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North Plainfield Students Complete NJROTC Leadership Course
NORTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - Three North Plainfield High School Navy Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (NJROTC) cadets graduated from the 2024 NJROTC Leadership Academy and Sail Training (LA/ST) on Friday, July 12, 2024, in Newport, RI. Senior Yareliz Minaya-Fernandez and Juniors Dayana Castro and Zawadi Warachi, completed two weeks of intensive training in preparation for increased leadership responsibilities in the North Plainfield NJROTC program. Training included physical training at 5 am, leadership-related academics, swimming, one hour each day on a sailboat learning to sail, flying drones, honing their close order drill and orienteering skills, and a tour...
Police seek 4 suspects in connection with catalytic converter thefts in Morris County
BOONTON, NJ (Morris County) – Police in Boonton are looking for four suspects they say stole catalytic converters early Thursday morning. On July 25, between 4:30 a.m. and 5:30 a.m. four suspects arrived to the areas of Green Street and William Street in what appeared to be a dark colored BMW X5, police said.
Wizards primed to be first call at trade deadline for teams like Lakers, Knicks
The Washington Wizards should be entering next season with zero expectations. They are going to be one of the worst teams in the NBA, and that’s okay. That’s where they want to be. With guys like Cooper Flagg and Ace Bailey slated to headline the 2025 NBA Draft,...
Mets reliever passed up in rotation opportunity the reason ‘we won,’ says teammate
NEW YORK — Mets starter Luis Severino has experienced transitioning from a starter to a reliever before, and he wouldn’t wish it on anybody. “It’s the worst thing,” Severino said. “I didn’t like it at all.”. If you purchase a product or register for...
Man accused of defrauding immigrant community in Yonkers arrested in Washington State
VALHALLA – A man accused in 2019 of scamming members of the Hispanic community through an immigration fraud scheme was returned from Washington State Wednesday night by detectives from the Westchester County Police Warrant-Fugitive Unit. Juan Cedillo, 69, was arrested on July 8th by the Thurston County Sheriff’s Department...
FDNY Commissioner Laura Kavanagh announces August resignation date
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Commissioner Laura Kavanagh announced that she will be resigning from the FDNY in August after about two years heading the department. The first woman to lead the FDNY will serve her last day as commissioner on Aug. 7, “almost one month after she announced her scheduled departure and months after she initiated these conversations with administration leadership,” according to a statement released by the FDNY.
What's up this weekend? Events for 7/27 - 7/28
What's up for this weekend? We have a great list that promises lots of fun!Community Healing Day at Jane Baily Memorial GardenNew York Restoration Project327-329 Greene Avenue, Brooklyn, New York 11238Saturday, July 2711 a.m. - 5 p.m.https://www.nyrp.org/en/get-involved/events/community-healing-day-at-jane-bailey-memorial-garden/Breed Spotlight: Golden RetrieverMuseum of the DogAmerican Kennel Club101 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10178Saturday, July 2712 p.m.https://museumofthedog.org/mc-events/breed-spotlight-golden-retriever/?mc_id=278Meadowlands Racetrack Seafood FestMeadowlands Racing & EntertainmentSaturday, July 275 p.m. - 11 p.m.https://playmeadowlands.com/event/seafood_fest/SUBSCRIBE TO THE MORNINGS @ 10 PODCASTDiscover more podcasts from abc7NY here----------* Get Eyewitness News Delivered* Follow us on YouTube* More local news* Send us a news tip* Download the abc7NY app for breaking news alerts Submit a tip or story idea to Eyewitness NewsHave a breaking news tip or an idea for a story we should cover? Send it to Eyewitness News using the form below. If attaching a video or photo, terms of use apply.
Welder Underground unveils ‘Rappin' Max Robot’ through apprenticeship program
Artist and designer Eric Orr says he first got involved in the designing process when Levin reached out after seeing his 1986 "Rappin' Max Robot" cartoons in the first ever hip-hop comic book.
Lupita, Nyong'o, Peter Dinklage to star in 'Twelfth Night' play in NYC
July 26 (UPI) -- Lupita Nyong'o, Peter Dinklage, Jesse Tyler Ferguson and Sandra Oh are set to star in a New York stage production of William Shakespeare's comedy, Twelfth Night, next summer. "Twelfth Night is the epitome of joy," Public Theater Associate Artistic Director/Resident Director Saheem Ali said in a...
Knicks’ developmental center could be ready to take a big step forward
The Knicks are taking a patient approach toward finding a complement to pair with Mitchell Robinson. Considering Robinson played just 31 regular season games this past season, it is evident that the Knicks need another starting-caliber big man to help offset his potential injuries. Knicks’ Strategic Patience in Developing Big...
Axl Rose joins Billy Joel at final show of historic Madison Square Garden residency
For his historic 150th – and last – show as part of his Madison Square Garden residency, Billy Joel brought out Guns N’ Roses frontman Axl Rose to perform a number of songs – watch footage of the performances below. Last night (July 25), Joel wrapped...
FHS Special Ed, Disabled Juniors Show Improvement In Graduation Proficiency Tests
The percentage of Franklin High School juniors with disabilities, and those with special needs, who are considered “graduation-ready” in three academic subjects increased from the 2022-23 and 2023-24 school years, the Board of Education was told at its July 25 meeting. The Board was also told that 13...
Little League NYS All-Star 10s baseball: Mid-Island one win away from 3rd crown
ENDICOTT, N.Y. -- John Massoni pitched a gutty 5.1 innings and Mid-Island did what it had to do to get past pesky Port Washington, 7-5, to advance to the championship round at the Little League New York State 10-year-old All-Star Baseball Tournament Thursday at Union Endicott LL. M-I will now...
Jarren Duran Player Props: July 26, Red Sox vs. Yankees
After he picked up three RBIs in his last appearance (a triple and a home run), Jarren Duran and the Boston Red Sox will see Nestor Cortes Jr. on the hill for the New York Yankees on Friday at 7:10 PM ET on NESN. Find odds, stats, and more below...
Los Angeles Dodgers, New York Yankees interested in surprise pitcher ahead of MLB trade deadline
The Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Yankees have been linked to multiple starting pitchers in MLB trade rumors ahead of the July 30 deadline. Now, it appears Los Angeles and New York are both intending to pursue a veteran starter who just became available. Pitching is a glaring need...
Fairy Tale Forest coming back, but rides, restaurant aren't part of initial reopening
Many North Jerseyans of a certain age felt a surge of nostalgia after learning that the long-shuttered Fairy Tale Forest in West Milford is set to reopen next month. But while several aspects of the Forest will be familiar to visitors from long ago, not all of the features will be back — at least not right away. ...
Police In Secret Cars Issued Insane Amount Of Tickets In New York
Police in secret vehicles helped issue nearly 40,000 tickets in a very short period of time. Just before the 4th Of July holiday, New York State Police announced a "crack down on drunk and drugged driving and other traffic infractions." Sad News: These 11 Popular Food Items Are Gone From...
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