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Little League East Region All-Star 11s baseball: South Shore rolls in opener, 15-0
BEVERLY, Mass. -- South Shore Little League showed zero hangover effect from Friday’s dramatic NYS championship as the Tottenville loop opened play at the 11-year-old East Region Invitational at Beverly Little League with a 15-0 mercy-rule shellacking of Bedford LL (New Hampshire). SS is back in pool-play action Sunday...
Roselle Park Theater Camp 'Seizes the Day' with Newsies Jr.
ROSELLE PARK, NJ — Have you heard the news? The Roselle Park Theater Camp will be staging the cult-classic musical Newsies Jr. on July 31 and Aug. 1 at the Roselle Park High School Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. The musical tells the story of a real life newsboy strike in 1899. It is a condensed version of the original Newsies, clocking in at just under an hour. While the performers are incredibly young (ages seven to 15), it helps that the historical subjects of their show are just as fresh-faced. The historical background of the show is also something...
Group assaults man on subway in Queens: NYPD
QUEENS - Police are investigating after a group of people reportedly assaulted a man on board a 7 train in Corona, Queens. Police say that the victim, a 26-year-old man, was riding the train at the 103rd Street–Corona Plaza station at around 11:50 p.m. on Tuesday when three suspects approached him.
9-Year-Old New Jersey Boy Advances on ‘America’s Got Talent’
A 9-Year-Old Jersey City, New Jersey boy had a great audition on “America’s Got Talent.”. The little boy is so talented … his name is Journeyy and he performed an original song that he wrote. Journeyy’s original song is titled “Paradise.”. AGT wrote the following...
Today at 1 p.m. : Nutley Verizon Store Hosts Annual Backpack Giveaway
NUTLEY, NJ - Back for 2024: the Nutley Verizon Store is giving away backpacks as part of their 'School Rocks' event. It's happening on Sunday, July 28 starting at 1 p.m. until all the backpacks are given away. In 2023, every backpack was given away so arrive early.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Wireless Zone, the local Verizon store, is located at 211 Franklin Ave. at the corner of Centre St. in Nutley. Due to the nature of the event, only one backpack can be given to each child, so be sure to bring every...
Asbury Park Launches Free Summer Movie Series on August 1
ASBURY PARK, NJ - The City of Asbury Park’s Department of Community & Cultural Affairs is excited to announce the start of its free summer movie series, beginning with a screening of "Monsters University" in Springwood Park on Thursday, August 1, 2024. This series is open to all ages, featuring outdoor showings in both Sunset Park and Springwood Park, weather permitting. Movies will begin at 8 PM or at dusk, and attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets to enjoy the films. Complimentary popcorn and beverages will be provided. Cassandra Dickerson, the Community & Cultural Affairs...
IAMA Friday Night Spaghetti Dinners a Big Hit
Every last Friday of the month the IAMA in Long Branch serves a homemade spaghetti dinner, that includes much more than just spaghetti with bread, salad and dessert. If you’re not a pasta person there’s also meatballs, ziti, sausage and peppers, chicken parmigiana, linguine with clam sauce and pasta fagioli. This is all for only $12 per person. Wine and other beverages can be purchased at the bar, manned by David Pizzo.
Rutgers adds 1st 2027 pledge and 3rd pass-catcher in 2 days in Florida TE Connor Winn
Rutgers football recruiting continues its historic roll. After adding four-star class of 2026 wide receiver Dyzier Carter, Greg Schiano plucked his second pass-catcher of the day, and the first commitment of his 2027 recruiting class when Jacksonville, Fla. three-star tight end Connor Winn announced his commitment to Rutgers on Saturday.
15-year-old dies in Queens from likely subway surfing incident, police say
Police found the boy at the Beach 90th Street station in Rockaway early Friday evening. Police found the teenager, whose name hasn't been released, at the Beach 90th Street Station in Rockaway Beach around 5:30 p.m. on Friday. EMS pronounced him dead at the scene. [ more › ]
Truck Explosion in New Jersey: A Fiery Moment Captured
Witness the Stunning Fireball from a Truck Explosion — On Monday, July 22, a vehicle on a roadway near Clifton, New Jersey,burst into a massive flame. Around nine in the morning, a bus rear-ended the car on the eastbound portion of the highway, according to fire authorities. After then,...
Police officer released from hospital after head-on crash in Morris County
BUTLER, NJ (Morris County) – A Butler police officer who was injured in a head-on crash Friday night has been released from the hospital, according to Butler Police Chief Scott Ricker. On July 26, at around 10:15 p.m., officers were conducting a speed enforcement detail on Bartholdi Avenue when...
NJ beach weather and waves: Jersey Shore Report for Sun 7/28
4 - 6 knots (Gust 11 knots) TODAY: NW winds around 5 kt, becoming E early this afternoon, then becoming SE late. Seas around 2 ft. Wave Detail: SE 2 ft at 9 seconds and NE 1 foot at 2 seconds. TONIGHT: S winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 2...
Reckless Abandon wins again in NJSS
East Rutherford, NJ — The method may not be one that her nervous backers appreciate, but Reckless Abandon recorded her second straight victory with ease, despite racing in last for much of the mile Friday night (July 26) at the Meadowlands when six $25,000 third-leg New Jersey Sire Stakes dashes for 2-year-olds were conducted during the card.
BTHS alumna receives Sharing Network Foundation scholarship
BRICK TOWNSHIP — Kimmy Kenny of Brick Township, who is a 2024 graduate of Brick Township High School, was one of seven high school students awarded scholarships from the Sharing Network Foundation. Earlier this month, they were presented the scholarships at NJ Sharing Network’s headquarters in New Providence. Kenny will be attending Ocean County College (OCC) and told The Ocean Star that she plans to attend OCC for two years before transferring into a four year college.
Mayor and council honor Girl Scout Gold Award recipient
BRICK TOWNSHIP — The Brick Township Mayor and Council honored Sofia Gonzales-Trelles for earning her Girl Scout Gold Award at the Tuesday, July 23 council meeting. Mayor Lisa Crate said, “We are honoring Sofia tonight in recognition of her earning the Girl Scout Gold Award, which is the highest achievement in Girl Scouts.
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