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Advocates offer roadmap for NJ’s opioid settlement funds
Calls for harm reduction centers, better housing as state marks Overdose Awareness Day. “Unfortunately, his drug that he chose was laced with fentanyl and he didn’t stand a chance. He was gone within seconds of the overdose. It broke our family in half,” said Arlene Brogan, a volunteer with the Not One More Campaign.
Critics: Pou nomination a good result from a bad process
If elected in November, Pou would become the first Latina to represent NJ in Congress. In a year where the succession process has been more in focus than probably ever before, the race to succeed the late U.S. Rep. Bill Pascrell on the Democratic ballot ended before it even really began. In just a few days, only one of the four candidates, from a field that included Assemblywoman Shavonda Sumter, Assemblyman Benji Wimberly and Paterson Mayor Andre Sayegh, was left standing.
Travel, economic experts expect strong Labor Day weekend
AAA anticipates 9% increase in travel bookings, which would set a new record. After a solid summer season for New Jersey’s shore communities, experts think the season will end on a strong note. “I think some of the people that may have put off going to the shore much...
Six most expensive homes sold in the Union Township area, Aug. 19-25
A house in Union that sold for $990,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Union Township area in the past week. In total, 10 residential real estate sales were recorded in the area during the past week, with an average price of $605,200. The average price per square foot ended up at $348.
Boys HS Soccer: Wood-Ridge Shuts Out Passaic Charter in Season Opener
WOOD-RIDGE, NJ - Wood-Ridge boys soccer team opened the 2024 season with a 9-0 shut-out win over Passaic Charter on Friday afternoon at the Wood-Ridge Athletic Complex. "We are pleased with the result today, and it was a byproduct of the preseason we have had thus far," said head coach Alberico DePierro. "It was also great for several players to make their varsity and high school debuts and to keep the clean sheet."CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Senior Anthony Cala put the Blue Devils on the scoreboard early at :45, scoring off an...
Roselle Park Recap: Final Week of Summer Brings Preparations for Return to School
ROSELLE PARK, NJ - As you head down the shore for the unofficial end of summer, check out the latest headlines from Roselle Park that is preparing for the start of the school year next week. Here are the latest stories: Roselle Park Rotary Scholarship Checks are in the Mail CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Long Roselle Park Board of Education Agenda is Capstone to Summer Preparation Union County Hosting Back to School Health Fair Sept. 7 Need to Cool Down? Sign Up for the Roselle Park Winter Market Union County Women’s Rugby Club Starts Season Inspired by US Olympic Bronze DOWNLOAD THE FREE TAPINTO APP FOR MORE LOCAL NEWS. AVAILABLE IN THE APPLE STORE AND THE GOOGLE PLAY STORE. Grant Ave. to be Repaved in Roselle Park For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Kenilworth Public Schools Back-to-School Countdown #1
KENILWORTH, NJ - The first day of the 2024-2025 school year is Thursday, September 5. Please see the following message that was recently posted to the Kenilworth Public Schools social media page. We're counting down to the school year with a look at the ways Kenilworth Public Schools is building momentum! We’re proud to report improvement in our AP and standardized state test scores! Credit goes to our dedicated teachers and hard-working students. We will continue to add academically rigorous programs to build skills.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Make sure you don’t miss any Kenilworth news! Click here to sign-up for our free daily e-newsletter. Know a story we should share with readers? Email tcuppari@tapinto.net and tell us about it. TAPinto Kenilworth is free to read, funded entirely by business advertising.DOWNLOAD THE FREE TAPINTO APP FOR MORE LOCAL NEWS. AVAILABLE IN THE APPLE STORE AND THE GOOGLE PLAY STORE. Thank you for reading TAPinto Kenilworth. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
1-In-30-Million Lobster Shocks Customers At New York Supermarket
An incredibly rare, one-in-30-million, orange lobster was found at a New York supermarket. The rare lobster was rescued from a Long Island Stop & Shop. Orange Lobster Spotted in Seafood Tank At Long Island Supermarket. The one-in-30-million orange lobster was spotted inside the seafood tank at the grocery store in...
2024 John Jay College Women's Soccer Preview
New York, NY - The 2024 John Jay women's soccer, guided by head coach Ajani Clunie, will look for their fourth CUNY Athletic Conference (CUNYAC) title in the last five years as the Bloodhounds open the season on Saturday morning at Old Westbury. Before the season opener, Joey Jarzynka spoke...
Teamsters Casting Negotiations Pause Without Deal
Negotiations over a new contract for Teamsters-represented casting professionals paused on Friday without a deal, according to the union.The Animation Guild and Studios Do Not Reach an Agreement, Add Negotiating Dates in September Bargaining sessions for around 700 casting workers based in Los Angeles and New York were originally set to conclude at the end of the week, but the parties did not resolve their remaining issues by that time. A Teamsters Local involved stated that additional bargaining sessions would be scheduled before the current contract expires on Sept. 30. Teamsters Locals 399 and 817 are negotiating on behalf of casting...
New York Man Allegedly Flashes Gun At Eatery Worker Over Order
This is yet another case where the customer is not necessarily always right. Officials say a New York man, who was upset over miscommunication when placing his food order, flashed a gun at an employee. The co-owner of the establishment told The New Post that the whole misunderstanding began because of a bad phone connection.
Football: Jenkins scores four touchdowns in Hillside debut as Comets roll in second half
The Hillside football program is a team on a mission following a disappointing end to its season a year ago. The Comets saw their season end last year as the second seed in the North 1, Group 3 postseason in a home loss to seventh-seeded Sparta. Hillside had all offseason to marinate on that defeat and it has fueled its preparation for another season with high hopes.
Live Amateur Boxing Is Coming To Elizabeth
ELIZABETH, NJ - Live Amateur Boxing is coming to the City of Elizabeth on Saturday. The Elizabeth Boxing Team will face off in head-to-head matchups against other cities at Veterans Memorial Waterfront Park, 71 Front Street. The event is open to the public. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Weigh-ins are from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m., with the first round of matchups set to begin at 3 p.m. For more information, please contact the City of Elizabeth Recreation Department at 908-820-4220. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Official Notice: Nutley Board of Education Executive Session September 4, 2024
In accordance with the Open Public Meetings Act, P.L. 1975c. 231, this is to advise that the Nutley Board of Education will hold an executive session meeting on Wednesday, May 4 at 6 p.m. in the Board of Education Office, 271 Franklin Ave. 2nd Floor, Nutley NJ 07110. After opening the meeting, the Board will go into closed, executive session for an undetermined amount of time for the purpose of discussing contracts. No public action will be taken. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Women's Soccer Draws With Stockton
Box Score Union, N.J. -- The University of Lynchburg women's soccer team was knocking on the door all match, but could not bury a shot against Stockton as the final result in the squad's first match of the Kean Kickoff Tournament resulted in a scoreless draw on Friday afternoon. The...
Stockton Plays to a Draw in Season Opener
Union, NJ – Stockton University (0-0-1) played outstanding defense in forging a 0-0 draw against the University of Lynchburg (0-0-1) on Friday afternoon. It was the opening match of the season for both teams in the Kean Cougar Classic. Morgan Keil (Upper Twp./Holy Spirit) made a career high 14 saves in notching her 13th career shutout.
Columbia antisemitism task force reports ‘crushing’ discrimination against Jewish and Israeli students
(New York Jewish Week) — Jewish students at Columbia University have been driven out of their dorm rooms, chased off campus, compelled to hide their Jewish identity, ostracized by their peers and targeted by faculty, according to a report released Friday by the university’s Task Force on Antisemitism. The report, the second one released by...
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