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The secret behind New Jersey’s best homemade mozzarella
When it comes to the best fresh mozzarella, New Jersey wins with all the Italian families that immigrated here and opened a deli, just like their family had done back in the home country. And when it comes to the best fresh mozzarella in New Jersey, Hoboken wins with M...
Mississippi Freedom Trail adds marker in NJ to note Civil Rights change that happened here
New Jersey now has its very own marker on the Mississippi Freedom Trail, the first state outside Mississippi to be included. The Freedom Trail is part of the United States Civil Rights Trail and consists of more than 30 sites that played key roles in the Civil Rights Movement. ...
Which cops in Central Jersey make the most DUI arrests? We have the numbers
Which Central Jersey towns have the most arrests for drunken driving? These numbers, compiled by the New Jersey Judiciary, show the number of DUI arrests in the court year from July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024. ...
Body slammed over beach badge? What happened in Belmar? NJ Top News
Here are the top New Jersey news stories for Thursday:. ⬛ Traffic relief in Middlesex County — new lanes open along Route 1. A project designed to reduce traffic along Route 1 in Middlesex County and make your commute a bit smoother is getting underway. The New Jersey Department...
NJ beach weather and waves: Jersey Shore Report for Thu 8/22
8 - 13 knots (Gust 16 knots) THU: W winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas around 2 ft. Wave Detail: NW 2 ft at 3 seconds and SE 1 foot at 7 seconds. THU NIGHT: W winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas around 2 ft. Wave Detail: SE 2 ft at 7 seconds and W 1 foot at 3 seconds.
NJ counties in top 15 with highest property taxes in US
Maybe not too surprising to many, New Jersey’s local property taxes are among the highest in the country. But a new report from the Tax Foundation finds the state actually dominating the field, with seven of its counties among the top 15 nationally when it comes to median payment as of 2022.
New Jersey drivers may be able to write-off EZPass tolls if legislation passes
Drivers in New Jersey may be able to write off their EZPass tolls if proposed legislation is passed.A slew of lawmakers introduced the bipartisan bill back in January.The bill would allow tax write-offs for New Jersey drivers who rack up $1,000 or more in tolls during the year.It stalled when it was passed to the Budget and Appropriations Committee.Officials say the measure would provide some respite for costs to commuters.
Powerball winning numbers, live results for Wednesday’s $20M drawing
The Powerball jackpot for Wednesday’s lottery drawing has rolled back to an estimated $20 million with a cash option of $9.9 million after a top-prize ticket worth $44.3 million was bought in California for Monday’s game. The winning numbers were: 27, 31, 33, 38 and 67. The Powerball...
Rash of ATV, dirt bike thefts in South Jersey likely part of organized ring: police
WASHINGTON TWP., N.J. - A rash of thefts targeting ATVs and dirt bikes in South Jersey have led police to believe it is likely part of an organized ring. FOX 29's Steve Keeley went to Washington Township and spoke to one victim who says his expensive ATV was stolen right after he posted it on social media.
Protect Your Car – New Jersey’s 10 Most Stolen Vehicles Revealed
The National Insurance Crime Bureau reported that just over 10,000 vehicles were stolen in 2020, the last year the study was conducted. What may be surprising is which cars are being jacked. It's 2024, and with so many increased security measures, how many cars are still being stolen?. For the...
Immigrant learners struggle to find English classes as NYC funding lapses
This story was originally published on Aug. 19 by THE CITY. Sign up here to get the latest stories from THE CITY delivered to you each morning.When 28-year-old Lilybet Barcenas first moved to New York City a year and four months ago, she didn’t know many fluent English speakers who could help her master the language. As she attempted to navigate the city, conversations often became complicated and confusing compared to what she had been used to as a furniture salesperson in her native Mexico.Her English only began to improve, she said, when she started attending free English for Speakers...
UBS Arena in Elmont hosts prayer service for Dalai Lama
NEW YORK - A long life prayer service for the Dalai Lama took place Thursday morning at the UBS Arena in Elmont on Long Island. The Tibetan Community of New York and New Jersey held the event, which is known as a puja. The Dalai Lama, 89, is in New York recovering from knee replacement surgery that took place in June. "His Holiness is recovering well," Dr. David Mayman at the Hospital for Special Surgery said earlier this month. "He is working diligently with physical therapy and making great progress. This will continue over the next six to 12 months to optimize his recovery. His Holiness has made significant improvements to date, and we expect this to continue for a full year after surgery." The Long Island Rail Road added additional train service during the Thursday morning rush hour to accommodate the event, saying 21 trains would make additional stops at Woodside and Elmont-UBS Arena in both directions throughout Thursday morning. For the latest on LIRR service, click here.
Jersey City Gang Members Sentenced to Lengthy Prison Sentences
NEWARK, NJ - Two members of a Jersey City gang were sentenced for their roles in two different shootings and other gang-related crimes, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced this week. Jakeem Gibson-Madison, aka “Beanz,” 30, was sentenced to 15 years behind bars while Terick Rogers, aka“Moot,” 32, is expected to serve 16 years in prison. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER According to documents filed in the case, Gibson-Madison, Terick Rogers, and others were all members and associates of the neighborhood street gang associated with the Marion Gardens Housing Complex. They routinely distributed cocaine and...
Chase ends summer program with free backpacks for 450 Brooklyn students, highlights financial literacy efforts
Sign up for our Brooklyn Paper email newsletter to get news, updates, and local insights delivered straight to your inbox!. Chase provided 450 Brooklyn high school students with free backpacks and school supplies on Aug. 13, marking the end of a summer program aimed at enriching financial literacy. The giveaway,...
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