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More than 20 bank branches in NJ set to close
đ° The merge means 22 NJ bank branches will close. Any New Jersey resident who banks at Lakeland or Provident will want to know about this. Lakeland and Provident Banks have decided to merge, and that means 22 branches in New Jersey will close. The parent companies of the...
Lego designer builds this NJ landmark, with hope Lego makes it into sets
â˝ With enough support, could be reviewed for retail. A national landmark in New Jersey has been pitched as a Lego building set. Photos of the build have already attracted hundreds of supporters at the Lego Ideas website. Nassau Hall at Princeton University was built by the creator dubbed "Bricksmitherd,"...
NJ study: Are we creating a gambling problem for our kids?
It's shocking how young people are when they're first exposed to gambling, according to folks behind new research out of The College of New Jersey and the Council on Compulsive Gambling of New Jersey. The issue is only expected to worsen, given the ability to wager right on a phone...
Manahawkin Summer Concert Series and Farmers Market Kicks off Monday, July 8
MANAHAWKIN, NJ - The Summer Concert series will kick off this Monday, July 8 at the Manahawkin Lake. Come out and listen to Ridgemont High, which plays the Best of the 80's! Rock, Pop, & One-Hit-Wonders. Super-Sized Party Rock (without cheese).CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER This Monday's concert will also feature a Farmers Market from 4 p.m. to dusk. The free concerts will run every Monday in July and August and begin at 6:30 p.m. Performances are made possible in part by a grant received from the Ocean County Cultural & Heritage Commission & the NJ...
New Jersey is one of the most charitable states in the U.S.
We may not have the best reputation around the rest of the country, but people who live here know what real New Jerseyans are like. We are more likely than most people in other states to do things like help a stranger, donate money at least once a month, volunteer time at least once a month and even plan to be an organ donor.
Swimming banned at large N.J. reservoir all summer due to toxic algae
Swimming is banned at Spruce Run Recreation Area in Hunterdon County this summer due to harmful algal blooms that can cause health problems, state officials said Thursday. Harmful algal blooms, known as HABs, are a âgrowing global problemâ and have been detected in New Jersey lakes this year at various levels, according to the state Department of Environmental Protection.
After juggling two college sports, this former N.J. star to focus on wrestling (for now)
Jimmy Mullen bounced between practices, meetings and study sessions so frequently he thought he would document what the true life of a college athlete juggling two sports would look like. That, in itself, became another full-time job. Mullen, NJ.comâs Male Athlete of the Year in 2023, knew he was taking...
Shocking Revelation About NJâs Most Beloved Ice Cream Truck Revealed
When I was a kid, it wasn't summer until Mr. Softee started coming around. The ice cream truck meant our best days were ahead of us. Once we heard that song, it was like the neighborhood came alive again. Whenever I hear the Mr. Softee theme song even to this day, core childhood memories are unlocked.
Nyack Famous Street Fair Sunday July 14th
The Nyack Famous Street Fair on Sunday, July 14 from 10am to 5pm on Broadway, Main and Cedar Streets will be a âDonât Missâ family fun day. A perfect summer shopping and dining event with over three hundred exhibitors from four states highlighting an excellent selection of arts and crafts, new retail items, home decor and unique gifts. For the foodies, all kinds of food and drinks will be available such as Cousins Lobster, baked macaroni and chicken strip trucks and Italian, Jamaican and Greek foods. The popular NY Soda Jerks truck with old fashion egg creams will once again be set up on Broadway. Be sure to stop by Nyackâs cafes and boutiques located throughout the town. The music will be at the gazebo on Main Street.
Friday marks 7 years since NYPD officer Miosotis Familia gunned down in the Bronx
Friday marks seven years since NYPD officer Miosotis Familia was gunned down while sitting in a patrol vehicle in the Bronx.The 48-year-old mother of three was shot just blocks away from the 46 Precinct on July 5, 2017 -- assassinated while sitting in a mobile command unit with her partner.A somber memorial service was held at the 46 Precinct on Friday -- with Familia's family in attendance.Officers confronted the shooter and fatally shot him.A mural depicting Familia was unveiled in 2019. It was specifically placed on the side of the precinct to watch over and "smile down" on the officers stationed there.ALSO READ | Man suspected of driving drunk in deadly nail salon crash arraigned as community mourns victimsLucy Yang was at the vigil, where hundreds came to mourn the victims.----------* More Bronx news* Send us a news tip* Download the abc7NY app for breaking news alerts* Follow us on YouTubeSubmit a tip or story idea to Eyewitness NewsHave a breaking news tip or an idea for a story we should cover? Send it to Eyewitness News using the form below. If attaching a video or photo, terms of use apply.
New BBQ place coming to former Six Brothers Diner on Route 46 in Little Falls
A new restaurant is coming to the former home of the Six Brothers Diner on Route 46 in Little Falls. Li's Hot Pot & BBQ will be the new restaurant, but it has not yet opened as construction continues inside the eatery at 475 Route 46 East in Little Falls.
Tarrytown fire crew saves distressed swimmers during Fourth of July fireworks show
Capt. William Logan knows about being prepared for emergencies. He has been with the Tarrytown Fire Department for multiple decades. During the Fourth of July fireworks show this year, that preparedness really paid off.
Off-duty NYPD officer who was among 4 killed when drunk driver crashed into nail salon laid to rest
NEW HYDE PARK, N.Y. (AP) â An off-duty New York Police Department officer who was among four killed when a drunk driver plowed into a nail salon on Long Island last month was laid to rest Saturday. Hundreds gathered for the funeral at a funeral home in New Hyde...
Will banning Airbnbâs provide affordable housing? A new report says no
Several Long Beach neighborhoods are pushing to limit Airbnbâs and other short-term rentals, as complaints about parties, parking, and noise continue to roll in. Supporters argue that short term rentals could have an impact on housing affordability, but new evidence from the largest housing market in the U.S. says otherwise.
New York Tragedy Involving Genovese Crime Family Member Ralph Santaniello
In a jarring incident in New York City, a pedestrian who was decapitated by a city truck has been identified as Ralph Santaniello, a notorious figure associated with the Genovese crime family. Known for its deep roots and immense influence in organized crime, the Genovese family is one of the infamous âFive Familiesâ that has been controlling criminal activities in the city since the early 20th century.
Group Robbery in Central Park Leaves Two Men Stripped of Belongings, Where And When Happened
New York, USA â A photo of the suspects in the weekend heist of two men in Central Park was published by the New York Police Department on Friday. According to investigators, a group of suspects approached a man and a woman in Central Park near 62nd West Drive just after 9 p.m. on Sunday, June 30. The men were 21 and 20 years old.
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