TOP LOCAL News
By TONY GALLOTTO
October 30, 2024
NEW JERSEY — The Garden State apparently has plenty of haunted places. And it’s that time of year when folks seek out “the spooky,” to visit haunted venues, or tell ghost stories that set the mood for trick-or-treating.Our news sites have received a half-dozen media releases peddling spooky surveys ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ – With only trace amounts of rain falling during the month of October, the risk of fire has become very high for the region, prompting the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection to declare Stage 3 fire restrictions.As such, Piscataway residents who plan to use fireworks to ...
BORDENTOWN, NJ – Two senior corrections officers assigned to the Female Secure Care and Intake Facility located in Bordentown are facing criminal charges for sexual contact and misconduct in their official capacity. According to New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platking and the Division of ...
Let’s face it: You're probably not going to eat all your leftover Halloween candy. After you sort through the Halloween bags, save some fun size chocolate bars and throw them into some cookie dough with a handful or two of M&M’s.This one-bowl recipe is even easier than drop cookies and ready ...
WOODBRIDGE, NJ — Two Democrats from the state's 19th District are condemning a comedy routine that called Puerto Rico “a floating island of garbage” at a Manhattan rally for presidential candidate Donald Trump.Leading the local outrage is state Assemblywoman Yvonne Lopez – joined by Assembly ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ - A veteran special education teacher for Piscataway Township Schools has been chosen as the statewide Transition Educator of the Year for her outstanding work with disabled students in preparing them for the workplace and adult life.Lisa Jarusiewicz works in the district’s SAIL ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs of New Jersey will NJ will host a Distinguished Service Medal Ceremony for Technical Sergeant Philip Streczyk, E Company, 2nd Battalion, 16th Infantry Regiment 1st Infantry Division US Army, World War II, at East Brunswick's VFW ...
Orange, NJ — In a significant initiative to increase awareness of statewide resources, Governor Phil Murphy and First Lady Tammy Murphy visited Orange High School Saturday to promote the new Garden State Community Outreach campaign. This statewide program is designed to ensure that eligible New ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ – "School of Rock - The Musical", a musical by Andrew Lloyd Webber, with lyrics by Glenn Slater and a book by Julian Fellowes comes to Playhouse 22 this November. Based on the Paramount movie of the same name, by Mike White starring Jack Black, the musical follows Dewey Finn, a ...
NEW BRUNSWICK – Glen Burtnik is talking from his yard in Asbury Park, using words like humbling to describe his emotions about being included in a mural honoring recording legends who have graced the State Theatre New Jersey stage.He was ticking off the names of some of the other musicians who are ...
TRENTON, NJ — A state grand jury did not file criminal charges against two Cranford police officers involved in the Dec. 28, 2023 fatal shooting of a Perth Amboy man on a Garden State Parkway exit ramp in Woodbridge Township.NJ Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announced the grand jury decision ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ – Sunny skies provided the perfect backdrop for the third annual Pway Fire 5K race on Saturday. Runners of all ages raced along a 3.1-mile course that started on Buena Vista Ave. outside the Piscataway Community and followed streets throughout the Heights neighborhood behind it. In ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ – As October draws to a close, Asbury Park finds itself under a prolonged dry spell, part of a statewide drought that has transformed beaches, parks, and outdoor spots into unexpected fall hotspots. With almost no measurable rain this month, clear skies and warm temperatures have ...
NEW BRUNSWICK – Police are investigating after a 22-year-old man sustained a self-inflicted gunshot wound to his hand while parked in his vehicle on Friday.The man, a Milford resident, was parked near Lee Avenue and Comstock Street when he sustained the wound, according to the New Brunswick Police ...
EDITOR'S UPDATE: As of 11 p.m. Sunday, the fire was 90% contained and under control, according to the New Jersey Forest Fire Service (NJFFS), which is in unified command with the Livingston Fire Department regarding this incident. NJFFS staff will remain on scene and continue to monitor the ...
HILLSBOROUGH, NJ - Excess Halloween candy is being collected by Operation Shoebox New Jersey, a volunteer, non-profit organization that ships personal care packages to members of the US military stateside and those deployed overseas.The sweet treats are a welcome addition to the care packages, ...
NEW JERSEY — Step aside “Happy Gilmore. Here comes “The Boss.”An upcoming movie about Bruce Springsteen’s early career means amateur actors from the Garden State have more shots to be paid “extras.”Manhattan-based Grant Wilfley Casting has announced calls for “1980s type” extras for an upcoming ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ – It was senior night for Chiefs football on Friday, who defeated Monroe to end their regular season, 52-0.The Chiefs won the coin toss but deferred possession to the Falcons whose punt return put them in good field position. However, Piscataway stopped their opening drive to take ...
EDISON, NJ - The Division of Fire will not be issuing any permits for bonfires, open burning, or fireworks until further notice due to the ongoing declared drought in New Jersey. The township says this decision is essential to ensure the safety of our residents during this time.The State recently ...
PLAINFIELD, NJ — Notoriously lacking cash or out of order, both drive-through PNC Bank ATM machines on West 2nd Street have worse problems after seemingly being vandalized this week.The popular ATMs were first reported damaged on social media Thursday morning. The damage is significant, with the ...
NEW BRUNSWICK – The granddaughter of Rutgers alumnus Paul Robeson said she hopes a new mural will educate further generations about her grandfather’s legacy and inspire others to be vocal in support of worthy causes.“For me, the most important thing is our responsibility is to live his legacy — ...
UNION, NJ – Twenty-four people were injured on Friday morning when an NJ Transit bus and a car collided on Stuyvesant Avenue.According to Union police, the accident occurred at 7:20 a.m. on Stuyvesant Avenue near Pleasant Parkway. A preliminary investigation revealed that a vehicle traveling in ...
MIDDLESEX COUNTY — If you are registered to vote in any of Middlesex County’s 25 towns, you can cast your ballots starting on Saturday as New Jersey begins “early in-person voting” for the 2024 General Election.Early in-person voting is available at ten Middlesex County locations starting Saturday, ...
TRENTON, NJ - The State of New Jersey has issued a Drought Watch. Residents and businesses are strongly urged to voluntarily conserve water as persistent dry and warmer-than-average conditions continue to stress the state's water supplies. During the past three months, New Jersey has experienced ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — A father’s selfless drive to provide for his family not only inspired a Westfield business owner to bolster his efforts, but also motivated the Westfield community to support the cause. Today, gas station attendant Sukhdev Sing, who rode his bike to work while saving up to buy a ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ - In advance of the General Election on November 5 (or earlier), TAPinto asked each candidate running for Piscataway Board of Education to answer the same questions to enable potential voters to make an informed decision at the polls. Their responses are being presented in ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ — Governor Phil Murphy visited The Kids Palace II in West Orange to speak about affordable child care across New Jersey. “Our administration has officially invested over 1 billion — with a ‘B’ — dollars in the past few years. This funding has allowed facilities just like this one, ...
WAYNE, NJ – It was a nightmare scenario for a Wayne homeowner, on Wednesday, early morning, when the resident woke to find masked intruders in his bedroom. According to Wayne Police, the intruders had broken in, found and taken two key fobs on the first floor, but knowing there were three cars ...
SAYREVILLE, NJ – Borough voters will determine the future of Sayreville's 1909 Town Hall/Firehouse when they vote on Tuesday, Nov. 5, on a referendum question that seeks to preserve the building located at 165 Main Street by spending millions of dollars.Over the years, the building served multiple ...
Each year, about 35 million children in the United States trick-or-treat on Halloween night, 3,200 people go to the emergency department on Halloween for injuries and 46% of those are under the age of 18. In the past, the New Jersey Poison Control Center at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School ...