Ghosts down the shore?
Keyport, New Jersey's haunted past is on display this Halloween.
Keyport, New Jersey's haunted past is on display this Halloween.
Maplewood woman detained by Whole Foods receives apology and store ban is lifted
In an exclusive interview with TAPinto SOMA, Maplewood resident Marge Dooley, age 70, provided details of her meeting with a Whole Foods Market representative, and her wish to now put the incident behind her.
In an exclusive interview with TAPinto SOMA, Maplewood resident Marge Dooley, age 70, provided details of her meeting with a Whole Foods Market representative, and her wish to now put the incident behind her.
Celgene completes purchase of Former Merck Property
Celgene Corporation has completed its purchase of the former Merck & Co., Inc. property located at 556 Morris Ave.
Celgene Corporation has completed its purchase of the former Merck & Co., Inc. property located at 556 Morris Ave.
NYC museum retrospective of photojournalist Jacob Riis
NEW YORK (AP) — A New York exhibition looks at the career of photojournalist Jacob Riis whose images of New York City's slum conditions more than 100 years ago helped spur social reforms. "Jacob A. Riis: Revealing New York's Other Half" opens Wednesday at The Museum of the City of New York. Riis' photographs and writings depicting the inhumane conditions of New York's immigrant poor earned him praise as the city's "most useful citizen."
NEW YORK (AP) — A New York exhibition looks at the career of photojournalist Jacob Riis whose images of New York City's slum conditions more than 100 years ago helped spur social reforms. "Jacob A. Riis: Revealing New York's Other Half" opens Wednesday at The Museum of the City of New York. Riis' photographs and writings depicting the inhumane conditions of New York's immigrant poor earned him praise as the city's "most useful citizen."
Police: Lakeland woman live streams herself driving drunk
A Lakeland woman was not only Periscoping while driving, police say she was live streaming herself driving drunk and telling the world how drunk she was.
A Lakeland woman was not only Periscoping while driving, police say she was live streaming herself driving drunk and telling the world how drunk she was.
Thousands line 5th Ave for NYC's Columbus Day Parade
NEW YORK (AP) — Thousands of people are lining New York's Fifth Avenue to cheer the annual Columbus Day parade in the nation's largest city. Marching bands, floats and politicians marched up the famous thoroughfare Monday. The parade, beyond commemorating Columbus, has also become a celebration of New Yorkers of Italian heritage. New York Governor Andrew Cuomo and Mayor Bill de Blasio, who are each of Italian descent, were warmly received along the route.
NEW YORK (AP) — Thousands of people are lining New York's Fifth Avenue to cheer the annual Columbus Day parade in the nation's largest city. Marching bands, floats and politicians marched up the famous thoroughfare Monday. The parade, beyond commemorating Columbus, has also become a celebration of New Yorkers of Italian heritage. New York Governor Andrew Cuomo and Mayor Bill de Blasio, who are each of Italian descent, were warmly received along the route.
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There's an angel keeping an eye on the Jersey Shore.
There's an angel keeping an eye on the Jersey Shore.
Man with cerebral palsy and cancer receives blue belt in jiu-jitsu
Ian Matuszak, a 20-year-old from Westbury, has cerebral palsy. It is a debilitating disease that impacts the lives of millions of people. he was also recently diagnosed with cancer. On Saturday, October 3rd, in front of around 200 people, Ian was given his blue belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu.
Ian Matuszak, a 20-year-old from Westbury, has cerebral palsy. It is a debilitating disease that impacts the lives of millions of people. he was also recently diagnosed with cancer. On Saturday, October 3rd, in front of around 200 people, Ian was given his blue belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu.
Camden not getting federal grant that officials anticipated
CAMDEN, N.J. (AP) — Camden officials have learned that the city was denied a $30 million grant less than two months after the mayor and a U.S. Senator visited a neighborhood to talk about how the infusion of federal money would pay for new homes, schools and improve parks.
CAMDEN, N.J. (AP) — Camden officials have learned that the city was denied a $30 million grant less than two months after the mayor and a U.S. Senator visited a neighborhood to talk about how the infusion of federal money would pay for new homes, schools and improve parks.
'Tie a Ribbon' for Breast Cancer in Verona
Volunteers gathered to tie pink ribbons around trees on Bloomfield Avenue as part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Volunteers gathered to tie pink ribbons around trees on Bloomfield Avenue as part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Judge rules against Menendez's attempt to dismiss charges
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — A federal judge has ruled against New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez's remaining attempts to have the corruption charges against him thrown out. U.S. District Judge William Walls ruled against Menendez on Thursday. Among the arguments were that prosecutors failed to allege an "official act" under bribery laws. Menendez has pleaded not guilty to the charges and plans to appeal.
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — A federal judge has ruled against New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez's remaining attempts to have the corruption charges against him thrown out. U.S. District Judge William Walls ruled against Menendez on Thursday. Among the arguments were that prosecutors failed to allege an "official act" under bribery laws. Menendez has pleaded not guilty to the charges and plans to appeal.
OKCupid's most desirable writes online dating book
Ever wonder how to be popular in the online dating world? If so, you're in luck!
Ever wonder how to be popular in the online dating world? If so, you're in luck!
Edison High School Supermarket Careers Program Holds Ribbon-Cutting for School Store
Edison High School students will now be able to prepare for a future in a supermarket or other retail career thanks to a new partnership with the high school and Wakefern Food Corporation.
Edison High School students will now be able to prepare for a future in a supermarket or other retail career thanks to a new partnership with the high school and Wakefern Food Corporation.
Rosie O'Donnell's daughter breaks silence
Rosie O'Donnell's daughter breaks silence
Rosie O'Donnell's daughter breaks silence
Atlantic City on hook for $65,000 in Miss America costs
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — Atlantic City taxpayers have been left on the hook for about $65,000 in security costs from this year's Miss America pageant parade. The city was forced to cover the tab after organizers said they couldn't pay, The Press of Atlantic City reported (http://bit.ly/1jekvY0). The Miss America Organization says the Boardwalk parade is like other major events that rely on public agencies for security and that it wasn't privy to costs.
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — Atlantic City taxpayers have been left on the hook for about $65,000 in security costs from this year's Miss America pageant parade. The city was forced to cover the tab after organizers said they couldn't pay, The Press of Atlantic City reported (http://bit.ly/1jekvY0). The Miss America Organization says the Boardwalk parade is like other major events that rely on public agencies for security and that it wasn't privy to costs.
Officer injured as North Brunswick woman arrested for eluding, assaulting police
What began as a call to remove an unruly customer at the Skylark Diner and Lounge turned to aggravated assault and attempted aggravated assault on two police officers, one of whom needed medical treatment.
What began as a call to remove an unruly customer at the Skylark Diner and Lounge turned to aggravated assault and attempted aggravated assault on two police officers, one of whom needed medical treatment.
Police say car was stolen in New Jersey with teen inside
UNION, N.J. (AP) — Police say two men stole a New Jersey couple's car without realizing initially that their 15-year-old son was in the backseat. Authorities tell NJ.com (http://bit.ly/1LvflDn ) that the theft happened around 2 p.m. Sunday in Union. While a couple were out of the car for a stop at an ATM, two men jumped in and drove off before noticing the boy. Police say they stopped and ordered the teen to get out of the car. He was found later, uninjured.
UNION, N.J. (AP) — Police say two men stole a New Jersey couple's car without realizing initially that their 15-year-old son was in the backseat. Authorities tell NJ.com (http://bit.ly/1LvflDn ) that the theft happened around 2 p.m. Sunday in Union. While a couple were out of the car for a stop at an ATM, two men jumped in and drove off before noticing the boy. Police say they stopped and ordered the teen to get out of the car. He was found later, uninjured.
Textbook replaces 'slaves' with 'workers' when referring to The Atlantic Slave Trade
School textbook replaces "slaves" with “workers” when referring to The Atlantic Slave Trade
School textbook replaces "slaves" with “workers” when referring to The Atlantic Slave Trade
Head of New Jersey cancer society killed by falling tree
COLTS NECK TOWNSHIP, N.J. (AP) — The head of New Jersey's chapter of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society was killed over the weekend when a tree fell on her vehicle during a storm. Police in Colts Neck Township say Stacey Weathers was alone in her convertible when the accident occurred around 4:25 p.m. Saturday on southbound Route 34.
COLTS NECK TOWNSHIP, N.J. (AP) — The head of New Jersey's chapter of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society was killed over the weekend when a tree fell on her vehicle during a storm. Police in Colts Neck Township say Stacey Weathers was alone in her convertible when the accident occurred around 4:25 p.m. Saturday on southbound Route 34.
Chick-fil-A opens in Manhattan
There was a long line Saturday at the corner of 37th Street and Sixth Avenue in midtown. All those people were waiting to get a taste of a popular chicken chain's debut in Manhattan. The first Chick fil A location in New York City celebrated its grand opening Saturday.
There was a long line Saturday at the corner of 37th Street and Sixth Avenue in midtown. All those people were waiting to get a taste of a popular chicken chain's debut in Manhattan. The first Chick fil A location in New York City celebrated its grand opening Saturday.