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You know that massive building you've been seeing getting built on the side of the Parkway in Sayreville, N.J.? That's the brand new Bass Pro Shops and it's finally opening this week. It’s one of the five biggest in the nation ...

Sayreville, NJ · 2d

Courier News

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Ex-Raritan councilman says mall developer owes him $414K | Exclusive

RARITAN BOROUGH – A former borough councilman and former chairman of the Somerset County Republican Party is suing the developer of the Raritan Mall, alleging he is owed $414,000 in consulting fees. Al Gaburo Jr., who served on the Borough Council from 1996 to 1999 and as county GOP chairman from 2010 to 2020, filed the lawsuit Nov. 5 in Somerset County Superior Court against Raritan Mall LLC, Raritan Urban Renewal LLC and Leonid "Lenny" Dimentman. The lawsuit alleges Gaburo and his now-dissolved company, Patriot Development & Consulting Group LLC, are owed the money for consulting services connected with the controversial redevelopment of the mall at Route 206 and Orlando Drive. According to the lawsuit, Gaburo was to receive "$1,500 per door" in four installments tied to borough approvals, the start of construction and issuance of the final certificate of occupancy. The borough has approved 276 apartments, including 42 affordable units . The project received preliminary Planning Board approval in March on a 6-2 vote, followed by formal approval in July. The affordable units will help the borough meet its goal of zoning for 99 affordable housing units by 2035. Developer disputes allegations in Raritan Mall lawsuit "We dispute the

Raritan, NJ · 2d

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Wyoming couple killed in New Jersey crash were planning 2027 wedding

A Wyoming, Pennsylvania, couple killed in a crash in Old Bridge, New Jersey, were engaged and planning to marry next year, relatives said. Anthony Pizzo, 32, and Lindsey Clarke, 33, died at the scene of the crash shortly after midnight Nov. 7, according to the Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office. They were riding in the back seat of a Ford SUV leaving the Grand Marquis banquet venue when it was struck on Route 9.

Old Bridge Township, NJ · 9h
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12 New Jersey Restaurants That Go All Out With Christmas Decorations

One restaurant closes its doors for two full days every year just to hang its Christmas decorations. Two days!. I love that kind of commitment, and I can’t stop wondering how many boxes of ornaments that takes. It turns out that spot has company. Some dining rooms here hang...

Point Pleasant Beach, NJ · 2d
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Better Meat for Less: 5 New Jersey Butcher Shops That Beat Grocery Prices

A small butcher counter in South Jersey sells cheesesteak meat that costs less than the packaged stuff at big grocery chains. I had to read that twice. Cheaper and better almost never show up in the same sentence. Then I kept finding more shops like it across New Jersey. One...

New Jersey · 2d

NJ.com

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N.J. engineering firm tied to construction site in deadly Brooklyn building collapse

The president of a Linden engineering firm is listed in New York City records as the engineer on plans to stabilize the soil during excavation next to the Brooklyn building that collapsed Wednesday, according to Engineering News-Record. Jieming Wang, president of LMW Engineering Group, is named on a permit filed...

Brooklyn, NY · 1d

Home News Tribune | My Central Jersey

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Massive Bass Pro Shops finally opens in Sayreville. Take a look inside

SAYREVILLE – Some may have thought the day would never come, but the largest one-story Bass Pro Shops store , complete with an 80,000-gallon Shipwreck Aquarium, is opening Wednesday at the Riverton retail complex . "Here we are," Alex Rusanov, the store's general manager, said Tuesday during a preview tour, acknowledging the store was announced more than a decade ago. "The store is going to be open tomorrow. It's real, it's happening and hopefully everyone comes to see us." The Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World store will hold a grand opening ceremony and "Evening for Conservation" beginning at 6 p.m. Nov. 11, Veterans Day, at 1 Bass Pro Drive. Entertainment, activities and vendors will begin outside at 5 p.m., followed by a ribbon cutting at 6:30 p.m. and the opening of the doors to the 200,000-square-foot store on the former National Lead site. It is Bass Pro Shops ' second New Jersey location and its first in Central Jersey. The grand opening will feature music, entertainment and activities for children. Bass Pro Shops will donate 15% of opening-day sales to local conservation efforts. "It's a destination store. People love coming here not just to buy something because of the brand

Sayreville, NJ · 2d

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This New Jersey 55+ Community’s Giant Clubhouse, With A Gym, Two Pools, And Stage Shows, Turns Neighbors Into Friends

Some neighborhoods have a mailbox cluster and a bench. One community in central New Jersey has roughly 40,000 square feet of things to do under one roof. There is a gym, an indoor pool, an outdoor pool, a stage with booked shows, a card room, and even a sauna. For active adults over 55, a building like this can be the difference between knowing the neighbors by sight and knowing them by name.

Monroe Township, NJ · 1d

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Warm Pound Cake and Buttery Pretzels Await at This New Jersey Amish Market

A pound cake can still be warm when it lands in your shopping bag. That alone should tell you what kind of place this is. The pretzels get twisted by hand and brushed with butter right in front of the counter. The line for them can stretch long, and nobody seems to mind.

Princeton, NJ · 2d

New Jersey 101.5

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There is a buzz about Scorpio's Italian Restaurant And Lounge

This is an inside peek at the new restaurant in Monroe Township.

Monroe Township, NJ · 2d

Shore News Network

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New Jersey’s Biggest Women’s Shopping Weekend Brings Famous Faces to Edison

Kim Fields, Nancy Grace and Abby Lee Miller headline a weekend of shopping, food and entertainment. EDISON, NJ – Some of television’s most recognizable personalities are coming to New Jersey this weekend for a massive shopping and entertainment event featuring celebrity appearances, food tastings, beauty experiences and hundreds of exhibitors under one roof. The New […]

Edison, NJ · 6h

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Teacher Spotlight: Getting to Know Coach Zilinski

Mr. Zilinski, flag football coach at Manville Highschool, talks about what he wants for his team and how he plans his 2027 season to go. He started coaching flag football after a couple of students asked him to put together a team and take the role of head coach. Since then, he has enjoyed watching the girls grow and become better athletes. He talks about his favorite part of coaching: seeing the girls push themselves and improve every day. One of the hardest parts is seeing players get hurt or not reaching their fullest potential.

Manville, NJ · 1d

hoodline.com

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Plainfield Council Balks at Rushmore Pool Fees, Citing Affordability Fears

Plainfield City Hall Annex — Approximate Daily-Pass Prepayment Site. A proposal to start charging admission at Plainfield's year-old Rushmore Aquatic Complex collapsed this week when a city council motion to introduce the fee ordinance failed to get a second. The vote, or lack of one, means the pool — which drew roughly 2,800 users this year according to city officials — remains free to enter for now, even as the municipality faces warnings about rising costs elsewhere in its budget.

Plainfield, NJ · 1d

NJ.com

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Rutgers will make changes in 2027 after retaining Greg Schiano. Here are 5 suggestions.

Rutgers will make changes in 2027 after retaining Greg Schiano. Here are some suggestions.

New Brunswick, NJ · 1d

NJ.com

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What $1 million or less gets you in Union County, Nov. 2 to 8

For prospective homebuyers eyeing the real estate market in the area of Union County, here's what sold for $1 million or under over the week of Nov. 2 to 8. Below, we provide an overview of the top five properties in each area, chosen for their proximity to the desired price range and the largest living spaces.

Union County, NJ · 1d

Daily Targum

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'Another frustrating Saturday': Targum predicts Rutgers matchup with Nebraska

Some of college football's most memorable matchups have featured coaches who also made their mark in the NFL — think Pete Carroll's high-flying USC teams against Jim Harbaugh's underdog Stanford squad, for example. The matchup of Nick Saban's rising Alabama dynasty against Urban Meyer's Florida Gators also comes to...

Piscataway Township, NJ · 16h

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I had such a great post ready to go when Schiano got fired....thanks a lot, Keli!

I did. I started writing a pretty lengthy post back in September about the “take aways” from his being let go....great ideas wasted. For now. I’m still saving it for another day!. Although I may tell you a few a little later. As the season unraveled, more...

New Brunswick, NJ · 2d

News 12

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No gas or diesel at Thomas Edison Service Area; here's why

According to turnpike officials, all fuel pumps at the service area are unavailable while improvements are being completed at the service plaza.

Middlesex County, NJ · 2d

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Bryant Bulldogs vs. Rutgers Scarlet Knights Odds and Predictions

Looking to polish off a flawless opening homestand with another blowout, Rutgers hits the floor Friday night to face a reeling Bryant squad that has lost three straight. Tipoff at Jersey Mike's Arena arrives at 6 p.m. ET, with streaming coverage on B1G+. Rutgers (2-0) dismantled in-state foe NJIT 101-64...

New Brunswick, NJ · 8h

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Westfield's Empty Lord & Taylor Finally Sells, But Mystery Shrouds What Comes Next

The long-dormant Lord & Taylor building at 609 North Avenue West in Westfield has a new owner. Mayor Jeremy Berman told the town council Tuesday night that the sale to Premier Development closed the week before, ending months of uncertainty over who would take control of the prominent downtown property after its previous redevelopment plan collapsed.

Westfield, NJ · 2d