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Renter’s Rebate Program applications being accepted
KENT—The Renter’s Rebate program is open and accepting applications. The program provides a reimbursement program for Connecticut renters, who are 65 years and older or totally disabled (over the age of 18, as defined by Social Security) whose incomes do not exceed certain limits. Kent Social Services will...
Cleaning effort in Paterson, NJ looks to spruce up commercial spaces
PATERSON - Mayor Andre Sayegh has been looking for a tool to spruce up city streets, and he tells New Jersey 101.5 the "Paterson is Picking Up" initiative is the answer. A cleaning crew is part of the ongoing effort to pick up trash along the six wards' commercial spaces; solar-powered trash receptacles have also been installed that alert the Department of Public Works when full.
Capriola Named Assistant Football Coach
WAYNE, N.J. – William Paterson University head football coach Shaun Williams announced the addition of Brian Capriola ’15 as the new offensive coordinator on July 3. “I am excited to add Brian to our staff,” Williams said. “He has a great offensive mind and a lot of connections with New Jersey high schools. Brian is looking to bring the explosive air raid offense and philosophy to the NJAC and I am excited to see his scheme implemented into our program.” Capriola, a 2015 William Paterson graduate and former assistant football coach for the Pioneers, rejoins the program after spending the…
Dream Pairs Opens Second Location
After opening its first physical store in the Bronx, New York, last October, North Bergen, N.J.-based women’s footwear retailer Dream Pairs opened its second location on Wednesday, according to a company statement. Located at Bergen Town Center in Paramus, N.J., the new store was designed with the goal to...
K9 Sniffs Out Suspect Hiding On Playground After BMW Pursuit-Crash On Parkway In Paramus: Cops
Paramus Office Slavko Bajovic spotted a white BMW X4 driving carelessly along Route 17 north near Midland Avenue around 8:25 p.m. Tuesday, July 2, Paramus Police Chief Robert Guidetti said. A registration check found that the BMW was stolen out of Montgomery, NJ, and was wanted in two separate motorcycle...
New Jersey’s $56.6 Billion Budget for FY 2025: Tax Hikes, Property Tax Relief, and Investments
Governor Phil Murphy signed the new $56.6 billion state budget for New Jersey, which includes a significant tax increase on large corporations and substantial funding for property tax relief, public schools, pensions, and community projects. Key Takeaways:. The budget introduces a 2.5% tax on large companies to fund NJ Transit,...
Report: Many folks need more than 1 job to afford a NJ apartment
New Jersey continues to be one of the nation's most expensive spots for renters, according to a yearly state-by-state report. With the goal of spending no more than 30% of income on rent, workers would need to earn more than $38 per hour in order to afford a modest, two-bedroom apartment in the Garden State, finds the Out of Reach report published by the National Low Income Housing Coalition and the Housing and Community Development Network of New Jersey.
New Jersey Stadium Ranked Among The Worst in America
According to a recent survey, New Jersey is where you'll find one of America's worst stadiums, and two local teams call it home. We have all heard New York Giants and New York Jets fans complain about how expensive MetLife Stadium is. New Jersey Stadium Is Among The Worst In...
25 in ’25: BJ’s announces newest location for the Garden State
BJ's Wholesale Club has announced two new store locations and one is in New Jersey. The new spot will be the Garden State's 25th location of the membership-only warehouse club. The announcement also includes the 10th BJ's location for North Carolina. “We are excited to deliver the unbeatable value our...
N.J. winery to run with its revolutionary cookout idea for a 2nd straight year
Unionville Vineyards in Ringoes, New Jersey, last year introduced The Great American Vineyard Cookout. For years, general manager John Cifelli said, they eschewed any Independence Day events. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By using this...
NJ homeless veterans nonprofit close to reaching 2024 goal
The multi-award-winning, Bedminster-based nonprofit, Independence for Veterans, has won its sixth consecutive “Certificate of Appreciation” award from the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs. The award was given for the nonprofit's continued, outstanding contributions to the New Jersey homeless veterans community. Since Jan. 1, Independence for Veterans has...
The Valley Hospital Adds New Imaging Technology
The Valley Hospital has installed two Naeotom Alpha® with Quantum Technology computed tomography (CT) scanners. The Naeotom Alpha is the first photon-counting CT and is manufactured by Siemens Healthineers. The Valley Hospital is one of the earliest adopters in the United States and the first institution in New Jersey to utilize this technology for diagnostic imaging, according to Siemens Healthineers.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER “This technology generates images with a high level of detail not seen with traditional CT scans. Using this scanner, physicians can make more confident clinical decisions with diagnostic consistency,”...
Shore towns seek halt to wind turbine plan through lawsuit
As part of the ongoing opposition to the construction of Atlantic Shores Offshore Wind Farms plan, eight shore towns in Ocean and north Atlantic counties are attempting to reverse the state’s project approvals through litigation. At the end of May, a group of eight towns, referred to in the lawsuit as the Shore Municipalities, including Long Beach Township, Beach Haven, Ship Bottom, Barnegat Light, Surf City, Harvey Cedars, Brigantine Beach and Ventnor City filed two appeals and a stay motion against the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) in an attempt to prevent 200 wind turbines to be placed less than nine miles offshore, adding that the DEP is “failing to protect the sensitive coastal waters of New Jersey by granting the final stages of approvals to Atlantic Shores.”
NJ offers $50K student loan relief for certain workers
TRENTON — A new student loan redemption program supports home and community-based workers. The program will benefit health care, behavioral health, and social services professionals serving those with medical needs, behavioral and/or mental health conditions, and disabilities. The program will be funded by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid...
NJ’s athletes at the 2024 Paris Olympics
The 2024 Summer Olympics will kick off in Paris at the end of this month, and New Jersey will be well-represented in a number of the Games’ events. NJ Spotlight News spoke with NJ Advance Media sports columnist Steve Politi about some of the Jersey highlights. “I think most...
See where NJ ranks in new best states list (it's No. 1 in our hearts though)
New Jersey has been ranked the 14th best state in the United States, according to the latest rankings by U.S. News & World Report. The state's strong performance in health care, education, and safety contributed to its high placement. The annual report, which evaluates states based on various metrics, highlighted...
NJ study: Are we creating a gambling problem for our kids?
It's shocking how young people are when they're first exposed to gambling, according to folks behind new research out of The College of New Jersey and the Council on Compulsive Gambling of New Jersey. The issue is only expected to worsen, given the ability to wager right on a phone...
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