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In Wake of Cybersecurity Breach, Sparta Police Offer Advice About Protecting Personal Information and Credit
SUSSEX COUNTY, NJ – A cybersecurity breach a few months ago has left residents vulnerable to identity theft and compromised credit, according to an announcement by the Sparta Police Department. The breach was not limited to Sussex County but affects people globally. According to an announcement by the Sparta Police, “a large amount of sensitive data has been uploaded to the dark web.” It appears to primarily affect anyone who applied for credit between the 1990s and early 2000s.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER A free tool is available to safely check whether your...
Kayaker discovers submerged car and dead driver in NJ canal
FRANKLIN (Somerset) — Somerset County authorities are investigating a deadly crash that involved a car in a canal over the weekend. The prosecutor’s office said that on Saturday, August 24, just before 12:30 p.m., township police received a report from a kayaker who spotted a car submerged in the Delaware Raritan Canal near Canal and Grouser roads.
NJ high school student killed on way to first day of classes
FRANKLIN (Hunterdon) — The excitement of a new school year at North Hunterdon High School turned to mourning after a student died in a crash on the first day of school. Sophia Detorres, 16, of the Pittstown section, was a passenger in a three-vehicle crash Thursday morning at Hogback (Route 617) and Lowers Lansdown roads, officials said.
Snap Count Totals | LA Tech vs Nicholls
Louisiana Tech (1-0) opened its 2024 season with a 25-17 victory over Nicholls (0-1) on Saturday night. The Bulldogs were forced to play three different quarterbacks in the win due to Jack Turner going down in the first quarter due to injury. Let's take a look at the Snap Count...
Photo Gallery: Tech Pulls Out the Win In OT
With a roster full of transfers from D-1 schools and notably Texas Tech, Abilene Christian came in to Lubbock with a chip on their shoulder and a new offensive coordinator running the Air Raid 2.0. They gave Tech all they could handle. You have to give them credit as they made some great catches and kept the Tech defense on their heals all night long. Not only did the likes of Martinez, Cleveland and Castle give Tech plenty of fits but also Izaiah Kelley who is a former Lubbock Coronado standout. Then there was former Tech recruit and player Maverick McIvor who got accurate throws out to his receivers quickly and put up 515 yards through the air. Offensive Coordinator Rick Bowie did a very good job of getting his offense ready to play Tech and continuously called plays that kept his team on the field and Tech's defense guessing.
Ghostface Killah and friends headline Peace & Unity Festival at Snug Harbor (120 photos)
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Hundreds of hip-hop fans united to celebrate pride and community spirit at the second annual ‘Peace and Unity Festival’ on Saturday. The event was filled with family-friendly activities, local talent showcases, and food vendors. If you purchase a product or register for an...
‘Another Night of Entertainment, Dining & Dancing’ awaits at the Historic Old Bermuda Inn Sept. 28 | Inside Out
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — It’s often been said that the sound of music stimulates the mind and soothes the soul. The universal language, music connects cultures and even evokes emotions that words alone simply can’t express. With those thoughts in mind, the distinguishable sounds of doo-wop oldies,...
St. Joseph by-the-Sea tabs pair of alumni as co-ADs
St. Joseph by-the-Sea is keeping it all-in-the-family as the school has named a pair of alumni as its co-athletic directors. Dominic Palermo (class of 1988) and Tyler Young (2017) are proving that you can go home again as the duo will take over for the recently retired Richard Bruno, who served as the school’s AD for the past 11 years.
Grocery store clerk shot thwarting Brooklyn robbery: Report
A robbery attempt went wrong after a 50-year-old supermarket worker was shot in Brooklyn, according to the New York Daily News. Police responded to an emergency call on the afternoon of August 23, from the Royal Supermarket on 8th Ave. near 15th Street in Park Slope, the report said. According...
Senator Parker Hosts 17th Annual Back to School Celebration
State Senator Kevin Parker hosted the 17th Annual Harvest Fest Back to School Celebration on Saturday, August 24. Held at Paerdegat Park, the event provided a full day of engaging activities, essential resources, backpacks, school supplies and entertainment catered to families and individuals of all ages, according to a press release.
Smith Street Stage Presents Richard II at Mark O’Donnell Theater
Brooklyn’s Smith Street Stage will present William Shakespeare’s Richard II at The Mark O'Donnell Theater from Sept. 11 to Sept. 28. The play explores the delicate balance between tradition and change, power and morality. Richard II follows the story of King Richard, whose divine right to rule is challenged by his popular cousin, Henry Bolingbroke. As the play unfolds, the audience is invited to grapple with complex questions: Is it ever justified to remove a leader from power, and at what cost? Does power inevitably corrupt, regardless of who wields it?
Back to The Block Festival Returns to Brooklyn Sept. 14
The Back to the Block Festival, a hip-hop and R&B music event, is returning for it's fourth edition on Sept. 14 in Williamsburg. Spill it Entertainment and Frontlyne Records have teamed up for the one-of-a-kind indoor music festival showcasing the vibrant local hip-hop and R&B scene, according to a press release.
HS football: Jeremiah Williams in mid-season form as St. Peter’s cruises past Susan Wagner
Jeremiah Williams didn’t mince words when delivering a short, to-the-point message to his relatively new offensive line: Block for three seconds and he’ll make his cut. And, boy, did he do a lot of cutting Saturday. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a...
HS football: Kevin Gumb’s late TD the difference as Farrell wins another thriller over Hendricken, 34-30
Another season-opener, another barn-burner between Monsignor Farrell and Rhode Island state champ Bishop Hendricken to kick off the 2024 high school football campaign. And more importantly for Farrell and head coach Rocco Del Priore, another victory as the Lions once again came back from another fourth-quarter deficit to snatch a 34-30 non-league win at jam-packed and loud Dennis Barrett Stadium, Oakwood.
Severe teacher shortage hits Paterson schools just before new academic year
There are more than 150 vacant jobs in Paterson's school district with the first day of school just days away.New Jersey's third-largest city is taking steps to minimize any disruption the shortage would have.The superintendent, Dr. Laurie W. Newell, says she will be using per diem substitutes and combining classes if where appropriate. They'll also lean on a virtual teaching platform.Education officials say they're working on convincing more staff to their team up.The vacancies represent about 7 percent of teaching positions in K-12.ALSO READ: NYC delays cellphone ban in schoolsNew York City Mayor Eric Adams says the planned restriction of cell phones in NYC schools has been delayed.----------* Get Eyewitness News Delivered * More New York City news* Send us a news tip* Download the abc7NY app for breaking news alerts * Follow us on YouTube 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.
601 Baltic Street Completes Construction in Boerum Hill, Brooklyn
Construction is complete on 601 Baltic Street, a ten-story residential building in Boerum Hill, Brooklyn. Designed, developed, and constructed by Grid Group, the 30,018-square-foot structure will yield 25 condominium units with an average scope of 906 square feet, as well as 1,654 square feet of ground-floor retail space. The property is situated at the corner of Baltic Street and Fourth Avenue.
Election 2024: Are you voting for Trump or Harris, Staten Islanders? We want to know.
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. - Since President Joe Biden dropped out of the race for president, social media -- and media in general -- has been flooded with news articles, posts, polls and memes related to the 2024 presidential election. Harris, who is 18 years younger than Trump, has been said...
Is Kohl's open on Labor Day 2024?
Labor Day will be celebrated on Monday, Sept 2. Kohl’s is a favorite among shoppers when it comes to snagging deals on clothes. This is especially true around Labor Day when you can shop Kohl’s end-of-summer clearance sale to stock up on everything from clothes to cookware and college dorm essentials.
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