TRENTON, NJ -- Following the recent upsurge in the Delta variant of COVID-19, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) on July 27 updated its guidance for people who have been fully vaccinated. The CDC said that while individuals can resume activities that they did prior to the pandemic to reduce the risk of being infected with the Delta variant and possibly spreading it to others, wearing a mask ...

TRENTON, NJ -- Gov. Phil Murphy announced at his regular COVID press briefing on Monday, July 19, that over 10 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines have been administered in New Jersey and that more than 5 million individuals who live, work, or study in the state are now fully vaccinated.

Among the 4,432,769 fully vaccinated individuals (as of June 28), only a small fraction of ...

ROSELLE, NJ - The COVID-19 vaccine will be available at pop-up clinics throughout the County during the months of July and August in addition to permanent sites in Elizabeth, Union Township, and Plainfield.  Roselle will be hosting a clinic on Friday, July 9.

“We have come a long way, but we are still in a race against dangerous new COVID-19 variants that can impact people who are ...

NEWARK, NJ – In a state faced with one of the highest maternal mortality rates in the nation, Gov. Phil Murphy aims to tackle those numbers with the establishment of a universal home nurse visitation program for newborns.

Murphy signed a landmark bill (S690) on Thursday at the Leaguers, Inc. building in Newark, giving New Jersey one of the most comprehensive and robust home visitation ...

 MORRISTOWN, NJ - Atlantic Health System announced on Tuesday that Morristown Medical Center was ranked the number one hospital in New Jersey for the fourth year in a row by U.S. News & World Report in its 2021-2022 Best Hospital rankings. The medical center is one of the top acute care hospitals in New Jersey to be nationally ranked, and ...

ROSELLE, NJ - July 26 marks the 31st anniversary of The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, a landmark piece of legislation that prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities in several areas, including employment, transportation, public accommodations and access to government programs. July is also celebrated as Disability Pride Month.

Advocates at Community Access ...

NEW JERSEY -- New Jersey was ranked as the country's third best school system in the country, according to personal finance website WalletHub's annual list States with the Best and Worst School Systems. Only two states Massachusetts (No.1) and Connecticut (No. 2)  ranked higher New Jersey. New York (No. 14) and Pennsylvania (No. 24) finished in the top half of ranking ...

ROSELLE PARK, NJ - On Tuesday, the Borough of Roselle Park decided to dismiss charges against Patricia DiLascio, who displayed profane signs regarding President Joe Biden. According to the Borough, "This decision came after much consideration of the case’s impact on Roselle Park residents and taxpayers. The Borough stands by the issuance of the Complaint-Summons by Code ...

CRANFORD, NJ - Cranford Police arrested Alexander Truzzolino, 37, of Roselle NJ following a report of an individual brandishing a firearm on Thursday.

According to the release, at approximately 8:05 p.m., Sergeants Steven D’Ambola and Thomas Stiansen were on patrol in the area of Springfield Avenue and West End Place when they were flagged down by a township resident reporting that ...

ROSELLE, NJ - The Roselle Borough Council recently announced the promotion of Captain Stacey Williams to Chief of Police, effective August 1, following the retirement of Brian K. Barnes.

Both Williams and Barnes were honored at the July 21 council meeting, surrounded by fellow officers, family and friends. 

“I thank all of you - the mayor, council, public safety committee ...

ROSELLE, NJ - On Thursday, July 29, 2021, at approximately 8:25 a.m., police officers for the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey Office of the Inspector General arrested Roselle resident Eric Haye for the possession and sale of fraudulent temporary New Jersey vehicle “Paper Tag” license plates, according to Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez. Haye, age 28, was arrested at ...

NEWARK, NJ – A Newark man on Monday was sentenced to 78 months in prison for his role in a carjacking in which a firearm was brandished, authorities announced. 

Raquin Tanner, 25, of Newark, previously pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Madeline Cox Arleo to one count of aiding and abetting a carjacking on Summer Avenue in Newark, Acting U.S. Attorney Rachael Honig ...

UNION COUNTY, NJ — Local wildlife organizations need county residents’ help to solve the mystery of an unknown illness killing young songbirds in the state, and to stop its spread.

What’s happening to songbirds? Dr. Nicole Lewis, a wildlife veterinarian with the state Division of Fish and Wildlife, told TAPinto on Tuesday the condition has affected birds in the nestling and ...