TRENTON, NJ  - The practice of leasing a dog or cat as a family pet is now illegal in the State of New Jersey after Governor Phil Murphy’s signing of recently passed legislation into law. At the same time, Murphy signed a second bill making the ownership, possession, purchase, sale, or manufacturing of animal fighting paraphernalia a third degree crime. 

“As the owner of ...

MONTVILLE, NJ – It was the deadliest high school shooting until Parkland. Unfortunately, it wasn’t the last. Evan Todd, who is a survivor of the Columbine, Col. school shooting spoke at Lazar Middle School in May as part of the Living Lessons seminars to teach the students about overcoming tragedies. If ever there was a situation the students could identify with, it was this ...

MONTVILLE, NJ – May 16 was a special day for Lazar Middle School students as it was “Living Lessons” day – the day they met and heard from several guest speakers who talked about the perilous and incredible situations they faced and overcame.

Manuel Chea, who is a 9/11 survivor, is one of them. Chea spoke to several sixth- and seventh-grade classes at the school about ...

NEW BRUNSWICK and MADISON, NJ – New Jersey residents perceive women as being more emotional and men as more aggressive, but other views on gender have evolved, according to the latest results from a new joint Rutgers-Eagleton/Fairleigh Dickinson University poll. 

The survey asked respondents whether various personal traits apply more to women or men, or ...

PATERSON, NJ - A major crackdown on prostitution by the Paterson Police Department led to 44 arrests on Tuesday.

According to Paterson Public Safety Director Jerry Speziale, the operation came in response to numerous complaints about prostitutes loitering in the area of Van Houten and East 18th Street. The report reads that the women would solicit passersby for sexual acts in exchange for cash ...

MONTVILLE, NJ - Montville Township Police alerted residents that Horseneck Road is scheduled to be closed between Aug. 13 and Sept. 4. The alert indicated the closure would occur between Passaic Valley Road and Pine Brook Road on weekdays during the hours of 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Police further advised that detours would be in place during the road closure.

MONTVILLE, NJ - The on-ramp to Rt. 287 south at Exit 47 in Montville was closed for approximately 4 hours on Thursday, Aug. 8 due to a disabled tractor trailer.

“The axle of the tractor trailer broke, which caused the truck to be stuck,” Montville Township Police Chief Andrew Caggiano said.

Caggiano confirmed their were no injuries as a result of the incident and the roadway ...

MONTVILLE, NJ – Things have been busy for Montville’s VFW Post 5481 this summer, according to new Post Commander Ken Hanzl, who reported on the following activities from May through July:

The post held four weekend Poppy Drives, which started in March and concluded in May. Donations to the poppy program provide compensation to the veterans who assemble the poppies, financial ...

MONTVILLE, NJ - On July 27, a special music concert was held at the Montville Amphitheater, known as the Sam Jam.

There, about 100 people came to hear a variety of great musical talent, featuring pop-punk, to rock, to hip-hop, to rap. These musical artists included Big Ears Glenn, Turkish Royale, AvE, Owl Kill, Lavender Disaster and Zach Matari and the After Party.

The Sam Jam concert ...

MONTVILLE, NJ - With summer nearing its end, a fun program also came to an end at the Montville Township Public Library on Aug. 14.

For the last eight weeks, township kids of pre-K to fifth grade would come to the library for the summer reading program. These young readers, while enjoying their summer vacation, found more fun among the hundreds of books available to them.

“This ...

MONTVILLE, NJ - On July 27, a special music concert was held at the Montville Amphitheater, known as the Sam Jam.

There, about 100 people came to hear a variety of great musical talent, featuring pop-punk, to rock, to hip-hop, to rap. These musical artists included Big Ears Glenn, Turkish Royale, AvE, Owl Kill, Lavender Disaster and Zach Matari and the After Party.

The Sam Jam concert ...

NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ - Using a cellphone to take a break during mentally challenging tasks does not allow the brain to recharge effectively and may result in poorer performance, Rutgers researchers found.

The experiment, published in the Journal of Behavioral Addictions, assigned college undergraduates to solve challenging sets of word puzzles. Halfway through, some were allowed to take breaks ...

Legislation requiring public facilities and offices to provide on-site lactation rooms was signed into law by Gov. Phil Murphy Thursday.

The legislation requires the New Jersey Department of Health to provide information about lactation room availability and the New Jersey Department of Education to provide information on lactation policies in schools.

Primary sponsors of the legislation ...

Give the sweet summer watermelon a whole new flavor profile with chile lime salt.

Marty Silverman, manager of Savory Spice Shop in Westfield, said the shop’s Peruvian Chile Lime Seasoning is a big seller.

The lime adds brightness and the chile gives the fruit it a savory kick. But don't underestimate the importance of salt in the combo.

“Growing up, my dad, brother and I ...

New Jersey Date Night is a series on NJ Flavor by relationship writer Craig Rogers.

No animals were harmed in the making of this date.

Oftentimes in the dating world we encounter online profiles that include a potential date’s dietary preferences. From carnivores to pescatarians, there’s a gamut of eaters out there, but where exactly do you take them for a meal? Same goes for ...

This story first ran on TAPinto Scotch Plains/Fanwood.

The 16th annual Hot Dog Nation Tour of New Jersey is planning to stop at six locations that serve some of  the best hot dogs in the state Aug. 24.

More than 100 connoisseurs have signed up to ride on two motor coaches and sample hot dogs presented in various styles and cooked and topped in different ways.

“Many people ...

MONTVILLE, NJ – Fujitsu General America, Inc. has signed a lease to relocate from Fairfield to the former Bayer property at 340 Changebridge Road in Montville, Cushman & Wakefield real estate company announced. The cooling and heating solutions company will occupy 32,000 square feet of one of the two buildings there with their U.S. headquarters.

According to Ben Brenner of ...

NEW JERSEY - Keeping the kids busy during the summer months or entertaining visiting relatives can be challenging and expensive. Of course trips to one of the Garden State's amusement or splash parks is a must as is heading to the Jersey Shore, but there are actually some free activities in New Jersey that make for fun day trips whether you are traveling solo, with a friend or the ...

MORRISTOWN, NJ - Seniors in Morristown and the entire Morris County area may be eligible for a special home repair program offered by Morris Habitat for Humanity.

The program aims to make accessibility, energy efficiency improvements and home repairs so that senior citizens can continue to live in their own homes longer and maintain independence, said officials for the ...

A bit of grooming and care will keep your flower gardens looking their best throughout the hot summer months and into fall.

Remove the flower stems of salvias, veronicas and similar flowers as the blooms begin to fade. Use a pruner or sharp garden scissors and cut just above the first set of leaves or above the side shoots where new flower buds are forming.

Cut back flopping perennials like ...

PATERSON, NJ - A collaborative effort between state and local law enforcement authorities has dealt a blow to the Paterson drug trade, New Jersey Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal announced on Thursday.

According to a statement the investigation, known as Operation 4K, focused on a heroin and fentanyl distribution network allegedly led by Kashard Whitaker. 41, Paterson. In their report Grewal ...

EDISON, NJ -   Local leaders applauded the Indian Business Association, which organized the 15th Annual India Day Parade on Sunday.  The parade ran from Edison to Iselin and included over a dozen floats, ethnic bands, dance groups, and representatives from over 100 New Jersey based organizations.  There was also a cultural show which was held at the end of the parade route and ...

PATERSON, NJ - Thousands of members of New Jersey’s Muslim community are expected to gather for a “unified prayer” at MetLife Stadium on Sunday. Doors will open at 7:00 a.m. with prayers beginning at 9:00 a.m.

More than a dozen of the event’s organizers gathered at the Islamic Center of Passaic County on Friday to share details about the event, stressing that while the ...

TEWKSBURY TWP., N.J. — The Tewksbury Trail place will return to the Hill & Dale Preserve on Sept.15 and is expected to attract 150 equestrians..

The ride will benefit the Ten Mile Trail Initiative. The initiative is a cooperative effort between the Tewksbury Land Trust (TLT), NJ Conservation Foundation (NJCF), and the TTA. Once completed, the Ten-Mile ...

LAS VEGAS, Nev. — Miss Rodeo America 2019 Taylor McNair will be visiting New Jersey in September.

McNair was crowned Miss Rodeo America 2019 on Dec. 9, 2018 at the Tropicana Hotel in Las Vegas. The 23 year-old from Learned. Miss. is the third Miss Rodeo Mississippi to wear the coveted crown. In addition to the title of Miss Rodeo America, Taylor earned the Appearance, Personality and ...

THREE BRIDGES, N.J. — Thanks to Aravind Krishnan, a member of Boy Scout Troop 489 the horses of Spring Reins of Life have a new place to seek shelter from the weather.

For his Eagle Scout project he raised funds and built a new shelter for the horses so they could have access to more pasture space. The project is now complete and a dedication ceremony will be held on Sept 1 at 10:30 a.m.