Government
By ALYSSA LIDMAN
March 30, 2023
Former State Senator Ronald Rice, who held that post longer than most in New Jersey’s history, was honored by family, friends and community leaders at Essex County College on Saturday for his remarkable life in public service. Rice died on March 15. “Every single person in this room’s life is ...
Former state Sen. Ron L. Rice, a leading voice in the Black community and a force in Newark and state politics, has died. He was 77 years old. "The things that politics lacks right now nationally and in New Jersey is a standard. There's not many of us that could meet his standard, and that's ...
RAHWAY, NJ — For those who may have missed it, a recording of Rahway's 2023 State of the City event, that took place at the Union County Performing Arts Center (UCPAC) on March 2, is now available on the City's website here. Additionally, TAPinto Rahway was there, and we include a brief summary ...
RAHWAY, NJ — The Rahway City Council met for its regular meeting on Monday, March 13, followed by a meeting of the Special Improvement District (SID). Councilmembers Jeffrey Brooks, David Brown, Michael Cox (President), Joseph Gibilisco, Danielle Newbury, Al Parker, and Vannie Deloris Parson (Vice ...
RAHWAY, NJ — The Rahway Municipal Council's regular monthly meeting will be held this Monday, March 13, at 7 p.m., at 1 City Hall Plaza, Council Chambers. The Special Improvement District (SID) meeting will take place immediately following the conclusion of the Municipal Council meeting. In ...
NEWARK, NJ — Street-smart politicians can get scammed, too. It happened to Mayor Ras J. Baraka and his savvy Newark City Hall team. For six days in January, the City of Newark had a nifty “sister city” cultural-trade deal with one of India’s emerging independent Hindu nations: “United States ...
RAHWAY, NJ — There will be a pre-conference meeting of the Rahway City Council this Tuesday, March 7, beginning at 7 p.m. Meetings are held in person in the Council Chambers of Rahway City Hall, located at 1 City Hall Plaza. Meetings may also be viewed on TV34 or via the TV34 Live ...
Many political observers point to the war between Russia and Ukraine as the front line of democracy. However, a recent symposium held at Seton Hall Law School in Newark argued that a quieter battle for democracy is being waged here in New Jersey. The spark for this fight is the ballot that voters ...
TRENTON, NJ – Paratransit workers at NJ Transit, such as Access Link, who work during bad weather and traffic conditions will be paid more under a new law signed by Governor Murphy. Under the law, NJ TRANSIT would be required to pay certain persons one-and-a-half times the regular rate for work ...
RAHWAY, NJ — TAPinto Rahway previously announced that Mayor Raymond Giacobbe will deliver the State of the City address for the City of Rahway on March 2. We include below the City's official press release announcing the event. Please note that those unable to attend in person can view the ...
NEW JERSEY — The average American household spends $2,279 on property taxes for their homes each year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. To determine who pays the highest taxes, personal-finance website WalletHub recently released its 2023 Property Taxes by State report to compare home taxes ...
CENTRAL JERSEY — It's one of the mostly hotly debated questions in New Jersey history -- does Central Jersey exist? One leading lawmaker from the heart of the State says yes; and now he is pushing for certain counties to be officially designated "Central Jersey" while creating three specific ...
RAHWAY, NJ — On Thursday, March 2, Raymond Giacobbe, the mayor of Rahway, will give the annual State of the City address, which will commence at 7 p.m. It will take place at Rahway's Union County Performing Arts Center (UCPAC), located at 1601 Irving St. There will be a reception with music and ...
RAHWAY, NJ — The Rahway Municipal Council's regular monthly meeting will be held this Monday, February 13, at 7 p.m., at 1 City Hall Plaza, Council Chambers. Council meetings have returned to in-person meetings. The Special Improvement District (SID) meeting, which was scheduled to start ...
TRENTON, NJ – Applications for the 2023 round of funding for the New Jersey Historic Property Reinvestment Program (HPRP) are now open, the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) has announced. Applications for Regular and Transformative Projects will be accepted until 2:00 p.m. on ...
WOODBRIDGE, NJ — With a quick swish of his pen on Wednesday, Gov. Phil Murphy made sure many of New Jersey’s neediest people, families, and senior citizens can keep putting food on their tables. Gov. Murphy – in a midday ceremony at ShopRite of Woodbridge – signed into law A5086, which raises ...
RAHWAY, NJ — There will be a pre-conference meeting of the Rahway City Council this Tuesday, February 7, beginning at 7 p.m. Meetings are held in person in the Council Chambers of Rahway City Hall, located at 1 City Hall Plaza. Meetings may also be viewed on TV34 or via the TV34 Live ...
RAHWAY, NJ — A small but dedicated group of local officials, community leaders, and residents braved the speedily dropping temperatures on Tuesday to attend the City of Rahway's Pan-African Flag Raising event at Rahway Train Station Plaza. The 5 p.m. flag raising signaled the start of the city's ...
RAHWAY, NJ — As part of Rahway's Black History Month celebration, Mayor Raymond Giacobbe and the Rahway City Council, in partnership with the Rahway Social Justice Commission, will hold a Pan-African Flag Raising event on Tuesday, January 31, at 4:45 p.m., at Train Station Plaza. Later that ...
RAHWAY, NJ — A Rahway Planning Board meeting is being held this week at Rahway City Hall. The in-person meeting will take place on Tuesday, January 24, at 7 p.m., and will be held in the Council Chambers in the Rahway City Municipal Building, 1 City Hall Plaza. To access the meeting agenda, ...
RAHWAY, NJ — On Monday, January 16, Mayor Raymond Giacobbe, the Rahway City Council, and the Rahway Social Justice Commission (SJC), in partnership with the Rahway branch of the NAACP, held Rahway's annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration event, which included the traditional wreath-laying ...
TRENTON, NJ – Governor Phil Murphy announced that the State of New Jersey is extending the application deadline for the new ANCHOR property tax relief program to ensure every eligible New Jerseyan takes advantage of the sizable relief. The new application deadline is being extended to February ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ — With signs and concerns, a small group of people identifying as Democrats from New Jersey’s 7th Congressional District gathered in Bridgewater Tuesday to remind newly elected Republican Rep. Tom Kean Jr. that they know where he is — even if that “where” is a small temporary office ...
NEW JERSEY – Governor Phil Murphy came to Morristown to highlight the expanded eligibility for the NJ FamilyCare health care coverage as part of the “Cover All Kids” campaign. As of January 1, 2023, children under the age of 19 whose families meet income eligibility requirements are now able to ...
RAHWAY, NJ — The Rahway Redevelopment Agency will meet on Wednesday, January 18, for both its annual reorganization meeting and its regular monthly meeting. The reorganization meeting will commence at 6:30 p.m., and the regular meeting will begin at 7 p.m. The meetings will be held in the ...
TRENTON, NJ – An emphasis will be given to sibling relationships under "The Siblings’ Bill of Rights in New Jersey" which strengthens sibling bonds in the child welfare system and during placement by ensuring that children, who wish to maintain relationships with their siblings, receive the support ...
RAHWAY, NJ — The City of Rahway will celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, January 16 with a monument unveiling, followed by a gathering at the Rahway Recreation Center. The event is sponsored by Mayor Raymond Giacobbe, the Rahway City Council, and the Rahway Social Justice Commission, in ...
RAHWAY, NJ — There is combined meeting of the Rahway City Council on Monday, January 9, beginning at 7 p.m. Meetings are held in person in the Council Chambers of Rahway City Hall, located at 1 City Hall Plaza. Meetings may also be viewed on TV34 or via the TV34 Live Stream (LINK). A copy ...
RAHWAY, NJ — Dedicating his second term as Rahway's mayor to the memory of his late daughter Anabella, Mayor Raymond Giacobbe struck a serious, poignant tone as he concluded the inaugural ceremonies that commenced his second full term as mayor and the new terms of four members of the Rahway City ...
RAHWAY, NJ — On Tuesday, January 3, beginning at 6:30 p.m., the inauguration of Mayor Raymond Giacobbe and Rahway City Council members will take place in the City Council Chambers of Rahway City Hall, located at 1 City Hall Plaza. All Rahway residents are invited to attend. Immediately ...