JERSEY CITY, NJ - An upcoming film “Inappropriate Behavior,” has brought film legend Robert DeNiro, and a host of other A-list celebrities to Jersey City in recent weeks. 

According to sources the film also stars Bobby Cannavale, Whoopi Goldberg and Rainn Wilson.

Stephanie Daniels, director of the Mayor’s Office on Films, said the project is using multiple sites ...

NEWARK, NJ — When visitors to Newark's Forest Hill neighborhood walk its leafy streets, they often marvel at the existence of such a green oasis in the midst of New Jersey's largest city. Once a year, a neighborhood-wide artistic and architectural showcase lets everybody know what locals already know: Forest Hill is Newark's not-so-hidden gem.

Newark PorchFest 2022 on ...

NUTLEY, NJ - Several years after first being proposed, including delays brought on by the global COVID-19 pandemic, the "UNITY" installation in Essex County Yanticaw Park was formally revealed and dedicated by Nutley Partners for Peace Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022.

A symbol of diversity and inclusion, the installation is destined to become a favorite location for photographs as the ...

It was not quite a reversal of the trend of month-over-month decreases in existing-home sales, but August did see a smallest decrease in activity since February. This was the seventh consecutive month of declines. Existing-home sales decreased 0.4% in August from July to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.80 million, according to the Nation Association of Realtors® (NAR). This was down ...

PATERSON, NJ – After four years of negotiations with the administration and Paterson City Council, Humble Beginnings Inc, has been approved to purchase the abandoned Northside Library building in the First Ward with the goal of converting it into a community center. 

"It was a struggle," Akbar McEntyre of Humble Beginnings Inc. told TAPinto Paterson. "The ...

Buying a home can be a stressful process. Throw in having to time it right with selling your current property and the stress level rises. Should you put an offer on a home before you’ve sold your current property? You don’t want to juggle two mortgages if your current property doesn’t sell as quickly as you’d like, but if you wait to sell your property first, and you ...

Melissa's Dutch Red Potatoes with Dijon Mustard have been voluntarily recalled because it may contain undeclared egg allergens, announced World Variety Produce Inc. People with an allergy or severe sensitivity to Egg run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this ingredient, said the FDA.

The product was sold in the produce department and distributed in ...

LBI Region, NJ - Television cooking shows are staple in millions of homes each week, this year the Southern Ocean County Chamber of Commerce funded in part by a grant from Dept of State, NJ Division of Travel & Tourism has partnered with NJ Public Broadcasting Station, the statewide PBS Affiliate to promote the LBI Chowder Trail and Fest. The sponsored spots are airing around popular PBS ...

BLOOMFIELD, NJ-- The Bloomfield Community Farmers Market is seeking vendors to participate in the weekly market for the remainder of 2022. The market is held in the Bloomfield Public Library courtyard, 90 Broad St, every Tuesday, 3:30 - 6:30pm,and runs through October 25.  

The market already offers a wide variety of specialty foods, crafts and activities for ...

TRENTON, NJ — So-called "boom cars" could be impounded under a proposed state law aimed at curtailing the impact of these nuisance motor vehicles that blare music too loudly and disrupt communities.

The bill, S-3047, is sponsored by Senators Troy Singleton (D-Burlington), Nilsa Cruz-Perez (D-Camden/Gloucester) and James Beach (D-Burlington/Camden), and defines a ...

JERSEY CITY, NJ - U.S. Senator Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) led a bipartisan group of 43 colleagues in sending a bicameral letter to President Joe Biden to urge him to issue a Major Disaster Declaration for all of Puerto Rico’s municipalities in response to Hurricane Fiona. Just days before the fifth anniversary of Hurricane Maria, the deadliest natural disaster in U.S. history, Hurricane Fiona ...

NUTLEY, NJ - The Nutley Board of Commissioners recognized Sept. 15 through Oct. 15 as Hispanic Heritage Month and September as National Blood Cancer Month, National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month and as National Preparedness Month during the Tuesday, Sept. 6 public meeting.

Ordinances

Public Safety Commissioner Alphonse Petracco introduced Ordinance No. 3500 for handicap street parking for ...

NUTLEY, NJ - Members of the Nutley Chamber of Commerce were busy Saturday welcoming two new culinary members to the town: Eden's Sweet Ideas and Kurly Kurtosh. 

Eden's Sweet Ideas is located at 234 Franklin Ave. Nutley. It is in the old Mainiero's location facing Municipal Lot. No. 1. Eden's Sweets has its roots in the flavors and fragrances of Lebanon. 

Kurly ...

NUTLEY, NJ - Bed Bath and Beyond, a Union NJ based home goods retailer, announced that it will be closing 150 stores, laying off staff while securing more than $500 million in new financing in an effort "secure their path for the future".

Sue Gove, Director & Interim Chief Executive Officer commented, "We are embracing a straight-forward, back-to-basics philosophy that ...

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MONTCLAIR, NJ — Montclair students celebrated the International Day of Peace last week, officials announced.

The September 21 event was a collaborative effort in support of 24-hours of non-violence and cease-fire where students from Montclair High School and Edgemont Montessori school stood in solidarity with others across the world.

“Montclair High ...

WEST ORANGE, NJ -- The Order of the Friendly Sons of the Shillelagh were recognized with a proclamation by Mayor Robert Parisi for their continued community service to the Township of West Orange. It was presented on September 20 by Township Council President Susan McCartney who spoke about their many charitable contributions and dedication to community programming. “They have been ...

BLOOMFIELD, NJ-- Mayor Michael Venezia and the Township Council hosted their annual backpack giveaway on August 28th at Felton Field.  The event was a success and approximately 300 backpacks were distributed to Bloomfield school children in grades Pre-K through 8th grade for the upcoming school year. 

In addition to backpacks, many Bloomfield businesses also donated their time, ...

NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ – Mayor Jim Cahill was thanking Gov. Phil Murphy and others for investing $49 million to modernize and expand the New Brunswick Train Station when he was interrupted by the whoosh of a passing commuter train.

“Well-cued,” Cahill said, with a laugh.

The same thing could be said for the planned renovations considering that more than a billion dollars of ...

RIDGEWOOD, NJ - A 1965 Porsche was wrecked in a two vehicle crash at the intersection of Franklin Turnpike and Nagle Street Friday afternoon.

Both drivers and a passenger from the second vehicle, a minivan, were transported by ambulance to The Valley Hospital.

Ridgewood Police and Fire Departments responded to the scene to provide assistance.

PATERSON, NJ – On Wednesday, the Passaic County Commissioners held a ribbon cutting ceremony to commemorate the completion of the Spruce Street Bridge Project. The newly finished project, considered by locals to be the Gateway to the Great Falls, included the rehabilitation of the bridge, upgrades at the intersection of Wayne and Totowa Ave, and improvements along Front ...

WAYNE, NJ – St. Joseph’s Health and Hackensack Meridian Health celebrated the recent opening of a new Infusion Center on the campus of St. Joseph’s Wayne Medical Center on Tuesday. This is the first step of a more extensive oncology partnership that brings the expertise of Hackensack Meridian Health’s John Theurer Cancer Center to residents of ...

JERSEY CITY, NJ - New Jersey has been awarded $66,756,027 in federal funding from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to continue the state’s comprehensive efforts to tackle the opioid epidemic, U.S. Senators Bob Menendez and Cory Booker (both D-NJ) announced on Monday.

“We know that the opioid crisis has impacted individuals from all communities and all ...

NEW JERSEY -- Despite research from the American Psychiatric Association (APA) that finds that 87% of Americans feel “anxious” or “very anxious" about inflation, New Jerseyans seem to be among the least impacted, according to a new study by WalletHub.

In its analysis of 2022’s Happiest States in America, the personal-finance ...

NUTLEY, NJ - Just two days remain in the "Battle of Nutley's Elementary Schools" at the Oakley, and it's entirely possible that any school can win the top prize.

The annual Oakley Kitchen and Cocktails 'Battle of Nutley's Elementary Schools' event benefits the elementary Parent Teacher Organizations (PTOs) in the Nutley Public School District. 

Guests ...

NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ – In a move that seems to signal that virtual instruction will remain a prominent educational tool even as Rutgers moves beyond pandemic-posed challenges, university president Jonathan Holloway has unveiled plans to form a council to oversee student online experiences.

He said the council will advise on university-wide policies, practices, expectations ...

NUTLEY, NJ -- New Jersey ranked 6th on the list of Best & Worst States for Teachers for the year 2022, according to a new study from WalletHub that analyzed the 50 states and the District of Columbia across 24 key metrics.

Among the factors examined were teachers’ income growth potential to the pupil-teacher ratio to whether the state has a digital learning plan.

TRENTON, NJ — New Jersey is sending aid to Puerto Rico to help those impacted by Hurricane Fiona, which made landfall on Sunday, September 18. The storm brought more than 20 inches of rain and heavy wind, causing major infrastructure damage and power outages to the island.

"Our hearts and prayers are with the people of Puerto Rico during this devastating time," Gov. Phil ...

TRENTON, NJ — Chipotle Mexican Grill will pay the State of New Jersey a record $7.75 million to settle child labor law violations.

A 2020 New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development (NJDOL) audit identified more than 30,000 violations that impacted minors at Chipotle locations in New Jersey. Those violations included Chipotle not abiding by limits on the number of hours ...

TRENTON, NJ — Sometimes, John Donnadio finds himself in 21 places at once.

As executive director of the New Jersey Association of Counties (NJAC), he’s an advocate for county government in Trenton and works with legislators and the governor’s office. At the local level, the NJAC is a nonpartisan and bipartisan resource for leaders and administrators in all 21 counties in New ...

HOBOKEN, NJ — Looking to give something back?

Hoboken Grace is gearing up to host its annual 1Day Hoboken initiative on Oct. 1, which is a citywide day of service that seeks to bring together as many people as possible to accomplish community projects. https://hobokengrace.com

As part of the event, the church will once again partner with local organizations, including Computers 4 ...

BLOOMFIELD, NJ – The Township of Bloomfield is holding a donation drive this Saturday, October 1, at Fire Headquarters to support residents of Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic who have been impacted by the devastation caused by Hurricane Fiona. 

“Thank you to all the residents who have already donated to support this important cause,” said Mayor Michael Venezia.

NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ – One of the driving forces behind the Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School’s Homeless & Indigent Population Health Outreach Program (HIPHOP) is being recognized for her leadership.

Susan Giordano is one of six women who are being honored by the Boy Scouts of America’s Patriots’ Path Council at its annual Tribute to Women Awards ...

NEW JERSEY - Flags will fly at half staff in recognition and remembrance of Former Governor Florio from sunrise Tuesday, September 27 until sunset on Tuesday October 11.

“Governor Florio was a fighter who never backed down", said Governor Murphy in a statement.

"He was a leader who cared more about the future of New Jersey than his own political fortunes. And he was ...

MADISON, NJ - The community gathered at Hartley Dodge Memorial to commemorate the completion of a new Torah Scroll, Madison’s first, on September 18.

The final letters of the Torah, the first five books of the Bible, were completed during a public ceremony in front of the building around 5:30pm, in the presence of Assemblywoman Aura Dunn, Mayor Bob Conley, and others. The inscription ...

MONTCLAIR, NJ - Chabad of Montclair will be celebrating Rosh Hashanah with outdoor services on Monday, September 26.

According to the release, no membership or affiliation is required and there is no charge to attend. Lunch will follow the service. For more information, RSVP HERE

Organizers wrote, "Celebrate the Jewish New Year outdoors. Hear the soul stirring sounds of the ...

NEWARK, NJ - When Newark native Shakur Stevenson walked into Prudential Arena on Friday night, he was far from alone. More than 10,000 people, an arena record, came to watch him fight Brazilian boxer Robson Conceição, the first Olympic champion from his country. With all eyes fixed on him, Stevenson, coated with blood, sweat, and glory, left the ring with the ultimate prize - a ...

The Nutley High boys soccer team has found its stride.

And despite its 2-0 loss to Belvidere on Saturday afternoon, head coach Sal Melillo is convinced his team has turned the corner after an 0-2 start.

"The first couple of games the boys were kind of finding themselves and lacked a bit of energy," said Melillo. " But they found the spark soon afterwards and the energy has ...

BLOOMFIELD, NJ-- For the game's first 24 minutes, Bloomfield High's football team had shown the ability to move the ball and play effective defense, against a solid opponent.

The result was first-half leads of 6-0 and 12-6, before East Orange Campus would tie it before halftime.

After that, it was a different story, as the Jaguars scored 40 unanswered points in the final 24 ...

BLOOMFIELD, NJ - Bloomfield Fire Captain Carl Mercado was recently recognized for his professionalism, educational and technical achievements, as well as his community service efforts by attaining the designation of Fire Officer from the distinguished Center for Public Safety Excellence. This esteemed title is shared with only 660 other Fire Officers internationally.

“I am ...

PATERSON, NJ - When Paterson Firefighter Jonathan Roman was involved in a motorcycle crash on his way to work Wednesday several of his fellow firefighters, including Fire Chief Brian McDermott, were immediately at his side.

On Saturday, as Roman was transferred from St. Joseph's University Medical Center to University Hospital in Newark where he will continue his recovery, his ...

MONTCLAIR, NJ - A Montclair man was fatally shot and killed in Orange on Thursday, officials said.

Former Montclair high school wrestler, Katon Washington, 28, was found with gunshot wounds on Alden and Cleveland Streets in Orange around 12:54AM, Acting Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens II confirmed. He was then rushed to University Hospital in Newark, and pronounced dead ...

NUTLEY, NJ - It was the 144th day of 2022 when the Uvalde Texas mass school shooting occurred at Robb Elementary School. This marked the 212th mass shooting of 2022, so why isn’t anything changing?

Twenty-one people lost their lives at Robb Elementary School, Uvalde; 21 funerals to plan. Nineteen are for young children and two for teachers who died with the intent of protecting ...

NUTLEY, NJ - NHS art teacher, Mrs. Theresa Lappostato, is retiring from NHS at the end this school year. The 16-year veteran art teacher from NHS has had an undeniable impact on students and future artists since acquiring this job.

Read Daniel Doman's entire article, NHS Art Teacher Retires After 16 years, on the Nutley High School Maroon and Gray site. 

TAPinto Nutley is ...

NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ – Leg-weary Rutgers-New Brunswick students are finding that hundreds of new pieces of lawn furniture around campus offer a welcomed respite.

What they may not realize is that they are literally putting their feet up on chairs and tables made from recycled materials that were once common household items.

The new red-and-grey Adirondack chairs and patio ...

NEW YORK – New Jersey's Offshore wind goal has increased by nearly 50 percent to 11,000 megawatts (MW) by 2040, announced the Governor's Office. Governor Phil Murphy signed Executive Order No. 307 that increases the state’s current goal of 7,500 MW, also directs the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities to study the feasibility of increasing the target ...

NUTLEY, NJ - Already lamenting the loss of ash trees throughout their neighborhoods due to emerald ash borer infestations, residents now have something else to worry about when it comes to trees: Beech leaf disease.

The state Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) on Tuesday issued a statement urging residents to check trees for signs of the disease and report their ...

NUTLEY, NJ - This furbaby was found on Passaic Ave. Nutley the morning of September 22. 

As much fun as this furbaby is having with the people who found them, they probably want to go home to their people. 

Do you recognize this photogenic superstar? Drop us a line at Nutley@TAPinto.net

The person who found them reported that they were found in the area of 111 Passaic ...

NUTLEY, NJ - This young female dog was found near the 7-11 on Passaic Ave. in Nutley Tuesday morning.

According to the Bloomfield Animal Shelter, there is no microchip present.

If you know the owners, please have them contact the Bloomfield Animal Shelter to reclaim 973-748-0194

Proof of ownership required.

MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - A new rookie has joined the Morris County Sheriff's Office. The black Labrador Retriever puppy, yet to be named, will be trained to serve the community as a Search and Rescue (SAR) K9 partner and explosive detection dog. 

“We are excited to be getting a new addition to the K9 Section. This K9 will be used to protect the community by detecting explosives, but ...

Princeton, NJ –“With heavy hearts and deep sorrow,” quoting from Princeton Police Department’s Facebook page, the department this week announced the death of K9 Harris, the first police dog in the department’s history.

K9 Harris served the police force and the community for more than seven years until his “retirement” in 2020. Harris was born in the ...

PATERSON, NJ – On Monday, Mayor Andre Sayegh, Paterson Museum and Library Executive Director Corey Fleming, and Museum Director Giacomo DeStefano announced that Paterson has been awarded $500,000 from the National Parks Service Save America’s Treasures grant for the Rogers Locomotive Works Erecting Shop building, home of the Paterson Museum. 

Of the $24.5 million in ...

HOBOKEN, NJ — Did you get your costume yet?

Registration is underway for the 2022 HoBOOken 5K Halloween Run and Scary Scurry Kids’ Run, which are scheduled for Oct. 29 at Pier A Park.

Founded in 2010, it is the area’s only charitable, costumed race and typically draws thousands of runners to tackle the flat and fast 3.1-mile course along the scenic waterfront.

The run ...

LONG BEACH TOWNSHIP, NJ - Last year's inaugural Beach Polo Classic was a hit -- literally.

Come join Long Beach Township and Tinicum Park Polo Club on October 1, 2022, for their 2nd Annual Beach Polo event on 68th Street Oceanside in LBT.

You’ll get to watch an exciting polo match with galloping horses and talented players on our beautiful LBI beach. 

Tickets are ...