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New York, New Jersey & Delaware sued for failing to protect endangered Atlantic sturgeon
The Hudson Riverkeeper and Delaware Riverkeeper Network filed the lawsuit, alleging the states have not obtained the necessary permits, and have allowed the endangered fish to be caught in fishing nets.
Princeton’s Scenic Lake Carnegie Faces an Unwelcome Summer Visitor
Princeton, NJ -- Steve Tuorto clicked on the attachment and enlarged the photo. After studying the telltale blobs and streaks, he zoomed in on a dark green patch at the edge of the image. A new type of plankton on Lake Carnegie? No, just the shadow from a nearby tree. Tuorto closed the image and delivered his verdict. “I can see definite signs of a potential harmful algal bloom,” he said, “But it’s hard to say without testing.”CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER As the lead scientist for the water protection organization, the Watershed...
Answering the big questions surrounding the Campanile vs. NJSIAA football transfer case
NJSIAA attorney Steve Goodell informed attorney Patrick J. Jennings that the state’s governing body for high school athletics will not retroactively punish any school found to have breached the transfer rule in a judge’s future ruling. This was one of the biggest requests in the July 10 hearing, when Jennings sought that Bergen...
NJ cops charge woman passenger in crash that hurt 4-year-old
EAST WINDSOR — A late-night car crash on Friday has police pointing fingers at a woman who was riding in the passenger seat. Police say Madelin A. Soto-Santizo was arguing with the 36-year-old driver and grabbed the wheel. Just before 11 p.m., police responded to the crash in the...
Man arrested after 16-year-old finds his mother stabbed to death
EDISON, N.J. (TCN) -- A 37-year-old man faces charges in connection with the stabbing death of a woman whose 16-year-old son found her body. According to the Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office, on Sunday, July 21, Edison Police responded to a report of a stabbing. Officers found 37-year-old Lizbeth Benitez-Rivera with stab wounds, and she was pronounced dead at the scene.
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...
Vendor Applications Available for Edison's First Pride Festival
EDISON, NJ - The township is accepting vendor applications for their first Pride Festival on September 7. The deadline to register as a vendor is August 26. The township will not accept applications beyond this date. To fill out the application, click here. The event will be outdoors at Papaianni Park. All vendors/exhibitors must supply their own tables, chairs, canopies, generators. Water hook-ups will not be provided, according to the township.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Vendors must report to Papaianni Park the day of the festival by 11:00 AM. Set-ups must be completed...
24 Year Old Edison Man Dies in Saturday's Stafford Township Motor Vehicle Crash
STAFFORD - On July 20, 2024, at approximately 7:45 PM, a motor vehicle collision took place on State Highway 72 eastbound near mile 24.5, involving two passenger vehicles. A 2018 Subaru, driven by Justin Layer, 26, from Barnegat, was traveling east on Highway 72 when a 2023 Chevrolet Corvette, driven by Kevin Scoda, 24, from Edison, New Jersey, collided with him. Scoda's vehicle lost control, veered off the road, and crashed into a utility pole, while it was engulfed in flames. Before police and emergency services, unidentified citizens managed to help Scoda out of his vehicle. Kevin Scoda...
Jon Hamm & Amanda Peet Filming New Apple TV Series in Princeton, NJ
Hollywood has come to Mercer County, New Jersey. Two big stars are working on a new project in downtown Princeton that's set to air later this year or early 2025. I saw on the bent spoon's now-expired Instagram story that Jon Hamm and Amanda Peet were spotted in Palmer Square.
NJ Gov. Murphy met with Trump to wish him well after assassination attempt
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy (D) met in-person with former President Trump on Saturday to wish him well in the aftermath of an assassination attempt that left Trump with an injured ear. The governor’s office confirmed to The Hill that Murphy and his wife reached out to Trump immediately after the shooting earlier this month…
South Plainfield Residents: Tips to Enhance Home and Business Security
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - In recent weeks, South Plainfield has seen a slight uptick concerning burglaries targeting both pharmacies and residential properties. The South Plainfield Police Department is actively investigating these reported incidents. In light of these incidents, The South Plainfield Police Department is currently collaborating with the effected businesses and residents in an effort to prevent any further occurrences. The police department also continues to urge residents to remain vigilant and take precautionary steps to safeguard their homes and businesses. To enhance community safety, here are some recommended security tips:CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE...
NJ restaurant receiving Guinness World Record for most tequilas
Last fall I shared the news about a place opening in Metuchen. Meximodo Cocina Mexicana & Tequila Bar opened in mid-November. Just like their delicious Mexican food, the name is a mouthful. Friends just call it Meximodo. In that article I mentioned how Meximodo would be proudly offering over 1,000...
EBPD: Help Identify Arson Suspects
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - The East Brunswick Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying arson suspects. On 07/16/2024, at approximately 9:00 PM, the suspects pictured in the attached photo were captured on video igniting a dumpster on fire behind a chain of local businesses, says a posting by the EBPD today.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER If anyone can identify the suspects or has any information regarding this incident, please contact Detective Cris Farrace by email at cfarrace@ebpd.net or by phone at 732-390-6990. Anonymous tips are accepted by dialing 732-4EBTIPS (328477) or by emailing tips@ebpd.net. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Join Kenny K & the Way Tonight for a Free Concert in Sayreville; First in "Tuesday Tunes in the Park" Series
SAYREVILLE, NJ -- Join fellow borough residents as Kenny K & The Way will be performing at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 23, at Kennedy Park, 807 Washington Road, for a two-hour show. The event is part of the borough's "Tuesday Tunes in the Park" series that kicks off tonight. Kenny K originates from Asbury Park, where he learned the craft from other musicians and other music industry professionals. He taught himself how to strum the guitar. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Although Kenny never saw himself as a musician, that all changed one night upon performing at an open-mic night. It was there, through the encouragement from the crowd, when “Kenny K & The Way” was born. Kenny’s style includes welcoming other performers and singers from other groups, enabling him to be inclusive and experimental with new music. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Rutgers’ plans for indoor practice facility have ‘taken backseat,’ Greg Schiano says
INDIANAPOLIS — One of the major goals upon Greg Schiano’s return to Rutgers is now on the back burner. The indoor practice facility project has “taken a backseat,” the Scarlet Knights head coach told NJ Advance Media on Tuesday morning at Big Ten Media Day. If...
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