NEW JERSEY - The U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) has announced the scheduled July 4th flyover of New York City and the Hudson River, as part of its "salute to the Great Cities of the American Revolution."

Reportedly led by the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds, the flyover will also consist of F-15 and F-22 fighters U.S. Marine Corps F-35 fighters, as well as USAF B-1, B-2, and B-52 ...

"The Veteran Care Service team's focus on benefits for our Veterans really fills a void in our society. They carry the banner that says don't forget the sacrifice these men and women have made for our Country! They provide a clear and concise way for these folks to access the benefits and programs that they earned, need and deserve." Ron T.

NEW JERSEY: As always, Veteran Care ...

TRENTON, NJ — As the phased reopening of New Jersey continues amid the COVID-19 pandemic and warming weather, the Department of Environmental Protection reminds the public that controlling the mosquito population and risk for disease is more important than ever, Commissioner Catherine R. McCabe said.

With public health in the spotlight as a result of the pandemic, residents doing ...

Above: Comfort Keepers Executive Director of Business Development, Linda Sirico with CareOne Holmdel Healthcare Heroes.

MONMOUTH COUNTY, NJ: On Wednesday, June 24th, Comfort Keepers of Shrewsbury celebrated their Annual National Day of Joy by choosing to honor CareOne healthcare workers at multiple locations, with the simple joy of ice cream! The ...

The FDA has published an advisory to the public not to use any hand sanitizer manufactured by Eskbiochem SA deCV in Mexico due to the potential presence of methanol. “Methanol is not an acceptable ingredient for hand sanitizers and should not be used due to its toxic effects,” read the advisory.

An increased awareness for hand hygiene during the COVID-19 pandemic is pushing the ...

TRENTON, NJ  — Newly-released COVID-19 figures that show New Jersey maybe heading in the wrong direction could mean the state will be forced to remain in Stage 2 of its recovery plan longer than expected.

Gov. Phil Murphy and Health Commissioner Judy Persichilli said Monday during the state’s coronavirus press briefing that the rate of ...

TRENTON, NJ — New Jersey’s daily coronavirus press briefings, which began in March, will now be held three days a week, Gov. Phil Murphy said Monday afternoon. 

“Unless you hear otherwise, and sadly given the world right now in the state of COVID in the country we may shift courses, but we're going to go to a Monday, Wednesday, Friday schedule beginning ...

Six months ago, the crystal-coated ball dropped in Times Square, and we cheered in a brand-new year. At that moment, none of us knew what waited for us just a short hop ahead. Before the first quarter even had a chance to close out its books, businesses shifted from in-person operations to a new digital reality that most of us weren’t fully prepared for. Terms like “social ...

NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ – It took Jonathan Holloway less than a week in his position as Rutgers president to make his first major move, announcing at a news conference that the university will be employing remote instruction for the vast majority of its students in the fall.

Students pursuing disciplines that require the use of university facilities – engineering, performing arts, ...

NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ - Even in this era where statues of explorers are being dismantled, schools named after presidents are being rebranded and sports teams are replacing racially insensitive nicknames, don't expect Rutgers to change its name.

The subject was raised to new university president Jonathan Holloway at a news conference on Monday at Winants Hall - the very building Rutgers' ...

TRENTON, NJ - The New Jersey Education Association notched a massive legislative win on Monday by finally reducing the financial costs of their New Jersey members for health insurance. The legislation approved is navigating its way to the Governors desk.

Who will actually pay for it remains to be seen. For now, the teachers union can bask in victory as Republicans ...

FREEHOLD, NJ — Secured drop boxes for depositing completed mail-in ballots for the July 7 primary election have been placed at five locations throughout Monmouth County. They are:

Eatontown Borough Municipal Building

47 Broad Street 
Located at rear entrance


Englishtown Borough Municipal Building

15 Main Street  
Located at rear ...

HOLMDEL, NJ - A who's who of local, county and state Republicans stopped by on a beautiful Thursday evening to support the local Republican ticket of Flynn and Luccarelli as well as newly reopened local businesses.  Flynn and Luccarelli are running on the line with President Donald Trump. The event was an opportunity for them to speak with Holmdel residents, enjoy a good meal ...

RED BANK, NJ: The Red Bank Family YMCA will distribute 179 boxes of fresh produce for those in need on Wednesday, July 1, from 12noon to 2pm.  

The Red Bank Y is located at 166 Maple Avenue and has been working with Seashore Produce under the “Friends of Farmers” program.

A lot of families are far from out of the woods and need your help. 

The ...

MONMOUTH COUNTY, NJ: The YMCA of Greater Monmouth County pivoted immediately when its facilities shut down in March as the COVID crisis started. The gym floors, exercise spaces and pools were vacant, but employees and volunteers jumped into action to respond to critical community needs.

Working in partnership with area food banks and community organizations, the Y has been distributing ...

NEW JERSEY — Every now and then we may notice the faint blue and purple lines on the inside of our wrists when we check our watches for the time, or notice these veins bulging throughout our bodies after a strenuous workout. But seldom are we reminded of the nutrient-rich blood flowing through them that keep us alive. While the thought of having blood running through our veins is ...

New Jersey - Gov. Phil Murphy called upon the federal government to mandate face coverings as the spread of COVID-19 surges across the America's Sunbelt.

Murphy said New Jersey is seeing a small spike in cases due to travelers coming into the Garden State from Florida and South Carolina during a Sunday morning interview on "Meet the Press."

“This thing is lethal. New ...

TRENTON, NJ -- Gov. Phil Murphy announced at his daily COVID-19 press briefing on Thursday that he has extended New Jersey's public health emergency another 30 days due to the coronavirus, even though the spread of the disease has slowed significantly by many important measures. For instance, hospitalizations are down 94% from New Jersey's peak and 12% from June 17, and the ...

TRENTON, NJ -- At his daily COVID-19 press briefing on Wednesday, Gov. Phil Murphy announced the reopening schedule that continues tomorrow – with social distancing and face covering requirements in place – for the following businesses:

Casinos,
Outdoor amusement parks and water parks,
Museums and libraries,
Indoor recreation, and
Gyms/fitness centers (for individualized ...

MIDDLETOWN, NJ - You may have seen the amazing video below that is part genius, part mad scientist and most incredibly talented. If you watched it before you may have certainly shared it with your friends since it is that interesting and fun. However, you may not have known that the video and many like it are the work of an incredibly talented local teenager from right ...

HOLMDEL, NJ – Welcome to the Neighborhood's Premiere Indoor Golf Venue!  Swing Loose® Indoor Golf in Bell Works is pleased to announce it is re-opening and welcoming customers back to practice & play golf indoors. Swing Loose® Indoor Golf is an indoor golf training/practice, entertainment, corporate event, and competition facility.  

Golfers of ...

HOLMDEL, NJ - The NJSIAA took one step closer to fall sports in 2020, with the release of the Phase I regulations by the NJSIAA COVID-19 Medical Advisory Taskforce. With a new Athletic Director just hired in Holmdel, the timing is perfect.

The task force is chaired by former NJSIAA Executive Committee president Mary Liz Ivins.  She is joined Dr. Jack Kripsak, chair of the NJSIAA Medical ...

Reflection – July 2020
When we hold our suffering in a way that opens us to greater compassion, 
 heartbreak becomes a source of healing, deepening our empathy for others
who suffer and extending our ability to reach out to them. 
~ Parker Palmer

Not long ago I received a tender letter from someone whose heartbreak eventually led to becoming a source of compassion for ...

HOLMDEL, NJ – Welcome to the Neighborhood's Premiere Indoor Golf Venue!  Swing Loose® Indoor Golf in Bell Works is pleased to announce it is re-opening and welcoming customers back to practice & play golf indoors. Swing Loose® Indoor Golf is an indoor golf training/practice, entertainment, corporate event, and competition facility.  

Golfers of ...

COLTS NECK, NJ - Move over Broadway, Anna Thoresen has something to sing! The Axelrod Performing Arts Center, located five minutes from downtown Asbury Park, is one of the premier professional theaters at the Jersey Shore. They recently announced their winners in the NJ High School 'Axe Awards'.

One of the winners is Colts Neck resident Anna Thoresen.

Thoresen is a student ...

HOLMDEL, NJ: With movie theaters closed and families looking for entertainment on a summer evening, towns across the state are looking at providing outdoor movie experiences. During the Township committee meeting on Tuesday evening via Zoom,  the governing body approved the request from Bell Works, permitting Bell Works to utilize their vast open parking lots to ...

TRENTON, NJ -- Gov. Phil Murphy surprised restaurant owners who had been preparing for the return of indoor dining on Thursday, July 2, by announcing just four days before that indoor seating would be delayed indefinitely. 

Having spent money ordering food, retraining workers, and purchasing PPE and cleaning supplies, restaurant owners were justifiably upset when he postponed the ...

MONMOUTH COUNTY, NJ: Monmouth ACTS (Assisting Community Through Services) officially launched the Financial Recovery Initiative to help support the financial needs of Monmouth County residents impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Monmouth ACTS was launched in 2019 by the Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders to carry out recommendations of a 2016 Human Services Needs ...

TRENTON, NJ -- Although he planned to loosen restrictions on indoor dining in New Jersey on Thursday, July 2, Gov. Phil Murphy announced at his daily COVID-19 press conference Monday that he will delay the reopening. He provided no timetable of when indoor dining -- even at reduced capacity -- would resume.

Murphy pointed to packed crowds at outdoor bars and restaurants -- with ...

"The Veteran Care Service team's focus on benefits for our Veterans really fills a void in our society. They carry the banner that says don't forget the sacrifice these men and women have made for our Country! They provide a clear and concise way for these folks to access the benefits and programs that they earned, need and deserve." Ron T.

NEW JERSEY: As always, Veteran Care ...

RED BANK, NJ – It's now the busy season at beaches, pools, and lakes, and the YMCA of Greater Monmouth County is reminding parents, caregivers, and everyone in our community to make water safety a priority. 

While the COVID-19 shutdown forced the cancellation of the Y's water safety programs, including swim lessons for youth, the organization is strongly recommending ...

SHREWSBURY, NJ (June 30, 2020) – It's now the busy season at beaches, pools, and lakes, and the YMCA of Greater Monmouth County is reminding parents, caregivers, and everyone in our community to make water safety a priority. 

While the COVID-19 shutdown forced the cancellation of the Y's water safety programs, including swim lessons for youth, the organization is strongly ...

MONMOUTH COUNTY, NJ: Green Leaf Pet Resort of Ocean is GROWING! Fantastic job opportunities are available in management, human resources and marketing. MUST LOVE DOGS! Green Leaf offers luxury pet care in a warm and loving family environment where every dog is adored! Great work atmosphere filled with tail wagging fun activities. Green Leaf of Ocean is Now Hiring with opportunites in the ...

EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - I loved my Great-Aunt Fannie. At 97, she still lived alone and worked at her sewing machine every day. Her Yiddish name was Fagelah, which meant little bird. So when a little bird—a blue parakeet to be exact—showed up on my deck the very day Aunt Fannie died in June 2015, it felt like we were being visited by her spirit.

The hungry bird flew ...

TRENTON, NJ -- Gov. Phil Murphy surprised restaurant owners who had been preparing for the return of indoor dining on Thursday, July 2, by announcing just four days before that indoor seating would be delayed indefinitely. 

Having spent money ordering food, retraining workers, and purchasing PPE and cleaning supplies, restaurant owners were justifiably upset when he postponed the ...

Anyone who has ever planted mint knows it can grow like a weed.

If you’ve got oodles of the herb, from your garden or the market, there are plenty of ways to enjoy it. Here are a few of our favorites on hot summer days:

Stir chopped mint into softened cream cheese for a new bagel spread.

Toss it in your pitcher for mint water. You can combine it with fruit, such ...

FREEHOLD, NJ — A medical examiner has confirmed that the human remains found at 86 Wickapecko Drive in Ocean Township are those of Jacqueline Terrulli, who went missing on September 12, 2019, according to the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office.

The human remains were discovered on June 18 during demolition of the property, where her home had been destroyed by fire on September 12, ...

MILLTOWN, NJ - The We Are One Rally held in Borough Park on Juneteenth is a first for Milltown, which is not a community known for its diversity. Juneteenth is a state holiday celebrated on June 19. It dates back to 1865 when Union Army General Gordon Granger made the announcement to free all slaves in Texas. The Emancipation Proclamation freed slaves in 1863, but was not enforced in Texas until ...

ChillRx Cryotherapy of Red Bank re-opened and is following all safety guidelines. Owner Paul Musho, pictured below is welcoming previous and new customers! ChillRX's cutting-edge healthcare and beauty technologies provide non-invasive therapies for specific ailments.

RED BANK, NJ:  Feeling a little sluggish and avoiding the mirror?  Perhaps you succumbed to the ...

NEW JERSEY - Elective surgeries and limited retail shopping have already returned statewide. But Gov. Phil Murphy said Friday that in three days, New Jersey’s nine million residents will face their biggest test yet toward safely congregating indoors.  

“Salons and barbershops are going to be our first step [when it comes to] largely sedentary indoor openings,” ...

Obituary of Lawrence M. Falcon

Lawrence “Larry” M. Falcon, 77, of Morganville passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, July 1, 2020. He was born in Newark, raised in Bloomfield, and had lived in Old Bridge, South Brunswick, and Freehold Township, before settling in Morganville in 2015. Larry graduated Seton Hall University in 1964 where he received his ...

TAPinto Spotlight on local teen featured as part of the  Talk About the Good  campaign.

HOLMDEL, NJ: Joey Hammer, a junior at Holmdel High School and a varsity lacrosse and football player has a favorite hobby: Giving back. In his free time Hammer enjoys volunteering for various local charitable organizations. 

 "I love to volunteer with the ...

Special to TAPinto. This story was written and produced by NJ Spotlight. It is being republished under a special NJ News Commons content-sharing agreement related to COVID-19 coverage. To read more, visit njspotlight.com.

Since Memorial Day, the Jersey Shore has been grinding back to life. But after Gov. Phil Murphy lifted his stay-at-home order on June 9, the influx of visitors ...

Six months ago, the crystal-coated ball dropped in Times Square, and we cheered in a brand-new year. At that moment, none of us knew what waited for us just a short hop ahead. Before the first quarter even had a chance to close out its books, businesses shifted from in-person operations to a new digital reality that most of us weren’t fully prepared for. Terms like “social ...

Reflection – July 2020
When we hold our suffering in a way that opens us to greater compassion, 
 heartbreak becomes a source of healing, deepening our empathy for others
who suffer and extending our ability to reach out to them. 
~ Parker Palmer

Not long ago I received a tender letter from someone whose heartbreak eventually led to becoming a source of compassion for ...