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Woman arrested for selling $18M worth of fake coupons: Feds
A woman from Texas has been arrested for allegedly selling $18 million worth of fake coupons that were used at stores in New Jersey and across the country. Federal authorities say Janet Bernal from San Antonio, who went by the following nicknames... Rocky. Rocky G. Rocky Gee. RockyG-Kruella. ...has been...
A New Jersey Man Just Caught A Fish Worth Over One Million Dollars
Spending a day fishing at the Jersey Shore is like nothing else; it's relaxing to spend a day in the sun trying to catch the big one. Now imagine you reel in a fish so big that it warrants a check for over One Million dollars. I don't know about...
Huge Flooring Retailer Closing ALL Stores Including 15 In New Jersey
It's one of the biggest retailers of hardwood flooring in the county, around for nearly 30 years, but sadly, the company has announced it's closing all stores throughout the country, including all 15 in New Jersey due to financial challenges. The company filed for bankruptcy last month and at that...
American Lung Association Celebrates 10 Years of Hope at the LUNG FORCE Walk New Jersey on September 14
BRIDGEWATER, NJ – This year, the American Lung Association in New Jersey is celebrating 10 years of the LUNG FORCE Walk in New Jersey and the incredible impact the event has had on the local community, survivors and families. This year, the LUNG FORCE Walk will take place at Duke Island Park on Saturday, September 14 starting at 9:30 a.m. with a fundraising goal of $135,000. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERThe LUNG FORCE Walk is a celebratory and welcoming event that provides critical funds for lifesaving lung cancer research, early detection initiatives and awareness. For the...
Miss New Jersey teams with lawmaker to combat eating disorders
Interview: Miss New Jersey 2024, Elizabeth Mendel, and Assemblywoman Andrea Katz. An estimated 750,000 people in New Jersey will deal with an eating disorder during their lifetime, according to the Strategic Training Initiative for the Prevention of Eating Disorders. To raise awareness about the mental health condition, the current Miss...
NJ nursing homes sue state over staffing mandates
Health Care Association of New Jersey says daily fines are excessive. A group of nursing homes and an associated lobbying organization have sued the state over mandated staffing ratios. They say the pandemic and other factors have left long-term care centers struggling to keep up with the mandates and claim...
22-hour NJ police standoff ends with help of suspect’s family, health workers
IRVINGTON — An armed, 34-year-old township man was in police custody after sparking a tense standoff that lasted for an entire day, Essex County Prosecutor Theodore Stephens announced. Karim Brunson was arrested on Thursday afternoon. Irvington police were called to the 300 block of Nesbit Terrace on Wednesday around...
NJ developer convicted with Bob Menendez pleads guilty to bank fraud
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — A New Jersey real estate developer convicted alongside Democratic Sen. Bob Menendez this summer pleaded guilty to a separate bank fraud charge, prosecutors said Thursday. Fred Daibes, 67, entered the plea in U.S. District Court in Newark, the U.S. Attorney's office said in a statement....
NJ Defending Title IX Protections for LGBTQ+ Students in Federal Courts
NEW JERSEY - Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announced that New Jersey, along with California and Pennsylvania, has co-led two amicus briefs in federal appellate courts to defend Title IX’s protections for LGBTQ+ students from gender-based harassment and sex discrimination. The briefs, supported by a coalition of states, seek to overturn a preliminary injunction that could affect schools in several states.
Grub Hub driver goes psycho on NJ highway, cops say
SOUTH BRUNSWICK — A Grub Hub driver was arrested on Route 1 after police said he threatened to kill another motorist he accused of cutting him off. Township police said they received a 911 call Monday afternoon from a man who said the driver of a white Mercedes was throwing coins and spitting at his car. The other driver also pulled out a knife and threatened to kill him when they stopped at the next traffic light, the 911 caller said.
Is Netflix still building film studios in New Jersey?
After rumors and consideration, Netflix was announced as the buyer of a large piece of land at a former military installation in Monmouth County — almost two years ago. The Fort Monmouth redevelopment has been slow-moving since the site was decommissioned in 2011— so the big deal for nearly 300 acres in Oceanport and Eatontown was welcome news for many (with a smaller group of critics).
Golfing for heroes: A survivor’s effort to honor 9/11 victims
CREAM RIDGE, N.J. (PIX11) — A September 11th survivor from New Jersey is working to keep alive the memories of the friends and colleagues she lost nearly 23 years ago. Donna Spera’s ‘Golfing for Heroes’ tournament just wrapped up its seventh annual event on Monday afternoon. “Every year, it just gets more successful,” said Spera, […]
Complete 2024 cross country preview: Everything you need to know this fall
Opening weekend of the 2024 season is finally here! Although the high school cross country season officially started on Monday, Aug. 26, most N.J. schools will kick the season off starting this Saturday. NJ.com has you covered with a comprehensive preview package with everything you need to know about N.J....
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