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Are there PFAS in the water in your NJ town? Search our map
Recent tests have revealed the presence of PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) in water supplies across several New Jersey communities, including Harrison, Newark, and East Orange. Known as "forever chemicals" for their persistence in the environment and potential health risks, PFAS have been linked to cancer, liver damage, and other...
Will NJ be ready to show off its Revolutionary history for the nation's 250th anniversary?
When it comes to the American Revolution, New Jersey was the epicenter. The Garden State saw more action during the war than any other state. Members of the New Jersey Society of the Sons of the American Revolution, including John D. Alden and D. Stanton Hammond, documented more than 600 different battles and skirmishes in the state, starting with the often overlooked “tea party” at Greenwich on Dec. 22, 1774, and ending with Major William Crane's delivery of a captured enemy ship to Elizabethtown on March 3, 1783.
Clifton school official to sit on NJ Board of Ed. Here's what it means locally
The state Senate has confirmed Gov. Phil Murphy's appointment of Clifton Assistant Superintendent of Schools Ahmed Shehata to the New Jersey Board of Education. The appointment marks a significant milestone for Shehata and the Clifton Public School District. Shehata's appointment is great news for the city's schools and its residents,...
Bob's Stores is closing all New England locations. What it means in New Hampshire
Bob's Stores is closing all of its store locations, including one in Hampshire. The discount retailer announced it's closing all of its locations throughout Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York and Rhode Island. The only New Hampshire location is located at 1400 Oaklawn Ave. in Cranston. Bob's Stores President Dave Barton said the company's financial struggles led...
NJ community colleges dodge $20 million budget cut
Flat state funding means tuition rates should go largely unchanged. Lawmakers restored a proposed $20 million cut to community colleges in the final version of the state budget Gov. Phil Murphy signed into law on Friday night. Community college leaders say this will allow them to continue supporting students without significant tuition increases or reductions in services.
Big relief for Hispanic Women’s Resource Centers as state funding restored
The Hispanic Women’s Resource Centers faced a drastic cut in state funding that would have forced two locations to close. But with the new state budget passed last week, most of the funding has been restored, and the group can stay afloat — for now. The centers are...
Chamber of Commerce's Ridgewood Sidewalk Summer Sales to Return in August
RIDGEWOOD, NJ — The Ridgewood Chamber of Commerce will be holding its annual Summer Sale Days on August 1, 2 and 3. Local merchants in downtown Ridgewood will sell their wares out on the sidewalks and will offer a number of attractions and exclusive deals. The event presents a great opportunity for residents to support local Ridgewood businesses while simultaneously taking advantage of some great deals. Additionally, there will be free parking in the Hudson Street Parking Garage all day Saturday, August 3, so shoppers can park and shop to their heart's content. For more information, contact the chamber directly at info@ridgewoodchamber.com or via phone at 201-445-2600. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Read more Business & Finance news from around Ridgewood here: Spring Sale Comes to Ridgewood, May 2 - 4 Get Paid to be Poolside: Graydon Pool Offering Seasonal and Part-Time Employment in Ridgewood Beat the Heat: "Free Cone Day" Comes to Ridgewood For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Mega Millions winning numbers, live results for Tuesday’s $137M lottery drawing
The Mega Millions jackpot for Tuesday’s lottery drawing has jumped to an estimated $137 million with a cash option of $63 million. The winning numbers were: 4, 8, 19, 31 and 45. The Mega Ball drawn was 11 with a Megaplier of 4X. No one across the country hit...
Vacationing family from New Jersey stuck in Jamaica as Hurricane Beryl approaches
The death toll from Hurricane Beryl is rising, as the most powerful storm to ever hit the Atlantic in July lashes the Caribbean.As the storm barrels toward Jamaica, people are on high alert, including a New Jersey family on vacation, who were hoping to make it off the island before the storm arrives.The Simon family spent six glorious days in Montego Bay. For them, this trip was a long-awaited getaway and college graduation celebration."It's actually beautiful. It's beautiful," said Brett Savage-Simon from Bloomfield, New Jersey.But the tropical beauty captured in some of their pictures will soon be replaced with storm-force...
New Jersey, Virginia Pair Tried to Illegal Export Aviation Tech to United Arab Emirates
NEWARK, NJ—Two individuals were apprehended on Tuesday morning for their alleged involvement in illegally exporting an aviation device to the United Arab Emirates (UAE). U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced…
Exciting News For Real Housewives Of New Jersey Fans
If you watch the Real Housewives of New Jersey you’re sure to know this famous husband who’s been on the show for years, but what you may not know is that he also does standup comedy and he’ll be performing in New Jersey this summer. Real Housewives...
Haverstraw PD Id’s Potential Suspect in Shooting Death of Pomona Man Monday
Haverstraw Police have identified a local man they believe is responsible for Monday afternoon’s fatal shooting of a Pomona man on Fairmount Avenue. They say they are looking for 18-year-old Yandie Martinez of Haverstraw, and they consider him to be armed and dangerous. They posted several photos of him on their Facebook page (details below), he’s got distinctive tattoos on his neck and arm. He’s described as a male, Hispanic, six feet tall, 170 pounds with black hair and brown eyes. Police say the victim, 29 year-old Christian Alvarado, had crashed his car into a parked car around 4pm Monday near 9 Fairmount Avenue, he was found on the sidewalk with multiple bullet wounds to his torso. He was treated at the scene and later pronounced dead at Montefiore Nyack Hospital. If you have any information, call the Haverstraw Police Department, at 845-354-1500. WABC Eyewitness News reported the victim and suspect knew each other. Sheriff Lou Falco told “The Morning Show” Martinez had recently been released from juvenile detention and was known to the Haverstraw Police. This incident was already the fourth homicide in Rockland in 2024. There were four homicides in the county all of last year.
Man stabbed bystander to death for recording Bronx fender-bender: sources
MORRIS HEIGHTS, the Bronx (PIX11) — A man allegedly stabbed a bystander to death during a heated argument over his girlfriend’s fender-bender in the Bronx on Tuesday, according to police and sources. Authorities found Ronald Gomez-Mesa, 29, with a stab wound to the chest near 1809 Phelan Place in Morris Heights at around 4:30 p.m., […]
These N.J. towns sock residents with the highest property taxes in each county
New Jersey has some of the highest property taxes in the nation and they played a pivotal role in state budget negotiations. On the line this year were a package of tax breaks meant to alleviate that strain, but concerns remain as to whether the state budget can afford them in coming years.
Panoramic ScreenX Movie Theater Coming to American Dream Meadowlands
The latest in movie-going technology and audience experiences is coming to American Dream Meadowlands in East Rutherford, New Jersey, where the largest ScreenX auditorium in the world will open. B&B Theatres, the largest privately held and 5th largest theatre chain in the U.S., marks its New Jersey debut with its...
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