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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...
MAAC Announces 2023-24 Academic Honor Roll
EDISON, NJ – The Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) announced Wednesday a total of 3,008 student-athletes have been named to the conferences 2023-24 Academic Honor Roll, including a total of 209 from Niagara. To be eligible for the MAAC Academic Honor Roll, a student-athlete must hold a cumulative grade...
New Crumbl Cookies in Hamilton Township, NJ Opening July 26
The wait is almost over...finally. Here's the news you've been waiting for. The brand new Crumbl Cookies location in Hamilton Township (Mercer County) is opening this week. I can hear you cheering. Crumbl Cookies Hamilton Township is opening Friday, July 26. The Crumbl Cookies website revealed that Friday, July 26th...
NJ woman accused of ripping off Union County synagogue for $350K
A Union County woman has been accused of stealing more than $350,000 from a synagogue where she worked as a bookkeeper, U.S. Attorney Philip Sellinger announced. Stacy Margaritondo, of Scotch Plains, has been charged with wire fraud. The 51-year-old Margaritondo appeared in Newark federal court on Tuesday and was released...
SUV careens into cars, home and garage on Staten Island
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — A car collided with parked cars, a home and a garage in Mariners Harbor during the Wednesday morning rush hour. The crash occurred around 9 a.m. in the vicinity of Ludwig Lane and Amity Place. If you purchase a product or register for an account...
Elizabeth Students Use Dance To Explore Mental Health
ELIZABETH, NJ - Elizabeth middle school students participated in a customized workshop earlier this month where they used dance and art to explore mental health and disabilities. Project BrOKen’s Healing Stage Workshops, created by Union County resident María Daniel, incorporate dance, movement, improvisation, music, props, and expressive art experiences. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Following the Healing Stage Workshop on July 11, the students participated in a survey. The students reported feeling less anxious, more self-aware, focused, confident, calm, creative, happier, and more comfortable within themselves. Students also reported an increase in self-confidence and learned new coping mechanisms through arts engagement and breathing exercises. For more information about Project BrOKen, please email María Daniel at idanceministry@gmail.com. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Lightning Halts Westfield/SOM Cougars NPGL 11U 2nd Round Playoff Game
Mother Nature called the shots in the New Providence Green League 11U second-round playoff game between the Westfield Black and the South-Orange-Maplewood (SOM) Cougars at Gumbert Field 2 in Westfield on July 16.After eight SOM Cougars created some lightning of their own in the top of the first inning, a series of lightning strikes in the vicinity kept the coaches, fans and players off the field long enough to force the showdown to another day.
Trenton Teen Who Saved 2 Girls During Shooting Honored With Street Sign Ceremony
On Saturday, July 20, there was a street sign dedication ceremony for Tre'Devon Lane at the corner of Kirkbride Avenue and New Willow Street. "Naming this street 'Tre' Lane Way' serves as a lasting tribute to a promising young soul taken from us too soon," Trenton Mayor Reed Gusciora said, calling him "a young man with dreams and aspirations that will forever remain unrealized."
Police: Somerville Man Arrested for Allegedly Spraying Anti-Muslim Graffiti on Bridgewater Mosque
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - An arrest has been made in relation to anti-Muslim graffiti on the exterior of the Al Fatah Center, in Bridgewater. The graffiti, according to a release, contained a derogatory and anti-Muslim remark against Islam’s Prophet Mohammad.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Julian A. Dale, 29, of Somerville, was charged with fourth degree bias intimidation and a disorderly person’s offense of criminal mischief following an investigation into the incident. According to Bridgewater Township Police Chief John Mitzak, on July 19 at about 6:34 p.m., Dale was seen driving a black Honda Civic with...
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