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73-year-old man assaulted in Chelsea, causing a laceration to face: NYPD
NEW YORK (PIX11) – A 73-year-old man was assaulted while he was walking around the Manhattan neighborhood of Chelsea on Friday morning, police said. Officers from the 13th precinct responded to a 911 call for an assault on Seventh Avenue and 23 Street. The incident occurred at 9 a.m. Police say the 73-year-old victim had […]
Derek Gutierrez Makes History as 104th Open Champion at Plainfield Country Club
19-year-old Derek Gutierrez clinched a gutsy victory by three strokes at the 104th New Jersey Open Championship, becoming the first amateur winner since 2020. He is the youngest champion since 2014 and the 14th amateur to win this major championship, boosting his confidence for upcoming events and the fall season at Rutgers.
Governor Phil Murphy, iconic Jersey mascots celebrate National New Jersey Day
TRENTON, N.J. (CBS) -- All hail the Garden State! Did you know July 27 is recognized as National New Jersey Day in the United States? Proud New Jerseyans of all kinds have been taking to social media to celebrate their home state in all of its glory.The official New Jersey government social media accounts posted a video on Instagram, X and Facebook featuring the mascots that call New Jersey home, including the Princeton Tiger, Boomer from the Trenton Thunder, the Rutgers Scarlet Knight, and Buster from the Jersey Shore BlueClaws. Governor Phil Murphy and First Lady of New Jersey Tammy Murphy celebrated...
New Jersey Traffic Rule 2024 Update: Understanding the Right Turn on Red Rule
Navigating traffic rules can be daunting, especially when updates and changes come into play. In 2024, New Jersey introduced significant changes to its traffic regulations, particularly focusing on the “Right Turn on Red” rule. This blog aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of these updates, shedding light on the implications for drivers across the state. With detailed insights into city-specific regulations, statistical data, and practical advice, this article serves as a valuable resource for residents and visitors alike.
Produce recall in New Jersey expands due to possible listeria contamination
🔴 Ohio-based produce farm expands recall due to possible listeria contamination. 🔴 The affected produce was shipped to several states, including New Jersey. Out of an abundance of caution, an Ohio-based produce farm has expanded its July 12 recall to include additional produce because it may be contaminated with listeria, the U.S. Drug and Food Administration has announced.
New Jersey Has Seen A Record Amount Of Jackpots This Summer
Of course, the biggest news was the 1.3 Billion dollar ticket that was sold in Neptune at a ShopRite. lottery winners new jersey, 4 million dollar ticket hazlet nj, hazlet nj lottery winner, laurel market lottery ticket. Photo Credit: Canva. But all summer long people have been winning smaller jackpots...
Rahway BOE Regular Meeting to be Held on Tuesday, July 30
RAHWAY, NJ — There will be a Rahway Board of Education (BOE) regular meeting on Tuesday, July 30, in the cafeteria of the 7th and 8th Grade Academy, located at 1139 Kline Place. The meeting opens in public at 6 p.m. before immediately recessing to private session. The BOE will then reconvene the meeting in public at 7 p.m.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER TAPinto Rahway will provide a link to the meeting agenda once it is available. [Don’t miss any TAPinto Rahway news. Go to tapinto.net/enews to sign up for our free e-newsletter, delivered each morning to your inbox.] For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
New York Yankee executive’s wife found dead in NJ, report says
🔵 Former Mets general manager now works for the Yankees. 🔵 His wife was found dead in their Bergen County home, according to the New York Post. The wife of New York Yankees executive Omar Minaya was found dead in their New Jersey home, according to a report by the New York Post.
Ensure Your Well Water is Safe to Drink with Regular Testing
Many residents in the Hopewell Valley area get their drinking water from private wells. It is therefore important for homeowners to have their wells tested by a certified laboratory to ensure the safety and quality of drinking water from potential contaminants. In addition, testing is mandatory through the NJ Private Well Testing Act (PWTA) during real estate transactions and every 5 years for rental properties.
NEW LIST: Which NJ & PA Big Lots Stores Are Closing Permanently?
I filled you in a few weeks ago that a beloved retailer was in financial trouble. Big Lots, a discount chain, with over 1,000 locations across America has fallen on tough times because of what the company is calling, "elevated inflation." Not as many Americans are shopping because paychecks aren't...
Five New Jersey Cities on list of the Top 25 Most Expensive Assisted Living Facilities
The good news is modern medicine has so many solutions to health issues that come with aging in today's world. The "bad news" is many treatments are specialized and you may not be able to properly take care of your aging parents. According to research from NORC at the University...
Giants Head Coach Brian Daboll Goes Viral For Striking Body Transformation
New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll, who has been in the media throughout the off-season with the Giants being on Hard Knocks, has undergone an extraordinary body transformation after being seen at the Giants training camp, which began this week. Daboll has been the basis of a growing joke ...
NJ Turnpike Expansion Project Will Keep State Economy Strong
Several realities in New Jersey are the basis of our economic success and what we like to complain about. We are densely populated and home to one of the most active ports in the country. The two are related for the better and sometimes worse. Our roadways are crowded with commuters and delivery trucks heading to New York and the greater metropolitan area.
Monmouth County to hold distracted driving enforcement
HOLMDEL TOWNSHIP — Another high visibility enforcement detail is coming to Monmouth County Thursday, according to the Holmdel Township Police Department. The goal of the countywide crackdown is to catch distracted drives in the act. For the Holmdel area specifically, Highway 34 will see more patrols out from 3...
Hackers steal addresses, IDs of pharmacy customers in NJ
💳 No credit card or payment information was accessed. 💳 Affected customers are being offered a monitoring service. 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...
Fast-moving fire rips through NJ strip mall and popular bakery
FAIR LAWN — An early morning fire at a borough strip mall has left multiple businesses with significant damages, including a popular bakery. Zadies Kosher Bake Shop was forced to stay closed on Friday, after 50 firefighters responded to battle the blaze around 2:30 a.m. Crews responded to a...
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