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Drivers were blowing through new stop sign in the Mid-Island installed at this uncommon spot
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. – A newly installed stop sign in an uncommon spot appeared to catch Staten Island drivers off guard. And they were seen blowing right through the sign. “It’s the most asinine thing I’ve ever seen, in a city full of asinine things,” James McBratney, owner of Jimmy Max restaurant, said of the placement of the stop sign.
Perth Amboy Breaks Ground on Veterans Memorial Youth League Complex
PERTH AMBOY – One day – very soon – city youth will have state-of-the-art playing fields on Dorothy Avenue, as part of an eagerly-awaited project that brought city, state and federal officials together to break ground. More than 100 attendees – such as Rep. Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-6th Dist.), Assembly Speaker Craig Coughlin (D-19th Dist.), state Environmental Protection Commissioner Shawn LaTourette and Mayor Helmin J. Caba – were recently on hand to mark the construction of the new Veterans Memorial Youth League Complex, at 500 Dorothy Ave. Officials noted the last major facility upgrades took place in...
City to shut large stretch of BQE in early June for repairs
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- A large portion of the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway (BQE) will be shut down for major repairs in June, according to the city Department of Transportation (DOT). The Queens-bound side of the BQE will close from Atlantic Avenue to the Manhattan Bridge exit ramp at Sands Street, for...
Things Are Heating Up; Another New Jersey Shore Town Announces Beach Bonfires
What's better the smell of a campfire on a cool summer night, watching the flames dance around the wood?. Not much, except maybe enjoying a fire while also hearing the ocean crashing in the background, and the faint smells of boardwalk fries and pizza surrounding you. And this year, enjoying...
A Familiar Taste Returns To Asbury Park, New Jersey
This is such exciting news. If you loved Medusa Stone Fire Kitchen on Main Street in Asbury Park and were devastated when it closed, you'll be happy to hear chef Aimee McElroy is back with a new pizzeria in town. It's where pizza is made with "love" in a wood-fired...
Middlesex County Announces Winners of the 2024 “Don’t Drive Dangerously” Public Service Announcement Contest
MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ – Middlesex County is proud to announce the winners of the 2024 “Don’t Drive Dangerously” Public Service Announcement (PSA) contest, which was open to teens in all public and non-public Middlesex County high schools. Monroe Township High School took home first place in the Video category, and Woodbridge Academy High School took first place in the Audio category. Other Video category winners included East Brunswick Magnet School in second place and St. Joseph’s High School in third place. Audio category winners included South Plainfield High School in second place and New Brunswick High School...
Red Bank Beat May 24
Welcome back to another edition of the Red Bank Beat. Can you believe it’s already Memorial Day Weekend? It seems like yesterday when I was just welcoming everyone to Spring! CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER In any event, we are at the unofficial start to Summer, and I hope everyone’s Summer is going to be amazing! In next week’s Beat we’ll be announcing a big Summer event that you’ll all be invited to attend, but mums the word until a week from today. In the meantime, there is lots of stuff that I can tell...
NJ school reveals shocking data breach: Kept secret for a year
🖥 Data breach exposed sensitive data of students in Monmouth district. 🖥 School officials kept it a secret for over a year. 🖥 District refuses to say how many students were affected. A Monmouth County school district hid details about a cyber-attack for over a year. Only...
Asbury Park Honors Fallen Heroes with Memorial Day Service
ASBURY PARK, NJ – The Asbury Park Fire Department invites the community to a solemn Memorial Day Service to honor the nation's fallen heroes. The event will be held on Monday, May 27, 2024, at 9 a.m. in Firemen’s Park, located at the intersection of Main Street and Sunset Avenue. This annual service is a time for residents to come together to remember those who have made the ultimate sacrifice in service to the United States. In observance of Memorial Day, several city facilities will adjust their schedules. City Hall will be closed on Monday, May 27, along with the Asbury Park Public Library, which will also be closed on Saturday, May 25. Residents should note that alternate side parking regulations for street cleaning will be suspended on Monday, ensuring that attendees of the memorial service can find parking without inconvenience.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The community is encouraged to participate in the Memorial Day service and to take this day to reflect on the courage and dedication of those who have lost their lives in military service. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
25th Annual Art in the Park this Sunday
LONG BRANCH, NJ - Long Branch's Annual Art in the Park is back for its 25th anniversary and will be held this Sunday, May 26, 2024 in West End Park (Brighton Avenue) from 10:00AM - 5:00PM, rain or shine. The event is open to the public with up to 50 Juried Artists!CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Enjoy the day strolling through West End visiting booths full of artistic creations made by local artists and artisans! Artists will have work on display up and down Brighton Avenue and throughout West End Park! Check out all the great restaurants and shops in the area too! This event is sponsored by The City of Long Branch & Long Branch Arts Council For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Townhome condo construction approved by planning board
BELMAR — The borough planning board, at their May 20 meeting, passed a resolution authorizing an application to construct townhome condominiums in the Seaport Redevelopment Area in a vote of 5-3-1. The approved application was a continuation of the previous month’s meeting from Eastport at Belmar LLC. The project will see the consolidation of two properties at 506 Main St.
When and where do Toms River, Freehold Memorial Day parades start? Get details here
Toms River and Freehold, the county seats of Ocean and Monmouth counties, respectively, are planning Memorial Day parades to honor those who gave all in service to their country. Toms River's annual Memorial Day parade is scheduled for 9:30 a.m. Monday, May 27, in downtown Toms River. The parade is sponsored by George P....
Ocean Township (Waretown) Memorial Weekend Celebration on Saturday, May 25
WARETOWN - Township of Ocean is holding Memorial Day weekend celebration on Saturday, May 25 at the Waretown Bayfront Park and Pier. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Dive Into Summer: Hazlet Swim & Tennis Club Season Opens This Weekend
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What are the biggest issues impacting the LGBTQ+ Staten Island community? Send us your thoughts
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- From the Ugandan government passing anti-gay laws that can result in the death penalty, to worldwide terrorism alerts for individuals traveling abroad, there are many issues concerning the LGBTQ+ community today. While the Advance/SILive.com covers issues affecting the LGBTQ+ community all year long, we’d like to...
New Jersey EMS Task Force Holds Annual Meeting at Hamilton Fire House in Neptune
NEPTUNE TOWNSHIP, NJ — Michael Bascom, president of the New Jersey EMS Task Force, challenged team members to “embrace the opportunities that lie ahead and continue to push the boundaries of what is possible in emergency medical services” during the organization’s annual meeting on Monday, May 13. The meeting to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the organization was hosted at the Hamilton Fire House in Neptune. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Approximately 200 EMS professionals from all 21 New Jersey counties attended the gathering, including members of the Shark River Hills First Aid Squad...
Stay safe: DWI checkpoints planned in NJ for Memorial Day weekend
🔴 DWI checkpoints will be set up in two Monmouth County towns this weekend. As we gear up for the upcoming Memorial Day holiday, the Monmouth County DWI Task Force has announced it will be conducting two DWI checkpoints this weekend, Allenhurst Police Chief and County DWI Task Force Coordinator, Michael Schneider announced.
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