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Milltown Boy Scout to Host Seminar on How to Avoid Fraud for Local Seniors
MILLTOWN, NJ - According to the FBI, more than 100,000 seniors were victims of fraud in 2023. Elder fraud continues to be a growing problem, which is why local Boy Scout Scott Rumney is hosting a seminar on fraud in conjunction with AARP and the Milltown Police Department on Wednesday, July 24 at the Milltown Senior Center at 1:30 p.m. Fraud: How Can I Avoid It is ideal for anyone 60 years of age or older. It's also a perfect pick for children with senior parents. There will be presenters from AARP as well as the Milltown Police...
Staten Island moms breathe new life into local Mothers of Black Boys group: ‘Empowering the community’
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — A new spark has been ignited in a community resource resting dormant for years, as mothers gathered in the Richmond Terrace Community Center in New Brighton to reinvigorate the Staten Island chapter of Mothers of Black Boys (MOBB) United. MOBB United is a nationwide coalition...
Class of 2025 guard Kaden Powers looking to set Rutgers official visit
Rutgers basketball is in race for class of 2025 shooting guard Kaden Powers of Rainier Beach (Seattle, Wash.) after extending an offer on Wednesday. Rutgers is the first high-major program to offer the 6-foot-5 Powers, who also holds offers from Idaho, Illinois-Chicago, James Madison, Montana, San Francisco, Seattle, UNLV and UT-Arlington.
Water Main Overhaul Underway in Tinton Falls; Sewer Pipe Punctured in Red Bank
TINTON FALLS – An $8.5 million New Jersey American Water (NJAW) project is underway, which the company claims will improve water service reliability. Beginning this week, the water provider is replacing approximately 4,900 feet of aging water main. The improvements will take place along Wayside, Shafto and Hope roads.
Staten Island Giants win Girls 18U title at NFL Flag Championships
CANTON -- July 21, 2024 -- In a game where every possession would matter, Staten Island Giants coach Michael Colt knew he couldn't afford to waste any opportunities. So when his team went on offense with a minute and a half left before intermission, he was looking for momentum. Staten...
The 2024 NYS 12s All-Star Baseball Tournament starts Monday: Here’s how to catch all our photos and stories
The New York State 12-year-old All-Star Baseball Tournament begins in earnest on Monday (July 22, 2024), and the only way to catch all the action is to become an SILive.com subscriber. Eight sectional champs from around state will converge on South Shore and Great Kills Little Leagues for the six-day...
New Jersey’s Etsch Farms Donut Lady Is Back
When I moved to Monroe Township, I took a weekend to ride around and get to know the area. I noticed there were a lot of farms, farmers markets, parks and a couple of lakes. Much prettier and peaceful than the area of North Jersey I grew up in. Right...
Heading to the Jersey Shore? This is the breakfast place for you
If you’re going to spend a day at the Jersey shore, you’re going to need a solid meal. After all, you’re about to spend a day dodging kids throwing balls, people from out of state sitting way too close to you, and - in rare cases - umbrellas that have gotten loose.
Celebrated NJ township official stole recreation permit fees, cops say
BRICK — An award-winning recreation director has been charged with stealing municipal fees. Daniel Santaniello, 46, of Brick, asked private organizations that pay township facility permit fees to pay him directly in cash instead of paying the township, investigators said/. Santaniello pocketed the cash and issued fraudulent receipts to...
‘Smooth Sounds by the Sea’ mesh jazz and R&B with cool summer vibes
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — The 13th Annual “Smooth Sounds by the Sea” offered a relaxing afternoon of soulful jazz and R&B at the historic Alice Austen House in Rosebank. The yearly event pays tribute to and celebrates the contributions of people of African descent and the music and culture of America by showcasing a diverse range of live jazz and R&B performances.
Car crashes into tree in N.J. town, seriously injuring young child
A 4-year-old child was airlifted to a hospital to be treated for serious injuries after a vehicle crashed into a tree in East Windsor, injuring three other people, police said. The East Windsor Police Department said they responded to a collision involving one car with four occupants at about 10:53...
See all homes sold on the South Shore, July 8 to July 14
The following is a listing of all home transfers in South Shore reported from July 8 to July 14. There were 17 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 2,438-square-foot home on Woodrow Road that sold for $965,000. Staten Island. 160...
Staten Island FerryHawks drop second in a row in Lancaster
LANCASTER, Pa. -- The Staten Island FerryHawks were defeated by the Lancaster Stormers Saturday night by a final score of 7-6 in Atlantic League action at Clipper Magazine Stadium. It was the second straight loss for the Island club, which fell to 3-10 in the second half and 33-43 overall.
This 60-year-old N.J. ShopRite is finally getting a massive expansion
ShopRite is completely revamping one of its stores in central New Jersey, according to a new redevelopment plan proposed by officials. Holmdel-based Saker ShopRites, which owns and operates 39 ShopRite stores in Central Jersey and along the Jersey Shore, initially proposed building a brand new ShopRite in the parking lot of an existing store in Freehold Township.
NJ restaurant receiving Guinness World Record for most tequilas
Last fall I shared the news about a place opening in Metuchen. Meximodo Cocina Mexicana & Tequila Bar opened in mid-November. Just like their delicious Mexican food, the name is a mouthful. Friends just call it Meximodo. In that article I mentioned how Meximodo would be proudly offering over 1,000...
New Asbury Park pancake shop is about more than sweet treats
At first blush, mental health and tiny pancakes don't have much in common. But for Shanyah Griffith-Rumph of Buttermee Pancakes, they do. The 24-year-old from Woodbridge was studying for a master's degree in clinical mental health when she realized she wasn't paying much attention to her own. "I loved what...
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