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KENILWORTH, NJ - Here are the top five stories of May according to Google analytics in case you missed any of them. 1. Fire at Auto Body Shop in Kenilworth 2. Cranford Pools Still 22 Lifeguards Short for Summer 3. Who's Who in Kenilworth: Ronald Bubnowski Harding Elementary School Principal 4. Scenes from the 2023 Kenilworth Street Fair and Car Show 5. Kenilworth Resident Nominated as Top Freshman Baseball Player in New Jersey   Make sure you don’t miss any Kenilworth news! Sign-up for our free daily e-newsletter. Know a story we should share with readers? Email tcuppari@tapinto.net and tell us about it. TAPinto Kenilworth is free to read, funded entirely by business advertising.     

Police and fire received an activated smoke alarm alert coming from Perfection Plus at 740 Federal Ave. at 8:22 p.m., Detective Sergeant Michael Scanielo of the Kenilworth Police Department said. Upon arrival, police and firefighters reported seeing heavy smoke and fire, with the roof partially collapsed, Scanielo said. Firefighters were...

Two people were injured after an ambulance overturned at the Essex County Toll Plaza Thursday morning, June 1 on the Garden State Parkway, state police said.The crash happened at 9:06 a.m. after the ambulance struck the toll plaza, Philip Curry, a public information officer for the New Jersey State…

ELIZABETH — Authorities have been trying to solve the gruesome mystery of several human body parts — including a torso — washed ashore in Union County. The partial remains were found in Elizabeth in the area where Front Street ends at the body of water known as the Arthur Kill, according to law enforcement.

OSHA has cited unsafe conditions at dozens of Dollar General stores in recent years.

ELIZABETH, N.J. -- Police in Elizabeth are investigating a deadly shooting.Crime scene investigators took photos and placed evidence markers in front of Bridgestone Hose Power on Wednesday.Witnesses say the victim was shot after he walked out of a building in an industrial area.Police are checking surveillance footage from neighboring businesses.No arrests have been made.

According to police, a 76-year-old victim received a phone call on Friday, May 19 from an unknown male claiming to work for a computer security company.

On Thursday, May 17, police responded to a report of a robbery at gunpoint by two men armed with ski masks on the 1400 block of S. Wood Ave, Captain Christopher Guenther of the Linden Police Department said. The suspects fled the scene in a black Nissan driven by a woman, Guenther said.

KENILWORTH, NJ – David Brearley students celebrated prom this year on Thursday, May 25, at the Imperia in Somerset marking the start of the graduation season. This year the theme was 'Enchanted Forest.' All dressed up and looking sharp and sophisticated, the evening was filled with dancing, lots of food, and making long-lasting memories.  Please enjoy the 2023 online Prom Photo Album and thank you for your submissions.   Related Articles: Kenilworth's David Brearley High School Celebrates Prom (Photo Gallery) David Brearley High School 2021 Prom is a Success   Have a news tip, feedback or story idea? Email tcuppari@tapinto.net TAPinto Kenilworth is Kenilworth's only free daily local news source. Sign up for our free...

NEW YORK - Damion Comager and Ivana Paolozzi, the parents of 3-month-old Genevieve Comager, whose body was found in a wooded area in the Bronx, appeared in court Wednesday.Charges include murder, manslaughter and concealment of a corpse."He said it was a mistake," Donald Comager said. Donald Comager is Genevieve's paternal grandfather. Speaking from Louisiana by phone, he said his son Damion Comager, 23, maintains the death was an accident. The medical examiner ruled Genevieve's death a homicide. "That day, I don't know if he was upset or frustrated," Donald Comager said. "All I know, he loved his daughter." Damion Comager and Paolozzi, 20,...

A group of men stole $160,000 cash and watches worth $2.5 million on Staten Island Monday night, police said. Thiefs take $160k, $2.5M in watches in SI robbery: …. A group of men stole $160,000 cash and watches worth $2.5 million on Staten Island Monday night, police said. Behind the...

A New Jersey postal worker was assaulted and robbed in a disturbing attack that took place earlier this month on a resident's front lawn.

NEW YORK CITY - Is a gloomy weather weekend on the way following last week's sunny Memorial Day weekend?. Right now, the forecast is looking gloomy and cool for this weekend across the tri-state area, with scattered showers possible. FOX 5 NY’s Mike Woods agrees. "The weekend is looking...

Family and friends of slain Sayreville, N.J. Councilwoman Eunice Dwumfour have the “who,” but are still in search of “why”; as in a motive for why alleged 28-year old suspect Rashid Ali Bynum wanted to kill her. Possible link between councilwoman and accused killer …. Family...

A man and woman have been arrested in an armed robbery that occurred earlier this month, while another suspect in the case remains at large, Linden Police Capt. Christopher Guenther said. The robbery was reported on May 17 near the 1400 block of South Wood Avenue in the Union County...

Linden.NJ.-A woman and two men from Linden have been charged in connection with an armed robbery that happened earlier this month.   On May 17, 2023, at approximately 5:40 p.m. Officers responded to the 1400 block of S. Wood Ave on reports of an armed robbery. The victims reported that they were sitting inside their vehicle when they were approached by two men wearing ski masks. One of the men reportedly pointed a handgun at the driver and demanded money. The suspects then entered a black Nissan driven by a woman and fled the scene.   Officers located the vehicle parked nearby, however, when...

New footage was released of the two suspects in a broad-daylight Brooklyn shooting that injured a 17-year-old boy and 16-year-old girl — as authorities revealed that the teen boy appears to have been the intended target. The male victim was seen walking on Franklin Avenue near Eastern Parkway in Crown Heights — steps from the Franklin Avenue-Medgar Evers College subway station — just before 9:30 a.m. Wednesday when the duo approached him and sparked a dispute, cops said.  One of the young-looking suspects slapped the victim in the face, while the other pulled out a gun outside the packed Wise Deli...

Well, hairs to swift justice! In the days since his alleged involvement in a recent viral wig-snatching incident, a Manhattan attorney is gone from his post as an associate at a New York City law firm.  “He is no longer with our firm,” a spokesperson for Leader Berkon Colao & Silverstein LLP told The Post Wednesday regarding the alleged hair-puller, whom social media sleuths have identified as Anthony Orlich.  On its official LinkedIn profile, the office, too, announced the man’s departure, saying in part, “We take seriously any inappropriate behavior by any employee, whether inside or outside the workplace.” “This associate is no longer with the...

KENILWORTH, NJ - Mikes' Place of Kenilworth has different lunch specials Monday through Friday. Start your day with a delicious Taylor egg and cheese or a breakfast wrap. #1- Boardwalk Sausage $9.50 – Sweet Italian sausage with peppers, onions & potatoes. Sub or Platter #2 – Crispy Caesar Wrap $8.50- Chicken fingers, romaine, croutons, Parmesan cheese and Caesar dressing in floured tortilla served with potato salad #3 – Turkey BLT $8.50- Turkey, bacon, lettuce, tomato & mayo on white toast served with potato salad #4 – Bacon-Onion Stuffed Burger $8.50 - Burger with crispy bacon & raw onions mixed in topped with cheddar cheese served homemade...

In surveillance images taken in Columbia County, Pa., federal agents said Jay Bryant, a third suspect just arrested in the 2002 Jam Master Jay murder, can be seen dealing crack and cocaine 172 miles from New York City. Jam Master Jay murder suspect seen selling drugs: …. In surveillance images...