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Bedford Park: NYPD Asks Public for Help Locating Man Wanted for Groping 15-Year-Old Girl
THE NYPD IS asking for the public’s help identifying the person seen in this video who they say is wanted in connection to a groping incident that occurred in transit on the 4 subway as it approached the Bedford Park Boulevard subway station in The Bronx on Wednesday, July 17, 2024. Video courtesy of the NYPD.
Wednesday’s Headlines: Adams Blames the Victim Edition
Mayor Adams is joining his administration's victim-blaming response to this year's 27-percent hike in pedestrian deaths. Pressed on what he was doing to stem the tide of pedestrian carnage on city streets, Adams on Monday pledged to take a "holistic approach" — by zeroing in on the behavior of vulnerable pedestrians killed by the drivers of multi-ton death machines.
Buyer wanted for 2.25-acre redevelopment portfolio in Union City, Kislak says
The Kislak Co. Inc is marketing a 13-parcel, 2.25-acre redevelopment portfolio around Mountain Road and Manhattan Avenue in Union City. — Courtesy: Kislak. A portfolio of 13 parcels in Union City is on the market for sale, brokers with The Kislak Co. Inc. said, touting it as a redevelopment opportunity along New Jersey’s booming Gold Coast.
New restaurant leases 4,600 sq. ft., opens at Hoboken apartment building, RIPCO says
A new restaurant has taken nearly 4,600 square feet at the base of an apartment building in western Hoboken, in a newly announced deal by RIPCO Real Estate. In a news release, the brokerage team said BYRD is now open at 800 Jackson St., noting that it is the sister restaurant of Common Lot in Millburn. The eatery’s 4,585-square-foot space includes outdoor seating and benefits from what RIPCO described as extensive cosmetic renovations, while the operator has secured a liquor license for the business.
SUNY College of Optometry NOSA Chapter Takes Top Honors
(PRESS RELEASE) NEW YORK, NY — The SUNY College of Optometry National Optometric Student Association (NOSA) took top honors at the National Optometric Association (NOA) Conference held in Philadelphia, PA July 11 – 14, 2024. SUNY Optometry was awarded NOSA Chapter of the Year, and three students were recognized with NOSA Executive Board Scholarships: Melinda Morvai, Taylor Greaves and Christine “Chin-Yen” Chou. Ms. Greaves was also elected as the NOSA National Vice-President.
Lawsuits aim to address NYC's scaffolding problem
Scaffolding is a common sight all across New York City, with some of the constructions saying up for months, or even years, becoming eyesores. But are some of the oldest ones in the city finally set to come down? FOX 5 NY's Richard Giacovas shows how a new lawsuit brought by the city could help do just that.
Mosquito Control Took Place This Week in East Hanover, Hanover and Morris Plains
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - On July 23rd and July 22nd, the County of Morris treated areas of East Hanover, Hanover and Morris Plains for mosquitos. Due to an increase in adult mosquito populations, weather permitting, they treated the woods at the following locations via All-Terrain Vehicle on July 23rd and July 22nd between the hours of 4:30 AM - 8:00 AM. They used Anvil 2+2, active ingredient Sumithrin, EPA#1021-1687-8329 or Zenivex E4, active ingredient Etofenprox, EPA#2724-807 East Hanover – Ridgedale Ave (Lurker Park) Morris Plains – Jim Fear Dr (Community Park) Hanover – Pond Rd (Brickyard Field) For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
10 years of Empire State Ride battling cancer
Hundreds of cyclists made their way through the Capital Region, riding for a good cause to raise money for research to put an end to cancer. The event founder, Terry Bourgeois and friends came out for the 10-year anniversary of Empire State Ride. It is a 500 plus mile trek from New York City to Buffalo.
Gov. Murphy signs new bill into law to prevent New Jerseyans from falling into medical debt
Gov. Phil Murphy says the bill will bring dignity to the billing process and provide time to recover, as no bills will be given to patients while they’re still recovering at the hospital.
Homeless Woman Accidentally Locked In Store After Closure
GLEN ROCK, NJ - Be careful when using a store restroom near closing time, you risk getting locked in! On July 21 at approximately 9:40 p.m., a homeless woman triggered a store alarm as she attempted to leave after the store was closed.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Police, who were investigating the alarm at Food Universe Marketplace on the 900 block of Lincoln Avenue, found the woman who had just exited the store. "The woman, who was cooperative with the officers, recounted that she was using the restroom near closing time after checking with a store employee," police said. "When she exited the restroom, she found that the store had been closed for the night and no staff members were present. She then unlocked the front door to leave and triggered the alarm." Her story matched with the video surveillance footage. Police offered the woman assistance finding shelter for the evening; however, she declined and left the area. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Iconic Longtime Westchester Bakery Damaged By Fire Seeks Help In Rebuilding
A bakery that has served its Westchester community for more than eight decades is now asking for help in recovering from a devastating fire that forced it to close. Delite Bake Shop, located in Yonkers at 773 Yonkers Ave., was damaged in a blaze that started on Saturday, July 13 around 12:30 a…
(201) Magazine wins national award. See what made this Bergen County magazine a 'standout'
Congrats are in order! (201) Magazine won first place in the Society for Features Journalism contest in the Best Special Product category for a monthly glossy. The judges called...
Man Shot By Assailants He'd Been Traveling With, Ditched On NJ Turnpike In Secaucus: Cops
At 2:26 p.m., a 52-year-old Houston resident got into an argument with two men while traveling in a white Nissan passenger vehicle on the New Jersey Turnpike Monday, July 22, Jeffrey Lebron, a spokesman for the New Jersey State Police said. The man was shot before the car pulled over...
Upcoming Event to Advocate for Safer Streets
PARSIPPANY — The Parsippany Neighborhood Watch, in collaboration with the New Jersey Bike & Walk Coalition, is set to host an event to enhance pedestrian and bike safety in our community. Scheduled for August 28th at 7:30 p.m., the event, titled “Pedestrian and Bike Safety: A Vision for Safer Streets in Parsippany,” will take place at the Parsippany Main Library, 449 Halsey Road.
Route 3 in Clifton fully reopened after deadly crash but cleanup continues
The state Department of Transportation worked through Tuesday morning to clean up the aftermath of the explosive truck crash that took place on Monday, causing a complete shutdown of Route 3 and leaving one man dead. According to the Passaic County Prosecutor's Office, a commercial truck was traveling west on Route 3 in Clifton when it crashed into a barrier and caught fire. Shortly after, callers on the highway and first responders observed multiple explosions. ...
Wayne Schools Political Avatar Issue to be Resolved
WAYNE, NJ – During the November 2, 2023 Wayne Board of Education meeting, less than a month after the October 7 attacks in Israel, resident Kim Woodhour spoke up, asking for the board to consider changing their policy on the avatars used as a student’s profile picture on their school webpages. She said that allowing students to use politically-charged icons as their profile pictures, needs to change. The board agreed and said that something would be done. She just didn't realize it would take so long. Seven months later, Ms. Woodhour finally received an answer to...
More bank closures in New Jersey, is your branch on the list?
💸 Dozens of bank branches have closed in New Jersey this year. 💸 On-line banking has reduced the need to visit a physical branch office. A Pennsylvania based bank has announced the closure of 13 branch offices including nine in New Jersey. It's the latest in a wave...
NJ weather: Two more unsettled, humid days, weekend looks great
High humidity and unsettled weather. Typical summer weather in New Jersey. But that does not mean we have to like it. We are facing a few showers and maybe even a thunderstorm through the first half of Wednesday. And again during the daytime hours on Thursday. Meanwhile, dew points in the 70s are making the air thick and uncomfortable.
Here’s What New Jersey Needs To Know About The Deadly Listeria Outbreak
Going to the deli in Jersey is kind of like second nature; you go to pick up subs, deli pickles, cold salads, and of course your lunch meat for the week. I've always been a big cold-cuts guy smoked turkey and cheese have been a staple for lunch for years, however, due to a new listeria outbreak, deli meats may have to be taken off the menu.
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