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Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center Announces Historic Gift from Andrea and Anthony Melchiorre to Support New Cancer Center
(BPT) - Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center (CBMC), an RWJBarnabas Health facility, has received a visionary gift of $30 million from Andrea and Anthony Melchiorre to support the new multidisciplinary standalone cancer center now under construction on the hospital campus in Livingston, New Jersey. The Melchiorre Cancer Center at Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center will open in 2025.
Frelinghuysen BOE Approves 9.9% Tax Levy Increase to Fill Budget Gaps
On July 3, Frelinghuysen Township School’s (FTS) board of education met to approve a revised version of next year’s budget. The new budget, passed unanimously by attending board members, will see a tax levy increase of 9.9%. This is the maximum increase allowed by state law. On the...
The Summer Has Been Hot, But These Crafters’ Mindsets Are Cool
The Blairstown Farmers’ Market opened June 1 and is in full swing and is open every Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. until November 23. As the summer heat grows higher this July, so does the line-up of fabulous market vendors including:. Apple Ridge. Arena Farms. Consulting Forestry...
Surprises Inside – Take a Tour of New Jersey’s Strangest House
At first glance, this home looks straight out of a sci-fi movie, but it's not. If the outside is this intriguing, imagine what the inside looks like. This unusual house is in Harding Township (Morristown) in Morris County. 75 Sand Spring Rd. is the location of this 14,000-square-foot home sitting...
NWS: Pike, Wayne could see 'isolated to scattered severe storms' Wednesday
Parts of the Poconos could see severe storms on Wednesday. The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather outlook that includes Pike and Wayne counties. "Isolated to scattered severe storms will be possible this afternoon and evening. Damaging winds and heavy rain will be the main threats," the NWS said.
Black Bear Film Festival celebrates silver anniversary year with reunion party
The organizers of the Black Bear Film Festival will be holding a 25th anniversary reunion party on Friday, August 9 from 6 to 10 p.m. at The Landing at Matamoras (120 Route 6, Matamoras). All who have been involved with the festival over this quarter century are encouraged to attend and celebrate this milestone with Black Bear.
Crum & Forster elevates one to SVP, product recall
Morristown-based Crum & Forster on Tuesday announced it elevated Eileen Miller to senior vice president, product recall. In this new role, Miller will lead a team of product recall underwriters focusing on consumables, consumer goods and component parts accounts. Miller’s responsibilities as SVP will include managing the renewal portfolio goals,...
Selective Insurance: Q2 Earnings Snapshot
BRANCHVILLE, N.J. (AP) — BRANCHVILLE, N.J. (AP) — Selective Insurance Group Inc. (SIGI) on Thursday reported a loss of $63.3 million in its second quarter. The Branchville, New Jersey-based company said it had a loss of $1.08 per share. Losses, adjusted for investment gains, came to $1.10 per share.
Parke Bancorp: Q2 Earnings Snapshot
WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP, N.J. — WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Parke Bancorp Inc. (PKBK) on Friday reported net income of $6.5 million in its second quarter. The Washington Township, New Jersey-based bank said it had earnings of 53 cents per share. The holding company for Parke Bank posted revenue of...
County Offices Closed Friday, July 19 To Public Due To Crowdstrike Windows Outage
Monroe County is working to fix the CrowdStrike/Windows outage that has affected county services. Critical infrastructure systems, such as water, sewer, traffic control are not impacted, but many public facing operations lack connections to their servers and devices. 9-1-1 and emergency communications are operating with back-up systems. If you call 9-1-1 and the call is not answered immediately, do not hang up as the calls are answered in order.
Woodland Park Police Department Participates in Blue Envelope Program
WOODLAND PARK, NJ - As a way to help individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) gain more independence, the Woodland Park Police Department is participating in a program through the Passaic County Prosecutor's Office called the Blue Envelope program. The initiative aims to ensure officers are aware of their diagnosis during any future traffic stops. In the event of a traffic stop, this program helps officers quickly identify drivers with ASD and provides guidance on how best to communicate and interact with them.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Drivers who sign up for this free program will receive a blue envelope that explains their diagnosis and whether they are verbal or not. They will place copies of their driver's license, vehicle registration, insurance card, and a contact card with pertinent information in a blue envelope. The program packet also provides tips for ASD drivers on how to best interact with officers should their vehicle be stopped. Drivers on the spectrum can stop by police headquarters, 5 Brophy Lane, to pick up a program packet. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Former Morris County baseball star selected by St. Louis Cardinals in MLB Draft
Jack Findlay’s big-game mentality and ability to perform when the stakes are high landed the former Roxbury High School pitcher on the biggest stage. The Notre Dame junior and Roxbury resident was selected by the St. Louis Cardinals with the No. 6 pick of the eighth round of the 2024 MLB Draft.
Two Teens, One Man Charged In Fatal Jersey City Shooting: Prosecutor
A 21-year-old Paterson resident and two teenagers were arrested and charged last week with a fatal shooting that occurred in Jersey City in May, authorities said.On Friday, May 10, around 10 p.m., Jersey City police responded to a report of shots fired at Pearsall Avenue and Garfield Avenue, Hudson…
Mehta celebrates Stanley Cup championship at alma mater in New Jersey
FRANKLIN LAKES, N.J. -- Sunny Mehta, who deals in probability for a living, marveled about the improbable odds of having his name etched on the Stanley Cup. “If a Jersey kid like me, son of immigrant parents, kid who had very mediocre athletic skills, to be honest, if I can be standing here with the Stanley Cup, know that if you dream big, you never know what’s possible,” he said.
Shop Mount Olive Property Tax Rewards, rewards businesses, renters and residents
MOUNT OLIVE TWP. - Mayor Joe Nicastro brought the idea of The Shop Mount Olive Property Tax Rewards program to the township 12 years ago but it was not until the Tuesday, June 25 meeting that the Township Council unanimously adopted a resolution to implement the program. “I first learned...
Here's when students start and end the school year and get breaks in Monroe districts
When does the 2024-25 school year start and end? When are students in Monroe County on Thanksgiving, winter and spring breaks?. Here are the key dates for East Stroudsburg Area School District, Pleasant Valley School District, Pocono Mountain School District and Stroudsburg Area School District. First day of school. East...
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