News from Nearby
By SKYLYR VANDERVEER
April 1, 2022ELIZABETH, NJ - A Rahway man has been arrested and his co-conspirator remains at large following charges being filed in regards to a home invasion in Elizabeth March 2, Union County Prosecutor William A. Daniel, Elizabeth Police Director Earl J. Graves and Elizabeth Police Chief Giacomo Sacca jointly announced.
Herby Desir, 34, of Rahway and Emmanuel Rivera, 33 of Carteret are both ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — The Town Council on Tuesday introduced a law that would allow people to drink alcoholic beverages outdoors from “open containers” in some downtown locations.
Along with the executive committee of Downtown Westfield Corporation, town council members feel the measure will help the local business community.
“This legislation will allow residents and ...
SUMMIT, NJ - A man who was the subject of a Friday afternoon Summit Police Department nixle alert after he fled prior to entering Summit Oaks Hospital was located unharmed, the City reported.
The 47-year-old male from East Brunswick was transported to the hospital for mental health treatment when, at 1:31 p.m., he ran away after exiting the ambulance and prior to entering ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Officers arrested five people following a crash involving a police vehicle on Mountain Avenue Thursday afternoon, police said.
Police arrested the three juveniles and two adults after they rammed an unmarked police vehicle, according to Chief Christopher Battiloro, who was on the scene.
“While responding to a report of an attempted car theft, our officers ...
CRANFORD, NJ - Monday night's Cranford Board of Education meeting was canceled approximately a half hour after it began when an audience member refused to wear a mask.
The meeting began with opening remarks from Superintendent Scott Rubin, Ed.D. and student liaison updates from Hillside Avenue School, Orange Avenue School, and Cranford High School.
Immediately following the ...
CRANFORD, NJ - Amanda Langner-Hurewitz, wife of Cranford Firefighter Robert Hurewitz, has launched a GoFundMe to save their home after severe medical complications have ended his career.
"Being a firefighter was Rob's dream job and he got to live that dream", Amanda told TAPinto Cranford. As a child, Rob used to dress up as a firefighter for Halloween, and he began volunteering ...
UNION, NJ – The McDonald’s at the Union Garden State Parkway rest stop has closed. Near Exit 141, Vauxhall Road, the facility now appears to be under construction. The gas station area is still operational.
According to minutes from a Turnpike Authority meeting, a Shake Shack restaurant will be built at the location. Additionally, a Popeyes, a Dunkin' Donuts and a ...
RAHWAY, NJ - The Rahway Dollar Tree was burglarized on Monday morning according to Rahway Police. A number of residents and customers confirmed they were unable to enter the store at 1046 St. Georges Avenue due to police presence.
Police are actively investigating the incident and provided no other information at this time.
TAPinto Rahway will provide additional ...
LINDEN, NJ - The Walmart Supercenter located in Linden has temporarily closed on Tuesday, due to an increase in positive COVID-19 cases across the country and concern for employees and customers during the uptick.
According to a statement from Walmart, the company has chosen to temporarily close the Linden store at 1050 W Edgar Road at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday "as ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — A 46-year-old woman hit by a vehicle on Central Avenue in Westfield Tuesday night remains hospitalized in critical condition, police said.
The woman from Westfield was struck while crossing in the 1000 block of Central Avenue at 7:07 p.m., police Chief Christopher Battiloro said in a statement Wednesday. She suffered a head injury and was knocked unconscious, Battiloro ...
