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Four New Jersey Men Arrested for Armed Robbery of $500,000 in Perfume from FedEx Truck in Edison
In a shocking robbery that took place in Edison, four New Jersey men have been arrested after stealing over $500,000 worth of perfume and cologne from a FedEx truck. Armed with guns, the suspects threatened the driver, forcing him to assist in their plan. The incident unfolded on the evening...
Popular N.J. sports field closed for the season after vandals damage turf
A sports field in Monmouth County used by hundreds of kids was forced to close for the season after someone tore up the turf last week. Lincroft Acres in Middletown Township was torn up by tire tracks after a vehicle spun donuts on the field last week, officials reported Friday.
Teen girl reported missing from Staten Island: NYPD
MARINERS HARBOR, Staten Island (PIX11) — Police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating a girl reported missing from Staten Island. Alyssa Freeman, 13, was last seen at 100 Essex Drive on Monday around 9 a.m., police say. She is approximately 5’1” and 110 pounds. Freeman was last seen wearing a gray shirt, blue pants, […]
'Wild Blue & You': Transgender Shore environmental leader spotlighted in new film
They say that nature is healing, and that's certainly true for Jenna Reynolds. Reynolds is president and founder of Atlantic Highlands-based environmental non-profit Save Coastal Wildlife, making her the Shore's first openly transgender woman environmental leader. ...
Wellington Leonardo Jailed Pending Trial
On Friday, Oct. 4, a Middlesex County Superior Court Judge ordered Wellington Leonardo, 45, jailed pending his trial in the stabbing death of his wife, Rosanna Rodriguez, on the kitchen floor of their Perth Amboy home, in front of their children, according to News12 and MyCenralJersey, and police papers obtained by Daily Voice.
Edison among largest NJ school districts to drop state trans policy
EDISON — One of New Jersey’s largest public school districts has become the latest to drop the state’s recommendation on dealing with transgender students without notifying parents or guardians of a child’s preference for gender identity. The Edison School Board of Education voted 5-3 to repeal...
Tee time issues and outing scheduling at this New Jersey municipal golf course lead to 'season of discontent'
COLTS NECK, N.J. — Humble beginnings are rare in golf, and the Hominy Hill Golf Course is no exception. The location, tucked away alongside farms and thick woods along Route 537 in western Monmouth County, exudes an unpretentious calm. The course’s meticulously manicured greens are lined with trees that loom like albatrosses, crowning the namesake hill and welcoming a refreshing breeze even on the hottest of days.
Two men die after car collides with tractor-trailer on Route 1 in Linden, police say
LINDEN – Two men were killed early Saturday in a crash with a tractor-trailer on Route 1, police said. The identities of the two men, both passengers, have not been released. Linden police said they were notified around 3 a.m. Oct. 5 about a crash at the intersection of Route 1 and South Stiles...
New Staten Island Railway cars: First train takes inaugural ride Tuesday
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- The Staten Island Railway (SIR) is rolling into the future, one train car at a time. On Tuesday morning, the newest train for the SIR departed from Platform 5 at the St. George Terminal as part of the inaugural ride for the agency’s new, state-of-the-art R211S train cars.
Canopy Crossroad Launches Responsible, Education-Focused Cannabis Dispensary in Red Bank
Red Bank, NJ: A new addition to Red Bank’s thriving business scene, Canopy Crossroad, 9 West Street, is set to open its doors to the public starting the week beginning Monday, October 14. The grand opening celebration will feature a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday, October 16, at 4 p.m. in Red Bank’s historic antique district, where the business is located.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTEROwned by longtime local residents Caryn Cohen and her husband Andy Zeitlin, this new venture focuses on providing a unique, education-based approach to cannabis. Whether you're a seasoned user or exploring cannabis for...
This TikTok-viral bagel shop is opening a 6th N.J. location, right next to a gym
Bagel Nook is bringing its zany bagel varieties to a second Monmouth County spot. The TikTok-viral bagel shop known for its “overloaded bagels” will open its sixth New Jersey location in Shrewsbury’s Staples Plaza at 1093 Broad St. on Nov. 4, directly next to a Rumble Boxing gym.
You’re not seeing things: NJ city’s tap water really is pink
NEW BRUNSWICK — If you’ve seen a pink hue in your water this week in New Brunswick, you’re not imagining things. There’s been an "overfeed" of potassium permanganate at the area’s water treatment plant, according to city officials. While city officials say it’s safe to...
Popular salad restaurant opening several NJ locations
The fast-casual restaurant chain out of New York, Just Salad, is opening another New Jersey location, this time in Freehold. “offer healthy, affordable, climate-conscious, and mouth-wateringly delicious meals. We were just salad, but we were damn good salad.”. The chain offers a variety of salads (excuse me, damn good salads!),...
The Jersey Shore’s Top Grocery Stores
The supermarket chain with the most stores in New Jersey is ShopRite. According to Patch, there's been a consolidation when it comes to supermarket chains with a recent study comparing grocery store ownership throughout the state. Here's the breakdown of store ownership for Ocean and Monmouth Counties, with ShopRite leading...
Iconic Bagel Nook is opening another New Jersey store
We can’t get enough of our bagels in the Garden State. Sure, I’m biased, but I think New Jersey makes them better than anywhere else. One set of shops, in particular, makes bagels that should be considered art. Bagel Nook, known for their “Bagel Overloads,” just announced that...
Jewish Federation in the Heart of New Jersey launches Center to Combat Antisemitism
Jewish Federation in the Heart of New Jersey (JFHNJ) has launched the Center to Combat Antisemitism and Reinforce Multicultural Acceptance (CARMA), an initiative to address antisemitism and all forms of identity-based hate across Middlesex and Monmouth counties. "CARMA’s mission is rooted in the belief that education and dialogue are the most powerful tools in combating hate," Stacy Gallin, CARMA’s director and founding director of the Ferencz Institute for Ethics, Human Rights and the Holocaust, said in a...
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