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75-Year-Old Vermont Man Cited for Alleged Assault on New York Resident in Road Rage Incident
A road rage incident in South Hero, Vermont, led to a 75-year-old man being cited for assaulting a 20-year-old, according to reports from authorities. Vermont State Police responded to a call at approximately 5:25 p.m. on Saturday, with the confrontation taking place on Route 2 by Ferry Road. A statement from VSP detailed that the elderly individual, identified as Jack Deforge from Grand Isle, stepped out of his vehicle and physically assaulted Ryan Recore, who hails from Plattsburgh, New York.
New York City officials announce $500M investment for affordable housing
NEW YORK (PIX11) — To address the housing crisis, officials announced Monday morning an investment of $500 million to construct affordable housing throughout New York City. Funds were generated from lease revenue acquired by the Battery Park City Authority, a New York State public benefit corporation that operates and maintains Battery Park City. To date, […]
Summer Restaurant Week returns to NYC
Summer Restaurant Week returns to the five boroughs beginning Monday. While the event is billed as a week, it actually runs through Aug. 18 and features prix-fixe menus at over 600 participating restaurants citywide. Some eateries will even have their menus offered through Sept. 1. Tiffany Townsend, the executive vice...
Madison Area YMCA to Hold Mariner Swim Tryouts In August
Are you interested in becoming a Mariner? Join the Madison Area YMCA for the Mariners Swim Team Tryouts for the upcoming season! Tryouts will take place Thursday August 1, Wednesday August 7 and Saturday August 10.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Swimmers will be expected to swim all four strokes in the following distances: 8 & Under: 25 Yards (1 lap of each stroke) 9 & 10: 50 Yards (2 laps of each stroke) 11 & 12: 50 Yards (2 laps of each stroke) 13 & 14: 100 Yards (4 laps of each stroke) 15 & Older: 100 Yards (4 laps of each stroke) CONTACT Head Coach, Kevin Carney at kcarney@madisonymca.org or 973.822.9622 ext. 2231. Senior Director of Aquatics, Yean Jimenez at yjimenez@madisonymca.org or 973.822.9622 ext. 2265. REGISTER here. For more information and to sign up, visit madisonareaymca.org. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Gas leaks cost US fire departments more than half a billion dollars each year, finds study
Responding to gas leaks cost U.S. fire departments over $564 million in 2018, according to a new study published in Energy Policy. The study, led by PSE Healthy Energy, is the first to estimate the financial burden placed on first responders by gas leaks. In 2018, New York City experienced 22,090 gas leak incidents—more than the next 25 cities combined—conservatively costing the city $70 million.
Hospital for Special Surgery names medical leadership in Florida
New York City-based Hospital for Special Surgery appointed new medical director roles in Florida. Sheeraz Qureshi, MD, is chief medical officer of HSS Florida and succeeds Douglas Padgett, MD, according to a July 22 news release. He has been co-chief of HSS Spine and holds the Patty and Jay Baker Chair in Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery. In the expanded role, he will oversee clinical operations and quality for HSS' Florida presence and work with HSS Florida CEO Tara McCoy to grow access to care.
Hoboken Historical Museum Hosts St Ann's Feast Photo Collection
HOBOKEN, NJ - The Hoboken Historical Museum hosted the launch “On The Steps of St. Ann’s: A Collection of Photographs from The Feast 2001-2022 by Bob Delevante”.in the upper gallery on Sunday. This exhibit is a retrospective of 16 black and white and color photographs documenting the extraordinary traditions associated with the Saint Ann Feast, from the zeppole stands, festive decorations, and throngs of visitors overtaking 7th and Jefferson Street. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Hoboken has a prominent Italian population, many of whom descended from immigrants who arrived from San Giacomo, a province...
Bear seen wandering N.J. town on Sunday
Maplewood police are urging residents to be wary of a black bear seen roaming the township Sunday. Multiple sightings of the bear were reported to Maplewood officials on Sunday, police said. It was unclear if police are planning invasive action to coax the bear away from homes. The township is...
Jersey Cash 5 ticket worth $1.6M sold at convenience store
A Jersey Cash 5 lottery ticket worth $1,637,643 was sold for Friday’s drawing at a convenience store in Passaic County. The winner made the lucky purchase at ZT Convenience Store on Haledon Avenue in Prospect Park, state lottery officials said Monday. Friday’s winning numbers were: 1, 8, 23, 40...
Truck driver killed in fiery NJ crash: Passaic County Prosecutor
CLIFTON, N.J. (PIX11) – A tractor-trailer burst into flames on Route 3 near Valley Road in New Jersey Monday, killing one person, officials said. A bus rear-ended the tractor trailer around 9 a.m., sending the truck into the Route 3 barrier, according to Clifton Acting Fire Chief Daniel Collins. The truck burst into flames, and […]
Driver found dead after truck explosion causes road closures, evacuations in Clifton
A driver has been found dead after a large truck exploded and caught fire, which prompted road closures and traffic delays in Clifton on Monday morning.It happened on Route 3 near East Valley Road around 9 a.m. but the large mess left behind will likely take a while to be cleaned up.Route 3 was closed in both directions following the crash, but the westbound lanes reopened Monday evening.Eastbound lanes are still closed between Route 46 and Grove Street. One eastbound lane is expected to reopen Thursday night, and the remaining three lanes will remain closed until 5 a.m. on Tuesday,...
Need lighting, pottery, jewelry or mac and cheese? Check out these new NJ businesses
The Record, NorthJersey.com, the Daily Record and the New Jersey Herald want to keep you up to date on all the newest shops, restaurants and service providers moving into your towns. Below is a roundup of businesses that recently opened or are coming soon. Are you opening a business in...
VOTE: Which team should be No. 1 in the North Jersey Public Top 20 rankings?
We're just over a month away from the start of the high school football season in North Jersey. As we begin unveiling our North Jersey Public Top 20 rankings, we want to know: Which team do you think should be No. 1?. Let us know which team you think should...
Devils in the Details - 7/22/24: The Squire Edition
A look at the well-balanced defense the Devils should now have: “With the additions of Pesce and Dillon and hopefully a bounceback season from Jonas Siegenthaler, the Devils should have three defenders who post positive ratings on the defensive side of the game. Sheldon Keefe will be able to pair this trio with three defenders who all had positive offense ratings last year: Dougie Hamilton, Luke Hughes, and Simon Nemec. The Devils will have a defense with above-average players in both aspects of the game.” [Infernal Access]
North Jersey teacher's novel about coerced marriage in Bangladesh wins NYC Big Books award
PATERSON — Not many people get to see themselves on a digital billboard in Times Square. But Rumki Chowdhury of Paterson — a local school teacher — experienced that last month, after her novel “Secrets in the Wind” won an NYC Big Books award. ...
NJ lottery player wins $1.6 million Jersey Cash 5 jackpot. Here's where ticket was sold
A trip to the convenience store turned into a big payday for one lucky Passaic County lottery player on Friday. A $1,637,643 Jersey Cash 5 jackpot winning ticket was sold at at ZT Convenience Store on Haledon Avenue in Prospect Park, the New Jersey Lottery announced Thursday. The retailer will receive a $2,000 bonus for selling the winning ticket.
Dental365 acquires New Jersey practice
New Hyde Park, N.Y.-based Dental365 acquired The Art of Dentistry and Spa in Somerset, N.J. The Art of Dentistry and Spa was founded in 2008 and includes eight dentists on staff, according to a July 22 news release. Dental365 supports more than 130 offices in New York, Connecticut, New Jersey,...
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