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Six most expensive homes sold in East Brunswick, July 15-21
A house that sold for $985,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in East Brunswick in the past week. In total, six residential real estate sales were recorded in the area during the past week, with an average price of $661,000, or $325 per square foot.
D.A.: FedEx shipment of fentanyl from Mexico to Staten Island intercepted; man, 41, charged
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — A large shipment of fentanyl headed from Mexico to Staten Island was intercepted by authorities after a man attempted to arrange for delivery of the package inside a store in Tottenville, according to the Richmond County District Attorney’s Office. Inside the defendant’s apartment located...
‘I was pissed off.’ Staten Island man admits to torching woman’s car in fit of rage
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — A Staten Island man accused of setting a woman’s car on fire in domestic incident pleaded guilty this week to an arson charge in exchange for prison time, records show. Kern Isaac, 35, of Richmond Terrace in St. George, was indicted in September on...
Staten Island duo’s latest single gains worldwide airplay and listeners
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y.-- Staten Island’s Brother Dynamite may identify as a “NYC-based power pop duo,” but the release of their latest single has helped to extend their local radius. Released on May 16, the song “What Are You Waiting For” has been streamed by people in 30...
Linden High School Senior Represents NJ In National Beauty & Talent Pageant in Florida on August 12th
LINDEN, NJ-- When Abigail Armstead recently took center stage at the Miss New Jersey Elk Beauty & Talent Pageant in Cherry Hill, it marked a bold new chapter for the multi-talented 17-year-old senior from Linden High School. Competing in her first beauty pageant, Abigail faced uncharted territory with a mix of doubt and anticipation. However, she drew strength from her extensive background in musical theater, delivering a rousing and dramatic rendition of "Home" from the musical "The Wiz." Her performance captivated the audience and left a lasting impression on the judges. Not only did Abigail win the...
Housing Lottery Launches for 5 Stuyvesant Place in Saint George, Staten Island
The affordable housing lottery has launched for Water’s Edge, a seven-story residential building at 5 Stuyvesant Place in Saint George, Staten Island. Designed by Issac & Stern Architects and developed by Brooklyn B Company Group, the structure yields 77 residences. Available on NYC Housing Connect are 23 units for residents at 130 percent of the area median income (AMI), ranging in eligible income from $82,115 to $218,010.
A look inside most expensive NJ home listed for $28 million
Big homes with big prices take longer to sell. The posh Colts Neck real estate market is as strong as any other with not a lot of inventory to go around. But finding someone who can afford a $28 million home takes time. That’s why this home (OK, mansion) on...
Reality TV-famous Staten Island bar to reopen as eatery Cantina Valencia
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — A cozy Dongan Hills taphouse once featured on the reality TV show “Bar Rescue” — and reincarnated twice since — will soon open its doors as Cantina Valencia, featuring Tex-Mex classics and blackened favorites, many prepared on a mesquite grill. “The...
6 new Staten Island restaurants to savor this summer
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Summer might be sleepy on Staten Island —but the restaurant world certainly is cranking with new places. Here are a handful to try in your travels. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By using this site, you consent to our User Agreement and agree that your clicks, interactions, and personal information may be collected, recorded, and/or stored by us and social media and other third-party partners in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
Metuchen restaurant awarded Guinness World Record for having the most tequilas
METUCHEN – National Tequila Day was July 24 and Metuchen Mexican restaurant Meximodo celebrated with a Guinness World Record. The organization designated Meximodo as the bar-restaurant with the most varieties of agave spirits commercially available in the world. "I've got the final count − 748 tequilas, 246 mezcals and 39 agave spirits for...
NYPD: Men led cops on wild chase in stolen BMW that crashed on Verrazzano
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Authorities allege that two men in a stolen car led police on a wild chase through Staten Island and then crashed the vehicle on the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge. Following the crash, officers allege they found a taser and a small, yellow pill of MDMA, a powerful...
NJ woman accused of ripping off Union County synagogue for $350K
A Union County woman has been accused of stealing more than $350,000 from a synagogue where she worked as a bookkeeper, U.S. Attorney Philip Sellinger announced. Stacy Margaritondo, of Scotch Plains, has been charged with wire fraud. The 51-year-old Margaritondo appeared in Newark federal court on Tuesday and was released...
Bear Sighting Caught On Video In Robbinsville Township, NJ
Summer is officially in full swing and we have seen quite a few bear sightings in Mercer County, New Jersey this year so far! We got word that there has been yet another black bear sighting in Robbinsville Township within the last few days. During this time of year, we...
Mosquito Spray Scheduled for Part of Edison Township
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - Middlesex County Mosquito Extermination Commission will be spraying a part of Edison Township on Monday from 6:30 PM to 11:59 PM. The rain date will be Wednesday. The spray will be applied to the communities between Oak Tree Road, Warwick Road, Stephenville Parkway, and Delancy Street. A map of the spray zone can be seen by clicking here.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The commission will be spraying the chemical Etofenprox and will be applied from the ground by a truck using low volume (LV) or ultra-low volume (ULV) techniques. All chemicals used are approved by the New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station for the control of adult mosquitoes. Although these chemicals are not harmful to humans, residents are still advised to avoid exposure. The county advises residents to limit their time outdoors while spraying is being conducted, do not leave animals outside at this time, and do not touch any surfaces that are still wet from the chemicals. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Is good luck on the way? Black squirrel spotted in Middlesex County
HELMETTA - Gina Geletei was on her way to work as a site director at East Brunswick Recreation Camp when she saw something she never expected to see − a black squirrel. Scampering up a tree in the Heather Glen complex, the black squirrel was spotted at approximately 8 a.m. Thursday. "I did...
Ocean County Mourns Former Assistant Prosecutor, Attorney
TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office is mourning the loss of S. Karl Mohel, Esquire, who passed away on July 20 at the age of 67. Mohel was born and raised in Lakewood, then moved to Warren Grove before settling in “Arnietown” located in Berkeley Township.
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