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N.Y. Gov. Hochul announces completion of $111 million Staten Island construction project
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — The $111 million Living Breakwaters project off the Tottenville coast is officially complete, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Friday. The project, which has been underway for the past few years, is made up of a series of eight separate in-water structures spanning 2,400 linear feet off the South Shore of Staten Island.
These businesses need workers: Union County, NJ hosting a job fair
PLAINFIELD — FedEx, Kean University, and Valley Bank have positions to fill. They're among a number of employers participating in a Union County job fair. The three-hour event is scheduled for Sept. 28, at the Plainfield Performing Arts Center. The free event is open to all Union County residents,...
Things to do on Staten Island this weekend: 74th Annual Fence Show, Hispanic Heritage Celebration and more
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. - This weekend is packed with excitement—enjoy a free salsa dance class, an annual arts show featuring over 100 local artists and artisans, and much more!. Saturday. The 74th Annual Fence Show / Sept. 28, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. (Rain Date: Sept. 29) The Staten...
NJ hosts a county-wide gun surrender event for community safety
🔴 Union County is hosting a gun surrender event next month. 🔴 All 21 law enforcement municipalities are participating. To help reduce gun violence and enhance community safety, every law enforcement agency in Union County will host gun surrender events on Saturday, Oct. 5. What is the event?
Council Greenlights Security Camera Installations and New Lead Paint Rules for Red Bank Rentals
RED BANK, NJ: Mayor Billy Portman opened the hybrid (online and in-person), council meeting last night with members in attendance. The meeting started out great when Borough Clerk’s Laura Reinersten’s Bernedoodle “Smalls” came bounding up the aisle and went right up to Mayor Billy Portman. Check out the picture.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERProclamationsImmediately after, three proclamations were read for Paint the Town Purple, Fire Prevention Week, and Hispanic Heritage Month. See those accepting in the photo carousel.Security Cameras PurchaseThe council approved a $410,312 contract with Eastern Datacomm through a shared services agreement under the Monmouth-Ocean Educational...
Ocean County New Jersey Big Lots Won’t Be Closing After All
A major retailer in the Garden State announced over the summer that it was going to be closing nearly 150 stores throughout the country. There were several stores in Jersey that were announced as victims of these closures, but now it seems as though some stores will be spared. Big...
Neptune Township and Neptune City- Pound the Pavement Race Tomorrow, Expect Closures and Delays
NEPTUNE - Please be advised that the annual “Pound the Pavement” for Pancreatic Cancer (Lustgarten Foundation) research kicks off tomorrow and residents should expect delays and road closures along the route.The event will begin and end at The Headliner located at 1401 Route 35 in Neptune. Those interested can register at www.poundthepavementnj.org. On-site registration and pre-registration packet pick-up will be Thursday, Sept. 26, from 5-7 p.m. at The Headliner and Race Day registration will be available on Sept. 28 beginning at 8:30 AM. For more information, email poundforpurple@gmail.com or call 732-455-2107. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Red Bank Beat September 27
September 27, 2024Welcome back to another edition of the Red Bank Beat. I want to start off by thanking all of you who attended last week’s Red Bank Oktoberfest. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERWe had almost 3,000 people at Edmund Wilson Plaza to bask in the beautiful sunshine, listen to a fabulous oompah band, sample great local beers, wines and spirits, eat some amazing food and basically just have a great time! I especially want to thank our staff and all the volunteers who made it happen, as well as our main partners Triumph Brewing and the Two River Theater for hosting us. Soon we’ll announce the date for the 3rd annual Oktoberfest. In the meantime, let’s get back to the Beat. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Area Moving Companies Fined Following Operation by New Jersey Attorney General
TRENTON, NJ - Moving companies from Bayonne, Jersey City and Hoboken were among the 23 unlicensed movers issued Notices of Violation (“NOVs”) and assessed civil penalties totaling $125,000, as a result of Operation Safe Move, a State-led undercover operation targeting movers doing business without being licensed by the Division, as required by law, Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Consumer Affairs (“Division”) announced. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERIn a statement, Platkin announced that the covert civil enforcement investigation was conducted over a three-day period in June. As part of the operation, Investigators with...
OceanFirst Bank Pays $15M to Settle Redlining Allegations in NJ Counties
NEW JERSEY - OceanFirst Bank has agreed to pay over $15 million to settle allegations of redlining in predominantly Black, Hispanic, and Asian neighborhoods across Middlesex, Monmouth, and Ocean Counties, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of New Jersey, the Department of Justice (DOJ), and the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced today.
Township of Ocean Celebrates New Pickleball Lights
WARETOWN - On September 24, 2024, Ocean Township officially unveiled new pickleball lights at Corliss Park. The lights were made possible by generous donations from Bruce & Debbie Floystad, MRS Airfield Lights and Supplies, and GKS Electric.The community is invited to enjoy the new lights from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM daily.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERThe Township Committee extended its sincere gratitude to the donors for their support in enhancing the park's recreational facilities. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Holmdel NJ Committee Approves Key Ordinances & Updates
HOLMDEL, NJ – The Holmdel Township Committee held its latest public meeting, addressing several important ordinances, resolutions, and community updates. The multi-hour session included discussions on infrastructure improvements, school district updates, and upcoming community events.The committee held a public hearing on Ordinance 2024-8, which approves the conveyance of an access easement for the Crawford Hill property to Monmouth County. The ordinance aims to grant the county access rights to specific lots as part of an open space preservation effort. Ralph Blumenthal, a resident of Stony Brook Road, raised questions regarding the specifics of the easement, to...
Shocker! New Jersey Landmark, Freehold Raceway to Close
In what many are calling shocking, Freehold Raceway has announced plans to close for good in late December. The race track, which has been operating for 100 years, is said to be the oldest racetrack in the country. The owners of the racetrack, Penwood, posted the announcement on their website...
Electric Infrastructure Upgrades Coming To Howell
HOWELL – Jersey Central Power & Light has announced major power line upgrades throughout Howell Township, which are slated to be completed in November. These upgrades are a part of JCP&L’s New Jersey Reliability Improvement Project, a component of the company’s rate review settlement approved by the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities in February.
City of Rahway Presents 'Mexico Beyond Mariachi's Trekking Mexico'
RAHWAY, NJ — As part of many Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations, Mayor Raymond A. Giacobbe and the Rahway City Council, in collaboration with the Union County Board of County Commissioners, welcome residents to attend Mexico Beyond Mariachi’s Trekking Mexico at Union County Performing Arts Center Main Stage on Saturday, October 12, 2024, at 3:00 PM.This colorful educational show will take the audience on a Mexican expedition of history and geographic regions through folkloric music and dance. From feeling the rumbling drums of Tenochtitlan to the sweet sounds of the stringed Jaranas of Veracruz, audiences are transported...
After more than a century of service, Staten Island visiting nurse service shuts down
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. - After serving Staten Islanders for more than a century, the Visiting Nurse Association of Staten Island (VNASI) has shut down, laid off its nurses and sold its remaining assets. “It was just a very unfortunate situation. We were all very happy and then it was very...
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