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North Shore trolley food tour: Here are restaurants on the stops Sunday
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Clang, clang! There’s a new food trolley in town. Its journey takes a tour of the North Shore on Sunday, Oct. 13, courtesy of a program run by Port Richmond-based tour group and real estate entity, Highlighting SI. The tour starts at 1 p.m....
Football Player of the Week: Metuchen's Kyle Johnston takes the Week 5 award
For Metuchen coach Jordan Leitner, it’s not about whether a player is fast or strong or has top technique. Rather, it’s if he’s savvy and simply does what’s necessary to help the team. In other words, just like Kyle Johnston, a senior defensive end and offensive lineman. ...
See all homes sold in Sayreville, Sept. 30 to Oct. 6
The following is a listing of all home transfers in Sayreville reported from Sept. 30 to Oct. 6. There were 6 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 1,045-square-foot home on Washington Road in Sayreville that sold for $445,000. Parlin. 2009...
Summit NJ Haunted Hike Rescheduled for October 14
SUMMIT, NJ – During the Summit Common Council meeting on Tuesday, it was announced that the Haunted Hike was rescheduled to Sunday, October 13. However, since that time there has been another schedule change for the event. The Haunted Hike will now be held on Monday, October 14, from 6PM to 8PM at Martin’s Brook Park located on Butler Parkway. Event details are available at www.summitcommunityprograms.com/430/Haunted-Hike.According to the city, Butler Parkway will be closed to vehicular traffic between Hartley Road and Canoe Brook Place from 6 pm. to 8 p.m. on October 14 for pedestrian safety. Police will be onsite to direct traffic. Access to driveways within the road closure will not be permitted during these hours on October 14. Residents are advised to park on neighboring side streets prior to the road closure. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Authorities detail scary gunpoint carjacking of Porche on Staten Island
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — A 17-year-old boy and a 25-year-old man from Queens pointed guns at two victims in the terrifying theft of a luxury car on Tuesday in West Brighton, authorities allege. The carjacking was followed by a wild chase for over a mile through the streets of...
Westfield Pickleball Players, Rejoice: More Courts at Available at Tamaques Park
WESTFIELD, NJ — Pickleballers have more room to play after new lines were painted on the Tamaques Park tennis courts recently.“I want to say it was two more pickleball courts than we had previously,” Town Administrator Jim Gildea said at Tuesday’s town council conference meeting.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERThe painting of the newly re-surfaced Tamaques courts preserves the existing space for tennis and allows for several of the back courts to be modified with temporary nets for pickleball, according to Gildea. Newly appointed Council member James Hely, who noted that he was a...
Bayonne HS student arrested trying to bring BB gun into school: superintendent
A Bayonne High School student was arrested Thursday morning attempting to bring a BB gun into the school, Superintendent John Niesz said in a note to parents. The student, whose age and gender were not released, was stopped by security stationed at the metal detectors at the school entrance and was detained without incident, Niesz said.
See all homes sold in Monroe in Middlesex County, Sept. 30 to Oct. 6
The following is a listing of all home transfers in Monroe in Middlesex County reported from Sept. 30 to Oct. 6. There were 31 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 1,750-square-foot home on Springmeadow Way in Monroe Township that sold for $500,000.
‘My leg was turned around like an L’ — Motorcyclist, 33, describes Staten Island hit-run
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — The simple luxury of heading out for a fresh haircut left a Westerleigh man on an operating table to repair a shattered leg he sustained in a hit-and-run crash while aboard his motorcycle in New Dorp last week. According to police, on Friday, Oct. 4,...
Union High School Grad Completes Army Basic Training
UNION, NJ – Union High School graduate Riannah Mathurin graduated from basic training for the United States Army on September 26.Mathurin attended basic training at Fort Jackson, South Carolina. She is now stationed at Fort Gregg-Adams, Virginia, for AIT training.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERDuring her JROTC time at Union High School, Mathurin was awarded the Legion of Valor Bronze Cross by the United States Army. Related story: Union High School Army JROTC Cadet Receives High Honor from U.S. Army For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
New Affordable Housing Obligations are Fast Approaching
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ – Borough Planner McKinley Mertz attended the Tuesday, October 8 council meeting to give the council an update regarding the next round of affordable housing obligations. Due to the absence of Mayor Al Morgan the meeting was presided over by Council President Peter DeSarno.The newest affordable housing legislation came into effect in March 2024. The Department of Community Affairs (DCA) is now responsible to calculate the new obligations for each New Jersey municipality. The DCA calculations are due on October 20. Mertz noted that since October 20 is Sunday, the calculations will likely...
North Jersey restaurant has the best pasta dish in the state
🍝 Which restaurant is home to the best pasta dish in each state?. Spaghetti and meatballs. Lasagna. Manicotti. Stuffed shells. Ravioli. There’s nothing more comforting on a cool autumn evening or a cold winter night than a piping hot bowl of pasta smothered in an array of homemade sauces from marinara to Bolognese to alfredo.
Kenilworth's Harding Elementary School Principals' Weekly Update
KENILWORTH, NJ - Please see the following information from Harding Elementary School Principal Mr. Ronald Bubnowski. Hello Harding Families, CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Here is what you need to know this week…School is closed Monday, October 14th in observance of Columbus Day. Educator of the Year: Harding School is seeking your nominations for the Governor’s Educator of the Year program. The New Jersey Department of Education strives to recognize educators who have gone above and beyond in their service to New Jersey’s students. You are encouraged to submit a nomination for one of many dedicated and skilled educators at Harding School....
Cannon dazzles, Holmdel defeats Raritan - Football recap
In this year’s rendition of the Battle of the Border trophy game, Holmdel took down Raritan, 56-31, in Holmdel. Quarterback Jack Cannon threw 17 completions for 354 yards and three touchdowns while also rushing for 168 yards for Holmdel (5-1). If you purchase a product or register for an...
One firefighter injured as FDNY responds to New Brighton house fire
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — The smell of smoke hung heavy in the air as 106 firefighters from 25 FDNY units responded to a residential fire in New Brighton Thursday night. The “all hands” two-alarm blaze was reported at around 7 p.m. in a two-story, multiple-family residence at 80 Henderson Ave., between Lafayette Avenue and Clinton Court, an FDNY spokesperson said.
Football: Livingston Defeats Columbia, 36-0
LIVINGSTON, NJ — Senior quarterback Noah Ramos passed for a career-high 303 yards to lead Livingston to a 36-0 football victory over Columbia on Thursday night.Ramos completed 15 of 18 passes for the Lancers (3-3) with one interception. His performance put him well over the 1,000-yard passing mark for the season. Ramos has thrown for over 1,200 yards so far.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERAbel Paul caught six passes from Ramos for 158 yards and two touchdowns. Conor Healy also caught a TD pass from Ramos and finished with 51 yards on three receptions.John Marco Maiello and Simon Ritz each rushed for touchdowns. Maiello led Livingston on the ground with 69 yards on six carries. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
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