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Drunk driving checkpoint on Route 35 in Shrewsbury this weekend
SHREWSBURY - This weekend’s sobriety checkpoint will be set up on Route 35 in the borough, the Monmouth County DWI Task Force announced Wednesday. From 9 p.m. Friday to 1 a.m. Saturday, all southbound motor vehicles on the state highway will be diverted into the Shrewsbury Plaza. Drivers will then be screened to determine if they are intoxicated, said Allenhurst Police Chief Michael Schneider, task force coordinator.
Glimmer Glass Bridge shut down for safety repairs, and here's how long it might take
MANASQUAN - The Glimmer Glass Bridge connecting Brielle and Manasquan has been closed by the Monmouth County Division of Bridges after “necessary repair work has been discovered” during a routine inspection. According to a news release sent by Monmouth County, Commissioner Thomas Arnone said, “As always, the safety...
Homes at or under $400,000 in Monmouth County
For prospective homebuyers eyeing the real estate market in areas of Monmouth County, here’s what sold for or under $400,000 between June 3 and June 9. Here, we provide a breakdown of the top three properties in each area, selected based on their proximity to the desired price range and the most spacious living areas available.
65 years after line-of-duty death, Staten Island man who made historic contribution to the FDNY finally gets fitting honor
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- The corner of Clove Road and Targee Street has been renamed Edward James “Soupy” Campbell Way, honoring a brave Staten Island military veteran and firefighter who died in the line of duty, and who made a historic contribution to the city Fire Department through the invention of the Campbell strap--now known as the utility strap--in the 1950’s.
New 'home-like' mental health crisis centers are coming to 5 NJ counties. See the details
New Jersey announced $37 million in funding this week for five counties to establish "intervention and stabilization centers" for people experiencing a mental health or drug-related crisis. Nonprofits and health care facilities in Bergen, Morris, Essex, Monmouth and Camden counties will share in the grants, state Human Services Commissioner Sarah Adelman said in...
City Official Says 'Cut' to Rumors that Massive Bayonne Movie Studio Project is Dead
BAYONNE, NJ - Bayonne officials sought to dispel rumors that the proposed development of a massive movie studio adjacent to the Bayonne Bridge had been scrapped when they announced that 1888 Studios has been awarded a $400 million tax credit from the State of New Jersey. “Far from it,” said Law Director Jay Coffey. “The project is moving ahead and the studio will eventually become the city’s biggest taxpayer.”CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER On Tuesday the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) approved tax credits under the Aspire Program for the project. “1888 Studios...
As part of a massive increase, NYC adding 65 new speed bumps on Staten Island: Here are the locations
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- In an ongoing effort to slow down speeders and boost roadway safety, the Department of Transportation (DOT) will install new speed bumps at 65 locations across Staten Island this year -- a huge jump from 2023, when 16 of the traffic-calming measures were installed across the borough.
Neptune/Asbury Park to Celebrate Juneteenth with “Unity” Festival, Parade Saturday
NEPTUNE TOWNSHIP, NJ — Neptune and Asbury Park are gearing up for a vibrant Juneteenth “Unity” Festival on Saturday, June 15, kicking off at 10 a.m. in Midtown Commons Park on W. Lake Avenue. Mayor Tassie York and the Neptune Township Committee invite the community to attend this fourth annual Juneteenth observance that will include a community gospel concert, resource fair, health screenings, arts and crafts, face painting, giveaways, food and much more. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Neptune Township High School’s Scarlet Sound A Capella Group will sing the African American National Anthem led by...
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