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U.S. Government Issues Warning About New York Drinking Water
Top U.S. officials have issued a stern warning about drinking water. As someone who grew up in the City of Newburgh, a warning about drinking water is always scary. In May 2016, City of Newburgh residents learned their drinking water supply was contaminated with the man-made chemical Perfluorooctane Sulfonate, which is also called PFOS.
NYPD: Motorcyclist in critical condition after late night crash on Staten Island
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — A motorcyclist was left in critical condition after a crash involving a minivan near Hylan Boulevard and Dongan Hills Avenue around 10 p.m. Saturday night, according to an NYPD spokesperson. The unidentified motorcycle rider was transported to nearby Staten Island University Hospital, Ocean Breeze, for...
Child Dies After Being Pulled Unresponsive from Swimming Pool
Suffolk County Police Homicide Squad detectives are investigating the death of a 7-year-old boy who was pulled unresponsive from a swimming pool in Bay Shore yesterday. Third Precinct officers responded to the residence located at 1627 N. Thompson Drive after a 911 caller reported that a boy was pulled from a swimming pool at approximately 8:25 p.m. The victim, Kyrie Berry, of Brooklyn, was transported to South Shore University Hospital in Bay Shore where he was pronounced dead.
Narcotics worth around $10 million seized in Bronx drug bust
NEW YORK -- Nearly $10 million worth of narcotics were seized in the Bronx in what New York City police said was their most significant drug bust to date involving illegal cannabis products. Police said they were investigating community complaints about illegal marijuana sales on Timpson Place in the Mott Haven section overnight Saturday when they discovered the illegal drug operation.Some drugs were packaged as candy, police sayMayor Eric Adams was on the scene with the New York City Sheriff's Office and Department of Consumer and Worker Protection.Officials said the unregulated and dangerous products, some packaged as candies and chocolates, were...
FORMER WALL TOWNSHIP TEACHER FACING ADDITIONAL CHARGES.
MONMOUTH COUNTY, NJ: TAPinto previously reported that Julie Rizzitello, 36, of Brick Township, a former Wall Township High School teacher was arrested for having a sexual relationship with a student. Rizzietello has been charged with one count of second-degree Sexual Assault and one count of third-degree Witness Tampering.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Now she is facing additional charges for having a sexual relationship with another student, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago announced Wednesday. According to a press release from the MCPO, as a result of their continued investigation involving members of their Special Victims...
NJ beach weather and waves: Jersey Shore Report for Mon 7/22
MODERATE RISK OF RIP CURRENTS (Atlantic & Cape May Counties) - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the surf zone. 5 - 10 knots (Gust 12 knots) TODAY: S winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming around 10 kt late. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: SE 2 ft at 9 seconds.
Paris Olympics: It’s Jersey vs. the World
Sports columnist Steve Politi will be covering his seventh Olympics for NJ Advance Media this summer. Send him a note and tell him what stories you want to read about in Paris at spoliti@njadvancemedia.com. We are fast. We are strong. We are agile. We are swimmers. We are runners. We...
Major NJ hospital system back to normal operations after CrowdStrike software meltdown
One of New Jersey's largest hospital systems was back online late Friday, a day after a global software snafu caused some of its computer systems to crash canceling elective surgeries and other procedures. The 12 hospitals and other facilities of RWJBarnabas Health had returned to "normal operations" by 9 p.m....
The Arc of Monmouth Celebrates 75 Years of Empowerment and Advocacy
TINTON FALLS, NJ - In 1949, a group of visionary parents, driven by a shared need, came together. These parents faced a hard reality: their children with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) were denied the basic right to education and were sometimes subjected to degrading conditions. They placed an ad in a local newspaper inviting others to a meeting at Red Bank Borough Hall. Their aim was to develop the maximum potential in adults with disabilities, challenging and changing the societal norms of their time. This meeting was more than just a gathering; it was the...
Former Rutgers soccer star Denise Reddy headed to the Olympics as assistant coach
Denise Reddy is no stranger to the Miller Family Soccer Complex, although it didn’t exist when she was a two-time team captain and an All-American in soccer at Rutgers more than 30 years ago. The professional coach has returned often since then to help out during Rutgers women’s soccer...
NJ Transit and Amtrak running again after downed wires disrupt service
Downed wires near Rahway, New Jersey caused service disruptions for New Jersey Transit and Amtrak Sunday. Services between New York City and Phialdephia were suspended just before 5 p.m. yesterday afternoon and partially restored around 6:30 p.m. Services have been fully restored, and both New Jersey Transit and Amtrak are back up and running.
Hachnosas Sefer Torah Sunday at Beis Medrash Heichal Dovid in Lawrence
Union Education Assoc. to Host Annual Town-Wide Block Party
UNION, NJ - A "Town-Wide Block Party", hosted by the Union Township Education Association (UTEA), is set for Tuesday, August 13, in Rabkin Park for all Union residents. "The UTEA tries to find ways to interact with our community," said Ann Margaret Shannon, UTEA President. “The UTEA is excited to mingle and share music, fun, games and a meal with our community."CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The fun will include music by a DJ, children’s games and bouncy houses, and a health fair featuring Optical Academy, Zumba, kickboxing, and yoga. Cuisine from local restaurants, including Cafe Z, Cioffi's, Cozy Corner, Johnny Napkins, Mama’s BBQ, and Qsina 8 will be available. Residents five years and up will receive a $10 food voucher (while supplies last). Visitors are asked to bring food to donate to the food pantry and to bring lawn chairs. The event, in partnership with the Township of Union, the Union Township Transportation Association, the Union Fire Department, the Union Police Department, the Union Recreation Department, and Optical Academy, will run from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Rabkin Park. To register, click HERE. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Maker Park Radio Celebrates 7th anniversary with Music & Arts Fest
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Maker Park Radio — an all-volunteer, non-profit streaming station in Stapleton — marked its seventh anniversary with a vibrant Music & Arts Fest at Maker Park, located at 450 Front Street, attracting more than 400 attendees. The celebration featured performances by New York...
‘Smooth Sounds by the Sea’ mesh jazz and R&B with cool summer vibes
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — The 13th Annual “Smooth Sounds by the Sea” offered a relaxing afternoon of soulful jazz and R&B at the historic Alice Austen House in Rosebank. The yearly event pays tribute to and celebrates the contributions of people of African descent and the music and culture of America by showcasing a diverse range of live jazz and R&B performances.
Sacred Heart and Holy Rosary Parishes to Host Tricky Tray Event
DOVER — Sacred Heart and Holy Rosary Parishes in Dover invite you to join their anticipated Tricky Tray event on October 5, 2024. This exciting event will feature over 250 prizes, including a 50/50 lottery and a lottery apron. Event Details:. Date: October 5, 2024. Location: Sacred Heart and...
Late bedtimes and not enough sleep can harm developing brains – and poorer kids are more at risk
Emily C. Merz, Colorado State University and Melissa Hansen, Colorado State University. Shorter sleep and later bedtimes are linked to potentially harmful functional changes to parts of the brain important for coping with stress and controlling negative emotions, our recently published research found. And children in families with low economic resources are particularly at risk.
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