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2 sought in knifepoint robbery at Somerset County business
BRIDGEWATER TOWNSHIP, NJ (Somerset County) – The Bridgewater Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying two suspects wanted for a knifepoint robbery. Police responded to a business in the township on Friday, July 12 for a report of a robbery in progress. A further investigation revealed...
Passaic County claims fraud over purchase of $13M in security equipment for sheriff
Passaic County officials are pursuing legal action to recoup part of the $13 million they spent buying surveillance cameras and security equipment for the Sheriff’s Office from a Bergen County company targeted in a federal probe last year. The Passaic commissioners voted Tuesday night to spend up to $200,000 for a private law...
Vendors Sought for 8th Annual Franklin Day Celebration
FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, NJ – The 8th Annual Franklin Day is set to take place Sept. 28 from 12 am to 5 pm in Colonial Park. Organizers say the community-wide celebration will feature live entertainment, a classic car show, and over 100 exhibitor tables. The event, organized by the Franklin Day Committee, aims to bring the community together and showcase the diverse offerings of Franklin Township, including local businesses, artisans, service providers, community organizations, and schools.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Scheduled for a single day with no rain date, the event will feature a variety of free attractions for children and is expected to draw several thousand residents and attendees from Somerset County and neighboring communities. Vendors interested in participating are encouraged to sign up. The event presents a prime opportunity for businesses and organizations to reach a large and diverse audience. Please review the guidelines and submit applications by August 23, 2024. This heavily promoted event has consistently attracted significant attention, making it an excellent platform for exhibitors to engage with the community. For more information and to apply, visit the Franklin Day Exhibitor page. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
1,800+ Hunterdon County Residents Without Power
More than 1,800 Hunterdon County residents were without power Wednesday evening, July 17.It wasn't immediately clear if the outages were caused by storms being forecast to sweep across the region.As of 8:45 p.m., JCP&L said 1,200 customers were without power in Pittstown; 248 in Franklin; about…
NJ man suffers severe burns while making fireworks at home
HILLSBOROUGH — A Somerset County man suffered second-degree burns when chemicals he was mixing for a homemade firework exploded early Saturday morning. Hillsborough police and first responders from several neighboring towns responded to a residence on Three Bridges Road at approximately 4 a.m. They said the man, who has...
32-year-old motorcyclist dies in crash at N.J. intersection, police say
A motorcyclist died Tuesday night after he was involved in a crash at a Union County intersection, police said. An investigation showed that a motorcycle being driven by 32-year-old Rahway resident Justin Almenas was traveling west on Madison Hill Road in Clark shortly before 8 p.m., authorities said. He collided with a sedan that was making a left onto the road from Adams Street, according to a statement from the Clark Police Department.
Passaic County Sheriff's Office Fugitive Warrant Sweep Results in Four Arrests
PASSAIC COUNTY, NJ - Members of the Passaic County Sheriff's Office, Fugitive Warrant Squad, conducted a "high risk fugitive warrant sweep" on Tuesday, resulting in four arrests. Rockquan Richburg, 22, was arrested in Jersey City and charged with Armed Robbery while Carlton P Hocutt, 30, was arrested in Paterson and charged with Robbery. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Wanted in connection with a July 5 shooting which left one man with a gunshot wound, Jhon Garcia, 29, was arrested and charged with Attempted Murder and Gun Possession. Luis Taveras-Encarnacion, 27, a fugutive from Georgia, was arrested and charged with Theft. “It is important that fugitives from justice are apprehended and face punishment,” said Acting Sheriff Gary Giardina. “I want to thank the Detectives and Officers involved in this important operation.” DOWNLOAD THE FREE TAPINTO APP FOR MORE LOCAL NEWS. AVAILABLE IN THE APPLE STORE AND THE GOOGLE PLAY STORE. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Greedy Employee Manipulates Payroll To Steal $1.2M From Ridgefield Park Company: Prosecutor
Sang Park, 44, of Belle Mead used various internal payroll and expense systems to steal the $1.2 million from a Ridgefield Park company between 2018 and 2022, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella said. The alleged thefts came to light in December 2023, when they were reported to Ridgefield Park police,...
Man admits defrauding victims in car theft, fraudulent resale scheme
NEW JERSEY – An Essex County man Tuesday admitted defrauding victims by orchestrating a multistate car theft and fraud ring, according to U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger. Warren Guerrier, 47, of Newark, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge William J. Martini in Newark federal court to an indictment charging him with conspiracy to commit wire fraud, Sellinger said.
Rapper Lil Uzi Vert visits NJ Exotic Pets in Lodi, goes home with a new pet pig
Grammy nominated rapper Lil Uzi Vert recently visited a North Jersey exotic pet store and, after meeting and interacting with a few fun animals, he went home with a new pet. The 28-year-old rapper visited NJ Exotic Pets in Lodi on Monday in search of a pet pig, according to Christian Rivera, a spokesperson for the store. He looked around and interacted with some animals such as snakes, coatimundis and ferrets. However, they did not have pet pigs available at the time as adoptable pigs did not arrive at the store until Wednesday.
Bayonne City Council OKs 182-unit project with rec center, no affordable housing
The Bayonne City Council approved the second reading of an ordinance for a new development on West 25th Street with 182 units, none of which are affordable housing, and a recreation center at last night’s meeting. “How many affordable housing units are in it?” former Council President Sharon Ashe-Nadrowski...
Jersey City Job Fair Set for July 25. Wide Range of Employers Set to Participate
JERSEY CITY, NJ - The Jack and Ronnie McGreevey Civic Association will be hosting a job fair for the residents of Hudson County at 11am on July 25th at 73 Martin Luther King Drive in Jersey City. Employers from a range of sectors, including transportation, public safety, and education, will be in attendance for what is sure to be a great celebration of our region’s growing economic opportunity. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER All jobseekers are encouraged to register and attend, especially those with the relevant training and/or work experience needed to flourish within one of the organizations present. The current list of attending employers includes the Jersey City Police Department, Council for Airport Opportunity, Jersey City POBAA, New York State Dept of Corrections and Community Supervision, TSA, the Newark Board of Education, PCF, NJ Transit, Primerica, Stop and Shop, Always Home Care, Western Carriers, and BAYADA. Interested employers and jobseekers are encouraged to register at mcgreeveycivicassn.com or by scanning the QR code included. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Council to Begin Manager Search Process, Lapolla Can Apply
It was almost a year ago when Montclair was supposed to start a search for a new town manager. Now, Montclair’s new council is moving the process forward. At the first regular council meeting of the new council, Mayor Dr. Renee Baskerville addressed plans for the township manager position. Baskerville spoke after a public comment session where six town employees praised Michael Lapolla, the interim town manager.
$221.5M Jersey City Apartment Building Sale Marks Largest Multifamily Transaction in NJ in Nearly Five Years
Two of the taller buildings that have popped up in Jersey City’s Paulus Hook neighborhood over the last decade have officially changed hands and fetched a price that makes the deal the largest multifamily transaction in New Jersey in nearly five years. Representatives of CBRE recently announced the sale...
Boys Outperform Girls in Giving Accurate Directions, New Study Says
(From Montclair State University) Boys aged 3 to 10 years old outperform girls in giving directions more accurately, according to a new study by Psychology researchers at Montclair State University. In the research study, titled “Sex differences in direction giving: Are boys better than girls?” and published in the Journal of Experimental Child Psychology, the young participants were asked to describe and recall routes from two perspectives: survey (viewing a marked path on a map) and route (viewing video of someone walking inside a virtual reality maze). After viewing the map and video, the children were asked to give directions about the route.
Paramus Catholic football trying to block out the noise | State of the Program
PARAMUS − Greg Russo isn’t making any excuses. “This year is Year 3, they’re my kids, I can’t blame anyone else if they’re doing the wrong thing,” Russo said after a recent evening practice. “It’s all on us at this point.”. Since...
Multimillion-dollar project at Wayne preschool back on track after legal dispute
WAYNE — The Board of Education has approved a new contract for exterior improvements to Preakness School after its previous award was successfully challenged in court. Trustees passed a resolution at their most recent public meeting to hire SMAC Corp. for the $3.1 million project, which will include brick repointing, new windows and a partial roof replacement.
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