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More NY school aid needed to address student poverty, special needs, health, advocates say
The clock is ticking louder for the Rockefeller Institute, which accepted the challenge of modernizing a formula used to distribute $25 billion in state dollars to New York's almost 700 school districts. For three hours on Tuesday, dozens of New Yorkers — from school superintendents to parents — told Rockefeller officials that New...
Lakewood Couple Aims to Give Out Thousands of Free Car Devices to Keep Babies Safe
Submitted: Tragedy isn’t preventable but we can do our hishtadlus. We have all heard about tragedies involving babies left in hot cars. CleverElly is a small solution to a big problem: A simple device that plugs into any car’s cigarette lighter. This device plays ten assorted reminders to check the backseat as soon as your car’s engine goes off.
Kenilworth's Bubbles and Baskets Laundromat to Host Laundry and Ice Cream Event
KENILWORTH, NJ - On Saturday, August 3, Kenilworth's new and improved laundromat, Bubbles & Baskets, located at 630 Boulevard is collaborating with Park Ice Cream! Please see the following announcement that was recently posted to the establishment's social media page.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER How likely is a collaboration between a laundromat and an ice cream parlor? Very likely at Bubbles and Baskets Laundromat! On August 3 from 1pm to 3pm come by for @parkicecreamco ice cream cart! One cup for free, if you come in to do laundry. Otherwise it’s only $5.00 for a...
Food drive planned next weekend
Bridge Marina, 89 Brady Road, Lake Hopatcong will hold its Christmas in July Food Drive on Saturday, July 27 and Sunday, July 28. Guests are invited to bring a nonperishable food donation to support Sparta Community Food Pantry’s efforts to help local families and individuals in need. Those who...
Stop by Butch Kowal's Tavern in Rahway this Weekend!
RAHWAY, NJ — You really should stop by Butch Kowal's Tavern this weekend! On Saturday, July 20, there's live music on the patio with Jivestock, starting at 9 p.m.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER On Sunday, July 21, it's NASCAR Sunday, which is pretty much just what it sounds like. Click here to read all about the NASCAR Cup Series. Butch Kowal's is located at 950 St. Georges Ave. Visit its Facebook page here. [Don’t miss any TAPinto Rahway news. Go to tapinto.net/enews to sign up for our free e-newsletter, delivered each morning to your inbox.] For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Roselle hires new football coach for upcoming season
ROSELLE, NJ — Another Union County school will have a new head football coach for the upcoming 2024 season. While Union and Westfield promoted from within, with Jason Scott named the interim head coach at Union High School and Matt Andzel the head coach at Westfield High School, Abraham Clark High School in Roselle decided to go a different direction once Ibrahim Halsey left to become the head coach at South Brunswick High School.
Bay Head Summer Camp in full swing
BAY HEAD — While school may be out, laughs and cheers can still be heard over at Bay Head School, due to the Bay Head Summer Camp launching in full swing. Having started on July 1, the camp has open enrollment until it ends on Aug. 8. Camp takes place every Monday through Friday from 9 a.m.
Longtime Union Resident Celebrates 100th Birthday with Family and Friends
UNION, NJ - Family and friends gathered together on Saturday to celebrate the 100th birthday of longtime Union resident Mary Izzo. Izzo was born on July 17, 1924. She moved from Newark to Union in 1965. She raised five children and became a consummate volunteer, including as the town's Girl Scout troop organizer, as the leader of Troop 588 for twenty years, and as a Washington Rock Girl Scout delegate. She also provided invaluable input as a member of the executive board for a local PTA.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Izzo held the...
Hours After Major Accident on Route 287, Piscataway Fire Crews Return to Extinguish Car Fire
PISCATAWAY, NJ – Piscataway fire and rescue crews responded to an early morning car fire on Route 287 north on Saturday. Holmes Marshall, River Road, and Possumtown fire companies were able to extinguish the blaze that was reported at about 2:50 a.m.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The fire follows another incident that occurred at about 2:10 a.m. Friday morning when fire and rescue crews were called to the highway near Exit 8 for a serious motor vehicle accident between a car and a tractor trailer. Holmes Marshall first responders reported finding the car...
10 most expensive homes sold in the Jackson area, July 8-14
A house in Jackson that sold for $1.3 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Jackson area in the past week. In total, 15 residential real estate sales were recorded in the area during the past week, with an average price of $636,933. The average price per square foot was $345.
Roselle Park Mayor and Council Introduces Ordinance to Lower Sewer Bill Costs
ROSELLE PARK, NJ — For Roselle Park residents upset about their sewer bill this year, Roselle Park Mayor and Council may have just ensured that it will be a one-time occurrence, as they introduced an ordinance would change the way that sewer bills are calculated at their last meeting on Thursday, July 18. This ordinance was first mentioned at last week's town hall meeting when Mayor Joseph Signorello III announced that going forward, the borough will likely calculate water usage based on the final three months of the prior year prorated out to the full year.CLICK HERE...
Boat Point Drive targeted for overhaul
POINT PLEASANT — Boat Point Drive, which has been hit with significant flooding and damage since Superstorm Sandy, will be substantially renovated with new flooding and damage mitigation measures thanks to a $199,000 grant from federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). New inlets, manholes and tide flex valves as well as raising of the road at a location approximately 150 feet from the intersection of Bay Isle Drive on Boat Point Drive in the Bay Head Shores neighborhood.
Rutgers Football: Early schedule prediction for 2024 season
We’re back for another schedule prediction for the 2024 Rutgers Football season. This is the July edition with the final one coming out ahead of the season opener vs. Howard. In June, the first prediction was shared and it had the Scarlet Knights returning to a bowl game with...
Haskell Stakes: Dornoch takes thrilling victory over Mindframe in a Belmont Stakes replay
OCEANPORT – The $1 million NYRA Bets Haskell Stakes turned into a repeat of last month’s Belmont Stakes, as a growing rivalry produced another dramatic finish. Just like in the final leg of the Triple Crown, it was Dornoch on the rail holding off a hard-charging favorite Mindframe on the outside, this time...
Townsfolk Attend Send-off for Departing Roxbury Library Director
ROXBURY, NJ – A steady flow of well-wishers came to the Roxbury Public Library on Friday to say goodbye to departing library director Radwa Ali. It was Ali’s last day at the library, a place to which she brough significant change since being hired in 2017. On Monday, she starts a similar position at Montclair Public Library.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Those attending Friday’s farewell event, signed guest books, enjoyed snacks and made a point of hugging Ali or shaking her hand while expressing gratitude mixed with disappointment at her departure. "Leaving Roxbury was...
Little League controversy: Shore softball team ruled loser of state final day after game
Heartbreaking losses are part of the nature of sports. There are Hail Mary passes that land perfectly in the end zone as time expires. There are walk-off home runs and also strikeouts with the bases loaded for the final out. There are buzzer beaters on the final shot, and there are buzzer beaters invalidated by bad calls. ...
Jeremiah Williams discusses acclimation of new-look Rutgers Basketball squad
Rutgers returns just three players from last year's team, one of whom has already taken on more of a leadership role. Point guard Jeremiah Williams is back for his second year at Rutgers after a season in which he led the team in scoring through 12 game appearances. This season,...
NJ Transit, Amtrak service resumes following disruptions
Service on New Jersey Transit and Amtrak have resumed following an earlier service disruption.A downed wire caused multiple service disruptions on Sunday.As of Sunday night, service has resumed with residual delays.----------* Get Eyewitness News Delivered* More New Jersey news* Send us a news tip* Download the abc7NY app for breaking news alerts* Follow us on YouTubeSubmit a tip or story idea to Eyewitness NewsHave a breaking news tip or an idea for a story we should cover? Send it to Eyewitness News using the form below. If attaching a video or photo, terms of use apply.
Cruel summer for NJ Transit commuters: Endless meltdowns during heat
It's the summer of travel alerts for NJ Transit. Rail equipment is the latest inconvenience for customers this week. With the heat we’ve been experiencing, the temperature outside is affecting electronic components, including the air conditioning, according to NJ Transit. Delays, the possibility of combining trips and cancelations can’t...
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