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Recent Home Appraisals and Tax Rates I think the single most discussed topic in our town and many others, especially before any elections is taxes.  It certainly was a heated debate in the past few months.  It was explained and as you can see from this tax notice that Hazlet only sees 23.40% of the total taxes paid and the …

You can do this project on the week-end.  Beginner Level…Total Cost for restoration and wasp proofing for four Shutters is under $40 After so many years, my nice burgundy shutters on the front of my home were faded and worn.  Made of plastic as most are today, they were attached to my siding with plastic push pins, 4 for each …

IPA and IMPress Magazine staff members have been covering many international Hot Air Balloon Festivals.  You can view some of our Hot Air Balloon articles and images by clicking here.  Of course the Balloon Festivals in Switzerland are truly spectacular as you watch the accession of the balloons against the pure white snow-covered mountains, but for those of us that …

Our Video Has 104,000+ Views, Thank You All For Watching For years I searched for the healthiest food for my little dog Georgie and was ready to give up. Georgie  is now 4 years old and is 75% Chihuahua and 25% Jack Russel Terrier according to a DNA test we ran.  He is the smartest and sweetest little guy and …

Photos, Video by Len Rapoport, Correspondents Andy Peeke and Amy Bursor Born In Coney I was born and grew up in Coney Island and remember the Coney parades each year when I was a young boy. My father used to bring home a large box of loose confetti and my brothers and I used to help mom and dad pack …

Featuring some of the wonderful dog rescue organizations at the Colts Neck Pet Fair in New Jersey on August 30, 2014. Links to many organizations, photos and videos in article.

Article, photos and video:  Len Rapoport and Andy Peeke Andy and I have covered many events and since last year a number of parades in New York City. I thought we had seen some of the best, but hands down the NYC Dance Parade is truly the best. No huge floats, hot air balloons, no celebrities or national coverage, it …

I have found that Facebook can be a great place to share your thoughts, photos, videos and make new friends.  However it can be destructive as well.  When the internet was first created, many of us that adopted the new technology would post on a Forum.  The forums were a great place to find answers to problems, but the nature …

Article by: IPA Staff Len & Gladys Rapoport I have worn glasses for the past 30 years.  My left eye had the most problems.  I have an astigmatism and eye floaters in that eye, but with glasses I seemed to have managed just fine in the beginning.  As I got older, I noticed I started to have more difficulty driving at night and …

For the past four years I have been attending the Monmouth County SPCA’s Annual Dog Walk and Pet Fair and this year it was the best one we have attended.  Monmouth County is located in central New Jersey and is a lovely place to live and work. Only 35 miles south of New York City and my home for over …

2015 Persian Day Parade Celebrates Iranian Culture Article, Photos and Video – Len Rapoport and Andy Peeke April 19, 2015….Many cultures celebrate the change in the seasons but those of Persian or as we know them today Iranian decent celebrate in dance, colorful costumes and a display of their culture by throwing one of the biggest parties New Years parties …

If you are like me and love to share your photos, files, document, and even your movies with business associates, friends and family than you might be using some of the services like Drop Box or others.  But Drop Box requires a bit of a learning curve and not as easy to use for some of us.  I use it …

Receive an email with all these great tips.  Thought I would share it with our readers.  Although I haven’t tried these yet, I certainly will in the near future. Love the one about the milk bottle watering can. Mouse over the images to see the instructions…Click to enlarge the image or see a slide show

I stopped shopping at Best Buy about 6 years ago. Best Buy was floundering in a world that had embraced the internet and shopping on the internet was exciting and new to most of us.  They couldn’t or didn’t want to compete with internet merchants, wouldn’t compete with the big box stores like Costco and frankly wouldn’t really price match anyone as …

For many people, the new year represents a clean slate, and brings a renewed sense of possibility and enthusiasm. It’s a wonderful time to get your home organized in anticipation of the busy months ahead. Effective storage solutions and organization systems will enable you to enjoy your home to its fullest. Here are some tips to put you on track for an orderly and productive 2015. Learn to let things …