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NJ man gets prison for violent anti-Semitic crime spree
A 29-year-old Ocean County man who targeted Orthodox Jewish men in a violent one-day rampage over two years ago has been sentenced to 40 years in prison. In February, Dion Marsh of Manchester pleaded guilty to five counts of federal hate crimes and one count of carjacking, for his hours-long spree in parts of Lakewood and Jackson, U.S. Attorney Philip Sellinger said.
These Are New Jersey’s Most Expensive Zip Codes
There is expensive and then there is really expensive. Most people who live in New Jersey recognize this is an expensive place to live. Taxes are high, home prices are so out of control that home ownership in our state is simply not attainable. Even rent is ridiculously high. Some...
Mother and son from N.J. admit lying about cheap equipment they sold to U.S. military
A mother and son from New Jersey have both pleaded guilty to federal charges stemming from the sale of cheap parts for military equipment to the U.S. Department of Defense. Linda Mika, 73, of Jackson, pleaded guilty on Tuesday to conspiracy to commit wire fraud, the U.S. Attorney’s Office District of New Jersey said in a news release. Kenneth Mika, 53, of Ewing, pleaded guilty to same charge last month.
NJ Spotlight News: July 23, 2024
We bring you what’s relevant and important in New Jersey news and our insight. Watch as the NJ Spotlight News team breaks down today’s top stories. Volunteers lining up, as NJ delegates back Kamala Harris. Monmouth pollster Patrick Murray: The campaign basically hit reset. Menendez resignation raises questions...
6,200 Victims in NJ: Congress Introduces Sweeping Legislation to Combat $3,000+ in Food Benefit Fraud Transitioning to Chip Technology!
Lawmakers Unite Against Food Assistance Fraud Victims Speak Out: Impact of Fraud on Families According to EYEWITNESS NEWS abc7 NY, in Elizabeth, New Jersey, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer and state leaders have introduced new federal legislation aimed at combatting the escalating problem of fraud targeting crucial food assistance programs. Joined by New Jersey Senate President […]
Works of Former Princetonian Thomas George Featured at Arts Council Exhibition and Sale
“TRAVELS WITH THOMAS GEORGE”: The Arts Council of Princeton will be hosting an exhibition and art sale August 1-4 featuring the works of the late internationally celebrated artist and Princeton resident Thomas George. The painting pictured above is George’s “North Garden, Bodnant,” a 1994 watercolor. “Travels...
Bad gas? Drivers face thousands of dollars in damage after filling their tanks at Bucks Co. Wawa
Bad gas has left a number of drivers with thousands of dollars worth of damages. This all started last week at a Wawa gas station in Richboro, Bucks County. A trip to the gas station typically can cost between $30 and $60, but over 30 drivers in the Richboro area are now facing price tags of upwards of $4,000.
Young Comes Up Big for YSU in Summer Men’s Hoops As It Tops Jefferson Plumbing to Make Playoff Semis
JAM SESSION: Freddy Young Jr. goes in for a dunk in action earlier this season in the Princeton Recreation Department Men’s Summer Basketball League. Last Monday, Young scored 19 points to help second-seeded YSU defeat seventh-seeded Jefferson Plumbing 68-51 in a quarterfinal matchup as the league playoffs got underway. The quarterfinals will wrap up on July 24 when ninth-seeded SpeedPro plays top-seeded Princeton Supply and third-seeded Lob City faces sixth-seeded J. Majeski Foundation at the Community Park courts. The semifinals are slated for July 26 at the CP courts, starting at 7:30 p.m. The opener of the league’s best-of-three championship series is scheduled for July 29 at 8 p.m. at CP. (Photo by Frank Wojciechowski)
Exceeding Expectations in Move to Women’s Pro Soccer, Former PU Standout Curry Making Impact for Angel City
MAKING STRIDES: Madison Curry warms up before a recent game with Angel City Football Club of the National Women’s Soccer League (NWASL). Recently graduated Princeton University women’s soccer star defender Curry has made a solid debut for the club this season, playing in 14 games, including making 13 starts. (Photo provided courtesy of Angel City Football Club)
NJ woman accused of ripping off Union County synagogue for $350K
A Union County woman has been accused of stealing more than $350,000 from a synagogue where she worked as a bookkeeper, U.S. Attorney Philip Sellinger announced. Stacy Margaritondo, of Scotch Plains, has been charged with wire fraud. The 51-year-old Margaritondo appeared in Newark federal court on Tuesday and was released...
Twitchy NJ man admits driving around with pipe bombs
HAMILTON (Mercer) — A New Jersey man has pleaded guilty to having pipe bombs in his conspicuous car during a traffic stop in Mercer County. Jeremy Giliberti, 52, pleaded guilty to possessing destructive devices in Trenton federal court on Tuesday. According to the U.S. Attorney's Office, the Mount Laurel...
Monmouth County Fair opens and more things to do this weekend at the Shore
The 49th annual Monmouth County Fair opens Wednesday and runs through Sunday at East Freehold Showgrounds on Kozloski Road in Freehold. There will be plenty of food, rides, games, live entertainment, 4-H shows and exhibits. Highlights include Wallenda Productions Aerial Thrill Show; WonderZone Dinosaur Zoo; Butterfly Encounter; Bwana Jim’s Wildlife Show; Hilby the...
Old Bridge Couple Sentenced for Unlicensed Medical Practice and Assault
OLD BRIDGE, NJ - An Old Bridge couple were sentenced in Middlesex County in connection with the unlicensed practice of medicine and two sexual assaults that occurred in July 2022. An adult female victim went to receive medical treatment at the residence of Orger Sibaja-Bolanos, 67, of Old Bridge, who posed as a doctor. Sibaja-Bolanos sexually assaulted her and gave her injections. The subsequent investigation revealed that Sibaja-Bolanos’s wife, Rosa Perez, 64, of Old Bridge, assisted with the unlicensed medical practice. The woman went to Sibaja-Bolanos’s home to receive medical treatments, believing that he was a licensed doctor. Sibaja-Bolanos sexually...
Construction Begins on New DPW Building in Mountainside
MOUNTAINSIDE NJ - Fuscon Enterprises started construction on the new Department of Public Works (DPW) building along Route 22, aiming for completion by the end of this year. The building will store all of the DPW equipment which is right now scattered around the Borough. The town had been looking for a place to put the Department of Public Works facility once the state of New Jersey removed the street salt supply for the Borough. Once the site, which used to be Viking Pest Control, became available the Borough Council jumped at the opportunity. CLICK HERE TO SIGN...
ALJ High School Teacher Fredy Reyes Attends Holocaust Conference in Berlin
Clark, NJ — Noted German playwright Frank Wedekind once said, “Monuments are for the living, not the dead.” Arthur L. Johnson (ALJ) High School social studies teacher Fredy Reyes spent a week in and around Berlin visiting many such monuments. Reyes attended a week-long program studying the Holocaust and the Cold War. The trip was run by Centropa, a nonprofit organization that strives to educate teachers from Israel, Europe, and the United States about European history, especially the Holocaust. Seventy teachers from sixteen different countries, including Israel, Macedonia, Slovenia, Hungary, Germany, and the US, attended the conference. CLICK...
Clark Fire Dept. to Celebrate 100th Anniversary on Aug. 17
CLARK, NJ — The Clark Volunteer Fire Department's 100th anniversary celebration is fast approaching. It's taking place on Saturday, August 17! The event will run from noon to 6 p.m. at the Clark Fire Headquarters, located at 250 Broadway. It will take place rain or shine and will include a dedication to Ladder 1.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER There will be food, drinks, live music, and other activities for guests of all ages. There will be a 50/50 raffle, a beer truck, bounce houses, and a number of food vendors, including Il Forno a Legna, So Delicious Ice Cream, and Bistro 1051, among others. See the attached flyer for more information. [Don’t miss any TAPinto Clark news. Go to tapinto.net/enews to sign up for our free e-newsletter, delivered each morning to your inbox.] For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Rahway Police Department and City of Rahway Present National Night Out on Aug. 6
RAHWAY, NJ — The Rahway Police Department, Mayor Raymond A. Giacobbe, and the Rahway City Council are proud to present National Night Out 2024. This year’s event will be held on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, from 4-8 p.m. at the Rahway Train Station Plaza. This event is the product of a dynamic partnership between the City of Rahway, the Rahway Police Department, and various local partners seeking to strengthen community ties and promote public safety. “National Night Out is an event we look forward to each year,” said Chief Law Enforcement Officer Captain Shawn Ganley. “It’s a wonderful opportunity...
Westfield Coach Named 2024 NJ Boys’ High School Track & Field Coach of the Year
WESTFIELD, NJ — Westfield High School track and field/cross country coach Christopher Tafelski has received national recognition for a second time for his leadership and performance during the 2023-2024 school year, Westfield Public Schools announced Wednesday. Tafelski has been selected by the U.S. Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association as the 2024 Boys’ High School Track and Field Coach of the Year for the state of New Jersey. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Tafelski was previously recognized in the fall by the USTFCCA as New Jersey's Cross Country Coach of the Year. According to the USTFCCCA, state-by-state winners were selected based on their teams’ performances throughout the 2024 outdoor track and field season. The Westfield High School boys track and field team won three state Group 4 championships this year. In June, the team went on to make history at the New Balance Outdoor Nationals. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
The 2024 New Jersey Hall Of Fame Class Has Been Revealed
Who would you nominate for the New Jersey Hall Of Fame?. After all, Jersey has a rich history of contributing a lot to society in the world of sports, music, the arts and entertainment, and STEM projects. People like Bruce Springsteen, Yoggi Berra, Buzz Aldrin, and Vince Lombardi were among...
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