Lacey Township
LATEST NEWS
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...
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...
Former Plainfield mayoral candidate indicted on eight counts of election fraud
PLAINFIELD – A former city mayoral candidate has been indicted on charges of submitting hundreds of fraudulent voter registration applications to Union County election officials and then attempting to cover up his actions. Dr. Henrilynn Ibezim, 70, was indicted on eight counts – the second-degree crimes of election fraud and trafficking in personal identifying information pertaining to another person; the third-degree crimes of criminal attempt to commit false registration or transfer, tampering with public records or information,...
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.
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.
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...
Brooklyn book launch canceled over ‘Zionist’ moderator is rescheduled for next week
(New York Jewish Week) — An event at a Brooklyn bookstore that was canceled because an employee objected to its “Zionist” moderator, causing widespread backlash, has been rescheduled for a different location next week. The event for “Tablets Shattered,” a new book on American Jewish life by journalist Joshua Leifer, will take place on Monday...
Rutgers Cancer Institute, RWJBarnabas Health Treat 200th CAR T-Cell Therapy Patient
NEW BRUNSWICK – Rutgers Cancer Institute, the state’s only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, together with RWJBarnabas Health, has treated its 200th patient with CAR T-cell therapy, a type of immunotherapy that uses a patient’s own immune cells to fight cancer. Harnessing the immune system to target cancer is the goal of a groundbreaking area of research called cell therapy. This process includes collecting T-cells from a patient’s blood through an infusion-like process called apheresis, and the cells are sent to a laboratory.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER In the lab, scientists modify...
Wayne Valley Football Drawing Inspiration from Recent Hall of Fame Inductees
WAYNE, NJ - Wayne Valley football’s proud tradition was on display August 21st at the North Jersey Country Club in Wayne when four past greats were inducted into the team’s Hall of Fame. The group included former players Rick Wardle, Troy Sherin, Kyle Schroeder and former assistant coach John Zisa.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER “The men we enshrined helped lay the foundation for the success we have enjoyed recently,” head coach Roger Kotlarz said. “I considered it an honor to present them with this well-deserved honor.” Wardle, a wide receiver and defensive back from...
Pascrell, Citizens Police Academy, Activity List, All On Mayor's Mind
Hawthorne lost a friend this week. Bill Pascrell, our Congressman, passed away at the age of 87. After serving his country as a member of the Army, Bill went on to a career teaching history. He later became Mayor of the City of Paterson and for the past 28 years Bill served in the U.S. House of Representatives. Bill was tenacious, passionate and never lost his touch with the people. He lived his entire life in his beloved City of Paterson but ventured into our town frequently, visiting with his family members who have lived here,...
3 Women Shot Outside Restaurant In Central Nyack
A suspect is on the loose after three women were shot outside a restaurant in the Hudson Valley.It happened just after 3 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 24 in Central Nyack, outside CY's Restaurant and Lounge, located at 37 Route 59.Arrival officers discovered a woman with gunshot wounds to her leg and ab…
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,...
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...
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...
New Costco coming to one of N.J.’s busiest highways
Costco, the big-box warehouse store known for its $1.50 hotdog combo and bulk products, could be coming to Route 17 South in Paramus, according to the town’s mayor. The store is planning to replace the shuttered Kmart and Stop & Shop locations near the exits for Linwood Avenue and Van Emburgh Avenue.
It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency:
Our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. As a platform hosting over 100,000 pieces of content published daily, we cannot pre-vet content, but we strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation.