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Jersey City Unveils Renovations to Oldest Town Square in America
JERSEY CITY, NJ- The newly revitalized Bergen Square was unveiled at the corner of Bergen Avenue and Academy Street in Jersey City. Mayor Steven Fulop joined the City Council, local dignitaries, and community members to cut the ribbon on the $1.8 million renovations on Monday. In addition to being an ancient, critical crossroads for the native Leni Lenape for over a thousand years, officials touted how Bergen Square is one of the oldest established town squares in America, dating back to 1660. In addition, it is also the first permanent European settlement in Jersey City and New...
Bayonne BOE Seeking Nominations for Field of Heroes
BAYONNE, NJ - The Bayonne Board of Education will once again honor the men and women that have served the United States Armed Forces. On Friday, November 1, the 9th annual Field of Heroes ceremony will take place in the Alexander X. O’Connor Auditorium of Bayonne High School, Superintendent of Schools John J. Niesz and Board President Jodi Casais have announced. The event will begin at 11:00 a.m. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER As part of the ceremony, the front of Bayonne High School will once again be adorned with American Flags. Each flag...
Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony Celebrates Advancing Opportunities’ New Parsippany Office
PARSIPPANY — Advancing Opportunities, Inc., a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting individuals with disabilities and their families, is proud to announce that it is expanding its services to Parsippany. On Saturday, July 13th, Parsippany-Troy Hills Economic Development Chairman Frank Cahill welcomed Advancing Opportunities to their new location, 90 East...
Trader Joe’s new Harlem location will open this week
Harlem’s first-ever Trader Joe’s opened on Thursday, July 25, the grocery store announced. The 17,800-square-foot location can be found at 123 West 125th Street, part of a mixed-use development with office space, retail, affordable housing, the headquarters of the National Urban League, and a new museum dedicated to the civil rights movement.
NYC parents charged after unlicensed teen son allegedly caused deadly crash
NEW YORK -- It's believed to be the first-of-its-kind prosecution in New York. Two parents have been charged after their son -- an unlicensed teen -- allegedly drove at a high rate of speed and crashed, killing his passenger.Sean Smith, 40, and Deo Ramnarine, 43, stood inside Queens Criminal Court on Monday with their 17-year-old son, whose name is not being released because of his age.The teen is charged with multiple offenses, including manslaughter, and now his parents have been charged and sentenced.Here's what the DA says happenedThen 16, the teen was behind the wheel of a BMW on May...
A Devastating Morning in Bloomingburg, NY: A Family’s Fight to Rebuild After Tragic Fire
On July 17, 2024, at 6:48 AM, a family in Bloomingburg, New York, faced an unimaginable tragedy when a fire engulfed their home on Shawanga Lodge Road. The Bloomingburg Fire Company responded quickly, but despite their efforts, the blaze consumed the entire house. Miraculously, the family of six adults and three children – including an almost 8-year-old autistic boy, a 4-year-old little boy, and a 9-month-old baby boy – escaped unharmed.
A look inside most expensive NJ home listed for $28 million
Big homes with big prices take longer to sell. The posh Colts Neck real estate market is as strong as any other with not a lot of inventory to go around. But finding someone who can afford a $28 million home takes time. That’s why this home (OK, mansion) on...
Toms River Mayor Rodrick Shuts Down EMS Service, Leaving Residents Stunned
The Silverton EMS organization in Toms River is reeling after receiving a shocking letter from Toms River’s Chief of Police, Mitchell Little, informing them that he was instructed by Mayor Dan Rodrick to tell them their services will no longer be dispatched for 911 calls. The letter, posted on...
Monmouth University lockdown lifted after probe reveals no armed suspect on campus
WEST LONG BRANCH - The shelter-in-place order at Monmouth University was lifted this morning, after an investigation into an email threat about a destructive device and an armed suspect hiding on campus proved unfounded, authorities said. The university activated a shelter-in-place order early Tuesday after students and faculty reported to university police shortly...
Prepare for thunderstorms and heavy rain with showers in 4 N.J. counties until Monday night
The National Weather Service issued a weather alert at 2:45 p.m. on Monday for thunderstorms and heavy rain with showers until 10 p.m. for Sussex, Warren, Morris and Hunterdon counties. "Slow-moving showers and thunderstorms are expected to move northward this afternoon towards the Lehigh Valley, southern Poconos, and northern New...
73-Year-Old Driver Dies Days After I-287 Crash In Central Jersey: Njsp
Bill Schocklin was driving south near milepost 8.8 in Pisscataway at about 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 16 when his Nissan veered off I-287, struck a guard rail and overturned, according to New Jersey State Police Sgt. Jeffrey Lebron. Schocklin, of the Somerset section of Franklin, was ejected from the...
Jersey Shore is seeing a rapid rise in ocean temps.
From the Atlantic to the Pacific, from the Great Lakes to the Gulf of Mexico, rising water temperatures and more frequent heat waves are changing what’s found under the surface. In 2024, Advance Local Media newsrooms in New Jersey, Alabama, Michigan and Oregon set out to document the sudden changes remaking ecosystems, transforming the fishing industry, reshaping offshore recreation and altering what’s on local menus.
Tuesday NJ weather: 2 more big pushes of rain coming up
New Jersey is in the midst of a humid, unsettled stretch of weather. And let me remind you that's a good thing. For several weeks now, we have been talking about how badly we need rain. Well, here it is — let's savor every drop we can get. There...
Hackers steal addresses, IDs of Rite Aid customers in NJ
A security breach this year compromised the personal information of millions of people who used Rite Aid several years ago. The company discovered a "security incident" on June 6 after someone impersonated an employee to gain access to certain business systems. The breach was found within 12 hours. The data...
Giants bring in veteran guard with familiarity to new offensive line coach for visit
The New York Giants are still looking to add talent to their offensive line as they prepare for training camp to kick off this week. According to Jeremy Fowler of ESPN, the Giants are bringing in veteran guard Greg Van Roten for a free agent visit. The Giants could add...
Drowning adds to summer tragedies at NJ pools, lakes, and oceans
ELK TOWNSHIP — The body of a 19-year-old was found in a lake less than a half hour after he was reported missing Saturday afternoon. Elk Township police said the man went missing at the Lake Garrison recreation area on Buck Road in the Monroeville section just after 2 p.m.
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