NEW JERSEY - A $125 million dollar film and TV complex proposed in Newark. Plus, a Paterson native leads effort to clean up hometown. And, a house built by Roxbury students is transferred to a new lot while an affordable housing complex opens in Elizabeth. 

TAPinto's Kristina Behr has today's Now in New Jersey, Powered by TAPinto, brought to you by Lakeland ...

CEDAR GROVE, NJ — Aiming to “lift the unfair stigma” placed on law enforcement, Gov. Phil Murphy along with Acting Attorney General Matt Platkin announced a new police licensing program that will require all law enforcement officers hold a valid, active license issued by the Police Training Commission (PTC) in order to be employed in the ...

NUTLEY, NJ - With inspiration from the collages of David Hockney seventh grade students created mixed media art for a special show and reception at the Nutley Public Library.

Using images from newspapers and magazines, the students created original works of art. 

Curated by John H. Walker Middle School art teacher Jessica Manley, the art is currently on display on the first floor of ...

Actors needed for a workshop after the June meeting on June 3rd, 2022.

NEXT DOOR by Joe Thayer

Two neighbors, a Vietnam vet with early onset dementia, and a retired nurse with financial problems, find friendship and protect each other when reality comes knocking at the door.

Robert suffers from early onset dementia as his family tries to get him committed to an old age home. When ...

Nutley Little Theatre believes in inclusion and being a welcoming and safe space! We love our LGBTQIA+ members and patrons!  

SO! We are putting together a SAY GAY CABARET! An evening of song and laughs, celebrating the LGBTQIA+ Community

June 19th at 8:00 PM at the Nutley Little Theatre located at 47 Erie Place, Nutley, NJ. 

Figuring out who we are and how we ...

RIDGEWOOD, NJ — Green Way Markets of Ridgewood celebrated their Grand Reopening on Friday, May 6. The supermarket, which opened during the height of the pandemic, finally got the chance to show off their re-model, updated design, and new products.

The Grand Reopening included a ribbon-cutting ceremony which was attended by Mayor Susan Knudson, Gary Kolesair, President of the Chamber ...

NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ – Mark Pascal and Francis Schott slip into a quiet table in the corner after running a gauntlet of business meetings, including one exploring a partnership with Middlesex College. 

They just need a few moments to catch their breath and have something to drink, but they’ve already been spotted by some longtime diners/old friends who are impatiently awaiting ...

West Orange resident, Registered Dietitian and Certified Eating Disorder Registered Dietitian, Karin Kaplan Grumet recently published her first book “I Am Me,” which helps people of all ages to “not compare themselves to others and to love themselves just the way they are, without obsessing about food and weight.”

Kaplan Grumet noted, “During the pandemic, ...

HACKENSACK, NJ - Gov. Phil Murphy visited the Hackensack Fire Department Monday morning to announce the new American Rescue Plan Firefighter Grant Program. The grant will help local and regional fire departments provide first responders with proper protective, cleaning and sanitation equipment, according to a news release from the Governor's office. 

“Confronted by new ...

NUTLEY, NJ - Mayor Mauro G. Tucci announced that his two years as mayor is up, and he would continue his term as the director of Parks and Recreation. Tucci has served as Nutley commissioner for 22 years. Public Works Commissioner Joseph P. Scarpelli will take the reins as mayor for the next two years. This is an agreement the two commissioners made after a tie in the 2020 municipal ...

NUTLEY, NJ - Mayor/Parks and Recreation Commissioner Mauro G. Tucci recognized all educators by acknowledging Teacher Appreciation Week: May 2-6, during the May 3, Board of Commissioners meeting. Furthermore, the Board recognized Municipal Clerk Eleni Pettas with a resolution.

A moment of silence was held for Domenick Scutti Jr. 88 of Nutley who died on April 26. He was a member of the ...

MONTCLAIR, NJ - The Montclair Township Council had its first regular in-person meeting open to the public since 2020 on May 17, and Mayor Sean Spiller and the councilors, with the rent-control ordinance finally in place, might have thought that the issue was behind them at last.  Continued complaints from owners of small multiple-unit structures in public comment clearly destroyed any such ...

BLOOMFIELD, NJ-- Governor Murphy has announced an added $50 Million in funds towards the Blue Acres Program, which buys flood-damaged or flood prone homes at market-price for demolition and turns the land into open air spaces usable for recreational purposes or wetland conservation. 

The Blue Acres Program, which functions under the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), began ...

NEWARK, NJ — Plans are in place to transform the former Seth Boyden Court Housing Complex into a state-of-the-art film and television facility, a project officials are dubbing an “anchor” piece of a larger effort to revitalize the Dayton Street neighborhood in Newark’s South Ward.

Newark officials were joined Tuesday by Gov. Phil Murphy, New Jersey Performing Arts ...

PISCATAWAY, NJ – After an extensive search of a wooded area and neighborhoods around Rutgers Livingston Campus, Piscataway Police called off the search for a possible armed suspect who fled the scene of a two-car crash on Metlars Lane Thursday afternoon.

One car was overturned while the other had extensive front end damage.

Rutgers Police Chief Kenneth Cop said in a statement that ...

NEW JERSEY — Gas prices in New Jersey have reached another all-time high.

The average price of a gallon of unleaded reached $4.72 on Wednesday, May 18, 2022. That's up seven cents from the day before, 23 cents from last week and nearly 70 cents from last month. Those figures are according to AAA.

The Newark and Trenton areas are paying the most statewide, according ...

PATERSON, NJ - History was made Sunday as hundreds gathered to celebrate and honor the street sign unveiling of “Palestine Way” as well as the first ever Palestine Street Festival in Paterson.

Following the recent approval by the Paterson City Council, Mayor Andre Sayegh, City Council President Maritza Davila, and Sixth Ward Councilman Al Abdelaziz, himself the son of ...

SKITTLES® Gummies, STARBURST® Gummies, and LIFE SAVERS® Gummies are being recalled due to the potential presence of a very thin metal strand embedded in the gummies or loose in the bag, announced Mars Wrigley Confectionery US, LLC.

The recall was initiated after the company received reports from consumers. 

Products were manufactured by a third party and distributed in the ...

Belleville, NJ — Mujeres de Ayer Hoy Y Siempre, Inc., a Newark, N.J.-based organization that promotes women’s health, empowerment, and leadership, has honored Teresa DiElmo, RN, MSN, Chief Nursing Officer and Vice President of Patient Care Services, Clara Maass Medical Center, with a Mother of Achievement Award for her contributions to serving the community with ...

NUTLEY, NJ – New parents have been struggling to find formula to feed their babies ever since one of the largest manufacturers of several popular powdered baby formula products in the nation was shut down in February of this year. Shelves in Nutley area grocery stores and pharmacies have been mostly bare, but action from the FDA is providing some hope that the shortage could end within ...

JERSEY CITY, NJ - New Jersey City University (NJCU) will award 1,876 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees in a double ceremony during its 2022 Commencement exercises on Thursday, June 2 at the Prudential Center in Newark.

The first ceremony is scheduled to begin at 11:00 a.m. and will include graduates from the School of Business and the College of Professional Studies. The second ...

CHATHAM, NJ -- A group of Chatham mothers came before the Chatham Board of Education to voice their concerns about specific lessons being taught in health classes in the district at the regular meeting of the Chatham Board of Education on Monday night.

The Chatham moms, who belong to a local chapter of the Moms for Liberty parental rights organization, also spoke out against the new state ...

NUTLEY, NJ - Nick Schroeder will be attending York College of Pennsylvania and will be playing basketball for the Spartans.

TAPinto Nutley congratulates the entire Class of 2022. Wishing you all much success in your future endeavors.

TRENTON, NJ - Due to the ongoing national shortage of baby formula, Governor Phil Murphy has declared a State of Emergency which allows him to activate State price gouging laws. Executive Order No. 296 is consistent with President Biden's actions at the federal level.

The order also coordinates relief efforts and enables State agencies to take any emergency measures necessary to ...

TRENTON, NJ — “This is a horrendous piece of legislation,” said Assemblyman Brian Bergen (R - District 25) during the Assembly Environment and Solid Waste Committee meeting on Monday. 

His objection came prior to the committee clearing Assemblyman John McKeon’s (D - District 27) oversized box regulation. The new legislation would prohibit retailers ...

NEWARK, NJ — Plans are in place to transform the former Seth Boyden Court Housing Complex into a state-of-the-art film and television facility, a project officials are dubbing an “anchor” piece of a larger effort to revitalize the Dayton Street neighborhood in Newark’s South Ward.

Newark officials were joined Tuesday by Gov. Phil Murphy, New Jersey Performing Arts ...

NUTLEY, NJ - Friday night's alright for fighting ... cancer, as Nutley Relay for Life returns to Memorial Park to raise funds and awareness.

It's okay if you haven't joined a team, or participated yet this season, Friday is a great time to start to make a difference. Just show up at 6 p.m. to register and get started.

One of the best things about holding Nutley Relay for Life in ...

HOBOKEN, NJ - One of Hoboken’s favorite traditions, at least over the past decade, was back on Sunday as more than 650 guests joined under the viaduct to celebrate MutzFest.

A line of anxious attendees made its way down Grand Street well before the appointed start time of 1:00 p.m. and quickly filled the outdoor space where they enjoyed fresh mozzarella cheese, or mutz, served in a ...

NUTLEY, NJ - Members of the Nutley Rotary spent a good portion of Saturday assembling and installing a gazebo for residents of the senior housing building on Vincent Place.

Among those building were Barb Hirsh, Ben Costa, Bob Peters, Danny Carnicella, and Carnicella's family.

The gazebo will provide a shady area for residents just steps from their door. 

WAYNE, NJ – In a welcome that filled Wayne Township with lights and sirens, Rocco Sivolella came home today, with an escort of over 20 police vehicles.

In preparation for his wake and funeral, Vander May Funeral Home picked up Rocco and was escorted into town with a convoy of Wayne Township Police and NJ State Trooper vehicles that included over 20 motorcycles, patrol cars and ...

SOUTH ORANGE, NJ - Family members and supporters of Holocaust survivors purposefully strode up South Orange Avenue on May 15 for a “Remember & Tell" SOMA Holocaust Service.

They held handwritten messages, stapled atop tall wooden sticks, that included “Never Again,” “Love Thy Neighbor” and “Acceptance, Inclusivity, Kindness, Non-Violence.” The ...

Vincent United Methodist Church will gather for worship this Sunday morning, May 22 at 10:00 a.m. on the Sixth Sunday of Easter and 193 rd Anniversary Sunday.

The church is open for worship in the church sanctuary, will be broadcast live from the sanctuary on the church Facebook page, and will be available for Call In. The Chancel Choir will sing, the Praise Band will play, and ...

BRIDGEWATER, NJ - The New York Yankees have promoted Patriots' LHP Ken Waldichuk and infielder Derek Dietrich to Triple-A Scranton Wilkes-Barre.

The Yankees also announced that RHP Carlos Espinal, RHP Jose Mujica and RHP Carson Coleman have been assigned to the Double-A affiliate Somerset Patriots.  

Waldichuk, the ...

NUTLEY, NJ - The Township of Nutley Board of Commissioners honored hometown sports legend Doug Edert with a proclamation during the May 17, 2022, open public meeting. 

The proclamation reads:

WHEREAS, Douglas Ryan Edert, a lifelong resident of Nutley was born March 5, 2000 to Allison and William Edert; and

WHEREAS, Douglas attended Washington School and was a tremendous athlete ...

PISCATAWAY, NJ – A team of Piscataway teachers and administrators beat alumni softball and baseball players, 11-5 in a ball game played as part of Piscataway’s tribute to Jackie Robinson, who 75 years ago, made his debut as the first Black player in Major League Baseball, breaking the color barrier.

Saturday’s commemoration began with youth action at the Little League Complex ...

NUTLEY, NJ - Forget the black cats and walking under ladders, Friday the 13th in Nutley was about fireworks, and a fire started by them.

In one incident, officers of the Nutley Police Department responded to a Franklin Ave. residence after receiving a call about fireworks landing on their fire escape. The explosive device could be heard in the apartment was still going off on the ...

CEDAR GROVE, NJ — Aiming to “lift the unfair stigma” placed on law enforcement, Gov. Phil Murphy along with Acting Attorney General Matt Platkin announced a new police licensing program that will require all law enforcement officers hold a valid, active license issued by the Police Training Commission (PTC) in order to be employed in the ...

HACKENSACK, NJ — More protection is coming for New Jersey’s firefighters. 

In a news conference Monday, Gov. Phil Murphy announced the new American Rescue Plan Firefighter Grant Program, which will help local and regional fire departments provide first responders with proper protective, cleaning, and sanitization equipment.  

The Firefighter Grant ...

NUTLEY, NJ - As COVID begins to calm down, life at Nutley High School gains some of its previous normality. Doors that were shut by the pandemic, including those of the NHS Staff Coffee Shop, reopen as the high school staff and students ease back into life as it was before. 

Read Olivia Rodriguez's entire report, Nutley High School Coffee Shop Reopens, on the Nutley ...

Taking on a huge role isn't easy, but for Coach Mike Salvatelli, Nutley's newest head lacrosse coach it is a job he is ready and equipped for. The season started on Monday, March 7th and players and coaches are excited. This team will be the first to play under the new lights that will illuminate the Nutley Oval on April 6th. People are speculating this will be the largest lacrosse crowd ...

TRENTON, NJ — “This is a horrendous piece of legislation,” said Assemblyman Brian Bergen (R - District 25) during the Assembly Environment and Solid Waste Committee meeting on Monday. 

His objection came prior to the committee clearing Assemblyman John McKeon’s (D - District 27) oversized box regulation. The new legislation would prohibit retailers ...

SPARTA, NJ -  A third dog has been attacked by a bear in Sparta.  On Saturday night around 11:30 p.m. police said they got a call from residents on Meredith Drive. Their dog had received “a laceration” from a bear.

“The homeowner said the dogs were barking like they wanted to go out,” Lt. Jeff McCarrick said. He said when they let the dogs out they ...

NUTLEY, NJ — Batten down the hatches.

Some stormy springtime weather is headed our way Monday afternoon, according to the National Weather Service, which indicated a tornado isn't out of the question in Northeast New Jersey.

“Thunderstorms ahead of an approaching cold front on Monday have the potential to produce damaging winds,” the service warns. “Large hail ...

RIDGEWOOD, NJ — Green Way Markets of Ridgewood celebrated their Grand Reopening on Friday, May 6. The supermarket, which opened during the height of the pandemic, finally got the chance to show off their re-model, updated design, and new products.

The Grand Reopening included a ribbon-cutting ceremony which was attended by Mayor Susan Knudson, Gary Kolesair, President of the Chamber ...

NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ – Mark Pascal and Francis Schott slip into a quiet table in the corner after running a gauntlet of business meetings, including one exploring a partnership with Middlesex College. 

They just need a few moments to catch their breath and have something to drink, but they’ve already been spotted by some longtime diners/old friends who are impatiently awaiting ...

West Orange resident, Registered Dietitian and Certified Eating Disorder Registered Dietitian, Karin Kaplan Grumet recently published her first book “I Am Me,” which helps people of all ages to “not compare themselves to others and to love themselves just the way they are, without obsessing about food and weight.”

Kaplan Grumet noted, “During the pandemic, ...

WOODBRIDGE, NJ – Of all the Saturday ribbon-cuttings in all the towns in all of New Jersey, they walk into mine.

That had to be the thinking of Eric LeGrand, as he watched a steady stream of the state’s political elite and Rutgers powerhouses stop into the LeGrand Coffee House on May 14 to join in the celebration.

LeGrand – a Colonia High grad who first made a ...

LIVINGSTON, NJ — Animal lover Morgan Immitt, a 12-year-old Livingston student choosing to help abandoned pets in Ukraine as part of her bat mitzvah project, is looking to the community for support in this endeavor.

While watching the early news coverage of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Immitt said she was quickly overcome with compassion for the victims as well as the pets they ...

LITTLE FALLS, NJ - S.T.A.R.T. was contacted by a concerned neighbor about a pregnant cat who was wandering the streets.

Apparently, Ryder had given birth several times before, but her litters could never survive the outdoors. How heartbreaking for her to keep losing her kittens.

So we brought Ryder inside to safety and two weeks later she delivered five little bundles of joy. She ...

LITTLE FALLS, NJ - Harry was born around January 2021. This sweet orange and white boy was trapped while START was working on a TNR project behind a local storefront.  Something about his demeanor made us think he was calm and may be a candidate for adoption.

During our travels, Harry’s trap broke, and he took off! Of course, he was several towns away from where he began his ...

HAWTHORNE, NJ - The Passaic County SPCA, found at 794 Lafayette Avenue in Hawthorne, will be holding an open house and pet food drive to mark the third anniversary of their pet food pantry, according to Stephanie Hornback.  The occasion will take place on Sunday, May 15, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. and SPCA members will be present to give tours of the pet food pantry, and talk about their ...

SOMERVILLE, NJ – When hometown hero Furman Kugler crossed the finish line in 1940 ahead of Johnny Webber of Milwaukee to win the first Tour of Somerville bicycle race before a crowd of 20,000, Mayor Freas Hess told a reporter, “Maybe we should do this again next year.”

They did, and with the exception of World War II and a two-year pandemic hiatus, America’s oldest ...

CHATHAM, NJ -- Before James Warhola could even hang his latest artwork someone walking by the "Strange Planet Outsider" Art Gallery in Chatham on Saturday came in to inquire about purchasing one of the illustrations.

Warhola, the nephew of the late Andy Warhol, was one of the artists gallery owner and Chatham resident Jim Riffel invited to his art show held at 11 S.

BARNEGAT, NJ - The Barnegat Dock Concert Series is back for 2022 with a great lineup. The concerts will take place at the Barnegat Municipal Dock, located at 427 E. Bay Avenue in Barnegat. 

The concerts begin at 7 p.m. and run throughout the summer beginning with a concert Memorial Day Weekend on Saturday, May 28.

If there is inclement weather, the concert will be moved to the Barnegat ...