TOP LOCAL News
By TAPINTO BLOOMFIELD STAFF
January 16, 2025
BLOOMFIELD, NJ--In an effort to improve pedestrian safety in the Township, the Bloomfield Police Department has installed daylighting delineators, which look like plastic stanchions, at two locations, Berkeley Ave @ Watsessing Ave. and Broad St. @ Parkview Drive.According to the Bloomfield Police ...
Assemblyman Mike Venezia has announced his re-election campaign for the New Jersey General Assembly (LD34), focusing on his leadership in education and local governance. Venezia is running alongside Assemblywoman Carmen Morales. Venezia, a lifelong Bloomfield resident, previously served as the ...
BLOOMFIELD, N.J. - The Township of Bloomfield has awarded a strategic communications contract to Tara Dowdell Group (TDG), an award-winning, social good public relations and marketing agency. The contract was granted through a rigorous and open Request for Proposal (RFP) process, reflecting Mayor ...
LONG BEACH ISLAND, NJ – Save LBI, a non-profit organization dedicated to protecting the marine environment and coastal communities, announced on January 13, 2025, a lawsuit against several federal agencies and the Atlantic Shores Offshore Wind project. The suit alleges violations of multiple ...
MONTCLAIR, NJ - After concerning posts led to the arrest of a Montclair staff member over threats against the Principal, his childhood friends expressed shock.More than 30 alarming posts and videos by 45-year-old Amir Doctry, a Northeast Elementary School staff member, revealed a troubling mental ...
BLOOMFIELD, NJ--If you have ever wondered where your library tax dollars go? The Bloomfield Library has provided information to answer that question. In 2024, the average Bloomfield resident paid $43.17 towards library programs. . The attached chart shows all the different ways that the Library ...
North Bergen, NJ-- Bloomfield faced three tough opponents on Saturday and came away with three wins on the wrestling mat. The Bengals squeezed by Morristown 39-34 and North Bergen 37-35. They defeated Hackensack 52-28, giving them a 7-6 record on the year. Against North Bergen, Bloomfield got wins ...
NUTLEY, NJ - Senior forward Alex Benkert totaled two goals and two assists, including the 200th point of his career, to help lift the Nutley/Bloomfield/Columbia ice hockey team to a 5-0 victory over Oratory Prep on Friday night at Codey Arena in West Orange. Benkert, who missed the first nine games ...
NEW JERSEY – Human trafficking involves the use of force, fraud, or coercion for forced labor, commercial sex, or services. Every year, millions of women and children are trafficked worldwide, including right here in New Jersey. As one of the most densely populated and economically vibrant states, ...
Generations of Bloomfield residents have known the Greenstein family as the driving force behind the Township’s ShopRite, and a pillar of philanthropy for the entire community – from supplying the annual Thanksgiving turkey giveaway to its sponsorship of numerous events throughout town.On January ...
BLOOMFIELD, NJ--More than two years after an initial application was denied by Bloomfield’s Planning Board, the saga surrounding a proposed Taco Bell/Wendy’s location is nearing the finish line. After a lawsuit brought by the applicant ruled against the Planning Board, an updated proposal for the ...
The Township of Bloomfield has announced three key leadership appointments confirmed by the Town Council on January 6th, aimed at enhancing our township’s governance, public safety, and legal services:- Anthony DeZenzo: Appointed Township Administrator after serving as Acting Township Administrator ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ - Angelo Albanese scored off feeds from Liam Madsen and Jack Hafif early in the third period as the Nutley/Bloomfield/Columbia tri-op squad forged a 1-1 tie with Verona on Saturday afternoon at Codey Arena in West Orange. Albanese's goal gave the Raiders a 1-0 lead 1:14 into the ...
This year’s rendition of Bloomfield’s 2024-2024 Winter Track & Field Team has returned 19 seniors and 95 underclassmen. The Bengals opened up their season with their annual Icicle Invitational scrimmage, in which 400+ athletes from Belleville, North Arlington, Nutley, and Verona join the ...
BLOOMFIELD, NJ-- The Bloomfield Fire Department has announced the return of its CPR training class. The class is open and free to Bloomfield residents. This class will be hosted by Bloomfield Firefighters at Fire Station 3 located at 124 East Passaic Avenue in Bloomfield. This was last available ...
Birth Haven, a shelter for homeless expecting mothers located in Newton, NJ, is proud to reflect on 2024 - a year of extraordinary growth, service, and community support. Following a challenging period marked by a devastating kitchen fire, Birth Haven reopened its doors in 2024 after completing ...
BLOOMFIELD, NJ-- With the threat of snow being speculated about over the past week, the expected total in Bloomfield is now a dusting to 1". The latest forecast for Bloomfield shows Mostly cloudy scattered snow showers and even a steadier period of light snow developing from 8 to 11 a.m.Snow ...
BLOOMFIELD, NJ-- Essex County is updating its Hazard Mitigation Plan and invites the Bloomfield community to participate by completing a brief survey about the impacts of recent weather events and suggestions for reducing those effects.For questions, contact the County's Office of Emergency ...
MONTCLAIR, NJ - Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center joyfully celebrated the arrival of its first baby of 2025. According to hospital officials, Jayden Garcia made his debut on January 1 at 1:22 p.m., weighing in at 8 pounds, 6 ounces, and measuring 20 inches long. Proud parents Lesley ...
BLOOMFIELD, NJ--The Zufall Dental will be in Bloomfield on Wednesday, January 22nd, 2025.Zufall offers affordable dental services with pre-registration required. Exams, X-rays, cleanings, fillings, preventative care, extractions, partials and dentures are the services available. The mobile office ...
MONTCLAIR, NJ - Essex County Sheriff Armando B. Fontoura has given his endorsement to Rep. Mikie Sherrill as the next Governor of New Jersey. Fontoura praised the Montclair resident for her strong collaboration with law enforcement and her unwavering commitment to delivering results for the ...
BLOOMFIELD, NJ--For the week of 12/23-12/29, the NJ Lottery had 24 winners of $10,000 or more throughout the state. This includes prizes in draw games as well as scratch offs.A lucky $10,000 Mega Millions ticket was sold at Towne Check Cashing, located at 493 Bloomfield Avenue in ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ - Alex Benkert made a triumphant return to the ice on Saturday night. Benkert, a senior forward who was sidelined with an injury through the first few weeks of the season, took to the ice for the first time on Dec. 28 and scored six goals and added three assists, including the 100th ...
CEDAR GROVE, NJ - The Essex County Sheriff’s Office needs resident assistance to find a patient who went missing from the Essex County Hospital Center in Cedar Grove. At approximately 1:30 p.m. on December 17, 21-year-old Timothy Robinson left the facility on foot toward a nearby neighborhood.
BLOOMFIELD, NJ-- As package deliveries increased with the holidays approaching, the Bloomfield Police Department investigated package theft incidents throughout town.The following were some reports handled by the BPD over the past two weeks;On 12/17 officers responded to Washington Street on a ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ - AJ Albanese is proving to be a game-changer for the Nutley/Bloomfield/Columbia tri-op ice hockey team. Albanese, a junior forward, struck for three goals as the Raiders snapped a five-game losing streak with a 4-3 victory over Whippany Park on Sunday night at Codey Arena in West ...
BLOOMFIELD, NJ--With the holidays upon us, keep in mind that some municipal services will be affected. The Bloomfield Department of Public Works released the modified garbage/recycling schedule for Christmas and New Years. DPW Offices are closed Wednesday, December 25th. No garbage collection ...
BLOOMFIELD, NJ—A Bloomfield resident was among 25 members of the NJ-11 community chosen to be honored as 2024 Heroes by Representative Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) .Those who live or work in NJ-11 were eligible for nomination by another resident. All 2024 Heroes live or work in NJ-11. Bloomfield resident ...
BLOOMFIELD, NJ-- The Bloomfield Police Department has had a busy week, making arrests in two separate incidents in town.On 12/18, Jose Vasquez, aged 34, was apprehended for committing a residential burglary. The suspect entered a home on Broad Street via an unlocked front door, grabbed a set of ...
In response to a rise in respiratory virus activity, RWJBarnabas Health has updated its masking guidelines at all facilities to help reduce the spread of contagious respiratory illnesses. Thank you for your cooperation and your efforts to help keep our patients, staff and communities safe. For the ...