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IRS has issued another urgent warning
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has issued another urgent warning directed at a business owners being targeted through phisihing and smishing scams. Car dealers and sellers are being warned of the schemes, in which scammers identify themselves at the IRS and can potentially jeopardize their day-to-day operations.
Motorcyclist Dies In Crash At Garden State Parkway Exit In Central Jersey
A Camden County man was killed when his motorcycle crashed on the Garden State Parkway, authorities said.Jason Ball, 46, of Stratford, died in the crash in Tinton Falls on Saturday, July 20, according to a state police spokesperson. Troopers responded to the scene near milepost 103 on the sout…
Giving the shoes off their feet for those in need
BRICK TOWNSHIP — School may be out, but last Saturday the field of Veterans Memorial Middle School was filed with kids as Ballers and Bookworms hosted the first ever Tyler Davis Ballers & Bookworms Youth Football Camp. The volunteer-run nonprofit organization was established in 2022 and works to ensure all student-athletes have access to quality athletic training, nutrition, academic support and financial assistance, no matter their family’s economic situation.
Controversial Boat Works Purchase Begins In Toms River
TOMS RIVER – The Township Council voted to acquire a run down boat works property with the goal of having it be open land for the public to use, but the vote came with a lot of arguments. The property is located at 1 Robbins Parkway overlooking the Toms...
Driver Who Killed Pedestrian in Toms River and Fled Scene Charged
Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced that on July 21, 2024, John Marrone, 68, of Seaside Park, was charged with Causing Death or Injury While Driving with a Suspended or Revoked Driver’s License, and Knowingly Leaving the Scene of a Motor Vehicle Accident Resulting in Death, both in connection with an incident that occurred in Toms River Township on July 21, 2024.
Jeremiah Williams discusses acclimation of new-look Rutgers Basketball squad
Rutgers returns just three players from last year's team, one of whom has already taken on more of a leadership role. Point guard Jeremiah Williams is back for his second year at Rutgers after a season in which he led the team in scoring through 12 game appearances. This season,...
WBEN's James Stelianou embarks on Empire State Ride
WBEN’s James Stelianou has many passions. He produces the David Bellavia Show every weekday morning on WBEN, he moonlights as a DJ, and when he needs a break from his busy work schedule he hops on his bike. Read more here:
Blocked driveways, dirty streets, dead animals: Staten Islanders’ 311 calls illuminate pressing quality of life issues
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Staten Islanders are filing nearly 10,000 complaints to New York City each month for reasons ranging from illegal parking to missed trash pickups, poor roadway conditions and much more. Halfway through the year, Staten Islanders have made 64,795 calls to 311 – the city’s non-emergency hotline...
Innovative justice center on Staten Island could be crime ‘game changer’: 4 things to know
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Mayor Eric Adams and Councilwoman Kamillah Hanks announced on Thursday that a significant investment had been made toward the future creation of the borough’s first community justice center. The $5 million capital investment, which was part of the city’s 2025 budget, marks a significant...
NJ extremist’s terror plot to cripple power grid in heat wave, prosecutors say
💥Plan was revealed to undercover agent, prosecutors say. An East Brunswick man whose online posts on extremist social media platforms encouraged violence against Jews and Blacks was arrested just before he could fly to Ukraine, federal officials say. Andrew Takhistov, 18, took to fringe social media sites to praise...
New Jersey Breweries Voted Best in America
Some local New Jersey breweries won big in Las Vegas at the Craft Brewers Conference and BrewExpo America. The beer competition is one of the biggest in the world, in Las Vegas last month. There were four breweries from New Jersey that won. There are so many breweries in New...
Tony Bennett tribute tour will come to Englewood, Morristown and Red Bank
A 20-date tour endorsed by the Tony Bennett estate and titled “Tony Bennett — The Official Musical Celebration” will take place in October and include shows at BergenPAC in Englewood, Oct. 13; The Mayo Performing Arts Center in Morristown, Oct. 23; The Count Basie Center for the Arts in Red Bank, Oct. 24; and The NYCB at Westbury Theatre in Westbury, New York, Oct. 27.
N.J. motorcyclist killed in Garden State Parkway crash
A 46-year-old motorcyclist was killed in crash on the southbound Garden State Parkway in Monmouth County on Sunday night, officials said. Jason Ball was riding south in Tinton Falls at about 9:35 p.m. when he lost control of the motorcycle while attempting to leave the Parkway at Exit 102, State Police said.
Lakewood fire rousts people from 15 apartments out of their homes
LAKEWOOD - A fire tore through a block of apartments in the township Thursday evening, displacing people from at least 15 units, gutting two second-floor duplexes and damaging several others, an official said. The call about the fire on Deer Path in the Amber Grove apartment complex came in about...
New kosher eatery is literally on a New Jersey beach
I’ve written here before about a very talented pastry chef whose creations I’ve had the good fortune to enjoy. Her name is Claudia Bildirici and because I follow her on Instagram like an obsessed stalker fan, I’ve been able to keep up with what she’s been doing.
Five questions facing Rutgers football with Big Ten Media Days set to begin
It’s been a while since Rutgers football has started a season that’s been so highly anticipated as the one that’s about to begin. There are plenty of reasons for that. The Scarlet Knights are coming off their first winning season in 10 years. They return the Big Ten’s leading running back. The bulk of...
Hackensack Meridian Raritan Bay Medical Center Opens New Outpatient Rehabilitation Facility
Hackensack Meridian Raritan Bay Medical Center is proud to open its new outpatient physical rehabilitation location at 500 Convery Blvd, Perth Amboy. This facility was formerly located within the hospital and has now relocated to a brand new location. “Our new outpatient rehabilitation facility provides comprehensive physical rehabilitation services to...
Men’s Lacrosse Players Honored in Annual Rutgers Athletics Awards Ceremony
The Rutgers Men’s Lacrosse team had three players recognized and honored as part of the Rutgers athletics annual awards. Shane Knobloch, Ross Scott and Cardin Stoller were honored by the universities athletic department for what they accomplished on the field last season. Stroller received freshman of the year which...
Letter: Gitty Nosh
Camp Trip Days bring one important thought to mind for most kids in this town…. I’m not sure where and how the minhag started, but minhag it has certainly become. Kids bring special nosh(es) and treats when they go on camp excursions. There are no ifs or buts about it.
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