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Teresa Giudice Shows She's Got Her Kids Back as She Attends Daughter Gia's Iced Tea Event in N.J.
She's a cool mom! Real Housewives of New Jersey star Teresa Giudice made an appearance alongside her daughter Gia Giudice at a Shop Rite grocery store in Clark, N.J., on July 18, where Gia promoted Ryl Iced Tea. In the middle of the store, there was a backdrop for Rye, which had different types of iced tea — Peach, Lemon, Southern Sweet, Half & Half, and Raspberry — on it for customers to sample. Gia and Teresa stood behind the table greeting fans, chatting with them and posing for photos. They also encouraged everyone to try the iced teas. While briefly...
Rutgers women’s basketball misses out on popular guard prospect
Rutgers women’s basketball missed out on landing popular guard prospect Payton Dunbar. Dunbar, a 5-foot-11 guard out of Jefferson Christian Academy in Virginia, announced her commitment to the University of Virginia on Thursday night via Instagram Live. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a...
GoFundMe launched for family of late Montclair Superintendent Dr. Jonathan Ponds
A GoFundMe has been launched to help support the family of Montclair Superintendent Dr. Jonathan Ponds, who died on Friday. The fundraiser, started by Tessie Thomas of Montclair and shared on social media by the township's PTA groups, had collected over $60,000 of a $150,000 goal as of Friday afternoon. ...
Elizabeth Man Facing Attempted Murder Charges After Joyce Kilmer Ave. Shooting
NEW BRUNSWICK – A 31-year-old Elizabeth man is facing attempted murder and other charges in connection with an early Thursday morning shooting. Rafael Liriano-Olivo has also been charged with possession of a weapon for unlawful purpose, possession of a weapon without a permit, aggravated assault, possession of a defaced firearm and certain persons restricted from possessing weapons charges according to a statement from the New Brunswick Police Department.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Police said they found a 28-year-old city man with a gunshot wound in his arm after reporting to 143 Joyce Kilmer Ave. on Thursday at about 7:37 a.m. Police said the preliminary investigation indicates the shooting stemmed from an argument between a group of men. Responding officers located Liriano-Olivo and took him into custody, the police said. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Tensions Rise Following Mayor's Apology at Clark's July Council Meeting
CLARK, NJ — During Monday’s Clark Township Council meeting, one of the first things Mayor Sal Bonaccorso did was apologize. At the June 20th council meeting, at approximately an hour and 10 minutes into the gathering, Bonaccorso called resident John Greaves, one of the Democratic candidates for city council, in the mayor's words, a "f*** retard."CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER “I was honestly not aware of it until I was called by the press and heard a tape of it,” Bonaccorso said this past Monday. “I want to apologize, first to you, John [Greaves], about that,...
Nutley Chamber of Commerce To Host Lotus Head Spa Ribbon Cutting
NUTLEY, NJ - The Nutley Chamber of Commerce is hosting a ribbon-cutting event at Lotus Head Spa on Thursday, July 25 at 4:15 p.m. Lotus is one of the Nutley Chamber's newest members. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The woman and son owned business is located at: Lotus Head Spa 90-A Centre Street Nutley, NJ 07110 This event is hosted by the Nutley Chamber of Commerce and Lotus Head Spa For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Elizabeth Church Announces 180th Anniversary Celebration
ELIZABETH, NJ - St. Mary of the Assumption Church is celebrating its 180th anniversary this summer. The church will hold a celebration event on Saturday, August 3, and Sunday, August 4. Saturday’s event will be from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Sunday’s will run from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Admission is free.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The event will feature live music, entertainment, and a beer garden. Food will also be provided. For more information, you may contact St. Mary’s at 908-352-5154. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Essex County Man Faces Serious Charges for Narcotics and Firearms Offenses
NEWARK, NJ – Kyrell Domnie, a 39-year-old man from Irvington, Essex County, New Jersey, is facing multiple charges related to narcotics distribution and firearms offenses, as announced by U.S. Attorney…
Bloomfield Holding Christmas In July Outdoor Movie Night at Pulaski Park
BLOOMFIELD, NJ-- On Friday, 7/19, the second edition of "Christmas In July" Outdoor Movie Night, hosted by the Bloomfield Parks, Recreation & Cultural Affairs Department will take place in town. The weather is looking to be a bit cooler than the past week. The event will celebrate the 20th anniversary of Polar Express at Pulaski Park (rain date: July 20th). The movie will start at 8:30pm. Everyone is encouraged to get into the festive spirit by wearing their favorite holiday PJs and Santa hats. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER While admission is free, all attendees are asked to bring non-perishable food items to support the Little Free Food Pantry at the Bloomfield Public Library. Don't forget to bring your lawn chairs or blanket. For more information, please contact 973-743-9074. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
South Orange public works’ recycling center is open Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays
South Orange public works’ recycling center is open Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Summer hours are 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays and 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturdays. The Jersey Bee’s staff includes producers and editors who work together to gather, verify, and report useful...
N.J. library gets free internet in settlement with Optimum Cable over poor service
Editor’s note: This article has been updated to include a statement from Altice USA. Dunellen and nine other communities reached a settlement with Altice USA, the cable television and internet provider that operates Optimum, resolving a three-year dispute over poor service and customer service complaints, officials said Thursday. If...
N.Y. Gov. Hochul announces $352K for this Staten Island organization to fight food insecurity
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Various organizations working to combat food insecurity throughout New York, including one here on Staten Island, are getting a major boost in funding. On Thursday, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced that $7.6 million has been allocated to a dozen food service organizations throughout the state as part of the New York Food for New York Families program, which helps connect local farmers with organizations working to address hunger in underserved communities.
Overlook Medical Center Emergency Services, Summit Campus Recognized for Excellence in Emergency Nursing
SUMMIT, NJ – The emergency department at Overlook Medical Center’s main campus in Summit has been selected as a recipient of the Emergency Nurses Association’s 2024 Lantern Award® for demonstrating excellence in leadership, practice, education, advocacy and research performance. The Lantern Award showcases the Overlook Medical Center Emergency Services, Summit Campus’s accomplishments in incorporating evidence-based practice and innovation into emergency care. As part of the application, EDs are encouraged to share stories that highlight a commitment to patient care, as well as the well-being of nursing staff. The award serves as a visible symbol of Overlook’s commitment...
Bergen County jail kicks off 'groundbreaking' culinary class with five inmates
HACKENSACK — For the first time, and as part of a larger rehabilitation effort, Bergen County inmates participated in a culinary certification class to learn safe food handling practices. The new program is part of the overhaul of the jail to give it a new name and stigma-free image spearheaded by Sheriff...
Need a new job? About a dozen companies will be at this North Jersey job fair
The Jack and Ronnie McGreevey Civic Association will host a job fair for Hudson County residents on July 25 in Jersey City. The event will start at 11 a.m. and will take place on 73 Martin Luther King Drive. It will feature employers from various sectors, including transportation, public safety and education, in a celebration of the region’s growing economic opportunities.
TCNJ to provide room and board to local community college students
EWING — Come the fall semester, the housing situation at The College of New Jersey will be different than ever before. TCNJ and Mercer County Community College have worked out a deal where TCNJ will provide room and board to its students, according to a release from MCCC. The partnership “for the Fall 2024 semester and beyond” will also offer MCCC students special rates for the accommodation.
NJ man suffers severe burns while making fireworks at home
HILLSBOROUGH — A Somerset County man suffered second-degree burns when chemicals he was mixing for a homemade firework exploded early Saturday morning. Hillsborough police and first responders from several neighboring towns responded to a residence on Three Bridges Road at approximately 4 a.m. They said the man, who has...
2 women admit working with N.J. doctor to wrongly prescribe thousands of oxycodone pills
Two Paterson women admitted this week they worked with a Bergen County-based doctor to prescribe thousands of opioids without a legitimate medical reason, the U.S. Attorney’s Office District of New Jersey announced Thursday. Jasmine McGregor, 32, and 35-year-old Jhenelle Lewis pleaded guilty to one count of knowingly and intentionally...
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