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N.J. farmworkers deserve equal pay under the law, lawsuit claims
Two New Jersey advocacy groups have filed a lawsuit on behalf of the state’s thousands of farmworkers alleging the state’s wage laws are discriminatory and unconstitutional under the state’s charter. The ACLU of New Jersey, the ACLU’s Immigrants’ Rights Project and Seton Hall Law School’s Center for...
Have you seen this giant bug on Staten Island? Fear not, local expert says
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Large insects have been spotted on the borough’s West Shore, prompting concerns among residents that they may belong to a new, invasive species that could threaten the borough’s ecosystems. Thankfully, a local bee expert has said there’s no need to fret. If you...
Top Ranked Public High Schools in Mercer County, NJ by U.S. News
The summer is flying by. It's already August, and this month is moving at a quick pace already. I know the last thing you want to think about, as a student, parent, or teacher, is back-to-school season. The summer is a great time to rest, recharge, and just take a...
Debby power outage tracker: High winds leave thousands in the dark across NY, NJ, CT
NEW YORK - Debby, a hurricane-turned-tropical-depression, made its way to New York, New Jersey and Connecticut with whipping winds and "Debby Downpours" that knocked out power to thousands. The winds knocked down tree limbs and power lines. Nearly 22,000 homes and businesses in the Tri-State reportedly lost power, but much...
Olympics 2024: Here are the athletes raised in New Jersey who won Olympic medals
The Paris Olympic games are about to finalize and the homegrown athletes of the Garden State have amassed 10 medals out of the 105 medals the U.S. team has gotten so far as of Friday. Medal winners who grew up in New Jersey competed in multiple disciplines including gymnastics, swimming and even fencing, earning a total of six gold and four silver medals. ...
Rutgers smacks students with another tuition hike — Here’s how much you’ll pay
⬆ Rutgers now among the most expensive in-state schools. With a vote on Monday, the Rutgers Board of Governor's has increased tuition to attend New Jersey's state university by 10% in two years. Tuition will increase 4% for the 2024-2025 academic year. That is on top of a 6% tuition...
New Jersey lottery player wins $50,000 playing scratch-off game. Here's where
A trip to the convenience store resulted in a $50,000 payday for one lucky New Jersey lottery player. The New Jersey Lottery announced on social media that someone in Ocean County recently won a top prize on a $50,000 Loaded scratch-Off ticket. The winning ticket was purchased at the QuickChek on Route 70 in Brick. ...
Booker has spoken with Murphy about Menendez’s Senate replacement
Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) has spoken with Gov. Phil Murphy (D-NJ) about Sen. Bob Menendez’s (D-NJ) Senate replacement. Menendez will resign from his seat effective Aug. 20 following his felony conviction in a corruption case. Booker will become the state’s senior senator after Menendez’s resignation. “I think the governor recognizes that when you have an […]
Red Bank Antique Center celebrates 60 years of treasure hunting
Along the Navesink River stands a community with a great reputation of supporting artists, collectors, and small businesses. That community is Red Bank, and for all of its fun bars and restaurants, perhaps its most endearing feature is its abundance of antique shops, a micro-industry which manages to play a significant role in keeping Red Bank’s charm alive and well.
Hackensack Meridian to offer new minimally invasive cardiovascular procedure
Edison, N.J.-based Hackensack Meridian Health facilities are now offering a minimally invasive vascular procedure to treat high blood pressure. Hackensack cardiologists Pranaychandra Vaidya, MD, Gregory Simonian, MD, and Haroon Faraz, MD, performed the system's first Symplicity blood pressure procedure July 30, making it the second hospital in New Jersey to offer the treatment, according to an Aug. 8 news release. The procedure uses the Symplicity Spyral renal denervation system, which targets nerves near the kidneys that can become overactive and cause high blood pressure.
Central NJ town faces huge utility increase — Here’s how much
💲 Milltown, NJ, faces huge spike in water bills. Residents and businesses in a Middlesex County town are likely to be shocked when they receive their water bills. The Millstone Borough Council has approved a rate increase that nearly doubles what residents are currently paying. A 90% rate increase...
PATH riders plead in person, by petition for more frequent train service
The bane of PATH riders, the long wait for an overnight train, is starting to be shared by midday riders, who are agitating for more frequent service. PATH riders, who’ve said they’re frustrated by 20-minute waits for trains in midday and 40 minutes at night, are asking the Port Authority for more frequent service, both in person and by petition.
Photo Gallery: A look at Texas Tech Newcomers in 2024
Tech started out fall camp with the 26 compostite rank and a rank of 36 from the Tranfer Portal from 247 Sports. 5 Star recruit Micah Hudson is the headliner of the class and expected to have and immediate impact. Other recruits could add depth as well as future development for the team especially in areas such as the offensive line and Defensive Backs.
N.J. Declares State of Emergency; Flash Flooding Possible in Newark
NEWARK — Stay off the roads. That’s the advice of acting Gov. Tahesha Way, who declared a state of emergency that went into effect at 6 p.m. on Friday as the remnants of Tropical Storm Debby were being felt in the area.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER “I urge all residents to stay indoors and off of the roads until the storm passes,” Way said in a statement. “If you must drive, slow down and use extra caution.” The state of emergency for all 21 New Jersey counties allows the state to speed assistance to...
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