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Somerset County lottery player wins $1,000 a week for life playing CASH4LIFE
A lottery player in Somerset County won the $1,000 a week for life second-tier prize in the Monday, July 22, CASH4LIFE drawing. The winning ticket was sold at Bernardsville Shop Rite in Bernardsville, 93 Morristown Road. The winning numbers were: 11, 16, 21, 34 and 45. The Cash Ball was: 01. ...
Fish Falls Out of Sky in Monmouth Co., NJ, Destroys Tesla in Freak Accident
It sounds like something biblical. From out of nowhere, a fish falls out of the sky and right onto a car below. But there's a much simpler explanation after a freak accident in Monmouth County, New Jersey. The occurrence happened recently in the Atlantic Highlands section of Monmouth County. Fish...
Twitchy NJ man admits driving around with pipe bombs
HAMILTON (Mercer) — A New Jersey man has pleaded guilty to having pipe bombs in his conspicuous car during a traffic stop in Mercer County. Jeremy Giliberti, 52, pleaded guilty to possessing destructive devices in Trenton federal court on Tuesday. According to the U.S. Attorney's Office, the Mount Laurel...
A look inside most expensive NJ home listed for $28 million
Big homes with big prices take longer to sell. The posh Colts Neck real estate market is as strong as any other with not a lot of inventory to go around. But finding someone who can afford a $28 million home takes time. That’s why this home (OK, mansion) on...
24 Year Old Edison Man Dies in Saturday's Stafford Township Motor Vehicle Crash
STAFFORD - On July 20, 2024, at approximately 7:45 PM, a motor vehicle collision took place on State Highway 72 eastbound near mile 24.5, involving two passenger vehicles. A 2018 Subaru, driven by Justin Layer, 26, from Barnegat, was traveling east on Highway 72 when a 2023 Chevrolet Corvette, driven by Kevin Scoda, 24, from Edison, New Jersey, collided with him. Scoda's vehicle lost control, veered off the road, and crashed into a utility pole, while it was engulfed in flames. Before police and emergency services, unidentified citizens managed to help Scoda out of his vehicle. Kevin Scoda...
Southern Ocean adds thousands of residents; Southern Ocean Medical Center is catching up
STAFFORD - Southern Ocean Medical Center has broken ground on a $31.4 million project that will include new operating rooms and help the hospital keep up with the region's population growth, the facility's president said this week. Construction crews are building a 22,000-square foot department that will have six operating rooms and will be large enough to accommodate the hospital's new robotic technology. The project is expected to be completed in 30 months. ...
Monmouth County Fair opens and more things to do this weekend at the Shore
The 49th annual Monmouth County Fair opens Wednesday and runs through Sunday at East Freehold Showgrounds on Kozloski Road in Freehold. There will be plenty of food, rides, games, live entertainment, 4-H shows and exhibits. Highlights include Wallenda Productions Aerial Thrill Show; WonderZone Dinosaur Zoo; Butterfly Encounter; Bwana Jim’s Wildlife Show; Hilby the...
Mosquito Control Took Place This Week in East Hanover, Hanover and Morris Plains
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - On July 23rd and July 22nd, the County of Morris treated areas of East Hanover, Hanover and Morris Plains for mosquitos. Due to an increase in adult mosquito populations, weather permitting, they treated the woods at the following locations via All-Terrain Vehicle on July 23rd and July 22nd between the hours of 4:30 AM - 8:00 AM. They used Anvil 2+2, active ingredient Sumithrin, EPA#1021-1687-8329 or Zenivex E4, active ingredient Etofenprox, EPA#2724-807 East Hanover – Ridgedale Ave (Lurker Park) Morris Plains – Jim Fear Dr (Community Park) Hanover – Pond Rd (Brickyard Field) For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Howell, NJ ex-police chief sentenced for workplace affair cover-up
HOWELL — A former Monmouth County police chief who served his community for nearly three decades has been sentenced for lying to investigators about a scandalous affair with a subordinate. Andrew Kudrick, 50, was sentenced to two years of probation in Superior Court in Monmouth County on Friday. The...
Ocean County Man Sent To Prison For Hate Crimes Against Jewish Community
LAKEWOOD – A Manchester man has been sentenced to 480 months in prison for committing a string of crimes and assaults against members of the Orthodox Jewish community, officials said. Dion Marsh, 29, previously pleaded guilty to five counts of violating the federal Matthew Shepard and James Byrd Jr....
Ex-Wall High teacher granted release with restrictions
FREEHOLD — Former Wall High School teacher and Brick Township resident Julie Rizzitello, who had been in Monmouth County jail since her July 3 arrest on charges related to having sexual relationships with two students, was granted release during a detention hearing on Tuesday. Rizzitello was given “release with level one monitoring,” presiding state Superior Court Judge Marc C.
NYPD: Man hurt 2 cops on Staten Island Ferry who tried to arrest him for waving knife
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — A 41-year-old man from Brooklyn injured two NYPD officers who were trying to arrest him for waving a knife toward a crowd of passengers on the Staten Island Ferry, authorities allege. Samuel David of Wyckoff Avenue stands accused in the episode that occurred near the...
SUV careens into cars, home and garage in Mariners Harbor
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — A car collided with parked cars, a home and 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. A black Lexus hit one gray SUV before striking the front...
Little League NYS 12s Baseball Tournament 2024: Check out these great photos from Tuesday’s games
The teams will have the day off Wednesday in the Little League New York State 12-year-old Baseball Tournament, but the skills competition and home run derby will be contested 10 a.m. at Great Kills Little League, weather permitting. In addition, the teams will be treated to a picnic at GKLL...
Video captures youth with scooter running on shoulder of Staten Island Expressway during rush hour
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. – The shoulder of a busy, major highway can be one of the most dangerous places to be, even if you’re inside a broken-down car. But that didn’t stop someone from running with their scooter in the breakdown lane of the Staten Island Expressway the other day.
RED BANK: COUNCIL HATCHES BIKE/PEDESTRIAN POLICY
A pedestrian takes his latte in his hands as he crosses Broad Street. (Photo by Brian Donohue. Click to enlarge.) A police officer reported 54 pedestrians have been struck by vehicles Red Bank streets in the past five years. A mother said she was “scared to death” for her children...
NYC Mayor stands firm on zoning plan to bring tiny homes, small apartment buildings to Staten Island
EDITOR’S NOTE: Tipping Point? is a journalistic initiative launched by Advance/SILive.com to inform Staten Islanders how NYC’s City of Yes for Housing Opportunity proposal could impact the borough. The plan, which will be voted on by the City Council this year, calls for significant zoning changes designed to spur development of new homes and apartments amid a citywide housing shortage.
FDNY battles fire at Staten Island home
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — The FDNY responded to a fire at a home in Stapleton Tuesday afternoon. The blaze was reported at 102 Warren St., near Hill Street, at 3:58 p.m., according to a spokesperson for the FDNY. According to FDNY officials, 12 units were at the scene, including...
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