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New Jersey has one of the worst places for bed bug infestations
Did anyone else’s parents tuck them in as child by saying “Good night. Sleep tight. Don’t let the bed bugs bite” and did it leave you with a fear of bed bugs from that point on?. Just me? Oh cool. Well, residents of one New Jersey...
Memorial Day storms knock out power for thousands in North Jersey
Strong wind gusts from a series of rainstorms knocked out power to thousands of New Jersey residents on Monday afternoon including several hundred in Morris County. Almost 400 homes in Randloph and about 200 in Denville and Parsippany were without electricity as of 3:20 p.m., according to Jersey Central Power & Light. About 100 customers were also without power in Morris Plains.
3 N.J. counties under a flood advisory early Monday evening
A flood advisory was issued by the National Weather Service on Monday at 2:02 p.m. in effect until 4 p.m. for Bergen, Essex and Hudson counties. The weather service comments, "Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected." "Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas," says the weather service. "Turn...
New York City under flood watch, states brace for tornadoes as Memorial Day storms hit East Coast
At least 21 people have died, including two children, in Texas, Arkansas, Oklahoma and Kentucky after violent storms ripped through the central US over Memorial Day weekend.At least 11 tornadoes swept through affected states on Sunday, with severe weather forecast to continue throughout Memorial Day. On Monday, a staggering 120m Americans were at risk of large hail, damaging winds and tornadoes as storm systems moved towards the Gulf Coast and East Coast, according to the National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center.The storms could bring gusts up to 70 miles per hour and quarter-sized hail.Meanwhile, record-high temperatures are feared in...
These North Jersey Pools Offer Day Passes To Non-Residents
Cool off at North Jersey pools, many of which are now open for the season. Here's which ones offer day-passes to non-residents:. Bogota: Day passes offered to Bergen County residents only at $15 per person. Check the website for hours. Darlington State Park, Mahwah: Bergen County adults can enter for...
Social Security latest COLA update for 2025 increase means bad news
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- The roughly 70 million Americans who receive Social Security benefits are expected to see the smallest bump in their monthly checks since before the pandemic. Each year, Social Security benefits are subject to an annual cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) based on inflation rates to ensure that monthly...
When does NYC congestion pricing start? With just weeks left, the countdown is on.
As of Monday, there are less than five weeks left until the start of one of the most controversial programs in the MTA’s history: Congestion pricing will come to New York City. In April the MTA announced Sunday, June 30 as the date the program will take effect. “Starting...
Severe thunderstorm watch in effect for NYC, New Jersey on Memorial Day
NEW JERSEY (PIX11) — The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for a storm expected to hit parts of New York and New Jersey on Memorial Day. The alert impacts all five boroughs in New York City as well as Orange, Westchester, and Putnam counties. Bergen, Essex, Huson, Union, and Passaic counties […]
Nutley Hometown Hero Bryan Dieterle Returned Home Saturday
NUTLEY, NJ - Nutley Hometown Hero Bryan Dieterle returned from deployment in the US Army on Wednesday. The First Lieutenant has been serving his country since 2021.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER He returned to Nutley on Saturday, May 25 and gathered with family and friends beneath his Hometown Hero banner on Franklin Ave. Since the first banner was set in place May 7, the Township of Nutley Hometown Hero banner program has spread across the community recognizing the service of more than 50 residents, past and present. Did you spot the banner of someone you know? Take a photograph and send it to TAPinto Nutley at Nutley@TAPinto.net. Related Article: Maj. Adrienne M. Smith First Nutley Hometown Hero Banner Honoree For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Memorial Day in South Orange and Maplewood, NJ
Maplewood and South Orange, NJ – May 27, 2024, was Memorial Day and the observances for both towns that comprise SOMA had been carefully planned. However, the weather executed changes to the plans. In South Orange the Memorial Ceremony was canceled early in the morning while the heavy rain was still falling.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER In Maplewood, the decision was made a bit later in the morning, and there was a reprieve from the rainstorm, allowing the plans to go forward. However, due to a policy prohibiting school musical instruments to be...
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