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With spot in 2024 Olympics, Mendham swimmer Jack Alexy is 'living my dream'
Jack Alexy still remembers watching swimming at the 2012 London Olympics from his family's Mendham home. All four Alexy siblings – Kate, Max, Jack and Rob – were swimmers, growing from "Mom and Tot" classes through tadpoles, minnows, and all the other levels at Somerset Hills YMCA in Basking Ridge. Jack was...
How AFROTECH™ Executive Is Giving Professionals The Confidence To Make Their Next Career Move
On June 28, 2024, AFROTECH™ held its first-ever event in Brick City. Hosted at Prudential Tower, AFROTECH™ Executive hit Newark, NJ, in partnership with the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA). For AFROTECH™ Executive Newark, attendees convened for discussions about tech innovation, financial responsibility, and creating wealth in...
See all homes sold in Hackensack, June 24 to June 30
The following is a listing of all home transfers in Hackensack reported from June 24 to June 30. There were 4 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 1,076-square-foot home on Passaic Street in Hackensack that sold for $435,000. 9 Vreeland...
Is CVS open on July 4th, 2024? Store hours for 4th of July holiday
The Fourth of July is almost here, and it falls on a Thursday this year. CVS Pharmacy is a popular pharmacy and convenience store for people looking to stay healthy, pick up their prescriptions and buy household items. Those hosting Independence Day celebrations can also shop for last-minute party necessities,...
A Boost for Morristown: Valley Bank
When Valley Bank decided to relocate its headquarters from Wayne to downtown Morristown, developers zeroed in on a row of vacant retail shops on Speedwell Avenue, just off Morristown Green. In October, Valley moved into its new multi-million-dollar home, which brings about 660 employees to the downtown area, stimulating the economy and attracting corporate employers looking for highly amenitized workplace ecosystems.
Car left in reverse hits driver, crashes into home in Millburn, police say
A driver reportedly left a car in reverse, sending it car crashing into a home on Tuesday in Millburn, New Jersey.The driver, who got out of the car, reportedly left the car in reverse instead of in park, causing the car to roll away, police said.The car hit the driver then crashed into a home across the street, police said.The driver was taken to Morristown Medical Center with injuries.There was a front seat passenger who was not injured, police said.The incident remains under investigation by the Millburn Police Department.* Get Eyewitness News Delivered* Follow us on YouTube* More local news* Send us a news tip* Download the abc7NY app for breaking news alerts Submit 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.
Mountain Lion Reportedly Dangerously Close To Upstate New York
A number of reported mountain lions have been spotted just outside the Hudson Valley. The wild animal was reported in New Jersey, in a county that borders Orange County. Mountain Lion Reported Near Orange County, New York. A mountain lion was reportedly seen in Sussex County, New Jersey. A listener...
NJ traffic nightmare after road buckles on Garden State Parkway
🚧 A crack in the right lane of the southbound Parkway was reported after 3 p.m. 🚧 20-mile delay between Tinton Falls and Toms River. Repairs were completed Tuesday night after the pavement buckled on southbound Garden State Parkway Tuesday afternoon, creating a nearly 20-mile delay. State Police...
NJ governor’s hometown left holding bill for $3.7M Biden fundraiser
MIDDLETOWN — The mayor says this township is on the hook for nearly $24,000 after providing extra protection Saturday night for President Joe Biden’s fundraising event at Gov. Phil Murphy’s home. Biden landed at the Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst late Saturday afternoon and flew Marine One to the...
Coughlin: NJ Budget a ‘Win’ for Families, Seniors, Schools
WOODBRIDGE, NJ — The state’s new record-setting $56.6 billion budget for FY2025 earned praise from N.J. Assembly Speaker Craig J. Coughlin for its historic property tax relief and greater aid for schools and healthcare. Gov. Phil Murphy approved the state’s new $56.6 billion budget on Friday, June 28, two days ahead of a constitutional balanced-budget deadline that would have triggered a state shutdown.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER About half of the FY2025 state budget, roughly $27 billion, “will provide property-tax relief,” directly or indirectly, Murphy said in a prepared statement. Coughlin (D–19th Dist.), who...
Endangered N.J. school saved by state budget boost, educators say
The New Jersey School of Conservation will be able to continue its environmental education programs and reach out more energetically to underserved schools thanks to an increase in state funding in the budget Gov. Phil Murphy signed on Friday. Murphy’s preliminary budget had included only $800,000 for the school, which...
NJ101.5 listeners have voted for the best ‘dive’ bar in NJ
Thousands of votes came pouring in on Friday and through the weekend after we announced the finalists in the four-region contest to find the best Jersey dive bar. We ended up with five finalists because of a rare tie in Central Jersey between Ellery's in Middlesex Boro. and Lagoda's Saloon...
NJ Spotlight News: July 2, 2024
We bring you what’s relevant and important in New Jersey news, along with our insight. Watch as the NJ Spotlight News team breaks down today’s top stories. GOP candidate for governor keeps radio show as election watchdog declines to act. ELEC examined whether Bill Spadea’s daily show gives...
Is NJ getting a new blueberry? Testing is underway
The blueberry may be New Jersey's state fruit, but apparently it's not perfect. This summer, researchers at Rutgers University are hitting the final phase of a quest to develop a variety of blueberry that more consumers should enjoy. Thousands of blueberry plants are being evaluated for desirable traits, and only...
Fighting addiction with pregnant women and new mothers
New Jersey has worked for years to improve maternal health outcomes, but one of the greatest challenges has been addressing pregnant or new mothers who face addiction, as many patients deal with feelings of guilt and doctors who aren’t trained to treat the illness. According to the state Department...
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