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The New York Jets have one of the easiest schedules in the NFL
The path to the playoffs is not built solely upon what should be a talented New York Jets roster. It is also buoyed by the optimism that this schedule is quite manageable for the Jets. Warren Sharp has the Jets pegged as the fourth-easiest schedule in the NFL. The Atlanta Falcons, according to Sharp, have the easiest schedule in the NFL. In the battle for winning the AFC East, the Jets have the easiest schedule. This is significant, given that a divisional title guarantees the Jets a playoff berth. The Jets haven’t made the playoffs since 2010. They last won the AFC East in 2002. Here is the rest of the division as it pertains to strength of schedule No. 4 New York Jets No. 7 Miami Dolphins No. 23 Buffalo Bills No. 31 New England Patriots (the Patriots have the second-hardest projected schedule in the NFL) They open the season on Monday Night Football at the San Francisco 49ers (September 9).
Curbing Legionnaires’ disease in NJ
Legislation to overhaul state regulations awaits Gov. Murphy’s signature. Seven years ago, Morristown resident Kevin Hanlon, then 47, was recovering from lung cancer when he encountered something in a Manhattan office building that proved even more deadly: Legionella. The bacteria, spread through water droplets propelled by powerful commercial air...
Violence prevention groups left waiting for help
Bill would give groups a stable funding source but NJ lawmakers are on summer break. State lawmakers left for their unofficial summer break without giving final approval to a bill that advocates say would help provide more consistent funding to violence prevention organizations. The legislation, if signed into law, will...
Former third-round pick named a Giants cut candidate
Cutdown day in the NFL is always a difficult time for players and organizations alike. Dozens of hard-working young men and veterans nearing the end of their careers are waived, cut, or outright released. Lives are forever changed. But it’s a necessary evil as teams are forced to trim their...
Assembly Member Rosy Bagolie Speaks to Township Committee About Home Prevention & Security Bills
MILLBURN, NJ – Millburn's Assembly Member Rosy Bagolie attended the recent township committee to speak about the crime prevention bills that she’s been working on in the New Jersey Assembly. “They were a package of bills presented before the assembly for home security and safety. The first bill concerns keyless locking mechanisms because burglars are now learning new ways to tap into your Wi-Fi systems and break into your [home/car] digitally," began Bagolie.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER She continued to say that keyless locks are connected through Wi-Fi or through a battery. Bagolie...
Peruvian Parade & Festival in West Hudson This Afternoon, Sunday, July 21
The Peruvian Civic Association will host the 2024 Peruvian Day Parade and Festival this afternoon in Harrison and Kearny. The parade kicks off at 12:30 pm in front of Harrison Town Hall at 318 Harrison Avenue. It will proceed north along Frank Rodgers Boulevard onto Kearny Avenue, and concludes at the reviewing stand in front of Kearny Town Hall at 402 Kearny Avenue.
Union Education Assoc. to Host Annual Town-Wide Block Party
UNION, NJ - A "Town-Wide Block Party", hosted by the Union Township Education Association (UTEA), is set for Tuesday, August 13, in Rabkin Park for all Union residents. "The UTEA tries to find ways to interact with our community," said Ann Margaret Shannon, UTEA President. “The UTEA is excited to mingle and share music, fun, games and a meal with our community."CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The fun will include music by a DJ, children’s games and bouncy houses, and a health fair featuring Optical Academy, Zumba, kickboxing, and yoga. Cuisine from local restaurants, including Cafe Z, Cioffi's, Cozy Corner, Johnny Napkins, Mama’s BBQ, and Qsina 8 will be available. Residents five years and up will receive a $10 food voucher (while supplies last). Visitors are asked to bring food to donate to the food pantry and to bring lawn chairs. The event, in partnership with the Township of Union, the Union Township Transportation Association, the Union Fire Department, the Union Police Department, the Union Recreation Department, and Optical Academy, will run from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Rabkin Park. To register, click HERE. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Hot tea spill permanently burns woman’s hand, new Dunkin’ lawsuit says
HILLSIDE — In the latest hot spill lawsuit against Dunkin' in New Jersey, a Union County woman claims she suffered severe and permanent burns on her hand due to negligence. Essence Springer bought a hot mint tea at the Dunkin' drive-thru on Liberty Avenue in Hillside on Dec. 17, 2023, according to the lawsuit filed last week.
Should NJ schools ban cell phones? Districts grapple with tough decision
The latest issue befuddling many New Jersey school districts as they prepare for the new academic year is what to do about cell phones. A growing number if districts are debating policies that would severely restrict cell phone use or ban their possession outright in classrooms. Why are cell phones...
Giants featured wideout details ultimatum he gave the front office to return in 2024
New York Giants leading wide receiver Darius Slayton recently opened up about an uncompromising term he put on the negotiation table when deciding his future with the team this offseason. Slayton revealed on the “All Facts No Breaks with Keyshawn Johnson” podcast that his coming back to New York for...
Has New Jersey’s Plastic Bag Ban Actually Backfired?
A question for all New Jersey residents: How many reusable bags do you have piled up in your house right now?. If they're cluttering your pantries and closets, untouched, and ironically not reused, you're not alone. And according to a study, it's causing a bigger problem in New Jersey. The...
Celebrated NJ township official stole recreation permit fees, cops say
BRICK — An award-winning recreation director has been charged with stealing municipal fees. Daniel Santaniello, 46, of Brick, asked private organizations that pay township facility permit fees to pay him directly in cash instead of paying the township, investigators said/. Santaniello pocketed the cash and issued fraudulent receipts to...
Residents Set to Save Thousands – New Jersey is Freezing Property Taxes
Living in New Jersey is not cheap. That may be the understatement of the year. It's difficult to make ends meet on an "average" household income, let alone a senior income. According to Bankrate, in April of 2024, the typical New Jersey resident over the age of 65 was only pulling in $1776.73 per month.
Wawa fan in NJ goes viral collecting every possible receipt number
There’s this old cliche of an answer for mountain climbers asked why they climbed a dangerous, treacherous mountain. Sometimes it’s just as simple as a challenge. Even if the challenge is one only you yourself understand. Maybe for a certain New Jersey guy collecting every Wawa order receipt number 0 through 999 was his mountain.
Lego designer builds this NJ landmark, with hope Lego makes it into sets
◽ With enough support, could be reviewed for retail. A national landmark in New Jersey has been pitched as a Lego building set. Photos of the build have already attracted hundreds of supporters at the Lego Ideas website. Nassau Hall at Princeton University was built by the creator dubbed "Bricksmitherd,"...
Warning for NJ residents: Arsenic seeping into home water supply
⚫ A preventive tool could be making a threat even more severe. ⚫ Homeowners are being advised to add a tool to their filtration system. New research out of Rutgers University is raising a big red flag for many New Jersey homeowners. Systems designed to keep arsenic out of a...
NJ: Don’t fall for fake tax credits — not from IRS
💲 The IRS has issued an alert about a series of scams and fake social media advice. 💲 The advice leads to false claims for certain tax credits. 💲 This has led to thousands of inflated refund claims during the past tax season. The Internal Revenue Service...
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