TRENTON, N.J. — Following last night’s vote to confirm Amy Coney Barrett to the U.S. Supreme Court, public health advocates warn that protecting access to reproductive health care for all New Jerseyans is more essential and urgently needed than ever.

“With Barrett on the U.S. Supreme Court, reproductive health and rights are under imminent threat,” ...

Nursing assistants will be limited to eight residents as a means of ensuring safe, effective care, while task force will examine workforce recruitment and retention.

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.

Come February, New ...

NEW JERSEY — Cutting off indoor dining and mandating that all non-essential businesses close their doors at 8 p.m. are part of the measures that will begin in Newark on Tuesday, after the largest city in New Jersey confirmed more cases Sunday (101 total) than all other Essex County towns combined.

Since June 30, the city has reported at least 2,207 coronavirus cases and 42 ...

NEW JERSEY — Five days after Gov. Phil Murphy suddenly left a briefing in Camden County over concerns of having the coronavirus, he said this afternoon he has not been symptomatic and tested negative four times since last Monday.

First Lady Tammy Murphy, who entered a voluntary self-quarantine with the governor last week, has tested negative three times.  

Still, ...

NEWARK, NJ — In August, Newark, once the COVID-19 epicenter of New Jersey, was touting a remarkable feat in curbing its infection rates from 60-plus cases a day at its peak to fewer than 20 a day by June. 

It was a win in the battle against the virus, but not the war. Starting Tuesday, Newark is cracking down on restaurants and businesses after the city saw it’s the ...

Many NJ SNAP Recipients Will Receive Enhanced Benefits;

November Payments Will Bring Supplemental Food Assistance Payments to Nearly $346M Since March

(TRENTON) –  Many New Jerseyans who receive food assistance through the state’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (NJ SNAP) will receive additional benefits in November to help address critical food needs related to ...

The Internal Revenue Service has set Nov. 10 as “National EIP Registration Day,” as the agency and partners across the country launch a final push to encourage everyone who doesn’t normally file a tax return to register to receive an Economic Impact Payment.

“National EIP Registration Day” will take place just a few days ahead of the extended Nov. 21 ...

TRENTON, N.J. — Following last night’s vote to confirm Amy Coney Barrett to the U.S. Supreme Court, public health advocates warn that protecting access to reproductive health care for all New Jerseyans is more essential and urgently needed than ever.

“With Barrett on the U.S. Supreme Court, reproductive health and rights are under imminent threat,” ...

HAWTHORNE, NJ - Just minutes after the "Zombie House Support Parade" ended on Monday night, homeowner and "Halloween home haunter" Antonio Rodrigues was so moved by the affection shown that he decided to resurrect his zombie land. His wife, Tina Rodrigues, thanked the locals who banded together, demonstrating that there is "more love than hate."

At 10:00 a.m., ...

TOWNSHIP OF NUTLEY HALLOWEEN GUIDELINES

The coronavirus pandemic has put a major damper on Halloween celebrations and other holiday events in our township.  Many traditional Halloween activities can be high-risk for spreading viruses, therefore the Township of Nutley will not be hosting any township sponsored Halloween activities for 2020.

As many people in the community begin to ...

WAYNE, NJ - Two new sculptures were recently installed at Laurelwood Arboretum, bringing the current total to five now on exhibit in A Sculpture Trail. The multiyear project, which will showcase 15 unique works of art, is sponsored by Friends of Laurelwood Arboretum to benefit the arboretum.

It is a beautiful time of year to visit one of the most beautiful places in Wayne. With the fall colors ...

LITTLE FALLS, NJ -- Cathy Keenan, Executive Director of Volunteer Lawyers for Justice (VLJ), joined TAPintoTV’s Brian Brodeur to discuss the New Jersey Pandemic Relief Fund's Housing Stability Project Grant.

Keenan described the work of the New Jersey Pandemic Relief Fund (NJPRF), which was established after the COVID-19 pandemic, and which has raised over $37 million from over ...

LITTLE FALLS, N.J. - Senior Producer Kayla Steinmetz sat down with East Main Media Executive Producer Brian Brodeur to discuss the production company's evolution and her role in its success.

Steinmetz talked about her experiences beginning in 2014 when she started as an intern, primarily being an assistant editor. Brodeur recalled how Steinmetz contributed to the company's success from ...

American Business Associates, New York & New Jersey’s premier business development organization, is partnering with East Main Media to launch a new weekly television program: Opportunity Calls with Ellen Volpe.

Airing each Sunday throughout the New York Metro area at 11am EST on News12Plus, the program will feature conversations with experts and leaders from a wide range of ...

NEWARK, NJ — Just a few days after Newark Public Schools suddenly extended its remote learning period to Jan. 25, Superintendent Roger Leon cast doubt on whether that deadline will be possible as the city’s infection rates skyrocket. 

The school district is already feeling the impact, according to Leon. Over the past two weeks, 112 district employees tested positive, a ...

HACKENSACK, N.J. — Within one week of reopening what school officials had hoped would be the start of the 2020-’21 school year with a hybrid learning environment, The Bergen County Technical Schools, which has locations in Paramus and Hackensack, has shuttered its doors and reverted to remote learning following a reported three dozen students and staff who have tested ...

Newark moves quietly, cites variety of reasons, for maintaining remote learning as only option at least through next January.

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.

The day when Newark students will return to school keeps ...

The year 2020 has been rough for us all. The deadly virus that has kept us all stuck in our homes and the amount of surprising deaths of celebrities have taken a toll on all of our hearts. But one thing that has affected many all with the same magnitude has been the Black Lives Matter Movement. This movement was formed by African Americans to combat police brutality, which has resulted in ...

NUTLEY, NJ - Back to school looked a little different this year. Not only did the 2019-2020 school year get cut at the end due to COVID-19, many schools, including Nutley Public Schools,  still weren’t ready to allow students to come back into the building for September. Nutley students are continuing with virtual schooling for the start of the school year in their homes. For many, if ...

JERSEY CITY, NJ - A family is desperately searching for a donor to help save the life of a young boy with severe kidney disease.

"My seven-year-old son, Modak, is in need of a kidney donor," say Nirmesh Kumar. "His kidneys are functioning at 6.5%."

Modak, a 2nd Grader at Golden Door Charter School in Jersey City, was initially diagnosed with nephrotic syndrome in 2018.

Event is Thursday, October 29th in the Bloomfield Public Library Parking Lot

Essex County, NJ – Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr., and the Essex County Board of Chosen Freeholders will present an Emergency Food Distribution Event on Thursday, October 29th in the Bloomfield Public Library Parking Lot to help families negatively impacted by the Coronavirus.

BLOOMFIELD, NJ-- With many locals still feeling the financial effects of the pandemic, food pantries have seen a significant increase in the number of people that rely on assistance for basic grocery needs. The Bloomfield High School Key Club banded together and were able to make a significant food donation to help out those in need.

The club, led by Alexandra Gasparri and Peter Bodor, ...

NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ - The big takeaway from Rutgers' season-opening win over Michigan State was all those takeaways, and no one did it better than Olakunle Fatukasi.

Fatukasi became the first Scarlet Knight in six years to be named the Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week on Monday, after he had 10 tackles, an assisted tackle-for-loss, two fumble recoveries and a forced fumble in their 38-27 ...

MILLBURN, NJ — In their third and final home contest of the condensed fall season, the Millburn Millers played the Nutley Raiders close in the first half, before falling behind in the second half of a 42-7 loss.

Heading into the locker room at halftime, the Millers trailed just 20-7, but Nutley posted 22 points in the final two quarters to pull away for the victory. The lone Millburn ...

MILLBURN, NJ - A steady blend of effective passing and rushing led to a winning formula as the Nutley High football team won for the third straight time this season as it posted a convincing 42-7 decision over Millburn on Friday night in Millburn.

Nutley was paced by Matt Harbison, who completed 6-of-14 attempts for 122 yards, John Coppola (82 yards on 11 carries and two touchdowns) and ...

BELLEVILLE, NJ - A NJ Board of Education Trustee will have to answer to multiple charges including Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) and DWI within 1,000 ft. of a school after being found asleep in her vehicle just after midnight on Oct. 21, 2020. 

According to the Belleville Police Department Incident Report, police were dispatched to the street in front of Michael's ...

BLOOMFIELD, NJ – Decades of police culture cannot be changed overnight.  It’s a daunting task.

To take police reform seriously, a culture change needs to be done slowly, accurately, and with constant evaluation and follow up.

TAPinto Bloomfield recently had a chance to sit down with Samuel A. DeMaio, Director of Public Safety for the Township of Bloomfield, for an in-depth ...

PATERSON, NJ – Paterson firefighters gave a helping wing to a man who lost his pet parrot Tuesday afternoon. Around 4:30 p.m., firefighters responded to City Hall after receiving a report that a blue-and-yellow macaw was perched on top of the building, according to Fire Chief Brian McDermott.

The large bird was first spotted by a film crew that was working nearby and while at the scene ...

HOBOKEN, NJ - Looking for ways to clampdown on what many are seeing as another wave of COVID infections, the Mayor of Hoboken announced that he will sign an Executive Order stipulating that the city's bars and restaurants close by midnight every night.

"With health experts predicting a substantial rise of cases during the winter months, and a second wave already upon us here in Hudson ...

SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ -- Steve Pantagis, who described himself as the director of the Pantagis corporation, contacted TAPintoSPF on Tuesday to confirm that, despite the assertions of Nick Pantagis last week, the iconic Snuffy's Pantagis Renaissance catering hall has closed its doors forever. 

"I'm calling on behalf of my company and eight board members to confirm that ...

Event is Thursday, October 29th in the Bloomfield Public Library Parking Lot

Essex County, NJ – Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr., and the Essex County Board of Chosen Freeholders will present an Emergency Food Distribution Event on Thursday, October 29th in the Bloomfield Public Library Parking Lot to help families negatively impacted by the Coronavirus.

MONTCLAIR, NJ - After scoffing at the Governor's Executive Orders and repeatedly allowing patrons to continue to dine inside, the owner of Cuban Pete's is now locked out of his business.

On Monday morning, Montclair Police changed the locks on the doors of Cuban Pete’s restaurant, locking out the owner and workers. This was after three violations of the Executive ...

Are you a community leader?  Do you want to be your own boss?  Do you want to create financial independence while leaving a lasting legacy?  

If so, owning a TAPinto local news site may be a good fit for you.  It's an affordable business opportunity with a low entry cost and high ROI.

Join us for an informational webinar about this exciting business ...

SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ -- Steve Pantagis, who described himself as the director of the Pantagis corporation, contacted TAPintoSPF on Tuesday to confirm that, despite the assertions of Nick Pantagis last week, the iconic Snuffy's Pantagis Renaissance catering hall has closed its doors forever. 

"I'm calling on behalf of my company and eight board members to confirm that ...

The Internal Revenue Service has set Nov. 10 as “National EIP Registration Day,” as the agency and partners across the country launch a final push to encourage everyone who doesn’t normally file a tax return to register to receive an Economic Impact Payment.

“National EIP Registration Day” will take place just a few days ahead of the extended Nov. 21 ...

NUTLEY, NJ - There will be a memorial service for Joseph A. Collar Sunday Oct. 18, 2020 at the S.W. Brown & Son Funeral Home from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Collar was the victim in the Oct. 10 house fire on Myrtle. Ave.

In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made via GoFundMe. Help for Luz Meneses and Family

Meneses is Collar's stepdaughter. In addition to losing him, ...

Some nurses and other caregivers say they’re being forced to choose between their beliefs and their careers.

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.

As of January 2020, health care workers in New Jersey were required to ...

NUTLEY, NJ - The Nutley CROP Walk to help alleviate hunger will take place virtually starting on Sunday, October 18. 

As we are still in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, CROP recommends that the walk be virtual this year. So the organizers are inviting everyone to register online, collect
sponsors, walk during the week of  Oct. 18, share pictures to social media, ...

PATERSON, NJ – Paterson firefighters gave a helping wing to a man who lost his pet parrot Tuesday afternoon. Around 4:30 p.m., firefighters responded to City Hall after receiving a report that a blue-and-yellow macaw was perched on top of the building, according to Fire Chief Brian McDermott.

The large bird was first spotted by a film crew that was working nearby and while at the scene ...

NUTLEY, NJ - Fresh fruit, fresh vegetables, locally made soap, and fresh baked bread all were footnotes at Nutley's Sunday Farmers Market when Murray made an appearance. 

It was a typical Sunday. Shoppers browsing for Jersey Fresh produce and locally made wares, shopping local in a most ordinary way. Then it happened. 

Murray walked through the market. 

Murray, who was ...

MORRISTOWN, NJ – Approximately 130 dogs and cats arrived at the Morristown Airport after being rescued from Puerto Rico. 

The Sato Project, Wings of Rescue and Greater Good Charities made it possible for these animals to touch down on October 10. All dogs and cats evacuated were either rescued from the streets of Puerto Rico or  pulled from overburdened shelters impacted by ...

Walter Chandoha was a prolific photographer, known especially for his photographs of animals and particularly of cats. Over his long career, his archive grew to more than 225,000 photographs including approximately 90,000 photographs of cats.

Chandoha was drafted into the army during World War II where he served as a press photographer and then as a combat photographer in the Pacific War ...

NEWARK, NJ — A little more than a month after Mayor Ras Baraka declared Newark is nearly done replacing lead service lines to residents’ homes throughout the city, Newark Public Schools can now advance its own water infrastructure program. 

Baraka, NPS Superintendent Roger Leon and other dignitaries accepted a $7.5 million grant from the Environmental Protection Agency ...

JERSEY CITY, NJ - Envisioned for years as a possible park-like setting similar to New York City’s High Line, the Sixth Street Embankment -- an abandoned freight rail line in Jersey City – may become part of a larger network extending into Essex County as part of the state’s Greenway program.

The Hudson County Freeholders are supporting the effort that could generate a pathway ...

TRENTON, NJ -  New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection released the current fall foliage map for the Garden State and things are starting to look colorful.

Forests in the Northwest corner of the state, including the area near High Point State Park and Waywayanda State Park are at peak color. The southern portion of Sussex County is near peak. 

Northern NJ along ...

Confusion, suspicion, voter hostility and computer glitches: it’s all in a day’s work for the folks staffing New Jersey’s election boards.

This article is made possible through Votebeat, a nonpartisan reporting project covering local election integrity and voting access. This article is available for reprint under the terms of Votebeat’s republishing policy.

For ...

New Jersey’s November 3 ballot includes three public questions, including asking voters whether the state’s legislative redistricting schedule be changed should census data be delayed.

The League of Women Voters of New Jersey offers an objective perspective of this question, including reasons for voting yes and no.

Question on the Ballot:

Do you approve amending the ...

Counties can begin counting general election votes on Saturday because of the expected flood of paper ballots — but they can’t reveal any results.

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.

While thousands of mail-in ...

NEW JERSEY -  There are currently 41 states and U.S. jurisdictions that require individuals to quarantine. As of Tuesday, October 27, California and Massachusettes have been re-added.

Travelers who are coming from the following states and territories are being asked to self quarantine for 14 days: AL, AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, FL, GA, GU, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, MD, MA, MI, ...

WAYNE, NJ - Two new sculptures were recently installed at Laurelwood Arboretum, bringing the current total to five now on exhibit in A Sculpture Trail. The multiyear project, which will showcase 15 unique works of art, is sponsored by Friends of Laurelwood Arboretum to benefit the arboretum.

It is a beautiful time of year to visit one of the most beautiful places in Wayne. With the fall colors ...

JERSEY CITY, NJ - A new traffic bridge that connects downtown Jersey City with Liberty State Park is under construction. The bridge, a project by Jersey City and the New Jersey Turnpike Authority, will connect Jersey Avenue to Phillip Street and moderate traffic that uses downtown streets as a shortcut to get to the waterfront, the Holland Tunnel, and Hoboken.

Officials say it will create a ...