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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,...
‘Nobody sees us, or even cares to stop’: Parents urgently seek safe way to cross Amboy Road
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- It’s less than half a mile, door-to-door, from the Bay Terrace home of Tom and Karli Kiernan to PS 53. The Kiernans live in a community just off Amboy Road, near the entrance of Evergreen Plaza. To walk their children to school, the Kiernans must...
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.
Little League NYS All-Star 11s baseball: South Shore cruises into winners’ bracket final
South Shore Little League’s 11-year-old baseball squad has prided itself all summer on pitching and defense. The combo has been the ignitor behind the team’s District 24 and Section 3 South banners so far and it held up in a tight 2-1 NY State tournament opening win over White Plains on Saturday.
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...
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...
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:
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.
How New Jersey is this? There’s now a pork roll vodka
We’ve all heard of the “hair of the dog,” right?. After a night of drinking, to ease your hangover you have a drink after you wake up to help ease the pain. Well what if that drink actually matched the taste of your breakfast?. 3BR Distillery in...
‘They earned it and deserved it’: Staten Island Giants bring home Girls’ 18U NFL Flag Football crown from Canton, Ohio
It was a slow start but a ‘Giant’ finish for quarterback Valentina Fanetti as well as her Staten Island Giants teammates. The local squad roared back from an early deficit to defeat the Apex Predators of Las Vegas, 28-7, to capture the Girls’ 18U NFL Flag Championship on Sunday afternoon at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton, Ohio.
Look At These Exciting New Additions Coming To The Freehold Raceway Mall
New Additions In Monmouth County at Freehold Raceway Mall. One of my favorite malls in New Jersey is the Freehold Raceway Mall. Freehold Raceway Mall has fantastic stores and many good "food" options for dining out. Cheesecake Factory, P.F. Chang's, Brio Italian Grille, Playa Bowls, Etc. There are a few new eateries coming to the Freehold Raceway Mall:
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.
Lakewood Mayor Ray Coles Responds to Your ‘Ask The Mayor’ Questions: Multiple Questions
The following is an ‘Ask The Mayor’ question submitted to TLS, and the Mayor’s response. Email your questions for the Mayor to [email protected]. Thank you for all the good work you do for the Lakewood community. I’m a resident in the Enclave Lakewood, & the turning...
Asbury Park Joins Global Initiative to Reduce Plastic Waste
ASBURY PARK, NJ - The City of Asbury Park and the Asbury Park Green Team are proud to support Plastic-Free July, a worldwide initiative aimed at reducing plastic consumption and raising awareness about the environmental impact of single-use plastics. The city has taken significant steps to support the reduction of plastic use in the community. Before the State of New Jersey implemented its plastic bag ban, the Asbury Park City Council passed a local ordinance banning plastic bags and has since extended this ban to include heavy-duty reusable plastic bags. The City’s Green Team has hosted multiple...
Will spotted lanternflies be ‘everywhere’ in NYC again this summer?
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Staten Islanders may have to tough it out one more summer with an influx of pesky spotted lanternflies in numbers higher than last year before seeing a decline in future years, environmental experts predict. While agriculture and environmental authorities who spoke to the Advance/SILive.com differ...
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...
2024 Big Ten Football Media Day Preview
PISCATAWAY, N.J. – Big Ten Football Media Days return to Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis this week, with Rutgers football making the rounds on Tuesday, day one of the three-day event. Along with head coach Greg Schiano, the Scarlet Knights will be represented by RB Kyle Monangai, LB Tyreem Powell and LB Mohamed Toure. The group will appear live on Big Ten Network in addition to wide-ranging interviews with national and local media outlets throughout the day.
Is latest Social Security email a scam?
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Recipients of Social Security benefits are among the most common targets of online scams, prompting legitimacy concerns among beneficiaries any time they receive a message claiming to come from the federal government. However, one recent message that may have raised eyebrows is fully legitimate and poses...
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...
Lottery Ticket Worth $10K Sold at Ortley Beach Acme
New Jersey state lottery officials said a scratch-off lottery ticket worth $10,000 was sold at the Ortley Beach Acme supermarket. The prize was drawn (sold) July 21 as part of the “Power 20X” game, a statement from the lottery said. Additionally, another local supermarket on the mainland sold...
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