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Day of Dignity event this Saturday: Free meals, hygiene kits, clothing, and haircuts for those in need
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. - Islamic Relief USA will host its Day of Dignity event on Staten Island this Saturday with Bait-ul Jamaat - House of Community -- offering warm meals, hygiene kits, clothing, and free haircuts to those in need. Over the years, this event has expanded to support not...
Florham Park Police: Latest Local Criminal Activity Involves Stealing Mail/Checks out of Mailboxes
FLORHAM PARK NJ - It has been a week full of criminal incidents in Florham Park. Most recently, suspects were pulled over in a suspicious vehicle and found to be dressed in black with ski masks. In their possession were twenty-five personal checks stolen from area residents using a device that retrieves mail from inside mail boxes. One of the suspects had an active arrest warrant out for him for homicide. Chief of Police Orlando has issued the following announcement regarding the Friday early morning incident: Residents, During the early morning hours, our patrols located a suspicious vehicle, in...
City of Rahway and Union County Bringing Spirit of Halloween to Those with Disabilities & Special Needs
RAHWAY, NJ — The Union County Board of County Commissioners and City of Rahway invite residents with disabilities and special needs, ages 13 and older, to attend the Annual Halloween Bash on Friday, October 18, from 6-8 p.m. The free event will be held at the Rahway Recreation Center, located at 275 East Milton Avenue in Rahway.The Halloween Bash will include games, dancing, and a Haunted House. Attendees are asked to wear Halloween costumes for a chance to win prizes in the costume contest. Light refreshments will also be provided. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE...
Tax, Social Security checks being stolen from Staten Island mailboxes, D.A. warns
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Even an adage like “the check is in the mail” can’t be relied upon these days as government checks are being swiped from public and private mailboxes throughout the borough at an alarming rate, authorities warn. District Attorney Michael E. McMahon recently...
Ruddy 61-Yard Touchdown Catch from Allen, 'Big Mac' TD Pass to Lagunowich Help Chatham Football Snap its 'Cougar Night' Blues
SUCCASUNNA, NJ – Over the past three years, the thrill of a “Cougar Night” football win in front of a boisterous home crowd for Chatham has wilted into a deflating lopsided loss in the next game on the schedule.Chatham football coach Evan Picariello's edict this week to his players was that the trend had to end.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER“The biggest thing going into this week and I told the guys on Monday, we've been 3-0 on Cougar Nights the last three years and then we're 0-3 the week after Cougar...
Dionne Warwick getting NJ street named after her
“You can take the guy out of the neighborhood, but you can’t take the neighborhood out of the guy.”. It’s a favorite phrase of Frankie Valli’s. It was never truer than last year when, right there in his old neighborhood in Newark, a street was named after him. Frankie Valli Way. He was there last April for the ceremony.
Hundreds turn out to raise awareness of domestic violence at annual walk
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Children happily bounced in the inflatable house while their parents watched with smiles. This scene of joy at Willowbrook Park sharply contrasted with the silent suffering in many homes affected by domestic violence. Hundreds gathered together at the park Saturday afternoon to commemorate Domestic Violence...
See all homes sold on the Mid-Island, Sept. 23 to Sept. 29
The following is a listing of all home transfers in Mid-Island reported from Sept. 23 to Sept. 29. There were 4 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 2,510-square-foot home on Saint Johns Avenue that sold for $883,000. Staten Island. 1440...
Cooking Class To Be Held At Mountainside Public Library
MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ - The Mountainside Public Library invites residents to learn cooking techniques and tips. Hosted by a local chef, the cooking class will be held on October 17 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn the difference between braising and boiling, the best ways to cook fish, sweating vegetables, checking meat without cutting into it, and more. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERRegistration is required for participants. To register, you may contact the Mountainside Public Library at 908-233-0115. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Free Expungement Clinic Helps Over 225 Somerset Residents
SOMERSET, NJ—On October 1, 2024, a partnership between the New Jersey Office of the Public Defender (NJOPD), First Baptist Church of Lincoln Gardens, and the prosecutor's offices of Somerset and Middlesex counties brought a "Clean Slate" expungement clinic to Somerset, providing vital legal assistance to over 225 residents, according to a press release. The clinic offered free services aimed at helping eligible residents clear their criminal records. Experienced attorneys from NJOPD guided attendees through the eligibility process, helped them complete necessary paperwork, and provided information on other support services available in the community.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP...
Prepare For An Exciting Live Music Lineup at Maplewood's 2024 Art Walk & Music Fest!
Join us for a full day of art, music, and fun as professional artists set up on the streets, alongside musicians and bands, merchants, and children’s activities. It’s the perfect time to acquire some new art, ceramics, or handcrafted jewelry, browse in our local shops, and sample our local eateries while enjoying live music.Every fall, Maplewood Village is host to the annual Art Walk and Music Fest. This family-friendly celebration of art and music takes place on the streets of Maplewood Village.Live MusicThere will be live music on the corner of Baker Street and on Highland...
Governor Phil Murphy and State Officials Tour Toni’s Kitchen
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Cranford football grinds out 'gut-check' win in back-and-forth battle at Rahway
(This story was updated to add new information and quotes.) RAHWAY -- You know what kind of game it is when a coach uses a Rocky quote. Cranford’s Erik Rosenmeier pulled out an it’s about how hard a team can get hit and keep coming back reference following the Cougars’ 14-13 win Friday...
'Best view of the game': Rutgers football chain gang linked by decades of sideline service
PISCATAWAY – In football lingo they are known as the chain gang. At Rutgers University, however, the sideline crew could easily be known as the chain family. Vern Wells has been working the sidelines at Rutgers football games 46 years; Pat Morgan 42 years. Carlo Socio joined the gang in 2002. ...
9 vehicle thefts reported on Staten Island from Sept. 23-29: Here’s where
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Seven vehicle thefts were reported on the same day on Staten Island last week. Overall, the number of automobile thefts reported in the borough for the year through Sept. 29 was down 24% (266 vs. 352) when compared to the same period in 2023, according to the NYPD’s latest CompStat figures.
Grab Your Racquet: Tamaques Park Tennis/Pickleball Courts Resurfacing Complete, Mayor Says
WESTFIELD, NJ — Resurfacing of the Tamaques Park tennis and pickleball courts, which began at the end of August, is now complete, Mayor Shelley Brindle announced in her weekly update Friday, Oct. 4.Four of the courts are dedicated to tennis only, and the other four are striped for tennis and for eight pickleball courts, she said.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERTo make a reservation, visit the town’s website here. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
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