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Victim shot 14 times, now NJ man sentenced for role in attempted robbery
A Middlesex County man is headed to prison for his role in an attempted robbery in New Brunswick where the victim was shot 14 times. 23-year-old Jonathan Rosales of New Brunswick previously pleaded guilty to an indictment charging him with conspiracy to commit Hobbs Act robbery and attempted Hobbs Act robbery.
Civil Rights Group Sues Property Management Company For Rental Discrimination Against DACA Recipient
The Mexican-American Legal Defense and Educational Fund, also known as MALDEF, has filed a federal lawsuit against a property management company in New Jersey for refusing to rent a house to a young woman due to her immigration status as a DACA recipient. MALDEF sued the company on behalf of...
114th annual Travis Fourth of July Parade welcomes hundreds: ‘Staten Island at its best’
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Hundreds of Staten Islanders lined the streets of Travis on Thursday to celebrate the 114th annual Fourth of July Parade. The parade, believed to be one of the oldest continuous Independence Day celebrations in the nation, started with a ceremony at Independence Park in Travis.
Shore towns seek halt to wind turbine plan through lawsuit
As part of the ongoing opposition to the construction of Atlantic Shores Offshore Wind Farms plan, eight shore towns in Ocean and north Atlantic counties are attempting to reverse the state’s project approvals through litigation. At the end of May, a group of eight towns, referred to in the lawsuit as the Shore Municipalities, including Long Beach Township, Beach Haven, Ship Bottom, Barnegat Light, Surf City, Harvey Cedars, Brigantine Beach and Ventnor City filed two appeals and a stay motion against the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) in an attempt to prevent 200 wind turbines to be placed less than nine miles offshore, adding that the DEP is “failing to protect the sensitive coastal waters of New Jersey by granting the final stages of approvals to Atlantic Shores.”
Homeward Bound Adoption Center offering $7 adoptions for cats and dogs
Blackwood, NJ – Homeward Bound Adoption Center needs your help this holiday finding a home for its animals! The center’s kennels have reached capacity with more animals than space and is offering $7 adoption fees for all cats and dogs until Sunday, July 7th. Kittens are not included in this special. With fireworks and hectic […]
NJ offers $50K student loan relief for certain workers
TRENTON — A new student loan redemption program supports home and community-based workers. The program will benefit health care, behavioral health, and social services professionals serving those with medical needs, behavioral and/or mental health conditions, and disabilities. The program will be funded by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid...
Rahway Public School District's Office of Curriculum & Instruction Offering Theater Camp
RAHWAY, NJ — If you’re hearing Cruella de Vil in your home or listening to a tune about Kanine Krunchies, you’re probably currently living with a performer! The Rahway Theater Camp, run by the Rahway Public School District's Office of Curriculum and Instruction and led by the creative talents of Deanna Flanagan, Lindsay Jenkins, and Zach Love, is underway.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER These dedicated professionals guide the talents and excitement of students in grades 3-8 throughout the district as they prepare a production of 101 Dalmatians. Supported by volunteers from the Rahway High School...
St. Paul's Church's Annual Fourth of July Duck Race is Just Duckie
MILLTOWN, NJ - Soon after the 2024 Milltown Fourth of July Parade concluded, it was time for the annual Rubber Duck Race at the Main Street Bridge. Sponsored by St. Paul's Church, more than 900 rubber duckies were dropped into the water next to the Main Street Bridge. A large crowd gathered on both sides of the water and along the old railroad trestle to see if their duckies would be one of the first 10 to reach the finish line. The finish line is underneath the railroad trestle. Each winning duckie earns its sponsor a $100 gift card. The winning ducks for the 2024 Milltown Fourth of July Rubber Duck Race were:CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER 990 196 299 905 231 576 78 693 832 795 Sponsors of the winning ducks will be contacted by email or telephone to learn how to collect their gift card. All the proceeds from St. Paul's annual Fourth of July Duck Race goes to support the church's Youth Group's mission trip. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Milltown's 2024 Fourth of July Parade Draws a Crowd
MILLTOWN, NJ - The borough's annual Fourth of July Parade is always a big draw. This year, though, the crowds of people lining the parade route were larger than usual. The parade featured a full line-up including bag pipes, the Milltown Fourth of July Band, local politicians, area Boy and Girls Scout Troops, the Milltown Little League, Karma Cat, Middlesex County 4H, the North Brunswick High School Marching Band, and much more. The youngest parade goers enjoyed darting back and forth to pick up candy. The ice pops, Little Bites snack cakes, patriotic pinwheels, and the...
As you wish, NJ! Go behind-the-scenes of The Princess Bride with one of its stars
For my money, there’s no better comfort movie than The Princess Bride. Pretty much every scene has a classic line:. Good night, Wesley. Good work. Sleep well. I’ll most likely kill you in the morning. One of my favorites.... Inconceivable!. You keep using that word… I do not...
East Brunswick: July 4th Safety Tips for Kids at Celebration
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - The East Brunswick Police Department recommends taking a photo of your children before attending today's 4th of July Celebration in case they are lost or separated from you. When you exit your car, take a quick cellphone picture of your kids in the clothes that they are wearing tonight. Don't rely on an old photo.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Need a reminder about the schedule of events? Click here for arrival, parking, and exiting directions. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Plainfield Celebrates the 4th of July with 100th Parade; See Over 60 of Our Favorite Photos
PLAINFIELD, NJ — On Thursday, the city of Plainfield held its 100th 4th of July parade. As usual, the parade started at East Front Street and Johnston Avenue and concluded at West Front Street and Madison Avenue. The parade boasted high participation this year, as it lasted nearly three hours from start to finish as observed from any one spot. "The 100th parade was a wonderful event for all," said Grand Marshall James Plummer, who compared the environment to that of a football game. "Besides being a celebration of the country’s birthday I feel honored to be...
7th Juneteenth Celebration Held at Shady Rest Golf Club
(Scotch Plains, NJ) — Social Justice Matters of Scotch Plains and Fanwood held its 7th annual Juneteenth Celebration on Saturday, June 22nd at the Shady Rest Golf and Country Club. This year’s theme was “SANKOFA: Looking Back at our Past to Move Forward with Purpose for a Brighter Future.”
Area Elks and Girls Scouts Send Care Packages to NJ Troops stationed overseas
Area Elks Club members recently teamed up with Girl Scouts from New Providence and Chatham at the Stirling Elks Lodge to assemble and mail 22 care packages packed with cookies and “Thank You” cards to troops from NJ who are currently deployed overseas. They were joined by Air...
Little League District 24 All-Star 11s baseball: South Shore, Great Kills earn spots in title game (photos)
Top-seeded South Shore and No. 2 Great Kills punched their tickets to the Little League District 24 All-Star 11s baseball championship game with semifinal victories on Thursday morning. AJ Eugenio, Anthony Arnone and Thomas Barbaro keyed a four-run fourth with RBI plate appearances as host South Shore registered a 7-4...
NJ’s athletes at the 2024 Paris Olympics
The 2024 Summer Olympics will kick off in Paris at the end of this month, and New Jersey will be well-represented in a number of the Games’ events. NJ Spotlight News spoke with NJ Advance Media sports columnist Steve Politi about some of the Jersey highlights. “I think most...
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