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Police Officer’s Quick Actions Prevent Crash, Lead to Drug Arrest
PARSIPPANY — On Thursday, June 27, at approximately 5:00 p.m., Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Officer Thomas Caccavale was on routine patrol on Greenbank Road near 99 Greenbank Road. While driving west, the officer observed a light-colored sedan traveling East. While approaching the patrol vehicle, the sedan crossed the center line and entered the opposite travel lane in front of the officer’s car. Officer Caccavale initiated the brakes on the patrol vehicle and swerved to the right to avoid impact. He then turned around and initiated a motor vehicle stop of the car on Greenbank Road near Knoll Lane.
Safety First: Police Outline Rules for Parsippany’s 4th of July Event
PARSIPPANY — The Parsippany Police have provided details for Parsippany’s 4th of July fireworks celebration at Parsippany Hills High School. Concert at approximately 7:00 p.m. Fireworks at dark (approximately 9:30 p.m.) If you won’t be attending the event, plan alternative routes, as there will be traffic delays on...
Mother, 2 young children stabbed, critically injured in East Orange apartment
A mother and two young children were rushed to the hospital after being critically wounded in an East Orange apartment.The victims were attacked inside a second floor apartment at La Ferrera Apartments on Park Avenue around 1:30 a.m. on Thursday.All three were taken to University Hospital in Newark with apparent stab wounds.Neighbors told Eyewitness News the victims are a mother and her two young children, ages 1 and 3 - and that one of those children just celebrated a birthday this week."I am in complete and utter shock... and my heart is breaking right now," said one resident. "I can't...
Toy drive continues through July 26
Lakeland Pools & Spas is holding its 12th annual toy drive in memory of Harrison Shauger. Harrison was born Aug. 2, 2006, with a congenital heart defect knows as tetralogy of Fallot. He died March 26, 2013, after multiple surgeries and cardiac catheterizations. The toy drive is in honor of...
Giro del Cielo Road Race is June 14
The 2024 Giro del Cielo Road Race will be held Sunday, July 14 in Branchville. The race, organized by Skylands Cycling, also will be the New Jersey State Championship Road Race this year. It features an all-new course, which will be a rolling 8.8-mile loop. All categories are limited to...
New Parks & Recreation, Youth Center Directors Named
The Township has installed new leadership in the Parks & Recreation Department and the Franklin Township Youth Center. Stephen Dahl takes over the helm of Parks & Rec, according to a July 3 announcement from the Township, and Windy White is the new head of the Youth Center. Dahl and...
Runner wins medals at national meet
Four runners who are part of the Sparta Recreation Track and Field program competed June 26-29 at the USA Track & Field (USATF) National Youth Outdoor Championships at Icahn Stadium in New York City. In the 8U Division, Rafferty Hopkins became a two-time All-American, winning silver in the 800-meter race...
Watch Video: Franklin Township Celebrates Independence Day with Festivities and Fireworks
SOMERSET, NJ - Hundreds of people from Franklin and nearby came together on July 3rd to celebrate Independence Day with an evening of food, fun, and fireworks at the Municipal Complex. The Priceless Band, led by vocalist Saundra Price, entertained attendees with a high-energy show featuring memorable songs from the past on the stage in the Franklin Gazebo. As the evening progressed, families and friends gathered around the complex to enjoy the festivities, including various food and fun.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The night concluded with a spectacular fireworks display that lit up the sky and united the community in a shared moment of awe and patriotism. If you missed the show, don't worry. TAPinto Franklin has got you covered. You can watch the show from the comfort of your home on our Facebook Live video. Start the video at 19:00 due to delays caused by over-eager spectators who had to relocate an unsafe firework-watching area. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Adam Cruz Hired as Dover’s Town Administrator
DOVER — Adam E. Cruz was hired on June 26 as Dover’s new town administrator. He will earn $220,000 annually, reportedly $20,000 more than his salary in Trenton and $20,000 less than Dover’s former town administrator, BettyLou DeCroce. Trenton’s Mayor Reed Gusciora announced that Cruz had given...
Some Additional Photos From the Sparta High School Class of 2024 Graduation
SPARTA, NJ - Here are a few more photos from the Sparta High School Class of 2024 graduation before and after the ceremony. Other articles:CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The Sparta High School Class of 2024 - Graduation Highlights Part I The Sparta High School Class of 2024 - Graduation Highlights Part II For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Sparta Celebrates Independence Day 2024: Elks Lodge Parade, Celebration and Lake Mohawk Ski Hawks
SPARTA, NJ - On Thursday, July 4 the Sparta Elks Lodge’s parade will kick off at 10:30 a.m. Parade participants will begin lining up at 9:30 a.m. on East Shore Trail. The parade route is along East Shore Trail, through White Deer Plaza and up Mohawk Avenue. The Lake Mohawk Ski Hawks will perform immediately following the parade. They can be viewed from the LMCC boardwalk near Beach 1. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The Elks Lodge will be hosting festivities after the parade at Dykstra Park. They will announce the parade award winners...
Parsippany's Sierra Brda Made the Commonwealth University Spring 2024 Dean's List
PARSIPPANY, NJ - Parsippany's Sierra Brda has made the Commonwealth University Spring 2024 Dean's List. 2,180 students received the honors. Sierra Brda was from the CU-Bloomsburg campus. The list, prepared at the end of each semester, recognizes those students who have achieved academic distinction. To qualify for the Dean's List, the student must have earned a GPA of at least 3.50, on a 4.0 scale, in 12 or more semester hours of letter grades. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
In Sparta, this NJ realtor goes all out with her Fourth of July decorations
When Fourth of July comes around, some may choose to adorn their homes with a few extra American flags, add some patriotic colored lights or put up some festive signs. But for Elizabeth Morgan, decorating for the holiday comes way before the month of July even arrives. Morgan, a realtor...
Jersey City Invites Public to Free Fourth of July Concert and Festival
JERSEY CITY, NJ – The public is invited to come out and celebrate Independence Day in Jersey City with an exciting lineup for the 2024 Fourth of July Festival and Concert, Mayor Steven Fulop reminded potential attendees. The City bills this year’s celebration as bigger and better than ever, with an entertainment-packed day of family-friendly activities, dazzling fireworks over the Hudson River, and performances by international superstars Funk Flex, Fat Joe, and Wyclef Jean.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The Independence Day festivities start at noon with a street fair featuring more than 80...
More trucks roll through NY, NJ ports after Baltimore bridge collapse
New York Harbor's seaports saw an uptick in truck traffic after the collapse of Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore. New York Harbor's seaports have seen more action since the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge closed the Port of Baltimore, but that's brought additional truck traffic and environmental concerns to areas of Newark and Elizabeth. [ more › ]
Crowds flock to beaches, boardwalks, parades across the Tri-State for July 4th
Heading to beaches, boardwalks and parades are a huge part of celebrating the 4th of July holiday weekend.Eyewitness News was in several locations across the Tri-State as people took a break to celebrate Independence Day and relax in the summer sun.People on Long Island made their way to Jones Beach to soak in the sun and get a prime spot for the annual Jones Beach fireworks show.Over 175,000 people were expected to attend the event."It's going to be a spectacular program," said New York State Parks Regional Director George Gorman. "There's a mix of traditional and modern music and it's...
Investigations into Paterson Shootings Lead to Multiple Arrests
PATERSON, NJ - Law enforcement officials have announced the arrest of three individuals as well as charges against a juvenile in connection with multiple shooting incidents in Paterson. The arrests were made following a collaborative investigation by the Paterson Police Department Shooting Investigation Unit, the Passaic County Prosecutor’s Office, the New Jersey State Police Violent & Organized Crime Control North Bureau, and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER June 4 Shooting Gabriel Mercado, a 23-year-old resident of Lodi, New Jersey, was apprehended on June 27, 2024, in connection...
Dream Pairs Opens Second Location
After opening its first physical store in the Bronx, New York, last October, North Bergen, N.J.-based women’s footwear retailer Dream Pairs opened its second location on Wednesday, according to a company statement. Located at Bergen Town Center in Paramus, N.J., the new store was designed with the goal to...
Dancing, screenings and more happening in the coming week in Hudson County
Late Development Live, a talent showcase at Brightside Tavern in Jersey City, takes place on Wednesday, July 10, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. The event will feature an eclectic lineup of talent including live bands and singers, poets, artists, panel discussions among other expressive forms. If you purchase a product...
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