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We Agree! Study Calls New York the ‘Best State in America’ for Sports Lovers
We've always believed that New York has the best sports teams, and the best sports fans, in the country. Now, we've found data that backs this claim up. A study was recently done by the experts at SmileHub Ratings that determined the best states in America for sports lovers. The...
New York Customers Frustrated Over Sam’s Club Expensive New Rule
Social media is an outlet where users can come together to learn and communicate with one another. More than ever, we scroll online to see our favorite stores and their deals, keep in contact with family and friends and get informed. As for Sam's Club, their customers have been sharing...
Kiwanis of Greater Dover Distributes Over 450 Food Boxes to Community
DOVER — Over the past two days, the Kiwanis of Greater Dover, in collaboration with Premier Taxi Company, distributed over 450 boxes of breakfast sandwiches and other food items to the Dover community—this significant effort aimed to support residents, particularly in light of ongoing economic challenges. Maria Rosario,...
Parsippany Cube Club: Solving Puzzles and Building Community
PARSIPPANY — The Parsippany Cube Club has shaped a vibrant and unique community. Founded by local enthusiast and educator Anikait Sota, this club has become a cornerstone of STEM and social engagement for kids in our town. The story of Parsippany Cube Club is one of community spirit and giving back.
Police Force Hiring New Officers for Ridgewood Public Schools
RIDGEWOOD, NJ —The Ridgewood Police Department has announced that they will add Class III Police Officers, who will be responsible for security at Ridgewood public schools and facilities, to their force. Applicants must satisfy a number of requirements, such as:CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Must be a retired law enforcement officer, less than 65 years of age, who served as a duly qualified, fully trained, full-time officer in any municipality or county of this State or as a member of New Jersey State Police and was separated from that prior service in good standing,...
NJ beach weather and waves: Jersey Shore Report for Tue 7/16
EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING in effect until 8 p.m. Wednesday. Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 106. Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. At the Shore. Current conditions and forecast as of Tue...
Nadine Menendez's trial postponed indefinitely
Washington — A judge postponed the trial of Nadine Menendez, the wife of New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez, indefinitely. "The trial of this matter is adjourned sine die," Judge Sidney Stein wrote in an order Monday. Her lawyer, Marc Eisenstein, declined to comment. Originally scheduled to be tried with her husband, Nadine Menendez's trial had been postponed until August because she's recovering from breast cancer surgery. The diagnosis was revealed in a statement by the senator a day after his attorneys pinned the blame on her during opening statements of his bribery trial. The jury has not been told of her health issues in court. "Nadine is suffering from Grade...
No tax-free holiday will cost New Jersey teachers
The lack of a sales tax holiday could hit teachers particularly hard as they are forced to spend more out-of-pocket to buy school supplies for their classrooms. Many teachers spend upwards of one-thousand dollars per year on supplies. The State Assembly has passed legislation (A3416) that would allow teachers to...
New Jersey bill aims to boost elementary student literacy rates
📚 A bill would require universal literacy screenings for New Jersey students. 📚 It's in response to poor test scores among NJ's third graders. 📚 The bill also provides professional development for teachers. Did you know that New Jersey is one of just a few states that...
Research shows NJ is fastest-warming state in Northeast U.S. because of climate change
TRENTON, N.J. (CBS) — New Jersey is the fastest-warming state in the entire Northeast United States because of climate change, according to Climate Central, a climate research nonprofit.Shel Winkley, a meteorologist with Climate Central, said part of the reason is New Jersey has several urban areas like Trenton where concrete and asphalt absorb a lot of heat."That only takes what would've been a hot day, and then we top that with the temperatures that have become hotter because of climate change," Winkley said. "Then the last layer on top of that is the urban development."Winkley said the Jersey Shore is...
Spencer Savings Bank Awards $37,500 in Scholarships
Spencer Savings Bank has awarded $37,500 in scholarships to local New Jersey high school graduates. The scholarships are bestowed yearly to exceptional students in New Jersey. Each high school student received a $1,500 scholarship for college tuition assistance. Since the commencement of the bank’s scholarship program in 2002, almost $700,000 in scholarships have been awarded to deserving students throughout the state.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER “We are very proud to continue to support education in our community by providing our youth with almost $40,000 in scholarships to help them with their academic pursuits,”...
Some companies support new type of hot leave – Should NJ?
Whether we want to accept it or not, it's been getting very hot lately. Not just in New Jersey, but pretty much everywhere around the globe. Now sure, there are some exceptions, and it is summer, so hotter temperatures are to be expected. For some, however, it's been getting too hot. So hot, in fact, that some companies have expressed interest in implementing some sort of hot weather leave.
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...
These NJ supermarkets are hosting a big job fair this month. Everything you need to know
Wakefern Food Corp., the nation’s largest retailer-owned cooperative, announced that its supermarkets will host hiring fairs on July 27, offering career opportunities and valuable retail experience. The walk-up job fairs will take place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at store locations throughout New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Delaware and Maryland. Interested...
Bruce Springsteen rocks NJ: This week in Central Jersey history, July 15-21
Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band kicked off 15 sold-out shows at Continental Airlines Arena in East Rutherford on Thursday, July 15, 1999. Scores of ticketless fans waited for hours in the "drop line" near the arena entrance. ...
NJ bill stifles colleges but saves you lots of money
⚫ New legislation takes on tuition hikes at public colleges. ⚫ The bill specifically targets in-state tuition rates. ⚫ The proposal is being made in anticipation of an "enrollment cliff" Your kid commits to college at one price, but that price can change year after year. To make the college...
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