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Union Fire Department Receives Grant from American Rescue Plan Firefighters Program
UNION, NJ – The Union Fire Department has been approved to receive a $75,000 award from the American Rescue Plan (ARP) Firefighters program. The state award, announced by Senator Joe Cryan on behalf of Governor Philip D. Murphy and the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, will provide funds for a safer working environment for firefighters and greatly increase their ability to react to emergencies, ensuring the safety of the public and personnel, according to the notification letter from Department of Community Affairs.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER “The ARP Firefighter Grant will specifically...
Short Hills Resident Suggests Adding Wording About Survivors to 9/11 Memorial
MILLBURN, NJ — Jean Pasternak spoke to township committee members about adding wording about survivors to the Millburn 9/11 memorial. She stated, “I have written to each of you about the 9/11 Memorial aspect of adding this survivor wording on the different plaques, and I did get a reply, and I appreciate those replies.” She explained that her husband was exposed to toxins that he inhaled from the burning pile after returning to downtown Manhattan to work. She shared, “We were unaware of the connection between the 9/11 toxins and his unusual cancer in his 40s, only...
NJIT Athletics Announces 2024 Hall of Fame Induction Class
NEWARK, NJ–NJIT Athletics is proud to announce seven individuals and one team will comprise the 2024 NJIT Athletics Hall of Fame induction class. The Hall of Fame induction ceremony will be held on October 19, 2024 in NJIT's Wellness and Events Center Associate Vice President/Director of Athletics Lenny Kaplan announced.
New York, New Jersey delegates pledge support to Harris ahead of Democratic National Convention
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Speaker Hakeem Jeffries are among the local delegates pledging their support for Kamala Harris for president ahead of the Democratic National Convention."We are brimming with excitement, enthusiasm and unity," Schumer said as he announced that Harris would be the candidate. "She said she would work to earn the support of our party and boy did she do so, in quick order."New York and New Jersey joined other states to give Harris enough delegates to secure the Democratic presidential nomination.There are 3,004 delegates pledged of the 1,976 needed.Sandra Bookman has the latest on the...
Jersey Shore is seeing a rapid rise in ocean temps.
From the Atlantic to the Pacific, from the Great Lakes to the Gulf of Mexico, rising water temperatures and more frequent heat waves are changing what’s found under the surface. In 2024, Advance Local Media newsrooms in New Jersey, Alabama, Michigan and Oregon set out to document the sudden changes remaking ecosystems, transforming the fishing industry, reshaping offshore recreation and altering what’s on local menus.
NJ restaurant that banned kids has change of heart
Well, that didn’t take long. Just a few days ago I wrote about a new restaurant that opened in Franklin Park, New Jersey that was banning kinds under 10 after 4 p.m. The Indian fusion restaurant called Andaaz was trying to have a more upscale vibe. In addition to them starting off with a ban on children under 10 years old for dinner hours they also keep a dress code which is meticulously spelled out on their website. They not only tell you what you should wear, they go over everything you shouldn’t:
Tuesday NJ weather: 2 more big pushes of rain coming up
New Jersey is in the midst of a humid, unsettled stretch of weather. And let me remind you that's a good thing. For several weeks now, we have been talking about how badly we need rain. Well, here it is — let's savor every drop we can get. There...
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.
Hackers steal addresses, IDs of Rite Aid customers in NJ
A security breach this year compromised the personal information of millions of people who used Rite Aid several years ago. The company discovered a "security incident" on June 6 after someone impersonated an employee to gain access to certain business systems. The breach was found within 12 hours. The data...
Drowning adds to summer tragedies at NJ pools, lakes, and oceans
ELK TOWNSHIP — The body of a 19-year-old was found in a lake less than a half hour after he was reported missing Saturday afternoon. Elk Township police said the man went missing at the Lake Garrison recreation area on Buck Road in the Monroeville section just after 2 p.m.
Aaron Rodgers drops retirement hint as he reveals his NFL roadmap and hits out at ‘deceiving’ language over Jets absence
AARON Rodgers revealed a retirement hint as the 2024 season approaches. The New York Jets star quarterback spoke about his NFL future while speaking about the coverage of himself missing three days of the team's minicamps last month. Aaron Rodgers will be preparing to potentially play his first season with...
NJ beach weather and waves: Jersey Shore Report for Tue 7/23
MODERATE RISK OF RIP CURRENTS. Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the surf zone. 6 - 13 knots (Gust 18 knots) TODAY: SW winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas around 3 ft. Wave Detail: SE 3 ft at 6 seconds and SE 2 ft at 9 seconds. Isolated showers. Isolated tstms this afternoon.
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