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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...
New sushi spot opening first NJ location in popular shopping mall
It’s great to hear when there’s news of a new storefront or business opening up in the Garden State especially when it’s a restaurant with a bar, of course. And you can’t go wrong with any kind of Asian fusion food. Just add a martini bar and you’ve got a line out the door.
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...
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...
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...
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.
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...
Retail Giant With Locations in New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania Planning Massive Layoffs and Store Closures
More layoffs and more stores closing. The latest store planning to announce closings and layoffs is a big one. It's one of the country's most popular retail clothing stores, and it has stores right here in New Jersey. Macy's plans to lay off over 2,000 employees and close five stores.
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).
EPA Grants $156M for NJ Solar Power, Lower Costs, Environmental Justice
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's historic Solar for All Program grant will fund solar energy projects for low-income and disadvantaged communities across New Jersey. NEW JERSEY - The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU) has been awarded $156 million under the EPA’s Solar for All Program, part of the $27 billion Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund established by President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act. The grant will support the expansion of solar energy to low-income and underserved communities, helping reduce energy costs, create jobs, and promote environmental justice across New Jersey.
NJ DOE Secures $50M Federal Grant to Boost Literacy Programs
NEW JERSEY - The New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE) has been awarded a $50 million grant over five years from the U.S. Department of Education as part of the Comprehensive Literacy State Development (CLSD) initiative. This funding aims to advance literacy skills — from pre-literacy to reading and writing — for students throughout their academic journey, with a focus on addressing achievement and opportunity gaps.
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.
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, […]
Struggling to afford the basics? There’s no shame in using a NJ food bank
At the height of need during the COVD-19 shutdown, the network led by the Food Bank of South Jersey was serving about 95,000 people per month. Today — and since the end of last year — the monthly count of people accepting help from the organization and its partners is at about 170,000.
Widow of NJ police officer must repay $268K stolen from taxpayers
HAMILTON (Mercer) — A woman who admitted to stealing from her dead husband's pension has been ordered to repay nearly a decade's worth of stolen benefits. Sandra VonScheven, 49, was ordered to pay $268,000 in restitution in Superior Court in Mercer County, the Attorney General's Office said Thursday. That's...
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