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Village of Mamaroneck Summer on the Ave Block Party
Join us Wednesday July 24 for the Annual Village of Mamaroneck Summer on the Avenue Block Party. The event is being held 7-10pm on Mamaroneck Ave between Prospect and Halstead Avenues. The event is free to the public and will feature Live Music, Food, Children’s Activities and more! Bring the family, have a great time, and don’t forget to stop by LMC’s Studio on the Avenue, located at 243 Mamaroneck Ave right next to Mamaroneck Cinemas!
Dueling Gaza protests lead to multiple arrests, limited access to Grand Central Terminal
Police made multiple arrests Thursday night after dueling pro-Palestinian and pro-Israel protests broke out in Manhattan and let to restricted access to Grand Central Terminal.There was an increased police presence outside the terminal after the MTA was made aware of plans for a pro-Palestinian protest at 5:30 p.m.Protesters were seen gathering at Pershing Square on 42nd Street across from Grand Central.Eventually, protesters began marching south past 40th Street before settling at Penn Plaza right next to Madison Square Garden.Police say multiple arrests were made, but was not immediately clear how many.The terminal has been the scene of disruptive pro-Palestinian protests...
Late NYPD officer’s alma matter offers his children scholarships
BRONX, N.Y. (PIX11) – The Bronx alma mater of late NYPD officer Edgar Ordonez has offered his two children scholarships. St Anselm School, a Catholic school in South Bronx, announced the scholarships Thursday during a funeral for the NYPD recruit who died earlier in July. “Our school created the Teresa Lopes Memorial Scholarship to provide […]
Additional Charges Filed Against Driver in Weehawken Crash
WEEHAWKEN, NJ – The Hudson County Regional Collision Investigation Unit has filed additional charges against Luis Tubac-Socoy, a 25-year-old Passaic resident, following a motor vehicle crash in Weehawken on Friday,…
Retired FDNY Hero Pleads Not Guilty to Charges He Assaulted Rye Golf Club Co-Worker
A local golf club employee — once hailed as an FDNY hero for rescuing three people, trapped inside a burning building, without protective gear — is maintaining his innocence against charges he sexually assaulted a female co-worker. Nicholas Aufiero, a staff member of Rye Golf Club, was arrested...
Paterson must give back $440K for long delayed veterans affordable housing
PATERSON — Mayor Andre Sayegh’s administration must repay the federal government $438,399 in housing funds spent on a proposed 31-unit veterans apartment building that has not been built. A resolution approved by the City Council on Tuesday said the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development has designated Paterson’s veteran housing proposal...
Arrest in Milton Road Burglary
An arrest has been made related to a Milton home burglary. Rye PD arrested 45 year old Mark Bucaj of White Plains, following a four month long investigation by detectives that began on March 5th, 2024. On that day in March, Rye PD responded to a single family residence on the north end of Milton Road in the early morning hours, on a report of a possible burglary.
New Information on Upper Class Westchester Area Police Involved Shooting
A couple of months ago, we covered a story about an incident that occurred in the area of Armonk, a hamlet located in Westchester County. News regarding the matter had seemingly been quiet since it first occurred but a recent report released by the Westchester County District Attorney's Office has provided new information on the case.
Need a new job? About a dozen companies will be at this North Jersey job fair
The Jack and Ronnie McGreevey Civic Association will host a job fair for Hudson County residents on July 25 in Jersey City. The event will start at 11 a.m. and will take place on 73 Martin Luther King Drive. It will feature employers from various sectors, including transportation, public safety and education, in a celebration of the region’s growing economic opportunities.
Union County’s ‘ASK’ Services Kiosk Is Coming To Roselle
ROSELLE, NJ - The Union County Board of Commissioners is bringing their ‘ASK’ kiosks to Roselle on August 7. The event will be at the Roselle Library located at 129 Chestnut Street. The services provide an opportunity for attendees to meet with experienced professionals who can offer expert guidance on senior programs and resources and help with form completion. Bilingual staff will be available. No appointment or pre-registration is necessary.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER “At our ‘ASK’ kiosks, our friendly and professional staff is dedicated to providing the latest information to our senior...
Eyeing Sampson’s seat, Jersey City BOE president considers run for state assembly
Jersey City school board President DeJon Morris, whose short tenure has been filled with controversy, is considering a run for a 31st District state assembly, saying current Assemblyman Will Sampson IV has failed Jersey City. Morris, leader of the school board since a disputed takeover in February, said he has...
Montclair Township Website Down, Impacted by CrowdStrike (UPDATED)
Update: The Montclair Township’s website was restored and fully operational on Friday, 07/19/2024, @ 1:35 PM. Tony Fan, the town’s chief information officer and interim communications specialist, told Montclair Local that the town’s “hosted platform services were impacted by the CrowdStrike incident.“. The Township sent this...
Hoboken Updates: Open Pool Hours at HHS, ResilienCity Park Basketball Court to Close for Repairs
The City of Hoboken recently announced a few updates pertaining to open pool hours and amenity repairs. From July 29th through August 9th, the Hoboken High School indoor pool at 800 Clinton Street will be open to residents for limited hours. Additionally, the ResilienCity Park at 12th and Madison Streets in Hoboken will close for resurfacing repairs on July 22nd. Read on for more about these updates from the City of Hoboken.
New Development to Replace Surface Parking Lot in Jersey City
A surface parking lot in the shadow of The Beacon complex could soon be home to another development as officials have greenlit a plan for a new residential project near Jersey City’s geographic center. During their June 11 meeting, Jersey City’s Planning Board approved an application to revitalize 147...
N.J. corrections officer admits accepting $14K to smuggle cell phones, tobacco into jail
JERSEY CITY, N.J. — A corrections officer has pleaded guilty to accepting $14,000 from an undercover agent to smuggle cell phones and tobacco products into a jail. Efrin Wade, 36, of Jersey City, pleaded guilty to extortion in Newark federal court on Wednesday, the U.S. Attorney’s Office District of New Jersey said in a news release.
Wayne YMCA members worried about township's 'bold adventure' to acquire facility
WAYNE — YMCA members expressed concerns Wednesday over a plan by officials to buy the nearly 50-year-old facility on Pike Drive, with many telling the Township Council that they were worried about losing access to their favorite classes and instructors they adore. Some brought up an issue of affordability,...
Hammer-Wielding Ex-Bio Teacher In Bergen County Loses License After Assaults: Officials
A former biology teacher in Bergen County had his teaching license revoked after an incident in which he purposely backed his car into another vehicle and then used a hammer to assault the victim, state officials said.The State Board of Examiners reviewed the information regarding Christopher R. Ic…
Valley Hospital is 1st in N.J. to treat cardiac ablation using holographic guidance platform
The Valley Hospital in Paramus said Thursday that it is treating the first patient in New Jersey, and one of the first patients in the U.S., with a procedure guided by a new FDA-cleared holographic cardiac ablation visualization platform known as CommandEP, manufactured by SentiAR. According to St. Louis-based SentiAR,...
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