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One of NJ’s richest towns is once again denied its request to delay building affordable housing
Millburn officials have opposed plans to build a 75-unit, all-affordable-housing complex in the heart of their downtown. New Jersey’s state courts have shot down an effort from Millburn Township to delay the start of construction of what’s become a contentious affordable housing development in its downtown. [ more › ]
Rahway PD Report Road Closure Due to Motor Vehicle Accident
RAHWAY, NJ — At approximately 8:40 on Thursday evening, the Rahway Police Department announced a road closure due to a motor vehicle accident.The announcement stated, “West Scott Ave. will be closed from Price Street to Elizabeth Ave. due to a motor vehicle accident.”CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERMotorists are advised to avoid the area.[Don’t miss any TAPinto Rahway 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
Two Union Firefighters Promoted to Captain
UNION, NJ – Two Union firefighters were sworn into their new rank as Captain at the Township Committee meeting Tuesday night.“Tonight is a very special night,” said Deputy Mayor and Fire Commissioner Joseph Florio. “Our fire department here in Union is considered one of the best in the state, if not the best in the state. That’s really a credit to all the firefighters and officers who are so dedicated, with the great training and tools they receive, they’re able to use to make sure our citizens are safe.”CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER“It’s very...
Fleming’s late TDs rally Elizabeth to victory over Morristown - Football recap
Elizabeth rallied with two fourth quarter touchdowns to overcome a 10-point deficit and defeat Morristown 26-24 in a back-and-forth game in Morristown. Quarterback Arique Fleming had 67 rushing yards and the go-ahead 6-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter. Fleming also threw for 114 yards and connected with Nahjae Smith...
Individual sought for questioning in connection with theft of wallet from gym on Staten Island, use of credit card
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — The NYPD is asking for the public’s help to identify an individual sought for questioning in connection with the alleged theft of a wallet from a gym on Staten Island. An unidentified individual removed a 43-year-old man’s wallet inside LA Fitness at 1565 Forest...
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.
NJ businessman bribed deputy mayor who got cash in restroom
🔷 Bribes included cash and high-end jewelry from pawn shop. 🔷 In exchange, official helped broker city land deals. A 64-year-old businessman admitted bribing a Newark official in exchange for illegal help buying and redeveloping city-owned properties. Fittingly, the dirty business happened near a toilet, investigators said. Irwin...
Mystery buyer buys $16.3M lotto ticket in NYC as others can only dream: ‘Hopefully they spend it wisely’
Their eyes are on the prize! A lucky person bought a winning $16.3 million lotto ticket at a shop in Manhattan — and money-hungry New Yorkers had plenty of advice Thursday about how to spend that kind of dough. The golden ticket was sold to a mystery customer Wednesday at the Westside Market Place on 11th Avenue and West 55th Street in Manhattan — where the store’s manager warned against blowing the big bucks. “Hopefully they spend it wisely,” manager Nick Skulstad said. “I heard that 75 % [of people] who won the jackpot, they go broke within like five years.” Mega Millions ticket...
Construction progresses at BJ’s Wholesale Club: Here’s what we know about new Staten Island store
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. – Most remnants of the Christmas Tree Shops and Bed Bath & Beyond have been removed from Bricktown Center in Charleston, replaced with bright red signage and a new exterior marquee. BJ’s Wholesale Club is readying to open its first Staten Island store. “Prior to...
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.
New Providence Police Chief Daniel Henn Addresses Public Safety Concerns
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ – Police Chief Daniel Henn appeared before the Borough Council again on Tuesday, October 8, this time addressing safety concerns after an October 7 armed robbery that took place at a residential home on Princeton Drive.Henn noted that the scary incidence happed just before daylight. The resident was awake at the time of the unlawful entry into the home. He noted that the borough police have conducted the initial investigation and are now continuing to pursue every available lead. The police are looking into any available surveillance videos in the neighborhood. The identification...
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