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Pedestrian fatally struck by NJ Transit train near South Orange Station
A pedestrian was fatally hit by a New Jersey Transit train Wednesday morning in South Orange, causing delays to multiple rail lines, NJ Transit said. At about 9:12 a.m. Wednesday the Morris and Essex Line train 6324 struck and fatally injured an adult pedestrian near the South Orange Station. There were no...
Fatal crashes in Middlesex County are on the rise. Here's what police are doing
NORTH BRUNSWICK – Township police have joined Edison, South Brunswick and New Jersey State Police in an effort to reduce traffic-related deaths and enhance road safety. As part of the new initiative, police will be collaborating with the other law enforcement agencies to intensify enforcement measures targeting reckless driving, distracted driving and speeding. And by pooling resources and expertise, the law enforcement agencies aim to crack down on hazardous behaviors that endanger motorists, pedestrians and cyclists.
Woman charged in fatal Staten Island beating seeks sentence under domestic violence act
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — A series of horrific childhood stories about a Staten Island woman convicted of manslaughter were heard by a Staten Island judge last week in state Supreme Court, St. George, as part of a bid by her attorneys for a reduced sentence. A sibling testified that...
Westfield Public Schools Adding 3 Holidays to Calendar
WESTFIELD, NJ — Starting in the 2025-2026 school year, Westfield Public Schools will be closed on Diwali, Eid al-Fitr and Lunar New Year when those holidays fall on school days. The Westfield Board of Education unanimously approved the change at its meeting Tuesday, May 7. Board member Brendan Galligan was absent from the meeting.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER “In sort of our ongoing diversity, equity and inclusion initiative, we wish to formally recognize and accommodate additional cultural holidays,” Board Vice President Sonal Patel said before the vote to approve the calendar. “This action presents...
East Orange Hospital In Financial Duress Given 24 Hours To Draw Up Disaster Plan
In a letter sent to Carewell Health Medical Center in East Orange, Gene Rosenblum, the director of the Office of Program Compliance paints a dire financial picture for the hospital. CareWell Health Medical Center has low cash on hand, maintains negative operating margins and has cited other issues with emergency...
Update: Police Searching for Carjacking Suspect Near Echo Lake Park Wednesday
MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ — Police are actively searching the area of Route 22 near Echo Lake Park for a carjacking suspect, Mountainside Police said in a Nixle alert Wednesday, May 8, at about 10:24 a.m. “The suspect is described as a Black male wearing red shorts, black hooded sweatshirt and black sneakers,” police said. “Also wearing a checkerboard pattern face mask.”CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Police asked people in the area to remain inside and lock their doors. “Report any suspicious activity or people matching the clothing description to police at 908-232-8100. There is no known direction...
New legislation could revive NJ town’s Groundhog Day traditions
MILLTOWN, N.J. (PIX11) – In Milltown, a Middlesex County borough of 7,000 people, nothing has been the same since losing a beloved groundhog that was the star of the Town’s signature annual celebration that drew thousands. “It’s taken a life of its own,” said Assemblyman Sterley Stanley (D-NJ 18th District). “Milltown Mel was followed worldwide.” When Milltown […]
Perth Amboy mayor to skip candidates forum. Here's why
PERTH AMBOY – Four candidates are vying to serve as the city's next mayor, but only two are scheduled to participate in a candidates forum this week, moderated by a Middlesex County woman. Retired Perth Amboy Municipal Court Judge Kenneth Gonzalez, a Democrat, and Republican candidate Sharon D. Hubberman have both agreed to participate in the forum sponsored by the Amboy Bayside News/Amboy Guardian, 7 p.m. May 9 at Cathedral International, 277 Madison Ave. The news...
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