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Prison for NJ man who ripped off MILLIONS from grieving military families
TRENTON — A Monmouth County U.S. Army Reserves major has been sentenced for ripping off at least two dozen grieving Gold Star families for a few million dollars collectively. Caz Craffy, 42, of Colts Neck, would serve over 12 1/2 years in federal prison for making risky investments while...
Pretrial conference set for Nadine Arslanian Menendez; first move since trial was delayed
A pretrial conference for the bribery and corruption trial of Nadine Arslanian Menendez has been scheduled for December, the first move forward since the trial was delayed because of her breast cancer diagnosis. Arslanian Menendez, the wife of Sen. Bob Menendez, was charged — along with her husband and three New Jersey...
All gift cards expiring — retailer announces closure of NJ stores
⚫ Sales at the closing stores are scheduled to run through September. ⚫ Gift cards can't be used at any location after a certain date. ⚫ NJ is home to three of the 94 locations that are closing. The home improvement market isn't as strong as it used to be.
New laws take on a soft spot in NJ’s strong public education system
Making sure more New Jersey students are reading at grade level is the main goal behind two pieces of legislation signed into law by Governor Phil Murphy on Tuesday. The moves include mandatory screenings for younger students, at least twice a year. “Recent years have brought forth many challenges for...
Stacked N.J. football Week 0 schedule headlined by Battle at the Beach
Welcome back N.J. high school football – you were missed. The Garden State is back in action on the gridiron and the Week 0 schedule is loaded. It starts with the Battle at the Beach – a three-day showcase across two locations. On Thursday at Ocean City’s Carey...
Residents want improved safety at N.J. intersection where 16-year-old died
A resident of Franklin Township has started a petition to get safety improved at an intersection where a fatal accident occurred Thursday morning. A 16-year-old girl, Sophia DeTorres, on her way to her first day of school at North Hunterdon High School, died in a collision at Hogback Road, Route 617 and Lower Lansdown Road.
Don’t miss out: NJ changes some rules for newest ANCHOR rebates
💲 Applicants will face additional ID verification. 💲 Double check whether your payment should be automatic this year. Notices are about to hit millions of mailboxes throughout New Jersey, to get the ball rolling on another round of property tax relief. Many residents likely won't have to do...
MORDEVCO breaks ground on 334-unit rental project at key site in downtown Linden
Plans for OneWest Apartments call for 334 upscale apartments and 13,000 square feet of ground-floor retail space at North Wood and West Elizabeth avenues in Linden. — Rendering courtesy: MORDEVCO Cos. LLC. Construction is underway on a new mixed-use project that will bring 334 apartments to downtown Linden, in...
Monroe shuts out Hamilton Ross
Monroe’s defense throttled Hamilton Ross, resulting in a 5-0 shutout for an Ohio boys soccer victory on Aug. 25. In recent action on Aug. 16, Monroe faced off against Franklin Bishop Fenwick. We want your feedback on the accuracy and quality of this article. Take a 1-minute survey and...
Clark Youth Football Holds Summer Clinic
CLARK, NJ — On Wednesday, August 21, the Clark Youth Football program held its annual summer clinic. The night brought together all members of Clark Youth Football (Grades 3-8), along with the coaches and student athletes of Arthur L. Johnson (ALJ) High School Crusader Football, as they trained and ran through drills organized by the varsity football team at ALJ.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The evening culminated with Johnson’s varsity head coach, Anthony DelConte, delivering a message to the boys. DelConte had this to say about the day: “It was a true privilege having the members of Clark Youth Football attend today’s event. Having our current Crusaders talk to our future Crusaders was an awesome experience, and I look forward to all of our programs having tremendous success this upcoming fall season.” The entire Crusader Football Family would like to thank the varsity football team and its coaches for their help throughout the evening on the practice field and for generously donating their time to help the student athletes of Clark. [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
Union County lottery player wins $1M playing Mega Millions
A lottery player in Union County won $1,000,000 in the Friday, Aug. 16, Mega Millions drawing. The winning ticket was sold at Basic Food Mart in Union, 498 Chestnut St. The winning numbers were: 22, 38, 48, 51 and 61, with 5 as the Gold Megaball. ...
The Athlete We Love: 12-year-old basketball player Sihana Taipi
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. – Twelve-year-old IS 24 point and shooting guard Sihana Taipi is the subject of this week’s “The Athlete We (The Parents) Love” feature. Taipi, of Bay Terrace, is passionate about basketball and loves to participate in tournaments year-round. We caught her competing in the Richard Willis Memorial 3-on-3 tournament, where she was dubbed the Hotshot Contest Champion.
Missing N.J. child found safe after massive search effort
A child reported missing Saturday evening in Mercer County was found safe early Sunday, police said. Hopewell Township Police responded to a residence in Hopewell Borough around 9 p.m. Saturday for a report of a missing juvenile, township police said. The child’s family reported that he was last seen around...
Women’s Soccer Suffers Loss At Manhattan
Riverdale, NY - The Wagner women's soccer team fell to Manhattan on Sunday afternoon, 3-0. The Jaspers jumped out to a 2-0 lead by the 23rd minute of the contest, putting the Seahawks in an early hole. Despite leading the half in shots, 4-3, Wagner entered the intermission trailing. Manhattan added to their lead in the 69th minute, making it a 3-0 game. Freshman Alana Arjona, who made her first career start, tied for the team lead in shots (2) along with junior Madeleine DiGaetano. DiGaetano led the team with two shots on goal. Senior Olivia Rubbo and freshman Hailey...
More than 11,000 students learning English enrolled in Newark Public Schools
English language learners make up more than a quarter of the district’s enrollment this school year. English language learners will make up more than a quarter of Newark’s Public School enrollment this school year, an increase over last year that points to a growing need for more teachers and services.
US OPEN SECURITY: 'No credible threats' as record 1M fans expected; NYPD 'not tolerating' protests
The U.S. Open kicked off Monday in Queens, with officials anticipating a record 1 million spectators and police establishing an array of security measures amid a “different threat environment” and concerns of protests.
Phillip Lim to Host Supima’s 17th Annual Design Competition
Phillip Lim, creative director and cofounder of 3.1 Phillip Lim, will host the Supima Design Competition runway show on Sept. 5 at 1 p.m.Kristen Bell, Mindy Kaling and More Toast The Great & Red Wing Heritage Footwear Collab Supima is the nonprofit luxury brand dedicated to supporting the use of American grown Pima cotton worldwide. The show takes place at the Prince George Ballroom at 14 East 28th Street in New York. The Supima Design Competition supports emerging talent by enlisting outstanding graduates from top design universities across the country. These finalists engage in a months-long mentorship program through Supima culminating in...
East Harlem church will be sold to developers: Records
EAST HARLEM (PIX11) – A 124-year-old church in East Harlem could soon be sold to a real estate developer for $5 million, according to court documents filed last week. The sale, first reported by Gothamist, will put the Church of the Holy Rosary on East 119th Street in real estate developer Kahen Development Group’s hands […]
Mandatory curbside composting expanding to all of NYC in October
The mandatory curbside composting program announced earlier this month is being expanded and will be required citywide starting the first week of October, according to the New York City Department of Sanitation.
Man, 20, fatally struck by train after argument near Elmhurst Ave: NYPD
ELMHURST, Queens (PIX11) – A 20-year-old was fatally struck by a train near the Elmhurst Avenue station Monday morning after an argument with a teenager, according to the NYPD. The 20-year-old was pronounced dead just after 11 a.m. after being struck by a northbound train on the M and R line, according to the NYPD. […]
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