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Fair Lawn Schools Ready to Open on September 4
FAIR LAWN, NJ - The superintendent said staff and facilities are ready to go for the fall, noting this summer has been the busiest since the referendum added additions to the middle schools. "The number of facility updates that have been done is tremendous," Dr. Rui Dionisio, superintendent of schools, said on August 22.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The following projects have been completed or will be completed in the coming weeks: Paving at the High School and Memorial Middle School completed Concrete stairs on the back end of Milnes and TJ Middle School completed Addition...
Metal Found In Massive Amount Of Chicken Nuggets, Tenders Sold In New York
A very popular food company is recalling nearly 170,000 pounds of chicken nuggets and chicken tenders. Perdue Foods is recalling 167,171 pounds of frozen chicken nuggets and tenders. Perdue Voluntarily Recalls Frozen Breaded Chicken Breasts and Tenders Products for Foreign Material. The company says chicken in these packages (see photos...
Robbinsville Council Approves Purchases of Vehicles, Gear to Keep Community Safe
ROBBINSVILLE, NJ - The Robbinsville Township Council has authorized $275,683.34 in spending to outfit both the Robbinsville Police Department and the Robbinsville Fire Department with vehicles, equipment, and gear their chiefs have deemed necessary to help keep the community safe. In one resolution, the purchase of two 2024 Ford Expedition XL 4x4 with emergency equipment upfitting was authorized from Ciocca Ford of Flemington. The new vehicles will replace to “high mileage police vehicles” and come with a total price tag of $137,542.44.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The Council also approved a resolution authorizing the purchase of radio equipment at a cost of $3,038.20 from a Metuchen based supplier and “related systems” from Motorola Solutions at an amount not to exceed $86,438,20. Finally, a third resolution approved a request from the Robbinsville Fire Department to purchase turnout gear, including jackets, pants, and boots for use by firefighters. The $51,702.70 sale went to Skylands Area Fire Equipment & Training LLC, based in Riverdale. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Manni’s Fried Chicken in Lawrence, NJ Closed Permanently
A little over a year after it opened, another local restaurant has closed for good. Manni's Fried Chicken on Brunswick Pike in Lawrence Township has announced its permanent closure on social media (Monday, August 12, 2024). The post read, "We have decided to permanently close. We want to thank each...
Beware... Something Spooky is Planned in Phillipsburg Halloween Weekend
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ—As the days are shorter and the fall air arrives, the Phillipsburg Chamber of Commerce has conjured up not one but two spine-tingling events for the community this Halloween. Proceed if you dare, for one event is a beloved tradition, while the other is a classic fright in the downtown. Don’t be scared, stop by and enjoy an old-fashioned movie in the park.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER A FREE Spooky Movie Night at Shappell Park Halloween weekend, the Phillipsburg Chamber of Commerce beckons all local brave souls to a FREE screening of the...
Free speech in NJ — Rutgers requires permits for expression
✅ Pro-Palestinian protests took place at Rutgers and Princeton in April & May. ✅ Rutgers University created a website with the school's "free expression" policies. ✅ Princeton University would not disclose if any protocols have changed. Rutgers University is taking steps to better handle potential student campus protests this fall.
Mariah Carey Looks ‘Uncomfortable’ In Tight Dress That’s ‘Unflattering’
Mariah Carey‘s style turned heads in August 2022, when photos showing her in New York City gained comments. The singer, 55, was still dating now ex-boyfriend Bryan Tanaka at the time, with the Big Apple snaps showing her accompanied by her beau, then aged 39. While some remarked on...
Spotswood PTA to Welcome Students Back with Annual Ice Cream Socials
SPOTSWOOD, NJ - Spotswood School District students return to classes on Thursday, September 5. Once again, the Spotswood PTA is welcoming the district's youngest students back-to-school by hosting ice cream socials at the Schoenly and Appleby Schools. The ice cream socials started as a way for parents and kids to meet their new classmates, teachers and principals. This family-friendly event is always a big draw and a huge hit. The Spotswood PTA is hosting the Schoenly School's Ice Cream Social on Friday, September 6 at 6:30 p.m. in the school's multipurpose room. It's the Appleby School's turn on Friday, September 13 at 6 p.m. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER In 2023, the Spotswood PTA received the Exceptional Local Unit Award at the New Jersey PTA Convention Awards. Volunteers for the Spotswood PTA support the Schoenly, Appleby and Memorial Middle School with special in-school activities, family-friendly events like bingo, book sales, holiday shops, plant sales, assemblies and more. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Man dies after dispute leads to stabbing on Bronx subway
A man has died after being stabbed on the subway in the Bronx.It happened on a northbound 2 train at 149th Street and 3rd Avenue just before 3:30 p.m. Saturday. Police say the two men got into a verbal dispute and took out a knife and stabbed the other man in the chest.The 33-year-old victim was taken to Lincoln Hospital in extremely critical condition and was later pronounced dead.The 36-year-old suspect was taken into custody.Ali Hoeite was trapped on the same 2 train on Saturday afternoon with other frightened passengers as the two men fought.Hoeite says the man who ended...
Rutgers opens as heavy favorite against Howard
Rutgers has opened up the season as a big betting favorite in its season opener against Howard. The Scarlet Knights have been installed as a 35.5-point favorite, according to Action Network and Fan Duel. Meanwhile, Bet Rivers has Rutgers installed as a 34.5-point favorite. The over/under for the game is...
Couple Provides Insight into Their Cranford Ice Rink Proposal
CRANFORD, NJ – On August 13, the Township Committee discussed a proposal for a temporary ice rink from a long-time Cranford couple, Mike and Megan Furstoss. The idea for a local rink sprang from the Furstoss’s experience with their son, who began playing ice hockey when he was in kindergarten. “Over the past 6 years, we have traveled to a lot of different locations for practices and games,” Megan Furstoss told TAPinto Cranford. “We have witnessed what a positive impact a home rink has on the local community, as well as the resident teams and organizations.”CLICK HERE TO...
Devils Daily: Yaroslav Askarov Trade; Devils Were in the Mix
Yaroslav Askarov was always going to be a hot commodity on the trade market. It didn’t take very long at all for the Nashville Predators to trade the goaltending prospect, despite their general manager claiming he expected to see him at training camp. The New Jersey Devils showed interest in the 22-year-old. However, without their 2025 first-round pick, they couldn’t compete with the competition that lined up at Trotz’s door.
The Greatest of Sam Rosen's Calls as Voice of the New York Rangers
Before the 2024/25 NHL season gets underway, the New York Rangers will experience something for the final time in their last 40 years as a franchise—play-by-play action from the legendary Sam Rosen. The 77-year-old broadcaster announced his retirement earlier this month, to take effect after the 2024/25 season, after 40 years of calling Rangers games, leaving countless iconic calls along the way. Here are the greatest hits from Rosen's legendary career.
Stafford Township Police Rescue Injured Boater After Nighttime Collision
STAFFORD - On August 23, 2024, early in the morning, the Stafford Township Police Marine Unit responded to a distress call from the U.S. Coast Guard. A vessel had collided with an intercoastal water marker, resulting in significant damage, flooding, and injuries to one person on board. Sgt. Christopher Smith and Patrolman Justin Barbuto, members of the Marine Unit, were the first responders to arrive at the scene. They located the damaged vessel, which had been beached to prevent sinking, and safely rescued both occupants. The U.S. Coast Guard from Barnegat Light provided immediate medical attention to the...
Demolition On The Way In Preparation For New Elizabeth Elementary School
ELIZABETH, NJ - The New Jersey Schools Development Authority (SDA) joined Elizabeth School District officials on Thursday to highlight ongoing demolition work to make way for a new elementary school in the City. “As the demolition of this former school begins, the SDA is readying the site for construction of a new, modern educational facility that will begin to alleviate the significant issue of overcrowding experienced in the District,” said SDA CEO Manuel Da Silva. “This initial project phase marks the first step on the journey to the opening of a new educational structure that will be...
Summit, N.J. homeowners say backyards are falling into a brook
SUMMIT, N.J. – Homeowners in one New Jersey town say their backyards are falling into a brook.A handful of homes by the brook along Springfield Avenue and Summit Road in Summit are seeing their yards disappear. The homeowners partly blame it on a broken Union County pipe."The storm water drain is so damaged that the water shoots out like a fire hydrant," homeowner Lynette McKeon said.State, local officials survey damage in Summit, N.J.CBS News New York was there when State Sen. Jon Bramnick and Summit's recently elected council members came to see the most recent damage."Whether it's a retaining wall,...
Longer School Days in Newark Will Come With Promise of AC For Some
NEWARK — Longer school days will come with the promise of air conditioning for some students and staff when classes start in New Jersey’s largest public school district on Sept. 3, district officials said. The district is installing 1,300 new units - the board approved an up-to-$4.73-million purchase earlier this year.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The new schedule for the 2024-25 academic year will have all students in school from 8:15 a.m. – 3:05 p.m., officials said. It adds 20 minutes to the day for students in K-8 and 25 minutes to the...
Former Downtown Somerville Alliance Director Hired to Lead Downtown New Jersey Trade & Advocacy Group
JERSEY CITY, NJ - Downtown New Jersey, a statewide membership organization dedicated to the revitalization and sustainability of downtown districts across the Garden State, has appointed Natalie Pineiro, former executive director of the Downtown Somerville Alliance, as its new executive director. Pineiro hired by the DSA in January, 2019, resigned her position at the DSA in April, and has since been replaced by Olivia Manning who founded Downtown Bernardsville, where she spearheaded forward-facing marketing initiatives, community engagement efforts, and achieved a 3.4% growth in visitors year over year since 2020.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE...
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