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GOAL ZERO: High Visibility Safety Campaign Today on Roadways, including among other towns: Middletown, Holmdel, Colts Neck, Hazlet, Keyport. See details:
MIDDLETOWN, NJ: Today, Thursday, July 25th, 2024 from 3:00 PM until 7:00 PM, Monmouth County roadways will be the focus of a High Visibility Campaign, including among other areas: Highway 36, in Middletown, Hazlet, Keyport and Keansburg, and Route 18, in Colts Neck-see detailed locations below. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), "High Visibility Enforcement (HVE) is a universal traffic safety approach designed to create deterrence and change unlawful traffic behaviors. HVE combines highly visible and proactive law enforcement targeting a specific traffic safety issue. Law enforcement efforts are combined with visibility elements and...
More bank closures in New Jersey
💸 Dozens of bank branches have closed in New Jersey this year. 💸 Online banking has reduced the need to visit a physical branch office. A Pennsylvania-based bank has announced the closure of 13 branch offices including nine in New Jersey. It's the latest in a wave of...
New Jersey National Guard Member Sentenced to 30 Months for Assaulting Police During Capitol Riot
A New Jersey man, Gregory C. Yetman, was sentenced to 30 months in prison today for assaulting law enforcement during the Capitol riot on January 6, 2021. The 47-year-old from Helmetta pleaded guilty to charges including a felony offense of assaulting, resisting, or impeding certain officers. Chief Judge James E. Boasberg of the U.S. District Court also ordered Yetman to 18 months of supervised release following his incarceration and to make restitution of $2,000, according to a Department of Justice report.
Princeton Council approves redevelopment plan for Princeton Theological Seminary site
The Princeton Council unanimously approved an ordinance to adopt a redevelopment plan for the former Princeton Theological Seminary campus on Stockton Street, clearing the way for its eventual development for 238 apartments. Members listened for more than an hour at its July 22 meeting as opponents of the proposed redevelopment...
Junior Bowling: 10 Islanders hold their own in USBC Junior Gold Championships in Detroit
Ten young athletes, representing Staten Island and Rab’s Country Lanes, recently traveled to Detroit, Mich., to compete in the 2024 United States Bowling Congress Junior Gold Championships. This prestigious event saw over 3,100 USBC Youth members from across the country gather with hopes of claiming national titles, earning spots...
Apprentice Chris Elliott Following in Father's Stirrups
Even though many of his friends and some family members had a pretty good idea of what his career path would eventually be, Chris Elliott was not sure if he wanted to follow in his father's stirrups. That changed a few years ago when he watched his dad—veteran jockey Stewart...
Judge throws out disciplinary charges against Spotswood's police chief, acting captain
SPOTSWOOD - A Superior Court judge has dismissed the disciplinary charges filed by the borough against Police Chief Philip Corbisiero and acting Captain Nicholas Mayo, saying that the municipality did not comply with the state's Internal Affairs Policies and Procedures. Middlesex County Superior Court Judge Christopher Rafano ruled on July 19 that the "appropriate authority" for issuing the disciplinary action should have been the county prosecutor's office or the state Attorney General. ...
East Brunswick will spend $30 million to build ice arena
EAST BRUNSWICK - The Township Council has awarded two contracts totaling $30 million to build a municipal ice arena. But Mayor Brad Cohen said the bids came in less than what the Township Council approved a bond for. Last summer, the Township Council approved a $40.3 million bond to fund the project at...
Monmouth County to hold distracted driving enforcement
HOLMDEL TOWNSHIP — Another high visibility enforcement detail is coming to Monmouth County Thursday, according to the Holmdel Township Police Department. The goal of the countywide crackdown is to catch distracted drives in the act. For the Holmdel area specifically, Highway 34 will see more patrols out from 3...
NY men face burglary charges for car break-ins at NJ parks
A pair of New York City men has been accused of a series of car burglaries at two park areas, roughly 20 miles apart in New Jersey. The arrests of 28-year-old Jose Cabanzo-Pena and 32-year-old Luis Eduardo Pena-Garzon, both of Queens, involved police in Bernards Township and Hillsborough, as well as the office of Somerset County Prosecutor John McDonald.
LOOK! See Trailer for ‘A Complete Unknown’ Starring Timothée Chalamet Filmed in New Jersey!
Glimpses of New Jersey are about to hit the big screen in a brand new movie starring one of Hollywood's most prominent stars. The official trailer for 'A Complete Unknown', a bio pic focusing on the comeuppance of legendary folk singer Bob Dylan, just dropped today. The film, directed by James Mangold stars the incredible, Oscar-nominated Timothée Chalamet as Bob Dylan.
Fulton Bank closing at least 9 branches in Southern New Jersey
Published reports say Fulton Bank will be closing at least nine branches across South Jersey over the coming weeks but customers likely won't have to travel too far for access to their money. According to the Philadelphia Business Journal, the closures come after Fulton took over Republic Bank, which failed...
Metro Vein Centers Celebrates National Expansion with Pennsylvania and New Clinic Openings in New Jersey, Texas, and Arizona
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 24, 2024-- Metro Vein Centers, the fastest-growing network of providers specializing in personalized vein care, is announcing the opening of five new clinic locations in New Jersey, Texas, and Arizona, as well as expanding their clinical coverage to the state of Pennsylvania. These expansions reflect the brand’s ongoing commitment to providing high-quality vein care and addressing a variety of vein diseases, including spider and varicose veins, as well as more advanced venous conditions across fifty locations nationwide. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240724835198/en/ Brooklyn Metro Vein Center (Photo: Business Wire)
Perth Amboy police detective injured in Rahway shooting, three suspects apprehended
RAHWAY - A Perth Amboy detective was injured after being struck by gunfire Wednesday night during a shooting in the area of Broad Street, according to the Perth Amboy police chief. "The City of Perth Amboy acknowledges the recent incident involving our detectives in Rahway. One of our detectives was injured while on duty, investigating with the Rahway Police. He suffered gunshot wounds and was transported to an area trauma center, where he is in...
Cheer For These 23 New Jersey Athletes Representing Team USA At Paris Olympics
A total of 23 athletes from New Jersey have qualified for the Olympics and are ready to make their run at the gold when events kick off Friday, July 26. Bam Adebayo, of Newark, and 2020 Olympian: Basketball. Jack Alexy, of Morristown: Swimming. Jackie Dubrovich, of Riverdale, a 2020 Olympian:...
NJ cops charge woman passenger in crash that hurt 4-year-old
EAST WINDSOR — A late-night car crash on Friday has police pointing fingers at a woman who was riding in the passenger seat. Police say Madelin A. Soto-Santizo was arguing with the 36-year-old driver and grabbed the wheel. Just before 11 p.m., police responded to the crash in the...
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