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Stay out of the water! Major sewage leak in Red Bank, NJ
RED BANK — Residents and visitors are "strongly advised" to stay out of the Navesink River because of an accidental release of sewage into storm drains. A drilling crew working in Parking Lot 1 in front of the NJ Transit station at the intersection of Monmouth and Burrowes streets struck a pressurized main. The borough is also discouraging the consumption of fish and shellfish from the area of the Route 35 bridge over the Navesink.
‘The Muppet Christmas Carol’ in Concert is coming to New Jersey
I know, I know, it’s pretty early to be thinking about Christmas, but you’re going to want to get your tickets for this event now before they run out. A holiday classic, The Muppet Christmas Carol, will be played with orchestration from the New Jersey Symphony at the State Theatre coming up this December.
Summer Hours at the Spotswood Public Library
SPOTSWOOD, NJ - The Spotswood Public Library is a great place to beat the heat this summer with a full schedule of events and activities for children and adults. Its popular summer reading program began on June 24 and continues through the summer. The Spotswood Public Library's summer hours are as follows: Monday - 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday - 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday - 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday - 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday - 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday - Closed Sunday - Closed The Spotswood Public Library's summer hours continue through Labor Day weekend. For a full calendar of the Spotswood Public Library's summer events, visit their website. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Italian restaurant serving Staten Island for 20+ years goes dark for the summer
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Lights have lowered temporarily at Nucci’s of Richmond Valley. But the curtain hasn’t dropped completely on the 22-year-old Italian restaurant, says its co-owner. Proprietor Paul Montella said he hopes to enjoy the summer with his family and is taking a well-needed break from...
Ace Bailey settling in at Rutgers
The Ace Bailey era is alive and well at Rutgers as summer workouts continue in Piscataway. Bailey, a native of Powder Springs, Ga., came in as the No.2-ranked class of 2024 prospect in the nation and the highest-ranked recruit in Rutgers basketball history. Bailey's prowess on the basketball court was...
Delivery drivers picket outside Staten Island Amazon warehouse on Prime Day
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Amazon delivery drivers from Skokie, Ill. picketed outside a Staten Island warehouse on Wednesday to demand “a fair contract” on one of the retail giant’s busiest days of the year — Prime Day. More than 100 drivers who organized with Teamsters...
BOE reintroduces budget after state bill restores aid
BRADLEY BEACH — The Bradley Beach Board of Education [BOE] re-introduced the tentative budget on July 11 of $9,181,316, which would result in an annual increase of about $131 per average household. Increased revenue from added state aid and the tax levy will enable the district to replace old Chromebooks and hire an additional specialized teacher and aide for the autism program.
State OKs $22 million Aspire package for Newark health care center project
State officials have given a major boost to another development in Newark, approving a nearly $22 million tax credit award for a new ground-up health care project in the South Ward. According to the Economic Development Authority, the plan would transform a site at the corner of Clinton Avenue and...
Cape May Resorts Hire Hawks to Keep Seagulls Away
Congress Hall and The Rusty Nail in Cape May have taken a page out of Ocean City's book on how to stop seagulls from bothering guests this summer. The resorts are introducing a new falconry program to keep the seagulls from swooping down to steal food and bother tourists. Congress...
Pork roll, egg and cheese vodka now exists, courtesy of this N.J. distillery
For ages, New Jerseyans have asked the question, “is it pork roll or Taylor ham?” But now one Garden State distillery is posing a different question — could the Garden State’s favorite breakfast sandwich be turned into booze?. Keyport’s 3BR Distillery has answered the call with...
Forest Fire Breaks Out At NJ Military Gunnery Range
STAFFORD – A wildfire that quickly broke out at the Warren Grove Range of the Air National Guard Tuesday is now 80% contained, New Jersey Forest Fire Service said. The blaze had burned roughly 1,167 acres by Wednesday morning and has spread throughout Warren Grove Air to Ground Range in Bass River Township, Burlington County.
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...
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...
New study ranks worst states for drunk driving: Where do N.Y. and N.J. land on the list?
Drunk driving claims the lives of approximately 37 people each day, accounting for over 30% of all traffic fatalities, according to a recent study. This research, conducted by the Simmrin Law Group, also showed that not all states are equal when it comes to the rate of drunk driving. Using...
Not as hot, not as humid, not as stormy: Nicer weather for NJ
Hey, I do not have to talk about the dreaded heat index or heat safety tips or tropical air or severe thunderstorms anymore! Thursday's forecast is all about improving conditions, as we celebrate the end of our heat wave. Just in case you are keeping score, our extended stretch of...
Tolls to increase on 4 Delaware River bridges connecting NJ to PA
For the first time in 13 years, drivers in New Jersey and Pennsylvania will have to pay more to cross the Delaware River Port Authority’s four bridges. On Wednesday, the DRPA approved a $1 toll increase from $5 to $6 for drivers who use the Ben Franklin, Walt Whitman, Betsy Ross, and Commodore Barry Bridges. […]
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