJ.DOWNLOAD THE FREE TAPINTO APP FOR MORE LOCAL NEWS. AVAILABLE IN THE APPLE STORE AND THE GOOGLE PLAY STORE. Find events, including cultural events, educational events, public meetings, and more on the Nutley Community Calendar. Stay informed, sign up for our FREE daily eNews. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Rapper Lil Uzi Vert visits NJ Exotic Pets in Lodi, goes home with a new pet pig
Grammy nominated rapper Lil Uzi Vert recently visited a North Jersey exotic pet store and, after meeting and interacting with a few fun animals, he went home with a new pet. The 28-year-old rapper visited NJ Exotic Pets in Lodi on Monday in search of a pet pig, according to Christian Rivera, a spokesperson for the store. He looked around and interacted with some animals such as snakes, coatimundis and ferrets. However, they did not have pet pigs available at the time as adoptable pigs did not arrive at the store until Wednesday.
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