HALEDON, NJ - According to the Haledon Police Department, Police Officer Jeffrey Welsh stopped a red 2005 Infiniti on Pompton Road by Ailsa Avenue for speeding at 10:50 p.m. on Thursday, September 10.  Officer Welsh observed a front seat passenger knocking the ashes of a cigarette from the window onto the street.

As Officer Welsh walked up to the sedan, the department reported he smelled ...

PROSPECT PARK, NJ - The Prospect Park Police Department issued a statement, saying that Officer Timothy Barkho and Ariosto Rodriguez, a Class II Special Officer--both relatively new to the force--stopped a Nissan Rogue for speeding and failure to come to a stop before a stop sign on Shady Street on Monday, August 17.

When the officers approached the vehicle, a "strong odor of ...

HAWTHORNE, NJ - Three New Yorkers were arrested on Thursday, August 27, according to the police department, for alleged possession of controlled dangerous substances with intent to distribute, along with endangering the welfare of a child.

When a Hawthorne police officer stopped a 2011 black Jeep Liberty at Goffle Road and Mohawk Avenue for "various violations" the department said ...

HAWTHORNE, NJ - Mayor Goldberg released his first letter of the week to the borough.  It is found below:

Dear Resident,

The numbers as of this morning are 481 total positives, with 20 fatalities and only 3 active cases. While our numbers are cause for celebration, we must remain vigilant.

Friday night we remembered the events of 9-11-01. It was truly a moving experience, and I want ...

Gov. Phil Murphy wants to borrow $4 billion. Lawmakers point to revenue forecasts saying more money may be coming than he expects.

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Just how much New Jersey will borrow to prop up the ...

TRENTON, NJ – Sue Fulton read a recent tweet from a man who had arrived at his local Motor Vehicle Commission agency site and, in short time, gleefully walked away with his new license plates.

Even Fulton, the head of the much-maligned and often-mocked state department, had to admit that such words of praise are few and far between these days.

Amid a storm of complaints of long lines ...

TRENTON, NJ -- NJ Health Commissioner Judy Persichilli today, during the governor's COVID-19 press briefing, warned of a possible “twin-demic” this year during flu season and urged New Jerseyans to get their flu shots.  

“As we enter the fall season, we are also moving into the flu season. This year we are preparing for the possibility of a twin-demic,” ...

HAWTHORNE, NJ - Mayor Richard Goldberg released his second letter of the week to the borough.  The contents of the letter are found below:

Dear Resident,

School opened this week, and the Library Board of Trustees voted to return to regular hours starting Saturday at the public library. Slowly we are returning to normal.

Today’s numbers, as of this morning, are 477 total ...

NEW JERSEY - West Virginia has been added and Ohio and Maryland have been re-added to New Jersey's travel advisory list, announced Governor Murphy.  Governor Murphy announced the added and re-added states during the Tuesday September 8 press conference.

Travelers who are coming from the following states and territories are being asked to self quarantine for 14 days: AL, AK, AR, ...

NEW JERSEY — Less than two months from Election Day, Gov. Phil Murphy on Tuesday said a new website will allow New Jersey residents to register to vote and track their mail-in ballot all while on the go or from the comfort of their home.

“This online form is safe and secure, and can be accessed anywhere – whether from a library computer or your smartphone,” Gov. Phil ...

TRENTON, NJ - Responding to the news that the Trump campaign is suing New Jersey over mail-in voting, Gov. Phil Murphy went on the offensive during his COVID-19 press briefing in Trenton today.

“Vote-by-mail is not new in New Jersey and takes on the added importance of protecting both public health and the right to vote during a deadly pandemic that has already taken more than ...

HAWTHORNE, NJ - Passaic County Clerk Danielle Ireland-Imhof, herself a Hawthorne resident, released guidance regarding the 2020 general election.  Imhof said that as per Governor Murphy's Executive Order #177, a vote-by-mail ballot will be sent to each "active, registered" voter.  "This Executive Order aims to ensure voters preserve their constitutional right to vote ...

HAWTHORNE, NJ - The Hawthorne Environmental Commission announced that they will be holding a Styrofoam Drive at the municipal building parking lot on Saturday, September 19, between 9:00 a.m. and noon.  A rain date of Saturday, September 26, has also been established in the event of bad weather.

The Commission emphasized that "clean packaging Styrofoam only" would be ...

HAWTHORNE, NJ - Three winners were announced for the Hawthorne Environmental Commission's "What I Love About Hawthorne" poster contest.  The contest was, according to the Environmental Commission, "to create an awareness and appreciation of all Hawthorne has to offer."

The contestants were voted on by Hawthorne community members choosing "Like" or ...

HAWTHORNE, NJ - Saturday morning Rayna Laiosa, Environmental Commission Chairwoman and Councilwoman for Ward 2, welcomed a crowd of supporters to the grand opening of the Gateway to the Passaic River in Hawthorne. Among those gathered were contributors to this project, including the commissioners of The Green Team, designer Matt Leconey from the Rutgers Cooperative Extension Resources ...

TRENTON, NJ — Marking the milestone of six months since the confirmation of the first coronavirus case in New Jersey, Gov. Phil Murphy kicked off the holiday weekend by signing an Executive Order to allow for the resumption of indoor dining, albeit at 25 percent capacity. The order also allows for movie theaters and other indoor entertainment businesses to open, limited to 25 percent ...

UNION, NJ – Bed Bath & Beyond Inc., headquartered in Union, has announced a major organizational realignment, including a workforce reduction of approximately 2,800 employees, estimated to save $150 million.

In a statement from the corporation, the company said the workforce reduction will impact employees “across its corporate headquarters and retail banner stores, effective ...

HAWTHORNE, NJ - Mayor Goldberg released his second letter of the week, found below:

Dear Residents,

As of this morning there are 459 total cases, with 20 fatalities and 6 active cases in the Borough. While the active numbers are down since my Monday letter, we removed 6 cases yesterday but added 2 cases this morning. People have asked whether there is a link between the cases, and I am told ...

NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ - So, you think being able to Google the answers on your smartphone will be your ticket to good grades as the school year kicks off?

Think again, says Rutgers researchers.

The ease of finding information on the internet is hurting students’ long-term retention and resulting in lower grades on exams, according to a Rutgers University–New Brunswick study.

The ...

HAWTHORNE, NJ - On Tuesday, September 8, Saint Anthony School opened its doors again to accept students whose families have opted to return them to in-class learning.  Prior to going back, however, there have been exhaustive health protocols implemented in the school.  Students needed to be wearing a mask, show a completed health form which had been sent to the student's family, and ...

NEW JERSEY – Real estate website Niche.com has announced its 2021 list of Best Colleges in New Jersey.

Not surprisingly, Ivy League school Princeton University, which ranked No. 6 nationally, according to Niche.com, topped the New Jersey list, followed by Stevens Institute of Technology, Rutgers, and The College of New Jersey. (See the top ten list below.)

Princeton trailed only ...

Treehouse Foods, Inc is voluntarily recalling certain Chewy Granola Bars due to mislabeling. The company stated that the recall was initiated because the outer carton stated the product was Chocolate Chip, however, some individually wrapped product inside the carter contained the Peanut Butter & Chocolate Chip variety.

People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to peanuts run the ...

NEW JERSEY — New Jersey’s much-anticipated wait for indoor dining looks to be over and just in time for Labor Day.

On Friday after nearly five months, restaurants will once again be able to serve indoors while following coronavirus limits, Gov. Phil Murphy announced Monday at his press briefing at the George Washington Ballroom in Trenton. 

“I know that it has been ...

Approximately, 20,000 cases of Ronzoni Smart Taste Extra-Wide Noodle packages due to a possible undeclared egg allergen, announced Rivianna Foods Inc.

The company stated that the affected Ronzoni Smart Taste Extra-Wide Noodle packages do not declare the allergen “egg”, which is an ingredient in the noodle product. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to egg run the risk ...

HAWTHORNE, NJ - On Saturday, September 5, volunteers from Martha’s Pantry at St. Clement’s Episcopal Church in Hawthorne gathered once again to distribute food and necessities to the community. This weekend, 138 people collected food, toiletries, and paper goods at the food pantry, an exceptional number considering the pantry is only open for 2 hours and staffed by 7 volunteers.  ...

HAWTHORNE, NJ - Two months of planning in the making and the Light Up Hawthorne event culminated on the evening of August 26th. The town of Hawthorne was illuminated with the countless lanterns set up around the porch covered homes, and the Vigilanti family couldn't have been happier to witness the overwhelming support from family, friends and strangers alike.

While Diane has been battling ...

PROSPECT PARK, NJ - The borough announced that TTP Liquidation, a Paterson-based business, has partnered with the municipality to provide up to three surgical masks for Prospect Park households at no cost to residents.

The donations are a limited supply and thus "first come, first served," according to a statement from the borough.

Those who need masks must fill out a web form ...

PASSAIC COUNTY - Borough officials reported some confusion when residents inquired after Passaic County's original September 4 John W. Rea House testing date had been rescheduled for Monday, August 31. 

The county stated that dates are subject to change, but a new flier was released outlining future tests in the local area.

As of Friday, Passaic County says that their mobile ...

HACKENSACK, N.J. — Hackensack Meridian Health investigators plan to enroll 300 volunteers  to participate in clinical trials for the Covid-19 vaccine at Hackensack University Medical Center, hospital officials announced in a press release Monday.

The volunteers are of various ethnic backgrounds, are older than 18, are not pregnant or breastfeeding, did not have Covid-19, and do not ...

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Hospital “clap-out” ceremonies are filled with of hope, as doctors, nurses and other caregivers line the hallways to cheer for a coronavirus patient heading home, into the ...

HACKENSACK, NJ – Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco announces that the Bergen County Zoo, located in Van Saun County Park, has officially reopened to the general public just in time for Labor Day.

The Zoo will reopen with several newly installed upgrades to enforce social distancing and encourage proper hygiene including hand sanitizing dispensers, viewing barriers, and signage ...

HAWTHORNE, NJ - This past Wednesday evening, residents living in the vicinity of Diamond Bridge Avenue and Lafayette Avenue were treated to an impromptu outdoor jazz session by the “Griffin Ross Trio”.

The musicians set up in the little memorial park area on the corner of the above two streets and played “unplugged” (no amps or microphones) for a little over an ...

HAWTHORNE, NJ - The Hawthorne Municipal Swimming Pool continues to be a popular summer destination for residents.  When swimmers go, they are greeted by signs along the pathway advising of social distancing protocols.  Pool staff take the temperatures of would-be swimmers before admitting them into the complex.

"The pool is very well run," TAPinto Hawthorne contributor Judy ...

Nature’s Menu® Super Premium Dog Food with a Blend of Real Chicken & Quail is being voluntarily recalled due to possible contamination, announced Sunshine Mills, Inc. The recall is due to the possible contamination with Salmonella, they announced.

The contamination was noted after a sample of a single 3-pound bag of the product was collected and tested positive for ...

You waited all season for that first red ripe tomato only to discover less-than-perfect fruit. Don't worry, you can still have a great harvest and improve things for next season.

Blossom end rot is a common problem on the first set of fruit. The bottom of the tomato turns black. This is not caused by a disease but is the result of a calcium deficiency in the developing fruit.

Pollinators are responsible for about 75% of the food we eat. The European honeybee is the most well known but our native bees are also critically important.

We can help our native bees and gardens by reducing or eliminating the use of pesticides and providing shelter as well as food and water.

About 70% of our native bees are ground nesting. Reduce the risk of conflicts with ...

HAWTHORNE, NJ - Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes and Paterson Police Chief Ibrahim Baycora have announced that Tyheem T. Jones, 37, Hawthorne, has now been charged with murder in connection with the death of Nicolas Reyes, 18.

As previously reported, Jones was initially charged with Attempted Murder after Paterson police responded to the area of Auburn Street and ...

PATERSON, NJ - A Hawthorne man was arrested and charged today with first degree attempted murder as a result of an investigation conducted by the Paterson Police Department, according to a statement from law enforcement authorities.

Authorities stated that Tyheem Jones, 37, was arrested in Paterson early Thursday morning after police arrived on the scene of a reported assault in ...

FAIR LAWN, NJ - Police said they are prepared to respond this evening to questions about a rally and a protest march that occurred simultaneously on August 3 after they received "multiple inquiries," according to a posting on the department's Facebook page.

A Police and First Responder Rally occurred on August 3 with approximately 250 attendees. Rally members marched from Pollitt ...

Long-term slowdown in land development could be derailed by exodus to suburbs

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New data confirms that New Jersey has recently been using a lot less land for new development than it did 20 ...

New Jersey lawmakers want to give renters up to 30 months to repay back rent

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New Jersey’s landlords say they are already seeing sharply lower rental income because of an executive ...

NEW JERSEY – NJSIAA (New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association), the governing body for high school sports in New Jersey, has announced a first-of-its-kind partnership with the NFL. The organization will host a two-day, virtual diversity, bias, and cultural competence workshop for football game officials. The two-day session’s goal is to increase awareness and ...

ROBBINSVILLE, NJ -  “Go outside and play!” is the message that is coming from the NJSIAA, as it released its latest set of guidelines for the Return-to-Sports for the Fall of 2020.  Fall sports, with the exception of gymnastics and girls volleyball, will continue according to the current schedule, beginning practice on September 14, with depending on sport, competition ...

NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ - The return of Coach Greg Schiano to the sidelines will have to wait after the Big Ten voted Sunday to cancel the fall sports season.

The schools voted 12-2 to call off the fall sports season in response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, according to several published reports.

A spokesman in the Rutgers athletics department said he was aware of the reports, but said ...

PATERSON, NJ - When Labor Day hit earlier this week the realization set in for countless New Jerseyians that not only was summer over, but it also passed without them ever getting to the beach. Such is the reality in a COVID-19 environment.

However, now, thanks to the vision of developer Levi Kelman, the beach came to Paterson and summer has been extended. Located in the heart of ...

LONG BEACH ISLAND - A global pandemic couldn't stop people from enjoying the lovely beaches of Long Beach Island this summer.

Labor Day has passed but don't expect to summer to sizzle out too soon.  

There will be more people at LBI in September this year, primarily because there are many homeowners who will stay put on LBI and work remotely from home. 

Here is the ...