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NYC Restaurant Week on Staten Island features 10 spots
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — What are Staten Islanders making for dinner from Monday, July 22 through Sunday, Aug. 18? That would be reservations during NYC Restaurant Week, a program kicked off by New York City Tourism + Conventions. The Big Apple’s official destination guide steers NYC residents and visitors...
Social media star ‘Famouss Richard’ arrested following dispute at Bayonne QuickCheck parking lot
An aspiring rapper and social media star who allegedly pointed a gun at two people in the parking lot of a QuickCheck in Bayonne on the Fourth of July was arrested last week. Police say they arrested Richard Sharp, who is known as “Famouss Richard,” at his home on Isabella Avenue on July 12 following an investigation into the incident.
SCLSNJ’s Peapack and Gladstone Branch to Temporarily Close for Renovations
SOMERSET COUNTY, NJ - The Somerset County Library System of New Jersey’s (SCLSNJ) Peapack and Gladstone branch will be temporarily closing for renovation beginning 10 a.m. on Saturday, July 27, 2024. Updates about the renovation will be shared as the project progresses. "While we'll miss connecting with our community in the short term, we are eagerly awaiting the moment we can welcome everyone back to a beautifully refreshed space in just a few months,” said Nicole C. Pascoe, branch manager. “In the meantime, we are actively working to schedule programs in various other community spaces starting this September. We are...
This Pork Roll, Egg, and Cheese-Flavored Vodka Is New Jersey in a Bottle
As if New Jersey’s most infamous linguistic spar wasn’t intense enough, one Garden State distillery is throwing alcohol on the fire. On June 28, Keyport-based 3BR Distillery released 011 PEC on Everything: a pork roll, egg, and cheese-flavored vodka liqueur. (Technically, given its 35-percent ABV, it falls under the U.S. classification of a liqueur, not a spirit.)
NJ HALL OF FAME: 2024 inductees include Meryl Streep, Paul Rudd and founder of Jersey Mike's
The next wave of New Jersey’s greatest has been announced to be inducted into the New Jersey Hall of fame. Eighteen inductees will be honored at the 16th Annual New Jersey Hall of Fame induction ceremony.
Baby in NJ dies after being left in 100-degree parked car
LAKEWOOD — An infant died Monday afternoon after being left inside a vehicle on one of the hottest days of the year, according to the Ocean County Proseuctor's Office. Prosecutor Bradley Billihimer said Lakewood police were notified about a child in cardiac arrest outside the Kollel Cheshek Shlomo on New Egypt Road around 1:45 p.m.
McIver, fresh off primary win, gets convention nod for full term
Newark City Council President LaMonica McIver, who two days ago won a special 10th district Democratic primary for the unexpired term of the late Rep. Donald Payne Jr. (D-Newark), was chosen at a Democratic convention tonight as the party’s nominee for the November general election as well. At a...
Staten Island realtor service launches multilingual home search tool
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. – The Staten Island Multiple Listing Service (SIMLS) has launched a new tool designed to assist a broader and more diverse audience of consumers on the path to homeownership. “At the Staten Island Multiple Listing Service, our realtor subscribers serve a diverse set of clients, and...
Bayonne City Council OKs 182-unit project with rec center, no affordable housing
The Bayonne City Council approved the second reading of an ordinance for a new development on West 25th Street with 182 units, none of which are affordable housing, and a recreation center at last night’s meeting. “How many affordable housing units are in it?” former Council President Sharon Ashe-Nadrowski...
2 buildings on St. George Avenue in Roselle sell for $1.2M
Zimmel Associates has successfully negotiated the sale of two prominent buildings located at 223-235 St. George Ave. in Roselle for $1.2 million. The name of the buyer was not disclosed. One property, which spans 0.74 acres, includes a 2,600-square-foot Jiffy Lube, a tenant since the late ’80s. The adjacent mixed-use...
Want the best care? New report says these are best hospitals in NJ
Eight facilities in New Jersey make a list of the 466 best hospitals in the nation. The 2024-2025 list released on Tuesday by U.S. News & World Report takes into account more than 30 medical and surgical services. It's based on an analysis of nearly 5,000 hospitals across the country.
DMV Will Soon Eliminate Temporary Paper License Plates In NJ
My mom recently just purchased a new vehicle and I am SO incredibly happy for her. She loves it, too, which makes it that much better to partake in her joy. She is having a bit of trouble with all the technology in it, though. She went from a 2007...
Rutgers Football Top 50 Preseason Player Countdown: No.38 Abram Wright
The start of the 2024 Rutgers football season is just around the corner and that means it's time for Scarlet Nation's annual Top 50 player projections. We will be counting down the top 50 players based on projections of how they will perform this season. The list moves on with a look at No.38, Abram Wright.
Fundraiser Launched After Rahway Motorcyclist, 32, Killed In Clark Crash
A 32-year-old Rahway man was killed after his motorcycle was struck by a vehicle in Clark Township on Tuesday, July 16, authorities said.At 7:55 p.m., Justin Almenas was riding his motorcycle westbound on Madison Hill Road, when it collided with a Honda Accord that was making a left turn from Adams…
Scooterist Fatally Struck By Vehicle In Newark: Prosecutor
At 5:25 p.m., Kenneth Roy William was riding a motorized scooter when it collided with a 2016 Jeep at Frelinghuysen Avenue and Carrington Street, a spokesman for the Essex County Prosecutor's Office said. William was transported to University Hospital where he was pronounced dead soon after, authorities said. The driver...
Union County Announces Grand Opening Of Newly Renovated Roselle Memorial Library
ROSELLE, NJ - The Union County Board of Commissioners invites residents to an upcoming Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting of the Roselle Memorial Library, located at 104 West 4th Avenue. The event will take place on Tuesday, July 23 at 10 a.m and include several guest speakers including:CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Master of Ceremonies: Union County Improvement Authority Executive Director, Dr. Bibi Taylor New Jersey Senate President: Nicholas P. Scutari Union County Improvement Authority Chairman: Chris Kolibas Union County Commissioner Chairwoman: Kimberly Palmieri-MoudedDOWNLOAD THE FREE TAPINTO APP FOR MORE LOCAL NEWS. AVAILABLE IN THE APPLE...
Flood advisory for 3 N.J. counties Wednesday night
On Wednesday at 9:28 p.m. a flood advisory was issued by the National Weather Service in effect until 11:30 p.m. for Bergen, Hudson and Union counties. The weather service says, "Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected." "Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas," adds the weather service. "Turn...
New 17,000 sq. ft. headquarters lease in Clark leads strong Q2 for Signature Acquisitions
20 Commerce Drive in Cranford — Courtesy: Signature Acquisitions. A transportation logistics firm has leased more than 17,000 square feet at a Clark office building, the largest among nearly a dozen second-quarter deals completed by Signature Acquisitions. According to the landlord, All-Ways Forwarding will use the space at 100...
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