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Somerset County, NJ sees spike in scams
SOMERVILLE — You might want to think twice before sharing any personal information, especially if residing in Somerset County. Somerset County Sheriff Derrin Russo and the Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office are warning of a recent increase in the number of mail and phone scams affecting residents. The scammers...
Pleasantville grad falls short in Olympic bid
Six one-hundredths of a second. A blink of an eye, a snap of the fingers, a sneeze. That’s all that prevented Pleasantville High School graduate Nia Ali from earning a spot on the United States Olympic Track and Field team Sunday night. Ali, a 35-year-old mother of three, ran...
Video shows dozens of gunshots being fired at Chinese takeout restaurant as patrons run for cover
Philadelphia police have released video showing gunmen firing dozens of shots at a Chinese takeout restaurant while patrons, including a child, were inside.The shootout happened at 27th and Dickinson streets at 10:30 p.m. on Monday. Five people were wounded.One angle shows two suspects running right up to the restaurant and immediately opening fire. The video shows multiple muzzle flashes as round after round is fired.Another angle shows people inside the restaurant scrambling to find cover. Philadelphia police have said they believe someone returned fire from inside the restaurant.RAW VIDEO:Video shows shootout at Chinese takeout restaurant in Grays FerryA black,...
Philadelphia Police Seek Community Help to Find Missing 14-Year-Old Sandra McCoy
The Philadelphia Police Department is seeking assistance from the community in the search for Sandra McCoy, a 14-year-old girl reported missing from the 24th District. She was last seen on the afternoon of July 1st around 5:00 pm near the 18xx block of E Pacific St. According to the police report, Sandra is described as standing 5 feet 3 inches tall, weighing approximately 85 pounds, and has burgundy hair and brown eyes. She is also noted to have a Pandora bracelet, and features both nose and ear piercings.
Clark PD Updates Community on Earlier Gunfire Incident on Stanton St.
CLARK, NJ — Early Wednesday morning, the Clark Police Department responded to a report of shots fired around 12:30 a.m. at 9 Stanton Street that ultimately resulted in the arrest of a Clark resident. The Clark PD provided additional information to the community this evening, confirming the identity of the man as 79-year-old Kenneth Kutyla.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Kutyla is currently being held in the Union County Jail in Elizabeth on the following charges: Four counts of Attempted Murder 2C;11-3A(1)/2C:5-1A(1), a crime of the first degree. Four counts of Aggravated Assault 2C:12-1B(1), a crime of...
Bridge Tolls From New Jersey to PA Could Go Up 20%
When you think of how expensive everything else has gotten, it's somewhat amazing that the four bridges drivers use to cross from New Jersey to Pennsylvania haven't increased in price in 13 years. That may be about to change. DRPA Considers a 20% Toll Hike on Bridges Crossing the Delaware.
2024 schedule for Fourth of July fireworks in NJ
Counties and municipalities in the Garden State are planning their Independence Day firework displays and other festivities. The Fourth is on a Thursday this year. NOTE: All displays are not updated for postponements or cancellations due to weather. Check local websites before heading out. Events are subject to change due to weather or other concerns.
Mountain Lion Reportedly Dangerously Close To Upstate New York
A number of reported mountain lions have been spotted just outside the Hudson Valley. The wild animal was reported in New Jersey, in a county that borders Orange County. Mountain Lion Reported Near Orange County, New York. A mountain lion was reportedly seen in Sussex County, New Jersey. A listener...
Report: Many folks need more than 1 job to afford a NJ apartment
New Jersey continues to be one of the nation's most expensive spots for renters, according to a yearly state-by-state report. With the goal of spending no more than 30% of income on rent, workers would need to earn more than $38 per hour in order to afford a modest, two-bedroom apartment in the Garden State, finds the Out of Reach report published by the National Low Income Housing Coalition and the Housing and Community Development Network of New Jersey.
N.J. weather: Threat of scattered thunderstorms may spoil some July 4th celebrations
An unwelcome guest may be showing up at some of New Jersey’s Fourth of July celebrations on Thursday — stormy weather. That’s the word from the National Weather Service, which says scattered rain showers and thunderstorms, some of which may become severe with heavy downpours and damaging wind gusts, are expected to pop up in the Garden State Thursday afternoon and Thursday evening as a warm front moves across our region.
NJ State Troopers searching for Warren County stabbing suspect
Authorities are asking for your help locating a man wanted in connection to a stabbing in North Jersey late Tuesday night. Officials say at around 10:20 on the night of July 2nd, state troopers responded to a report of a stabbing victim at a home on Meadow Cliff Lane in Hardwick Township, Warren County.
NJ study: Are we creating a gambling problem for our kids?
It's shocking how young people are when they're first exposed to gambling, according to folks behind new research out of The College of New Jersey and the Council on Compulsive Gambling of New Jersey. The issue is only expected to worsen, given the ability to wager right on a phone...
2024 Macy’s 4th of July fireworks: Where to watch in NJ
NEW JERSEY - The Macy's 4th of July Fireworks 2024 show will launch from the Hudson River in NYC for the first time in 10 years, which means parts of NJ will also have a view. JUMP TO: BEST NJ VIEWING SPOTS l TRANSPORTATION l OTHER NJ EVENTS. "Excited to...
Not interested in fireworks or parades? Here are 9 things to do in North Jersey, July 5-7
It's Fourth of July weekend and we've got your big lists of Independence Day events, but if you're not into fireworks and parades, here are nine other things to do. Need some sports? We've got Jackals baseball in Paterson, Big3 basketball in Newark and roller derby in East Rutherford. Summer...
N.J. brewery owned by a female veteran has closed
New Jersey’s brewing community is again without another beer maker, with the recent closure of a business that’s believed to be among only a few woman-owned breweries in the state. Backward Flag Brewing Company, which was known as space devoting itself to helping veterans transition into post-military careers,...
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