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N.J. house destroyed in 2-alarm fire
A house in Middlesex County was destroyed in a fire on Monday night. The blaze engulfed a two-story home on Wilbur Street in South River, officials said. Photos taken on the scene on Monday night showed the structure mostly extinguished, but completely burned. The blaze caused a partial collapse of the home’s second floor, photos showed.
Death of 2-month-old found unresponsive in N.J. home under investigation
Authorities are investigating the death of 2-month-old boy in Union County who became unresponsive while his parents were at work. Police were called late Monday to a home on Pingry Place in Elizabeth on a report of a medical emergency involving an unresponsive infant, according to a city spokesperson. The...
Springfield Police Officer John Paul Patrick Dies
Officer John Paul Patrick suffered a medical episode while on duty on Oct. 6, which Chief John Cook said ultimately led to his passing on Monday, Oct. 21. On Tuesday, Oct. 22, Patrick was posthumously promoted to the rank of detective. He is survived by a wife, two young children, a host of caring family members and colleagues.
Man killed on Route 36 in Middletown Friday night identified
MIDDLETOWN−Police have identified the 60-year-old man who was struck and killed by a vehicle on Route 36 Friday night. Dennis Bannon of the Leonardo section of the township was found lying in the roadway, police said. He was taken to Riverview Medical Center in Red Bank where he was pronounced dead. ...
One Restaurant Closes & Another Coming to MarketFair in Princeton, NJ
Did you notice that another restaurant has closed in MarketFair Mall on Route 1 in Princeton, NJ?. The beloved Bahama Breeze Island Grill has officially closed its doors for good. A sign now hangs on the front of the restaurant, directing you to nearby locations on Route 38 in Cherry...
Motorcyclist Airlifted After Crash: Fanwood PD
A motorcyclist had to be airlifted to a hospital after a crash in Fanwood on the evening of Friday, Oct. 18, authorities said.At 9:18 p.m., officers responded to a crash at Midway Avenue and Tillotson Road after a motorcycle collided with a vehicle, Fanwood police said in a release.The motorcyclist…
NJ teen’s rapist and murderer convicted, over 20 years later
A 52-year-old Ocean County man has been convicted of the kidnapping, rape and murder of a 17-year-old girl whose body was found in Sayreville more than 20 years ago. Bruce A. Cymanski, of Barnegat, was found guilty by a Middlesex County Jury for the 1999 murder of Nancy Noga, a Sayreville resident.
Police: NJ man dragged in Facebook Marketplace deal gone wrong
HOLMDEL — It’s a common practice to put an item for sale on Facebook Marketplace and hopefully get a bite. A Monmouth County man did just that and got more than he bargained for, according to Holmdel police. Police said that last month on Sept. 16, a resident...
See all homes sold in East Brunswick, Oct. 14 to Oct. 20
The following is a listing of all home transfers in East Brunswick reported from Oct. 14 to Oct. 20. There were 7 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 946-square-foot home on Monroe Place in East Brunswick that sold for $496,000.
Political Consultant Admits to Election Fraud; Gets Probation
TRENTON, NJ — A Mercer County judge sentenced a political consultant from Middlesex and Union counties to probation after he pleaded guilty to falsifying 1,948 ballot signatures, so his girlfriend could be a 2021 Democratic gubernatorial candidate.The Oct. 18th ruling from Superior Court Judge Robert E. Lytle means 62-year-old political consultant James J. Devine will not do jail time. Instead, the former Rahway resident, now living in Lambertville, will be on supervised probation for two years.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERNJ Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announced the judge’s ruling in a...
South Brunswick farm may be replaced by downsized warehouse plan
SOUTH BRUNSWICK – A downsized plan for two warehouses totaling more than 100,000 square feet, the size of two football fields, is proposed on the site of a small farm at the intersection of Deans Rhode Hall Road and Cranbury South River Road. The proposal by 872 Cranbury Rd LLC had received preliminary site plan approval in 2021 but the scope of the development has been changed after discussions with the state Department of Environmental Protection and...
Ex-attorney admits massive $1M theft from dozens of NJ clients
A 49-year-old real estate attorney has admitted to stealing more than $1 million from at least 60 clients, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond Santiago announced Wednesday. Steven H. Salami, of Hazlet, pleaded guilty in Monmouth County Superior Court to a charge of second-degree financial facilitation of criminal activity. Salami was disbarred...
New Law Toughens Penalties for Home Invasions in NJ
MORRISTOWN, NJ — Governor Phil Murphy signed into law today two pivotal pieces of legislation, S3006/A4299, which introduce stiffer penalties for burglary offenses, specifically targeting home invasions. The signing event, held in Edison, marks a significant move by the administration to fortify legal protections for New Jersey residents.
Homes at or under $400,000 in Somerset County, Oct. 14 to 20
Prospective homebuyers considering the real estate market had a range of options in various neighborhoods throughout the region between Oct. 14 and Oct. 20. In this article, we outline recent property sales in Somerset County, all of which featured homes under $400,000. Here, we provide a breakdown of the top...
Cannabis Retail Store Planned in Somerville on Route 22
SOMERVILLE, NJ - The owner/operator of 75 gas station/convenience stores in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut has plans to convert a Route 22 gas station into a cannabis retail store.Kinesava Cannabis principal Ahmad Jamal, accompanied by his son, Shariff and Matt Hagquist, chief financial officer, presented their plan at Monday night's Borough Council meeting. They are the owners of the Exxon gas station located on the eastbound side of Route 22 between Mountain Avenue and North Bridge Street. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERPreliminary plans call for the demolition of the structure,...
NJ driver charged after Monmouth County hit-and-run killed female jogger
A 64-year-old Matawan woman has been charged following a hit-and-run that killed a pedestrian in Aberdeen. Sonia Gomez was charged with second-degree leaving the scene of a fatal crash, in connection with the death of Aberdeen resident Judith Fox-Hernandez. On Sept. 4, just before 7:30 p.m., Aberdeen police were called...
See all homes sold in Linden, Oct. 14 to Oct. 20
The following is a listing of all home transfers in Linden reported from Oct. 14 to Oct. 20. There were 12 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 792-square-foot home on Princeton Road in Linden that sold for $699,999. 512 Ainsworth...
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