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N.J. weather: Here’s how many steamy days we’ve had so far this summer
New Jersey’s latest heat wave has finally broken, after four to five days of steamy, sticky weather with temperatures soaring into the mid- to upper 90s in many areas of the state. We even had some triple-digit readings in several towns on Tuesday. Despite the retreating temperatures today, New...
Governor Signs Hillsborough Legislator's Bill to Safeguard New Jersey Real Estate Buyers and Sellers
TRENTON, NJ- – Governor Phil Murphy has signed Bill S3192/A4454, sponsored by Assemblyman Roy Freiman and Assemblywoman Eliana Pintor Marin, which is known as the "Real Estate Consumer Protection Enhancement Act," incorporating certain protections for consumers engaging in residential real estate transactions and certain aspects of commercial real estate transactions. The measure wiil expand current law for those who assist consumers in buying or selling a property, such as a brokerage firm, buyer’s agent, seller’s agent, dual agent, designated agent, and transaction brokers. The legislation also clarifies who is considered a buyer’s agent versus a seller’s agent and what the...
NJ: Don’t fall for fake tax credits — not from IRS
💲 The IRS has issued an alert about a series of scams and fake social media advice. 💲 The advice leads to false claims for certain tax credits. 💲 This has led to thousands of inflated refund claims during the past tax season. The Internal Revenue Service...
Menendez, ‘white whale for federal prosecutors’ for decades, faces planning for appeal — and prison
Legal observers predict busy months ahead for Sen. Bob Menendez, as he defiantly resists calls to resign and mounts his appeal. The post Menendez, ‘white whale for federal prosecutors’ for decades, faces planning for appeal — and prison appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.
Discount clothing chain has going-out-of-business sale in NJ
FREEHOLD — If you like to shop for discount clothing and shoes, listen up. All Bob’s Stores, a subsidiary of GoDigital Media Group, are closing after the company filed Chapter 11 on June 18. The stores are now holding a liquidation sale, including their one New Jersey store...
We’re Surrounded! New Jersey Bracing for Massive Bed Bug Invasion
Bed bugs. The thought of them makes most people's skin crawl. It turns out that the bloodsuckers surround New Jersey. Bed bugs are tiny insects that have been around for centuries. These pests can be highly damaging, infesting homes, hotels, and other places where people live and sleep. They are...
Water utility issues mandatory alert for 2 NJ counties
NEPTUNE TOWNSHIP — New Jersey American Water has issued an alert to conserve water in two counties as the utility conducts emergency repairs. The company said Sunday around 4:45 p.m. that it was repairing a 36-inch valve at the Jumping Brook Water Treatment Plant in Neptune Township. Between the...
Update: Prepare for damaging winds with thunderstorms in 3 N.J. counties Wednesday
The National Weather Service issued an updated severe thunderstorm warning at 10:58 p.m. on Wednesday in effect until 11:15 p.m. for Atlantic, Burlington and Ocean counties. Residents should be prepared for wind gusts of up to 60 mph. "At 10:58 p.m., a severe thunderstorm was located over Egg Harbor City,...
Morning Joe Hosts Pummel Fence-Sitting Democrat Over Biden Staying In The Race: ‘Congressman! Congressman!’
Rep. Andy Kim (D-NJ), the Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate in New Jersey in November, joined the hosts of MSNBC’s Morning Joe on Wednesday The post Morning Joe Hosts Pummel Fence-Sitting Democrat Over Biden Staying In The Race: ‘Congressman! Congressman!’ first appeared on Mediaite.
ALERT: Possible Great White Shark Reported Off The Jersey Shore Coast
Possible Shark Spotted Off The Coast Of New Jersey. It is summer and it is a time for a lot of folks to be in the Atlantic Ocean here along the Jersey Shore. Millions come to visit and spend time in Jersey during the summer. When we do get a visit from sharks in the area we wanna make sure we get information correct and don’t scare folks. At the same time when I come across information, I do want to share it. Recently the Patch reported a “possible” shark sighting and it could “possibly” be a great white.
Feds need to investigate ASAP whether toxic Jersey Shore site could be spreading, congressman says
If newly-discovered pieces of lead at the Jersey Shore indeed stem from a nearby Superfund site, federal officials need to act as soon as possible, a New Jersey congressman said Wednesday morning. The call to action came just hours after NJ Advance Media first reported that the NY/NJ Baykeeper found...
Roxbury High School Principal Announces Departure
ROXBURY, NJ – Roxbury High School Principal Dominick Miller today announced he has taken a job elsewhere. In a message to members of the Roxbury High School community, Miller said he has accepted a position as the principal of Paramus High School, noting he was appointed to the post on July 16.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Miller became Roxbury High School's principal in 2018, replacing former principal Jeffrey Swanson, who retired. At Paramus, he replaces another retiree: Raymond Kiem. “I was not looking to leave Roxbury, this situation just happened and presented a great...
Coach USA Terminates 20 NJ Transit Lines In Filing For Bankruptcy, NJT 'Exploring Every Option'
The pressure is on for NJ Transit.The company was left high and dry when Coach USA announced it would be terminating its agreement with the major transportation company, halting service to 20 of its bus routes in Bergen, Hudson, and Passaic counties come Aug. 16.The decision to do so was made amid …
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...
Paterson Man Faces Lengthy Sentence for July Shooting That Left Two Injured
PATERSON, NJ - A Paterson man faces a lengthy prison sentence following his arrest in connection with the July 3 shooting that left two people with non-fatal gunshot wounds. According to Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes and Paterson Police Department Officer-In- Charge Isa Abbassi, Daeron L. Jones, 36, is charged with Attempted Murder, Aggravated Assault, Unlawful Possession of Weapon, Possession of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose, Unlawful Possession of Weapon, and Certain Persons not to Possess a Weapon.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER As previously reported, at approximately 4:07 p.m. on the...
What $1 million or less gets you in Somerset County
Prospective homebuyers considering the real estate market had a range of options in various neighborhoods throughout the region between July 8 and July 14. In this article, we outline recent property sales in Somerset County, all of which featured homes under $1,000,000. Below, we provide an overview of the top...
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