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Cash4Life ticket worth $1K a week for life sold at N.J. convenience store
A Cash4Life lottery ticket worth $1,000 a week for life was sold for Thursday’s drawing at a convenience store in Union Couuty. The second-prize ticket was bought at QuickStop Convenience on West 7th Street in Plainfield, the New Jersey Lottery said. It matched five numbers but not the Cash Ball.
Berkeley Heights Police Chief Steps Down; Mayor Appoints William Ives as Successor
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J. — Chief Jason Massimino has resigned from his position as Chief of Police for the Berkeley Heights Police Department effective May 10, 2024, following a period of paid leave. His resignation has created a vacancy in the leadership of the department. In light of this change, Mayor Angie Devanney has taken on the task of appointing a new leader in line with the town's policy. Chief Massimino was sworn in as Chief February 2, 2021. Massimino replaced retired Police Chief John DiPasquale who stepped down after serving as chief since 2014. Massimino took leadership of the...
OPRA Reform Passes Legislature; See Plainfield Mayor's Testimony Supporting Bill
PLAINFIELD, NJ — On Monday, both houses of the New Jersey State Legislature approved bills (A4045/S2930), reducing public access to state, county and municipal records. The bill, which would bring the first major changes to the state's Open Public Records Art (OPRA) in two decades, is being sent to the desk of Governor Phil Murphy, who will decide on its fate.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Twenty-one state senators voted in favor of the bill; 10 voted against, and nine senators did not vote. In the Assembly, there were 44 votes in favor, 25 against, one abstention, and 10 members...
Member Of Burglary Crew That Targeted Asian Homeowners On 'Hit List' In NJ, NY, PA, Sentenced
Kevin Jackson, 57, of Rahway, NJ, must serve a little over two years before he'll be eligible for release because there's no parole in the federal prison system. Jackson was part of a second-story crew that the FBI said worked from a hit list of dozens of homes in the four states based on “stereotype and opportunity" from Dec. 2, 2016, to March 20, 2019.
Girl, 14, reported missing from Staten Island, NYPD says
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — The NYPD is asking for the public’s help to locate a 14-year-old girl reported missing from Mariners Harbor. Diva Johnson was last seen on Friday, May 17, at about 3:56 p.m. at her home near Nicholas Avenue, according to a statement from the NYPD’s Deputy Commissioner of Public Information.
More Milling and Paving to be Done on Florham Park Streets Around May 22nd
FLORHAM PARK, NJ - The Florham Park Police are advising residents of upcoming milling and paving on certain Florham Park streets around May 22nd. Due to weather related delays, the following streets are next to be paved: Kenneth Court Knapp Avenue Lloyd Avenue Fernwood Road Heritage Drive Rosemont Hills Drive Gregmar Court Keyes Street Dawn Court Elm Street (Ridgedale to Municipal Pool) Riverside Drive (other half width after PSE&G) Totty Court Manker Drive. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Track & Field: Kramarchuk Shines for Gov. Livingston at Union County Conference Championships
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - Governor Livingston High School hosted the Union Country Conference Championships on May 9-11, with Varsity Boys and Girls Track & Field teams both competing in the Mountain division. The Lady Highlanders were fueled by four outstanding performances from junior Anna Kramarchuk, who personally added 21 points to the team’s overall score of 26. Kramarchuk brought home two silver medals, with a personal record (PR) of 12.81 in the 100m Dash and a Triple Jump of 34-7.50. Kramarchuk earned more personal medals and points for the team with a 4th place finish in the 200m Dash...
Six most expensive homes sold in the Piscataway area, May 6-12
A house in Piscataway that sold for $850,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Piscataway area in the past week. In total, six residential real estate sales were recorded in the area during the past week, with an average price of $586,667, or $398 per square foot.
Berkeley Crossing Unveils Luxury Living in Berkeley Heights
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - Berkeley Crossing, the highly anticipated luxury apartment complex in Berkeley Heights, celebrated its grand opening with a joyous ribbon-cutting ceremony. Leading the event were Elite Properties partners Michael Checchio, David Checchio, Amerigo Checchio, and Tom Powers, joined by Mayor Angie Devanney, Councilman Manny Couto, and Councilwoman Margaret Illis. The occasion was further marked by a blessing from Father JC Merino of the Church of the Little Flower, adding a touch of divine grace to the newly unveiled building. The 53-unit complex, in the heart of Downtown Berkeley Heights, unveiled its opulent living spaces to...
Summit Fire Department Volunteers at National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend
SUMMIT, NJ -- Eight members of the Summit Fire Department volunteered at the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend held May 3 through May 5, 2024, at the National Fire Academy in Emmitsburg, Maryland. The annual event honors the firefighters who died in the line of duty the previous year. Thousands of fire department members from across the country were in attendance, including the following members of the Summit Fire Department: Fire Chief Eric Evers, Deputy Chief Paul Imbimbo, Battalion Chief Brian Harnois, Lieutenant Chris Esposito, Lieutenant Matthew Lemons, Retired Deputy Chief Rick DeGroot, Retired Battalion Chief Joe...
Winner! Somerset County Lotto Player Wins Big $$$
Their ticket matched all five numbers in the Jersey Cash 5 jackpot drawing on Thursday, May 16, splitting the $100,000 jackpot. The winning numbers were: 05, 13, 14, 22 and 33 and the XTRA number was: 04. The ticket was sold at Krauszer's in Hillsborough. to follow Daily Voice Somerset...
Warren Fishing Derby Set for Saturday
WARREN, NJ -- Today is the day! Get your fishing poles ready, and be prepared for some mud. Annual Fishing DerbyCLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER When: Saturday, May 18, 2024 Time: 11:00am-2:30pm Who: Warren Residents Only-FREE EVENT Where: Dealaman Nature Trail and PondDOWNLOAD THE FREE TAPINTO APP FOR MORE LOCAL NEWS. AVAILABLE IN THE APPLE STORE AND THE GOOGLE PLAY STORE. Register: Just walk in (must show ID) Children Must Be Accompanied by an Adult Prizes for ages 5-14 FREE hats for the first 200 participants by Warren PBA FREE Hot Dogs, Hamburgers & Drinks and raffle prizes by Warren Blue Ridge Sportsmen Club Bring your own pole, bait & chair; must put back fish and use non-barbed hooks PARKING on Mount Horeb Road or Only for this day you may park off of Technology Drive N (follow signs) For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
N.J. track athlete who suffered “freak” injury in stable condition, AD says
Delbarton junior Dakota Lee, who was hospitalized following a pole vaulting incident Wednesday, is in stable condition at Morristown Memorial Hospital, according to Delbarton athletic director Tony Negrin. Lee landed on his head during the warm-up session of the Morris County Championships at Boonton High School on Wednesday. The meet...
Union County Lottery Player Wins $1K/Week For Life
A CASH4LIFE ticket matched the five white balls in the Thursday, May 16 drawing, winning $1,000 a week for life. The ticket was sold at Quick Stop Convenience in Plainfield. to follow Daily Voice Union and receive free news updates.
ParkMobile is Coming to Plainfield
PLAINFIELD, NJ — On Monday, the Plainfield City Council voted unanimously to enter an agreement with ParkMobile, a widely-used app that allows for easy parking in paid spaces. In a broader presentation about a Plainfield parking management study earlier in the council meeting, THA Consulting President Jim Zullo discussed the importance of convenient parking.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER "Equipment and technology is really important. It changes all the time in the parking world. The city has recently bought, installed, and utilized a lot of pay stations. The key to that is convenience," said...
Lights, Camera, Action! Perth Amboy Lands a Major Movie Role
PERTH AMBOY, NJ — The “City by the Bay” has a huge supporting role in a major motion picture with many of its streets and buildings used as backdrops for outdoor and indoor scenes. Production company, Pink Toes LLC, filmed in Perth Amboy for a few days in May, shooting scenes for “Tow,” a big-screen picture to be released later this year or in early 2025.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The movie will star Academy Award winners Rose Byrne, Ariana DeBose, and Octavia Spencer; Grammy winner Demi Lovato; and 21-year-old actor Dominic Sessa,...
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