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Don’t miss out: NJ changes some rules for newest ANCHOR rebates
💲 Applicants will face additional ID verification. 💲 Double check whether your payment should be automatic this year. Notices are about to hit millions of mailboxes throughout New Jersey, to get the ball rolling on another round of property tax relief. Many residents likely won't have to do...
NJ father of 7 drowns while saving kids at Delaware Water Gap
LAKEWOOD — A father of seven who drowned at the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area Monday is the second Ocean County resident this summer to die in the river. Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area spokeswoman Kathleen Sandt said rescue teams were dispatched around 1:45 p.m. for the report of a 39-year-old Lakewood man drowned near Bushkill Access in Pennsylvania.
Car Crashes and Flips on Coles Ave. Late Saturday, Scotch Plains Police Charge Driver with DUI
SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ -- Giorgi G. Odilavadze, 35, of Brooklyn, NY, was arrested for DUI after crashing his vehicle into a parked car on Coles Ave. in Scotch Plains late Saturday evening. Scotch Plains responded at approximately 11:35 p.m. to a reported motor vehicle accident involving a rollover. Upon arrival, Officer Vincent Conti saw Odilavadze standing outside the vehicle. After checking the driver for injuries, Officer Conti conducted a DUI investigation after the smell of alcohol was detected.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The police report said Odilavadze failed several sobriety tests and was placed under arrest. A breath test confirmed Odilavadze had a blood alcohol of 0.13%, according to the police blotter. (In New Jersey, it is illegal for a person over the age of 21 to drive with a BAC greater than 0.08%.) Odilavadze was issued summonses for a court appearance. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
NYPD: Staten Island pizzeria burglarized early Tuesday morning
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — An Annadale pizzeria was burglarized Tuesday morning, according to police. The incident occurred at around 4:20 a.m. at The Pizza Parlor, located at 6 Sneden Ave., near Annadale Road, police said. An unidentified male allegedly entered the business through the front door and proceeded to...
Hudson County jail inmate on ‘mental health watch’ is found dead
An inmate at Hudson County jail who was placed on “mental health watch” was found hanged in the medical wing of the Kearny facility early Tuesday morning, The Jersey Journal has learned. The 27-year-old man was found by a corrections officer performing a security check at 3:59 a.m....
Pickpocketing Family Steals $1,400 From Unsuspecting Victim At Secaucus Sneaker Expo: Police
Anthony Curichumbe-Guilcapi, 21, Luis Cholota-Maldonado, Silvia Curichumbe-Guilcapi, 38, and Dolores Cholota-Curichumbe, 21, who live together in North Plainfield, conspired to steal the cash from the victim at Sneaker Expo on Plaza Drive in Secaucus on Aug. 22 around 9:30 a.m., Secaucus Police Deputy Chief Joseph Baccola said. "Anthony, Luis and...
You’ll be seeing tons of NJ cops Thursday on Route 34
HOLMDEL — This Monmouth County police department wants to reduce traffic fatalities. Officials will hold a high visibility, county-wide enforcement detail on Thursday, Aug. 29 from 3 to 7 p.m., with a focus on Route 34. During these four hours on Thursday, extra law enforcement will be visible on...
It Could Feel Like 103 degrees on Wednesday; Newark Issues 'Code Red'
NEWARK — The city has activated a” Code Red” hot weather warning for Wednesday, Aug. 28, from 11 a.m. through 8 p.m., officials said. Temperatures are forecast to be in the 90s, and the heat index is expected to reach as high as 102 degrees, according to the National Weather Service.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The city Health Department urges Newark residents to take precautions to prevent serious illness that can result from extreme heat, especially among the most vulnerable, such as seniors and those with chronic health problems or mental health conditions. Citizens should...
Newark Library Workers Will Rally For Funding Boost at Budget Hearing
NEWARK — Flat library funding in the city’s proposed budget has prompted plans for a rally by the union representing the Newark Public Library’s workers. The rally is to be held on the steps of City Hall before the Sept. 5 public hearing on the spending plan. The city's business administrator this week gave no indication there would be an increase in public dollars dedicated to the library, despite a request from City Council that funds be boosted amid staffing shortages, reduced library hours, long-shuttered branches and crumbling buildings.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET...
More Red Lobster Locations are Closing, Will Any Close in New Jersey
With rumors swirling about Red Lobster's financial woes and potential Chapter 11 bankruptcy, the fate of its 16 New Jersey locations hangs in the balance. Say it isn't so, what about the cheddar bay biscuits that are to die for. I love them. Red Lobster is still very popular. The...
New York Jets make unprecedented defensive line moves
The New York Jets have loaded up on defensive line depth — in an unprecedented way. According to Connor Hughes of SNY, undrafted free agents Leonard Taylor III, Braiden McGregor, and Eric Watts all made the team’s initial 53-man roster. Hughes also added that veteran edge rusher Takk McKinley made it, presumably bringing the Jets to 11 defensive linemen.
Giants cut expected WR5 in surprise move
The New York Giants are releasing former starting wide receiver Isaiah Hodgins, per Pat Leonard of the New York Daily News. This is a surprising move for the G-Men who at one point seemed to have confidence that Hodgins could develop into a core piece of their offense after an impressive 2022 season. Instead, Hodgins will head to the waiver wire as the Giants trim their roster down to 53 men ahead of Tuesday’s 4 PM EST deadline.
A Family Business Serving New Jersey, Expert Chimney & Roofing Offers Quality Work
NEW LOOK: A new roof provided a handsome new look to this house in Hamilton. Expert Chimney & Roofing is known for its expertise in chimney, roofing, and masonry work. If any of these are on your list, Expert Chimney & Roofing is at your service. Headquartered at 0-02 Fair...
With $1.3M Funding, Battlefield State Park Prepares for U.S. Semiquincentennial
TURNING THE TIDE: Artillery reenactors participate in a reenactment of the January 1777 Battle of Princeton. Princeton Battlefield State Park recently received $1.3 million in funding from the State of New Jersey, which it is using to preserve and revitalize the park in preparation for an anticipated influx of visitors celebrating the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. (Photo by Andrew Walker)
Here's why electric bills in South Jersey have been high this summer
BELLMAWR, NJ - Some South Jersey residents are seeing sticker shock this summer over their sky-high electric bills. The local utility company says supply and demand issues along with a hot summer is to blame. "The total amount is $585" said Mays Landing resident when asked about her latest Atlantic...
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