TRENTON, NJ - The Governor and his allies in education see eye to eye on many issues. They do not see eye to eye on reopening schools, however.

In the last few days, this private détente has broken through to the public as well.

The NJEA has lobbied hard during the pandemic to keep schools remote. While the union wants them to work remote, however, supermarket ...

PISCATAWAY, NJ – Over $8,500 has been raised so far in a GoFundMe campaign to help cover funeral expenses for Ashley Guevara, a Piscataway High School sophomore who was killed in an accident earlier this week.

“It’s so devastating to say that my little sister has passed away due to a terrible accident,” said Nataly Guevara who organized the fundraiser with the goal of ...

NEW JERSEY -- Gov. Phil Murphy reported on Wednesday the latest breakdown of school learning models in the state of New Jersey. 

According to the governor, 99 school districts are doing in-person instruction, 529 are offering hybrid in-person/remote instruction, 145 are doing remote instruction (including Piscataway Township Schools), and 38 are using a ...

CAMDEN, NJ — The COVID-19 pandemic has not relented on New Jerseyans since March, claiming loved-ones, putting families in financial ruts and set to change the fabric of the holiday season to come. 

With three days to go until Thanksgiving, Gov. Phil Murphy shared resources for those feeling overwhelmed.

“We recognize that with everything that we have already endured, plus ...

NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ - Saint Peter's University Hospital will be offering flu shots at Unity Square Community Center at 81 Remnsen Ave. on Tuesday, Nov. 24 from noon to 1:30 p.m.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines will be observed to reduce the risk of COVID-19 exposure for staff and patients.

Patients interested in getting the flu vaccination should bring their ...

NEW JERSEY -- COVID-19 statistics continue to trend in the wrong direction, according to Gov. Phil Murphy.

The governor tweeted on Sunday that the state had 3,998 new positive cases overnight and now has reached 306,007 cumulative positive cases since March when the pandemic first struck

He also reported 15 new confirmed deaths, which brings the statewide loss of life to ...

PISCATAWAY, NJ — The Piscataway Police Department is recruiting for new police officers to serve in the township.

In a Facebook statement posted on Monday, the department announced:

“We are seeking energetic, enthusiastic, focused individuals who can demonstrate the ability to successfully perform in a team environment.

The Piscataway Township Police Department is an ...

PISCATAWAY, NJ – A Piscataway woman was killed in a one-car accident on Route 287 that left her passenger seriously injured early Sunday morning.

According to NJ.com, New Jersey State Police said Tamiyka N. Scott, 49 was driving southbound when her 2003 Honda Accord left the roadway at mile marker 5.2 near Exit 5 for Stelton Road in Piscataway, striking multiple trees and ...

PISCATAWAY, NJ — One person was killed when a car was struck by a freight train in Piscataway Thursday night. 

Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone and Chief Thomas Mosier of the Piscataway Police Department announced the fatal collision on Friday saying it is under investigation.

According to police, the initial investigation conducted by Traffic Safety Officer ...

MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ — What does a pug wear for Christmas? A lab for Diwali? A collie for Hannukah and a springer spaniel for Kwanzaa?

Picture Middlesex County: Focus on Pets is the newest edition to the Picture Middlesex County photography contest series. The contest will run October 23 – December 31, 2020. Photos must be taken in Middlesex County, NJ and in the ...

NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ – State Theatre New Jersey, whose stage has been graced by crooners and comics, conductors and casts for 99 years, will be adding an illuminated 31-foot tall, 7-foot wide blade sign to its iconic façade.

The Planning Board voted Thursday during a special meeting to grant various bulk variances that will clear the way for the installation of the sign, which will ...

PISCATAWAY, N.J. — Rutgers football (1-4, 1-4) was edged in a triple overtime thriller with Michigan (2-3, 2-3), 48-42, on Saturday night at SHI Stadium, presented by RWJBarnabas Health.

Quarterback Noah Vedral threw for a career-high 381 passing yards, eighth-most in a game in prgoram history, with three touchdown passes, including a 61-yard toss to wide ...

ROBBINSVILLE, NJ – Winter is coming for high school sports, but student-athletes will have to wait until 2021 for action.

The NJSIAA, New Jersey’s governing body for interscholastic sports, announced the pushback of all winter sports and the cancellation of all formal winter sports tournaments early Thursday morning following the recommendation of the organization’s Sports ...

PISCATAWAY, N.J. — Rutgers football (1-3, 1-3) fell in a close contest with Illinois (1-3, 1-3), 23-20, on Saturday afternoon at SHI Stadium, presented by Horizon BCBSNJ. Wide receiver Bo Melton produced a career-high 140 receiving yards and two touchdowns, while quarterback Noah Vedral's 259 passing yards also marked a personal best.

BRIDGEWATER, NJ - The Somerset Patriots, the Double-A Affiliate of the New York Yankees, have announced that the team will collect toys at TD Bank Ballpark for Central Jersey Toys For Tots.

From Dec. 1 through Dec. 12, TD Bank Ballpark will be a drop-off site for new, unwrapped toys that will be donated to those in need this holiday season.

“We usually would host an event for the ...

PISCATAWAY, NJ — Members of Piscataway PBA Local 93 were on hand in front of the Walmart on Centennial Ave. for their annual Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway Saturday morning.

As part of their community outreach, members passed out 100 frozen turkeys to Piscataway residents who needed one for their Thanksgiving holiday dinner next week. Some got to take home a large bag of assorted candy ...

PISCATAWAY, NJ – Over $8,500 has been raised so far in a GoFundMe campaign to help cover funeral expenses for Ashley Guevara, a Piscataway High School sophomore who was killed in an accident earlier this week.

“It’s so devastating to say that my little sister has passed away due to a terrible accident,” said Nataly Guevara who organized the fundraiser with the goal of ...

The IRS reviewed its collection activities to see how it could provide relief for taxpayers who owe taxes but are struggling financially because of the pandemic. The agency is expanding taxpayer options for making payments and other ways to resolve tax debt.

Taxpayers who owe taxes always had options to get help through payment plans and other tools from the IRS. The new IRS Taxpayer Relief ...

MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ — Has your small business been impacted by COVID-19? Small businesses and nonprofits with no more than 50 employees may be eligible for a grant up to $30,000. Know another business owner? Forward this to them.

Through the Federal CARES Act, small businesses may apply for reimbursement for COVID-19 related  loss ...

WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service released the Criminal Investigation Division's annual report, highlighting the agency’s successes and criminal enforcement actions taken in fiscal year 2020 during International Fraud Awareness Week. The majority of these activities occurred during COVID-19. A key achievement was the identification of over $10 billion in tax fraud and ...

LONG ISLAND, NY -- Ellen Volpe, President of American Business Associates, spoke with Joe Apfelbaum, CEO of Ajax Union, on a recent episode of Opportunity Calls with Ellen Volpe.

Apfelbaum’s position as CEO of an internet-based marketing company is only one of his many roles. “Joe is a business mentor, leader, direct marketing guru, extraordinary networker, educator, ...

SHAFTSBURY, VT -- Erin McKenny, Director of the Robert Frost Stone House Museum, joined TAPintoTV’s Brian Brodeur to discuss the museum and the lasting legacy of one of America's most celebrated poets.

We know whose woods these were—Robert Frost lived in the home for nine years starting in 1920. The home is located in Shaftsbury, Vermont, and is operated by Bennington College.

LITTLE FALLS, NJ -- TAPintoTV Executive Producer, Brian Brodeur, was joined by Janellen Duffy, Senior Advisor with JerseyCan, and Vivian Cox Fraser, President and CEO of the Urban League of Essex County, to discuss a recent report released by the Global Strategy Group and the New Jersey Children’s Foundation examining parents’ perspectives on remote learning during the 2020-21 school ...

NUTLEY, NJ - The "media" may have many around the country believing that Nutley's greatest gift to Thanksgiving is Martha Stewart, but locals know its "Nutley Raiders Ginger-Spiced Cranberry Sauce." First created by students in the culinary program at Nutley High School in 2017, this dish has become a local favorite, given the reach of TAPinto, its popularity may soon ...

SOUTH PLAINFIELD – After only three months, Chick-fil-A, located at 4801 Stelton Road, has become South Plainfield’s newest hot spot. Chick-fil-A offers an extensive menu with a variety of catering options available for delivery or pick up for any occasion. Officially opening on August 27, the new location has become a popular restaurant serving the South Plainfield, Piscataway and ...

SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ — Orchardside Farm is a brand-new farm located on the border of Cranbury, South Brunswick and Plainsboro Townships. Family owned and operated, Orchardside Farm is easily accessible from Dey Road, off of Orchardside Drive. Though they are a small farm, sitting on eight beautiful acres of preserved farmland, the farm backs up to neighboring farms, which creates ...

NEW JERSEY -  There are currently 46 states and U.S. jurisdictions that require individuals to quarantine. Maine and New Hampshire were added today.

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, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NM, NC, ...

MORRISTOWN, NJ — The annual Gingerbread Wonderland will be going virtual for 2020. Individuals, families, and groups can design and build their creation and then submit photos online.

The online show will run from December 5 until December 31. All gingerbread creations will be viewed on the Frelinghuysen Arboretum website. 

"In order to vote for your favorites, however, we ...

With the winter season now fully upon us, the Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders is pleased to present Back to Nature, a new nature series for families with children of all ages. The programs take place on Saturday mornings and feature a different nature or science theme each week.

“The Back to Nature series offers a great opportunity for families to break the winter routine,  ...

PISCATAWAY, NJ — The National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Sunday until 8:45 p.m. for Piscataway and the surrounding areas.

According to the warning issued at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, a line of heavy showers and bands of thunderstorms are expected to move across the region from the west with wind gusts up to 60 miles per hour. Up to half an inch of rain is ...

The popularity of gardening is at an all-time high and people are discovering its many benefits. Some want to grow safe and nutritious food, others are boosting the beauty of their landscape, and many are turning to gardening to relieve stress. With the holidays right around the corner, it’s the perfect opportunity to support new and experienced gardeners with a thoughtful garden-related ...

As the seasons change, we adjust our gardening tasks and plantings to match. Animals also make changes this time of year, often changing their eating habits and dining locations. These adjustments can impact your gardens. Reduce the risk of damage by starting in fall to protect your landscape from hungry animals this winter.
 

Take a walk around your landscape to evaluate plants and ...

PISCATAWAY, NJ – As published by the Middlesex County Board of Elections, the final results for the 2020 local elections in Piscataway are shown below. 

These results represent ballots received and processed by the Middlesex County Board of Elections as of November 20, 2020.  These results are official. 

Over 23,600 Piscataway residents cast ballots in this ...

PISCATAWAY, NJ – Middlesex County elections officials continue to count ballots cast in the 2020 General Election. 

With the new Vote-By-Mail process and provisional in-person paper ballot voting for this year’s General Election, they said:

“These results are partial and unofficial, and will continue to be updated as mail-in ballots are received through November 10th, ...

SOMERVILLE, NJ — Ahmed Mackey, a long-time Piscataway resident and Somerset County Sheriff’s officer died on Sunday from an apparent heart attack he suffered while getting ready to go on detail, said Sheriff Darrin Russo.

According to MyCentralJersey.com, Russo said Mackey, who had been a member of the Somerset County Sheriff’s Department for almost 20 years became ill while ...