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Beaches at this Staten Island park are re-opened for swimming, advisory still in place
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. – The beaches at Great Kills Park have reopened for swimming, the National Park Service announced. The park service last Thursday had announced that bacterial levels in water samples taken from the park had exceeded local, state and National Park Service standards for recreational activity. Due...
RED BANK: “DIRTY JOBS KING” HONORED FOR SEWAGE SPILL HUSTLE
Mayor Billy Portman the Golden Plunger to Mark Woszczak. (Photo by Brian Donohue. Click to enlarge.) If one were to list the essential functions of local government, safely removing and processing what we flush down the toilet is arguably one, if not the, most important function. And so, one could...
Crews work to repair road damage after water main break in Middletown
Crews are working to repair road damage that occurred after a water main break in Middletown on Saturday. It happened on Church Street outside the Middletown Arts Center near the train station. The ruptured main filled the street with water on Saturday night and was repaired Sunday afternoon. Officials estimate...
YMCA Introduces Exciting New Fitness Classes This Fall
HANOVER—The Greater Morristown YMCA is gearing up to offer an array of exciting new fitness classes this fall, providing residents with a fresh opportunity to enhance their health and well-being. Starting in early September, these classes will cater to various fitness levels and interests, ensuring something for everyone. Kicking...
Yankees’ Aaron Judge still on Little League coach’s mind: Just ‘turn around and wave’
Staten Island Little League manager Bob Laterza is doubling down on his criticism of Yankees slugger Aaron Judge. Last week, Laterza told SILive.com that Judge didn’t spend enough time with his team ahead of the Little League Classic on Aug. 17. In a phone conversation with The New York Post on Sunday, he defended his take on Judge, who mingled with kids throughout the event, with a few questions of his own.
Staten Island Museum announces newly elected board chair and officers
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — The Staten Island Museum (SIM) has welcomed new board leadership with six generation Staten Island native and Emmy-award winning Dolores Morris presiding as Board Chair. New officers for the 2024-2025 fiscal year include Sarolta Takacs as Vice Chair and Treasurer Keisha Amey-Hambric. Dr. Michael Mantello...
Florham Park Police Stop Stolen Vehicle, Recover Multiple Stolen Items
FLORHAM PARK — On Monday, August 19, at 10:25 a.m., Florham Park Officers Chris Heredia and Charlie Greenstein, along with Sergeant Joel Phillips, responded to the area of a local business after an employee reported that someone might be attempting to make a fraudulent purchase. The officers located the suspect’s vehicle on Columbia Turnpike near Park Avenue as the individual fled the scene. During the pursuit, they discovered that the license plate on the vehicle had been reported stolen. The officers successfully stopped the vehicle off Columbia Road in Morris Township.
Shake Shack readies Middletown restaurant for opening next week
MIDDLETOWN — Get ready burger lovers. Shake Shack will open a new restaurant, located at 1449 Route 35, on Sept. 4. Hours are 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday. ...
Chatham Golfer Rice Helps New Jersey Junior PGA Team Defeat Philadelphia Section to win Jon Pritsch Memorial Cup
BERNARDSVILLE, NJ -- Chatham High sophomore Roger Rice represented the NJPGA for the second year in a row in the junior circuit's season-ending Jon M. Pritsch Memorial, helping the Garden State contingent bring home the cup with an 11-7 win vs. a team representing the Philadelphia section. Rice clinched his match play round on the 14th hole to go up, 5 and 4, and teamed up with Ryder Hodgson to collect four birdies and five pars on the front nine in their 3 and 2 fourball win in the Ryder Cup style match play. The competition was held Friday at the Somerset Hills Country Club.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The Jon M. Pritsch Cup is played in honor of Pritsch, a former competitive New Jersey golfer who had an impressive matchplay record in his junior career, and died tragically in May of 1991 at the age of 17. The Jon M. Pritsch Memorial Fund has raised over $175,000 and given over 100 scholarships to juniors who hope to pursue a career in golf. The Philadelphia and New Jersey Sections alternate between hosting sites each year. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
NJ Transit launches QR codes for Jon Bon Jovi Soul Foundation, charities to aid homeless
RED BANK – Lasheema Edwards had gotten her bachelor’s, master’s and was in the process of getting her Ph.D. in psychology at Grand Canyon University. But then she found herself homeless in Penn Station. “Every person’s situation is different. For me it was untreated mental illness that I didn’t know I had,” she...
Celebrating Joe: The Heartbeat of Jersey Joe's
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ — Nestled in the heart of New Providence, just a short stroll from Coppola's, is a local gem: Jersey Joe's. While the shop is celebrated for its diverse selection of sandwiches and bagels, what truly sets it apart is the man behind the counter. Joe, the owner of Jersey Joe's, is more than just a business owner; he's a beloved figure in the community. His generosity reaches far beyond his store, from sponsoring high school sports teams to donating bagels to local organizations. Joe's unwavering support underscores his deep commitment to New Providence. CLICK HERE...
Focus: Fair Riding, Gaming and Fraternizing
All’s fair — at least for Rumson-Fair Haven area folks. It’s Fair Haven Firemen’s Fair week, after all. The more than 100-year-old tradition of summer’s end, homecoming fair reunions among area friends and a community summer wrap-up party of the finest kind jumped into full-ride mode on Friday night and continues through Saturday this week.
Congestion toll is a ‘money grab,’ not about traffic: SI Borough President Vito Fossella
The push for congestion pricing has failed to garner public support because savvy New Yorkers know it’s just a money-grabbing con — and not about reducing traffic jams, Staten Island Borough President Vito Fossella says. “Congestion pricing is just bad policy — it’ a money grab,” said the pol, whose borough is the city’s most car-reliant, making drivers there heavily impacted by tolls, on Sunday. “There’s a mentality unfortunately in this city and state by a handful of folks — they just don’t want people driving cars,” Fossella said in an interview on 770 WABC “The Cats Roundtable” radio program. “Over the last 15...
2024 Kenilworth Carnival: Photo Gallery
KENILWORTH, NJ - Residents and visitors from all over the county had a blast attending the annual Kenilworth carnival. The event was a great success. Each night, the David Brearley High School parking lot was filled with guests who enjoyed food, rides, games, the big 50/50, and the beer garden. The Kenilworth Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad were all very grateful for the attendees and volunteers. The following announcement was posted to the department's social media page.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER "Thank you! The Kenilworth Fire Department & Rescue Squad extends our greatest thanks...
Bayonne High School Freshman Orientation Set for August 28
BAYONNE, NJ - Freshman orientation for students and parents of the Bayonne High School Class of 2028 will be held on Aug.28 at Bayonne High School. This will be an opportunity to get ready to start the high school journey at Freshmen, as well as meet new friends and get to explore the Bayonne High School campus, school officials said.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Orientation times are as follows: Houses 1, 2 & 3 report @ 9am. Houses 4, 5 & 6 report @ 10:30 am Parking will be available at Veterans Stadium with shuttles transporting students and parents. DOWNLOAD THE FREE TAPINTO APP FOR MORE LOCAL NEWS. AVAILABLE IN THE APPLE STORE AND THE GOOGLE PLAY STORE. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Fan Woof Day a Hit with Dogs and Families
(Fanwood, NJ) — Fan Woof Day took place Sunday at the North Side Train Station under bright sunny skies after being rescheduled from August 18th due to rain. The event, which is becoming an annual tradition in Fanwood, featured a DJ, splash zone for pets and kids alike, a K-9 table, a pet caricaturist, Dog and Puppy stories and books by the Fanwood Memorial Library, and a pet adoption event by the Plainfield Area Humane Society.
Man, 29, gets 90-year prison term for murder-kidnap incident
MOUNT HOLLY — A 29-year-old man has received a 90-year prison term for killing a man with a baseball bat. Larry Smith of Burlington Township was convicted earlier this year of the murder of 34-year-old Cecilio Luciano in a Beverly residence in June 2021, according to the Burlington County Prosecutor's Office. ...
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