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 across the state provide first responders with proper protective, cleaning and sanitation equipment, according to a news release from the Governor's office. 

“Confronted ...

CARTERET, NJ – Jack McGreevey, a battle-hardened Marine drill sergeant turned dogged advocate for his fellow veterans, who passed his passion for service to his son, former Gov. Jim McGreevey, died May 12.

He was 93.

Mr. McGreevey, of Carteret, was a constant presence throughout the 19th legislative district, serving in the legislative office since 1998. He proudly wore his ...

TRENTON – Acting Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announced on Wednesday a $141 million settlement with the financial software company Intuit Inc. that resolves a multi-state investigation into claims Intuit misled consumers into paying for online tax preparation services instead of using the company’s free service offerings.

As part of the settlement, more than 70,000 New ...

NEWARK, NJ — During the past three years Newark resident Deborah Smith-Gregory has been bombarded with daily phone calls urging her to sell her home.

“It’s been calling at all times of the day and night - both cellphone and landline. They say, ‘Are you interested in selling your property? We’ve been looking at your home, and we can offer you ...

GLEN ROCK, NJ - Dublin-based Applegreen  announced it will bring its U.S. headquarters to the borough bringing an investment of $126 million and 100 new jobs, with another 800 jobs projected to come New Jersey.

The announcement came through Governor Phil Murphy who is visiting Dublin and Cork wooing Irish companies to come to New Jersey.

“As a proud Irish-American, I am ...

FAIR LAWN, NJ – Passaic and Bergen County officials,checked on the progress of the Fair Lawn Avenue Bridge reconstruction on Thursday. 

“The improvements and completion of the Fair Lawn Avenue Bridge will help people and goods flow more freely into Fair Lawn’s downtown businesses, and will provide a further boost to our local economy,” Fair Lawn Mayor ...

HAMILTON, NJ -- Governor Phil Murphy stopped by the Hamilton Starbucks Thursday morning to grab a cup of coffee and toast to the efforts by employees to join a labor union -- Starbucks Workers United.

In a statement issued to TAPinto, Murphy said “Unions are key to protecting workers’ rights, valuing their contributions, and giving employees a seat at the table when ...

TRENTON, NJ  – State employees will soon be given the option to work-from-home on a permanent basis.

The New Jersey Civil Service Commission (CSC) recently voted to approve a pilot program empowering State of New Jersey departments and authorities to establish a telework program for employees. 

The pilot program does not apply to employees at the Department of ...

NEWARK, NJ — A new portal bridge that would expand rail travel between Newark and New York City is moving one step closer to becoming a reality.

Gov. Phil Murphy and NJ Transit officials announced Thursday that the new Portal North Bridge project is set to begin with the issuance of a “Notice to Proceed.” The bridge is part of the larger Gateway Program, which is ...

HILLSBOROUGH, NJ - A Hillsborough third-grader is fighting back against the Russian invasion of the Ukraine with a paintbrush and quiet determination to resupply the Ukrainian army with medical supplies and to ease the pain and hardship of children her age suffering the ravages of war and an uncertain future.

Sofia Murtazin, who attends Hilllsborough Elementary School has raised $3,300 by ...