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Hot tea spill permanently burns woman’s hand, new Dunkin’ lawsuit says
HILLSIDE — In the latest hot spill lawsuit against Dunkin' in New Jersey, a Union County woman claims she suffered severe and permanent burns on her hand due to negligence. Essence Springer bought a hot mint tea at the Dunkin' drive-thru on Liberty Avenue in Hillside on Dec. 17, 2023, according to the lawsuit filed last week.
Efforts to stop scammers from stealing SNAP benefits
Tiffany Edwards described the moment she went to use her monthly SNAP benefits and realized her money was gone. The mom of seven from Roselle said this has happened three times. Criminals use skimming devices to lift data from SNAP cards to create fake payment cards and steal the money...
YouTube stunt influencer busted in string of NJ crimes
A reckless social media stunt driver has now been linked to a string of New Jersey burglaries by Fairfield police. Antonio Ginestri — who goes by the handle "Squeeze.Benz" on both Instagram and YouTube — was first arrested in May and now faces new charges in different crimes.
Jersey Shore Dream Center’s Annual Serve24 Inspires Youth with Olympics-Themed Day of Service
NEPTUNE TOWNSHIP/ASBURY PARK, NJ — The Jersey Shore Dream Center presented its annual Serve24 community event in Springwood Park on Saturday, July 20, with the goal of helping local youth in need. Every summer for the last decade, the Dream Center has partnered with local organizations to host a full day of service dedicated to the local community, explained Liz Seaman, Director of Operations and Marketing for the Dream Center, which is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to serving the underserved on the Jersey Shore and surrounding areas.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER “We really believe in investing...
Palm Reading and DIY Tarot Card Workshop Announced at Trenton Free Public Library
Throughout all of civilization, cultures and communities across the globe have demonstrated a profound interest in the spiritual realm. The desire to know what rests beyond our world is an innate part of the human experience, and countless practices have emerged as a means of communicating beyond the earthly realm. In particular, practices like palm reading and tarot cards have become an accessible and alluring method through which people begin their own journey into the beyond. For those seeking a day of divine exploration, stay tuned to find out how you can be educated in the ethereal.
RED BANK: REDUCED APARTMENT PLAN TO GET AIRING
A rendering of the building proposed for 72 Bridge Avenue from the builder’s plans submitted to the borough. A builder whose plan for a 32-unit apartment building near Red Bank’s train station was rejected in January by the zoning board returns to borough hall this week seeking approvals for a scaled-down version.
The Tuesday Scoop: Rutgers football and hoops news
It's time for another edition of the Tuesday Scoop and this week ushers in Rutgers football and basketball news. Things are heating up for both sports as recruiting continues to be a major topic. Here is a look at the newest entries to make the scoop.
2 accused of stealing $10,000 worth of plants in Westchester and trying to sell them in N.J.
At a home in Summit, New Jersey, there was a sign that said, "The lowest prices you'll ever see," but police say the bargains were the fruits of a burglary many miles away. CBS New York's Tony Aiello reports.
Coaching ties helping Rutgers’ recruitment of Tavian Branch
In a month where Rutgers landed 20 commitments, the Scarlet Knights also added an early class of 2026 target with an offer to offensive tackle Tavian Branch of Riverside (Taylor, Pa.) on Jun. 9. The 6-foot-3, 280-pound Branch currently holds four offers in his recruitment, as he also has been...
Attorney says shooting by sheriff's deputy that killed woman did not need to happen
Attorney Craig Futterman, founder of the Civil Rights and Police Accountability Project at the University of Chicago, reviewed the fatal moments as documented on the bodycam video of the police shooting that killed Sonya Massey in Springfield. Dave Savini reports.
NJ cops charge woman passenger in crash that hurt 4-year-old
EAST WINDSOR — A late-night car crash on Friday has police pointing fingers at a woman who was riding in the passenger seat. Police say Madelin A. Soto-Santizo was arguing with the 36-year-old driver and grabbed the wheel. Just before 11 p.m., police responded to the crash in the...
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...
Scratch-Off Lotto Tickets Stolen From Newark Store: Police
At 1:30 a.m., a man arrived at a store on the 300 block of South Orange Avenue and struck the business' camera with a stick, breaking it, Newark Public Safety Director Fritz Fragé said. At 3:40 a.m., the suspect was joined by another man and they broke a glass...
Pit bull shot at Staten Island park during dog attack: US Park Police
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. (PIX11) – A pit bull was shot Sunday following two dog attacks at Great Kills Park in Staten Island, according to United States Park Police. Visitors flagged to park police that two dogs were running loose. Officers saw one of the dogs, both believed to be pit bulls, attacking a visitor’s dog, according to authorities.
27th annual Unified Swim Meet features Staten Island inter-club athletes alongside competitors with disabilities
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — For the 27th year, Hillside Swim Club hosted the Annual JoAnn Young Invitational Swim Meet on July 20, a unified meet for athletes with disabilities who competitively swim with those from Staten Island’s inter-club teams. The annual Unified Swim Meet at Hillside Swim Club...
Jersey Pizzeria Makes Top Pizza List (Again)
The Infatuation shared this picks for 18 Of The Best Pizza Places In America (Read Full List). Claiming that “It’s impossible to resist a fresh-from-the-oven pizza”. Noting “pizza styles and preferences” is an extremely “controversial” topic. There was one Jersey pizzeria that made...
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