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33-year-old pays $2,100/month to live with 23 roommates in Brooklyn—take a look inside
In a city as notoriously expensive as New York, it's common to see people in their late 20s and early 30s living with roommates to help manage the high cost of living. But Ishan Abeysekera has taken that to the next level with his current living situation in Brooklyn: a communal building that he shares with a whopping 23 other people.
2 killed in wrong-way crash on Henry Hudson Parkway in Manhattan, search on for runaway driver
Police are looking for the driver behind a fiery crash that turned deadly on the Henry Hudson Parkway early Saturday.Flames shot into the air along the roadway near 165th Street as traffic came to a standstill just before 2:30 a.m.Officials say the driver of a pickup truck was driving south in the northbound lanes when it hit a Dodge sedan.A 40-year-old man was taken to Harlem Hospital and a 38-year-old man was taken to Columbia Presbyterian Hospital.They had both been in the sedan and both were pronounced dead at the hospital.Two people inside the pickup truck ran from the scene.A...
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...
Fair Lawn Opens Water Slide at Memorial Pool on Saturday
FAIR LAWN, NJ - A new water slide is opening on Saturday, August 24 at Memorial Pool. It's another addition to the Memorial Pool area that now includes a spray park and walking path around the pool.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Last year, the borough brought in a wibit, a temporary blow-up slide funded through a grant. The pool’s final day is Labor Day, Monday, September 2. HOURS OF OPERATION Monday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday - 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.DOWNLOAD THE FREE TAPINTO APP FOR MORE LOCAL NEWS. AVAILABLE IN THE APPLE STORE AND THE GOOGLE PLAY STORE. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday - 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Board of Education Defies Mayor Barberio’s Audit
PARSIPPANY — What was supposed to be a routine Parsippany-Troy Hills Township Council meeting turned into the opposite. During the public comment session, several Board of Education members, including President Andy Choffo, Vice President Susy Golderer, Sheethal Abraham, Jack Raia, and Timothy Berrios, addressed concerns regarding PILOT programs and Mayor James Barberio’s proposed audit of the Board of Education.
Dinosaurs Rock is bringing the museum to you
POINT PLEASANT — Dinosaurs Rock, an interactive fossil program, arrived at Point Pleasant Borough Library on Monday, as children and families alike were transported to a time long ago. Cindy Fragale, youth services librarian, told The Ocean Star, “I am so excited to host Dinosaurs Rock because they actually bring the museum to us.
Elizabeth football looks forward to a winning season
ELIZABETH, NJ – The last time the Minutemen hoisted a trophy was 12 years ago. The last time Elizabeth High School–Frank J. Cicarell Academy reached a sectional state championship game was in 2014. The last time the Minutemen finished better than .500 was six years ago. The last...
Montclair Goes to Chicago for DNC
If you tuned in to watch the Democratic National Convention, you might have seen a few familiar faces from Montclair and Essex County. Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill and Essex County Commissioner Brendan Gill, both of Montclair, were in Chicago for the DNC. Sherrill, who is considering a run for governor of New Jersey, spoke at a DNC event honoring women in national security. Gill, who was joined by his wife, Assemblywoman Alixon Collazos-Gill, served as a delegate.
The Township of Verona Is Hiring
VERONA, NJ - The Township of Verona is looking for a full-time custodial worker who will work at Verona Town Hall, the Police Department, and the Public Library. The Township of Verona says responsibilities may include garbage removal, sweeping, vacuuming, washing and cleaning windows/floors, floor polishing, dusting, and more. The workweek is Monday through Friday, with a starting salary of $47,284. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Candidates must be flexible during working hours of 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and possess a valid New Jersey driver’s license and, the ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language sufficiently to perform the job. Evening hours are required. For more information on the job or to apply, click here. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
March Planned for Sept. 6 to Pray for New Brunswick and its 9,000-plus Students
NEW BRUNSWICK – A march that hopes to attract at least 100 participants from across New Brunswick will offer prayers for the city and its students as they begin a new school year. Interfaith leaders and other participants will begin the march on the steps of the New Brunswick Free Public Library.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The Sept. 6 event, which will start at 5:30 p.m., is being organized by the city’s Department of Human and Community Services under director Keith Jones II and is open to all residents. Jones said he was recently...
Edison Township to Auction Off Vehicles and Equipment
EDISON, NJ - The township will be auctioning off vehicles, equipment, and supplies from Saturday through Wednesday. Bids can be made online and are open to the public. To see all available items for auction, click here. Edison Township has listed 32 items for auction. These include cars, trucks, transport trailers, vans, forklifts, trailers, bicycles, and various computers and monitors. Minimum bids range from $5 to $100 depending on the item.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER According to USGovBid, items may be inspected on Monday between the hours of 9:00 AM and 2:00 PM. All auction pieces are located at the Edison Department of Public Works, 745 New Durham Road. All participants must be 18 years old with a valid driver's license to bid, according to the website. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Spine patient wins $3M settlement
A woman who suffered complications after having spine surgery won a $3 million settlement, the New Jersey Law Journal reported Aug. 23. The woman had a same-day microdiscectomy in February 2018 at JFK University Medical Center in Edison, N.J., the report said. After surgery, she reported severe pain and numbness, and nurses noticed she had urinary incontinence.
N.J. police chief who lost $210k job used homophobic slurs, ripped mayor, new docs show
Roselle Police Chief Stacey Williams lost his job in July, when the borough fired him after an investigation concluded he had made graphic homophobic remarks to his officers. Now, an internal affairs report shows just what those alleged slurs were. One was made to a friend in the presence of...
ALERT — PSE&G will mill & pave several streets over the next week, starting Aug. 23
PSE&G will perform milling and paving through parts of Kearny over the next week. All instances will be from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. On Friday, Aug. 23, it will be milling on Highland Avenue from Woodland Avenue to Johnston Avenue; John Street from Johnston Avenue to Woodland Avenue; Sheridan Avenue from Johnston Avenue to Belgrove Drive; and Belgrove Drive from Rose Street to Patterson Street.
Clark Offering Aging Services Kiosk (ASK) This September
CLARK, NJ — The Union County Board of County Commissioners invites seniors and their caregivers to visit their local “ASK”, or Aging Services Kiosk, this September. These services provide an opportunity for attendees to meet with experienced professionals who can offer expert guidance on senior programs and resources and help with form completion. Bilingual staff will be available at several events to offer support in Spanish. The Clark Public Library will be among those locations offering the service.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The ASK program is administered by the Division on Aging within Union County’s...
Old Bridge was young in ’23, now Knights hope the experience pays off heading into 2024
Many underclassman played key roles last year for the Old Bridge football team in all three phases of the game. And it showed, as the team got off to an 0-4 start before going 4-2 the rest of the way. There was improvement, but it came a little too late for the Knights in 2023.
Toms River Police Chief Retires: Who Will Take the Helm?
Toms River Police Chief: Who Will Take the Helm? — According to theOcean County Prosecutors Office, on Friday, August 23rd, Toms River Police Chief Mitchell Little formally announced his retirement by leaving the Richard C. Clement Law Enforcement Center for the final time. Little, who was appointed chief on January 1, 2014, was recognized on Friday at 4:30 p.m. at the police department with a walk-out ceremony. For the first time in many years, the department is without a chief following his retirement. Little took over for Michael Mastronardy, the current Ocean County Sheriff, who retired on December 31, 2013, after 22 years as the chief of police in Toms River.
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