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Additional Charges Filed Against Driver in Weehawken Crash
WEEHAWKEN, NJ – The Hudson County Regional Collision Investigation Unit has filed additional charges against Luis Tubac-Socoy, a 25-year-old Passaic resident, following a motor vehicle crash in Weehawken on Friday,…
Bloomfield Holding Christmas In July Outdoor Movie Night at Pulaski Park
BLOOMFIELD, NJ-- On Friday, 7/19, the second edition of "Christmas In July" Outdoor Movie Night, hosted by the Bloomfield Parks, Recreation & Cultural Affairs Department will take place in town. The weather is looking to be a bit cooler than the past week. The event will celebrate the 20th anniversary of Polar Express at Pulaski Park (rain date: July 20th). The movie will start at 8:30pm. Everyone is encouraged to get into the festive spirit by wearing their favorite holiday PJs and Santa hats. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER While admission is free, all attendees are asked to bring non-perishable food items to support the Little Free Food Pantry at the Bloomfield Public Library. Don't forget to bring your lawn chairs or blanket. For more information, please contact 973-743-9074. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Essex corrections officer, of Jersey City, admits taking $14k bribe to move contraband
An Essex County corrections officer who lives in Jersey City has admitted to taking $14,000 in bribes to smuggle tobacco and a cell phone to inmates, U.S. Attorney Philip Sellinger announced. Efrin Wade, 36, of Jersey City, pleaded guilty yesterday before U.S. District Judge Katharine S. Hayden in Newark federal...
South Orange public works’ recycling center is open Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays
South Orange public works’ recycling center is open Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Summer hours are 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays and 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturdays. The Jersey Bee’s staff includes producers and editors who work together to gather, verify, and report useful...
Registration is open for East Orange YMCA’s free preschool
East Orange children ages 3-4 can enroll in East Orange YMCA’s free preschool program. Students practice writing, reading, drawing, and counting. Tours are available. Register by phone or email. The Jersey Bee’s staff includes producers and editors who work together to gather, verify, and report useful local news and...
Maplewood Village Alliance is restoring all teak benches
Maplewood Village Alliance is restoring all teak benches in town with Flowerboxjoe, a local woodworker. The benches will be removed a few at a time, cleaned, sealed, and repaired before being reinstalled. The Jersey Bee’s staff includes producers and editors who work together to gather, verify, and report useful local...
The Crane House and Historic YWCA Museum is closed through Sep. 7
The Crane House and Historic YWCA Museum in Montclair will be closed through Sep. 7 due to the heat. It will open on Sep. 8. The Jersey Bee’s staff includes producers and editors who work together to gather, verify, and report useful local news and information.
Tickets are available for South Orange Downtown’s 2024 Beer Fest
Tickets are available for South Orange Downtown’s Beer Fest for ages 21+ scheduled for Sep. 14. The event is from 2-6 p.m. at Sloan Parking Lot. Tickets range from $15-40. The Jersey Bee’s staff includes producers and editors who work together to gather, verify, and report useful local news and information.
The Show Must Go On: Back in the Day to Take Stage for Resheduled Concert Tonight
TOTOWA, NJ - With last night's concert canceled due to weather, it's a Rock & Roll Thursday in Totowa tonight. Back in the Day is set to take the stage at the Municipal Front Lawn, 537 Totowa Road, for their rescheduled show.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Starting at 7:00 p.m., lead singer Brian Glesias, along with Bill Henderson and Gene Boucher on lead and bass guitars, and Greg Hedgepeth keeping the beat behind the drums, will play a variety of classic rock hits from the 70s, 89s, 90s, and early 2000s. All four musicians are graduates of Passaic Valley High School, lining tonight's show to be one of the loudest reunions around. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Fundraiser nets more than $41K for sons of N.J. superintendent who died unexpectedly
A fundraising campaign for the family of Montclair Public Schools Superintendent Jonathan Ponds, who died suddenly last week, is collecting donations to help cover college costs for his children. The GoFundMe campaign had raised more than $41,000 as of Thursday afternoon toward a goal of $150,000. More than 180 people...
Paterson approves $8.6M contract to repave pothole marred River Street
PATERSON — The long-delayed resurfacing project for pothole-plagued River Street moved forward this week as the City Council approved an $8.6 million construction contract. Mayor Andre Sayegh said the work should start in August and be completed next spring. Paterson ended up getting a lower price on the contract...
Law Named for Andrew Washington Yields No Funds for City Where He Lived and Died
When Gov. Phil Murphy signed the Seabrooks-Washington Community-Led Crisis Response Act into law in January, few would have predicted that Jersey City would fail to benefit from it. After all, momentum to pass the law had come from the tragic killing of Jersey City resident Andrew Washington, shot by police during a mental health crisis.
Paterson must give back $440K for long delayed veterans affordable housing
PATERSON — Mayor Andre Sayegh’s administration must repay the federal government $438,399 in housing funds spent on a proposed 31-unit veterans apartment building that has not been built. A resolution approved by the City Council on Tuesday said the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development has designated Paterson’s veteran housing proposal...
Program for First-Generation Graduate Students Fills Gap
Nationwide, first-generation undergrad students are increasingly being recognized for the challenges they face navigating college as the first in their families to seek higher education. First-generation graduate students--defined as the first in their families to earn undergraduate degrees and pursue graduate studies--often receive less support, and have a different set...
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.
Social media star ‘Famouss Richard’ arrested following dispute at Bayonne QuickCheck parking lot
An aspiring rapper and social media star who allegedly pointed a gun at two people in the parking lot of a QuickCheck in Bayonne on the Fourth of July was arrested last week. Police say they arrested Richard Sharp, who is known as “Famouss Richard,” at his home on Isabella Avenue on July 12 following an investigation into the incident.
Fandango Founder J. Michael Cline Dead at 64 After Jumping From NYC Hotel
Another tragic death has occurred in a series of unfortunate events this month. J. Michael Cline, the founder of the popular movie ticket website Fandango, has died. Cline jumped from the top of a New York City building on July 17, according to TMZ. He was 64 years old. Fandango...
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