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Glory Days: 1980 Livingston High School baseball
In the summer of 2022, former Governor of New Jersey, Chris Christie, invited all 16 of his teammates from the 1980 Livingston High School boys’ baseball team to his private suite at Citi Field in Queens, New York. There was, obviously, a New York Mets game that evening, and...
MPack: A Band and a Brand Headed for Somerville Summer Stage
SOMERVILLE, NJ - MPack is scheduled to perform on the Summer Stage on Division Street Saturday night beginning at 6:30 p.m. The free concert is sponsored by the Downtown Somerville Alliance.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER From the website: "MPack is a band, a brand, and a musical production enterprise, consisting of multiple elements in an ever evolving flow. Like a river, it never flows the same way twice. It is an ever-evolving, thought provoking, limitless musical experience that will elevate your mind body & soul and make you shake your behind all at the...
Mendham Native and Delbarton Grad Heads to Paris as Member of Team USA Swimming
Jack Alexy recalls having a pool in his backyard where he and his siblings would spend countless hours during the summer months. After joining a summer league team based in Bernardsville, Alexy found a love for competitive swimming. As he competed with a team based out of a local YMCA,...
Lightning strikes hospital at NJ's Turtle Back Zoo, starts fire that displaces sea turtles
The Sea Turtle Recovery hospital at the Turtle Back Zoo in New Jersey was struck by lightning on Wednesday night, setting the building ablaze and displacing the sea turtle patients, both organizations said on Thursday.
Piktors Metamorphosis to perform – Sept. 14th
Piktors Metamorphosis at the Salem Roadhouse Café. The Salem Roadhouse Café presents Piktors Metamorphosis, Saturday, September 14th, 2024. The doors open at 7:30 p.m., the show starts at 8 p.m. Admission is $20 and includes show, snacks, non-alcoholic beverages, and dessert. The venue is located in Bailey Hall, below Townley Presbyterian Church, 829 Salem Rd, Union, NJ. The Roadhouse operates as a non-profit that raises funds for carefully chosen local charities.
Women's Soccer Set For Season Debut With Kean Kickoff
Lynchburg, Va. - The Lynchburg women's soccer team opens up their 2024 fall regular season schedule this weekend at the Kean Kickoff Tournament, in Union, N.J. Their weekend begins on the pitch with a matchup against Stockton on Friday at 4 pm. On Saturday, the Hornets take on the University...
10 most expensive homes sold in Hudson County, July 8 - Aug. 25
A house in Hoboken that sold for $3.7 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Hudson County between Jul. 8 and Aug. 25. In total, 272 residential real estate sales were recorded in the county during the past seven weeks, with an average price of $730,044. The average price per square foot ended up at $486.
Fatal Crash in Franklin Township: Investigation Ongoing
SOMERSET, NJ - A fatal crash in Franklin Township is under investigation, according to a news release from the Somerset County Prosecutor's Office. On Saturday, Aug. 24, Franklin Township Police responded to a report of a submerged vehicle in the Delaware Raritan Canal at Canal Road and Grouser Road.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The Somerset County Dive-Rescue Team recovered a 31-year-old Skillman man, the vehicle's sole occupant, who was pronounced dead at the scene. Preliminary investigations revealed that the vehicle, a 2024 Honda Civic, failed to stop at an intersection, struck guardrails, and became airborne before landing in the canal. The investigation remains ongoing. Authorities urge anyone with information to contact the Somerset County Prosecutor's Office or Franklin Township Police Department. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Hamilton Man, 18, Arrested for Online Child Exploitation
MERCER COUNTY, NJ - A Hamilton Township man has been arrested and charged following an investigation into online child exploitation, Acting Mercer County Prosecutor Theresa L. Hilton announced on Friday. According to a statement, Gerald Keener, 18, an employee with the Hamilton Township YMCA, is charged with one count of second-degree distribution of child sexual abuse material (CSAM), one count of second-degree possession with the intent to distribute CSAM and one count of third-degree possession of CSAM. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The prosecutor’s office has requested that Keener be held pending trial. An investigation...
N.J. school temporarily shuts down after alarming find in classrooms
A week before school is expected to start, Laura Donovan Elementary School in Freehold Township is temporarily closing after mold was found in classrooms, official said Thursday. The Monmouth County school district will reassign Donovan students to other local elementary schools while the mold issue is addressed, according to a...
A year after fatal Jersey City police shooting, still seeking reforms
One year ago, Jersey City police shot and killed Andrew Washington after his family called 911, asking for an ambulance to take him to a hospital while he experienced a mental health crisis. Washington’s death was the catalyst for some police reforms by the state. Lawmakers passed a law funding...
City workers fired over vaccine mandate still await reinstatement after court ruling
Remember when unvaccinated city employees lost their jobs during the pandemic?. Although the city later lifted the vaccine mandate, reinstating some workers, others had to reapply for their positions. However, in 2022, a New York state judge ordered the city to reinstate all fired workers. That hasn't happened. Daniel Hulkower...
New York Man Allegedly Flashes Gun At Eatery Worker Over Order
This is yet another case where the customer is not necessarily always right. Officials say a New York man, who was upset over miscommunication when placing his food order, flashed a gun at an employee. The co-owner of the establishment told The New Post that the whole misunderstanding began because of a bad phone connection.
Get ready for the new school year: NYC provides back-to-school checklist
New York City Public Schools is encouraging students and parents to prepare for the new school year by getting and staying connected, having health checked, and participating in school activities.
Celebrating Immigrant Contributions: The Launch Of The “New York Proud” Campaign
On August 30, 2024, the New York Immigration Coalition (NYIC) will unveil the “New York Proud” campaign, a vibrant public art initiative. A public art initiative dedicated to celebrating the rich contributions. Including stories of immigrants throughout New York City. This launch coincides with Labor Day weekend and...
UMass Lowell Pulls Away From Saint Peter’s With Two-Goal Second Half
JERSEY CITY, N.J.- The Saint Peter's University Men's Soccer team lost to University of Massachusetts Lowell, 3-0, on Thursday afternoon at Jaroschak Field. Game Notes Saint Peter's struggled to generate offense in the three-goal loss. UMass Lowell's Oliver Holmstrom was at the right place at the right time when he netted a goal right in front of the net at 21-minute mark. Oscar Perez scored UMass Lowell's second goal at the beginning of the second half. UMass Lowell added a third goal to seal a 3-0 win. Up Next Saint Peter's will have a road game against the University of...
Parks Commissioner Sue Donoghue on the state of city parks and beaches
This year alone, there have been seven fatal drownings across the city — the highest since 2019. Lawmakers and advocates alike are sounding the alarm, calling for more safe swimming education and oversight while this summer marked another year of lifeguard shortages. Earlier this year, the union that represents...
Worcester man suspected of killing 2 women in stabbing caught in NYC
A man suspected of killing a woman he was in a relationship with and her mother in a Worcester apartment was caught by police in New York City, a Worcester police spokesperson confirmed with MassLive. William Rodriguez, 59, was a person of interest in connection with the stabbing deaths of...
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