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Bayonne Firefighters Rescue Workers from Vacant Home
BAYONNE, NJ - Three workers were rescued from inside a vacant home last week, Bayonne Fire Chief Keith Weaver reported. Firefighters faced heavy smoke coming from the attic area of a one and half story home at 5 Pavonia Court when they arrived there at 4:57 p.m. on Thursday after reports of a structure fire. Fire Chief Keith Weaver said firefighters used multiple handlines to extinguish the blaze which progressed to two alarms before being declared under control at 5:27 p.m. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER “Our firefighters arrived within minutes of the initial 9-1-1 call and quickly knocked down this fire, keeping damage to a minimum and preventing further spread to very closely spaced neighboring structures,” Weaver said. An investigation is underway, however, the fire appears to be accidental in nature. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
NJ teacher charged with assaulting 11-year-old special needs student
WEST ORANGE — A special education teacher is facing charges including child endangerment for assaulting an 11-year-old student at school, according to authorities. Jaron Spicer, 32, of Bayonne was arrested on July 16, according to Essex County Prosecutor Theodore Stephens. The teacher at Mt. Carmel Guild Academy in West...
Terroristic Threats and Burglary Investigation Lead to Three Arrests
Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez has announced that members of the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office Internal Affairs Unit arrested three men on July 18th following an investigation into terroristic threats and burglary. 45-year old Mario Albero is charged with possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, the weapon...
Runway of Dreams Plans ‘Fashion Revolution’ Event During New York Fashion Week
The Runway of Dreams Foundation, the nonprofit charity championing inclusion, acceptance and opportunity in fashion and beauty for people with disabilities, will host a 10th anniversary event, “Fashion Revolution.” The runway show will be presented by Victoria’s Secret & Co. and will take place during New York Fashion Week on Sept. 9 at Powerhouse Arts in Brooklyn.Happy Birthday, Gisele Bündchen: See the Supermodel's Career Highlights, From Victoria's Secret Angel to Runway Retirement and Fashion Comeback Fashion Revolution will showcase leading companies in the adaptive and universally designed space on more than 60 models, representing a diverse range of disabilities and backgrounds. The...
Off-duty FDNY member accused of assault in Brooklyn: NYPD
BROOKLYN, N.Y. (PIX11) — An off-duty FDNY member was accused of assault in New York City on Sunday, according to officials. Daniel McAdams, 45, was in Brooklyn when he was arrested on allegations of assault around 8:30 a.m., according to police. The NYPD declined to provide further information.
N.Y. Lottery: Powerball winner brings home third-place prize worth $50,000
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Union Education Assoc. to Host Annual Town-Wide Block Party
UNION, NJ - A "Town-Wide Block Party", hosted by the Union Township Education Association (UTEA), is set for Tuesday, August 13, in Rabkin Park for all Union residents. "The UTEA tries to find ways to interact with our community," said Ann Margaret Shannon, UTEA President. “The UTEA is excited to mingle and share music, fun, games and a meal with our community."CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The fun will include music by a DJ, children’s games and bouncy houses, and a health fair featuring Optical Academy, Zumba, kickboxing, and yoga. Cuisine from local restaurants, including Cafe Z, Cioffi's, Cozy Corner, Johnny Napkins, Mama’s BBQ, and Qsina 8 will be available. Residents five years and up will receive a $10 food voucher (while supplies last). Visitors are asked to bring food to donate to the food pantry and to bring lawn chairs. The event, in partnership with the Township of Union, the Union Township Transportation Association, the Union Fire Department, the Union Police Department, the Union Recreation Department, and Optical Academy, will run from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Rabkin Park. To register, click HERE. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
The New York Jets have one of the easiest schedules in the NFL
The path to the playoffs is not built solely upon what should be a talented New York Jets roster. It is also buoyed by the optimism that this schedule is quite manageable for the Jets. Warren Sharp has the Jets pegged as the fourth-easiest schedule in the NFL. The Atlanta Falcons, according to Sharp, have the easiest schedule in the NFL. In the battle for winning the AFC East, the Jets have the easiest schedule. This is significant, given that a divisional title guarantees the Jets a playoff berth. The Jets haven’t made the playoffs since 2010. They last won the AFC East in 2002. Here is the rest of the division as it pertains to strength of schedule No. 4 New York Jets No. 7 Miami Dolphins No. 23 Buffalo Bills No. 31 New England Patriots (the Patriots have the second-hardest projected schedule in the NFL) They open the season on Monday Night Football at the San Francisco 49ers (September 9).
Food delivery apps, restaurants prepare for mandated new pricing options in Jersey City
Part of Jersey City’s new law regulating food delivery app companies takes effect Aug. 1, but restaurants have already begun to feel the relief it’s intended to provide. As required in the legislation, apps like Grubhub have already begun offering restaurants the option to retain more of their profit per order.
Historic utility AND high fashion. LL Bean staple finds a new audience as a trendy bag
The sturdy canvas bag made by L.L. Bean and called the Boat and Tote was created to haul heavy blocks of ice but now has become a must-have fashion accessory. It is having an extended moment that's driven by social media like Stanley’s tumblers were. New Yorker Gracie Wiener launched the trend by monogramming one of the utilitarian bags with “Prada" as a joke, and launching an Instagram page showcasing creative phrases like “Schlepper” or “HOT MESS” or “cool mom.” The folks at L.L. Bean are both stunned and happy. A spokesperson says the totes are bringing new customers to the brand.
Arts Beat: Chester Theatre premieres new comedy set in post-9/11 New York
“Pipe Dream,” a Rodgers and Hammerstein musical which had a brief run back in the day, overshadowed by “Oklahoma,” “Carousel,” “The King and I,” and “South Pacific,” gets a rare revival at Berkshire Theatre Group, July 26 to Aug. 31. When “Pipe Dream” opened, it was given an original cast recording, but the musical, based on John Steinbeck’s “Cannery Row” and “Sweet Thursday,” was forgotten, until the New York City Center Encores series revived and recorded the musical with Leslie Uggams. Kat Yen directs, Isadora Wolfe choreographs, and Jacob Kerzner is music director. Sharone Sayegh stars. For details: www.berkshiretheatregroup.org.
Frustrated by city ‘dragging their feet,’ legislators behind Hoboken e-bike law hit the streets
Up to the day Mayor Ravi Bhalla decided to sign the law rather than veto it, the legislative attempt to further regulate e-bike use in Hoboken didn’t receive a warm reception from his administration. So when the law requiring all e-bike users in the city to go to city...
Sign Up for IMPACCT Brooklyn's Free Small Business Webinar Bootcamp
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Map: How Did Community Boards Vote on ‘City of Yes’ Housing Plan
The city’s lowest density community districts — where very little housing has been built despite a citywide crisis — are opposing the mayor’s citywide rezoning proposal that seeks to build "a little more housing in every neighborhood." Community boards in the city's densest neighborhoods are generally...
Top 10 Brooklyn Real Estate Listings: A Brooklyn Heights Co-op, an East Flatbush Row House
The most popular real estate listings on Brownstoner this week include a row house in Bay Ridge, a semi-detached in Farragut, and a townhouse in Brooklyn Heights. Brooklyn Heights, Bay Ridge, and Prospect Park South were popular this week. The least and most expensive properties on the list are both in Brooklyn Heights. The least expensive is a co-op at $725,000 and the most expensive is a townhouse at $6.45 million.
DUI Crash on Observer Highway, Driver Arrested
HOBOKEN, NJ - On July 7, 2024, at approximately 2:40 a.m., Police Officer Anthony Rutkowski heard a loud noise that sounded like a motor vehicle crash near the area of Newark Street and Washington Street. He responded to the 50 block of Observer Highway and saw a disabled vehicle. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The driver, later identified as 29-year-old Kewin Paszek of Union, was bleeding due to a laceration on his finger. Sgt. Adam Colon, Sgt. Dennis Figueroa, and Police Officers Christopher Soto and Nicholas Protopapadakis arrived on the scene while the Hoboken Ambulance...
Brooklyn deli fire starter gets 14 years for attempted murder
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