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Shots fired during NJ high school football game, school says
Two people were hurt after gunfire rang out at a high school football game in New Jersey.Students ran around frantically as police rushed to the football field at the conclusion of Friday night's game between Lenape High School and Passaic Technical Institute in Wayne.One witness tells Eyewitness News that she saw two shooting victims. Another witness, a parent, left the game with her daughter, who is in one of the high school bands. She says she heard the crackle of gunfire in the parking lot. Her car is now part of the crime scene.Lenape High School released a statement saying,"All...
It's Labor Day weekend in North Jersey! Make plans with our 2024 list of things to do
As August comes to a close, so do many outdoor concert series. But, you can still catch several shows throughout the area this weekend - Total Soul in Little Falls, Mushmouth in Belleville, Jazz Under the Stars in Englewood, the Kootz in Fair Lawn and Rockaway, Fillet of Soul in Hackensack and the Big Ones in Park Ridge (with fireworks!). Plus, the Puerto Rock Steady festival returns to Paterson with Method Man, Redman and more. Live...
Saddle Brook residents voice concerns over increasing rat problem
SADDLE BROOK, N.J. (PIX11) — Barbara, of Saddle Brook, N.J., recently “spilled the tea” on a touchy subject being discussed in person and online. It has to do with a stubborn rat problem, which she said is becoming more than a simple nuisance—especially after multiple rounds of street and property flooding. “I have heard about […]
Ridgewood ending 60-year school drop-off and pickup practice this September
RIDGEWOOD — Clinton Avenue, across from Ridge School, will no longer be closed to traffic during morning arrival and afternoon dismissal, village officials said. Manager Keith Kazmark said the village had received a ruling from the state Transportation Department that the 60-year ordinance that has closed the street to facilitate student foot traffic...
Two West Nile Virus-Related Deaths Among Six New Cases Reported In New Jersey
The six new WNV cases are residents of Bergen, Camden, Cumberland, Hudson, Mercer, and Middlesex counties (one 50+, two 60+, one 70+, two 80+). The two individuals who died were older adults from Cumberland and Mercer counties, the DOH said. Two human cases of WNV were reported earlier this year...
Herman (Hershey) Bineth Appointed as New Member of Ramapo Planning Board Following Recent Vacancy
In a move to fill a recent vacancy, the Ramapo Town Board appointed Herman (Hershey) Bineth as a new member of the Planning Board during last night’s meeting. The vacancy arose following the resignation of a previous member, and Bineth’s appointment is seen as a significant step in ensuring the continued efficiency and effectiveness of the board.
Haverstraw village Assistant Building Inspector Rafael Bueno Jr. fights firing in court
HAVERSTRAW VILLAGE ‒ The Board of Trustees has fired longtime Assistant Building Inspector Rafael Bueno Jr. on misconduct claims, leading the longtime inspector to challenge the decision in state court. The board found Bueno violated village code by giving a property owner information that could help him get violations dismissed in Justice Court....
Riverdale’s Annual Labor Day Street Fair Set to Transform Newark Pompton Turnpike
RIVERDALE, NJ – On Monday, September 2, 2024, the Borough of Riverdale will host its Annual Labor Day Street Fair, turning the Newark Pompton Turnpike into a vibrant celebration from…
Marie Florio Named “Dominican of the Year” at 35th Annual Dominican Parade and Festival of New Jersey
PATERSON, NJ - Marie Florio has been honored as "Dominican of the Year" at the 35th annual Dominican Parade and Festival of New Jersey, recognizing her as an exceptional figure in both her family and the broader community. Florio, known for her deep commitment to Creole traditions and her influential role in Paterson’s neighborhoods, has become a shining example of leadership and dedication. A proud Dominican who emigrated to the United States, Florio’s journey has been one of resilience and triumph. Raised by her grandmother and adoptive family after moving from the Dominican Republic, she faced challenges in...
City Shuts Down Boy’s Charitable Ice Cream Stand, Residents Raise $20K In Response
12-year-old Danny Doherty had a great idea. He would start an ice cream stand to raise money for his autistic brother’s hockey team. The young entrepreneur was doing pretty well too, selling his homemade vanilla, shaved chocolate and fluffernutter ice cream for a few days to around 20 people. Then his family received a letter […] The post City Shuts Down Boy’s Charitable Ice Cream Stand, Residents Raise $20K In Response appeared first on BroBible.
Battle-scarred, Park Ridge waits on joining Ghassali’s fray
PARK RIDGE—Mayor Keith Misciagna told Pascack Press that he would wait on joining Montvale’s proposed statewide affordable housing lawsuit and committing $20,000 to the cause until “the legal basis for this case along [with] a strategy to win” is clear. Misciagna, a Democrat, said that after...
Mount Vernon Superintendent, On Paid Leave for More than a Year, Sues the School District
For more than one year, Mount Vernon Public School Superintendent Waveline Bennett-Conroy, has been on paid leave, pending a federal investigation that includes accusations that Bennett-Conroy hired her son, Marlon Stevenson, to receive federal grant monies without providing any services to students. Bennett-Conroy was placed on leave in the spring...
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