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One firefighter injured as FDNY responds to New Brighton house fire
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — The smell of smoke hung heavy in the air as 106 firefighters from 25 FDNY units responded to a residential fire in New Brighton Thursday night. The “all hands” two-alarm blaze was reported at around 7 p.m. in a two-story, multiple-family residence at 80 Henderson Ave., between Lafayette Avenue and Clinton Court, an FDNY spokesperson said.
City Cracks Down on Vendors in Shadow of Kingsbridge Armory
Unlicensed vendors who have long sold their wares in front of the massive and long-vacant Kingsbridge Armory say law enforcement officials have been pushing them away over the last two months, hollowing out what had been a bustling streetscape. “It’s stupid. What motive would you have?” a vendor who asked to be identified as Maria […] The post City Cracks Down on Vendors in Shadow of Kingsbridge Armory appeared first on THE CITY - NYC News.
Open Space to be Earmarked for Recreation on Terrill Road in Scotch Plains
SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ – Township officials visited Orchid Park – a state-mandated residential community on Terrill Road – this week to tour open space that will be used for recreational purposes for the community.In attendance were both Mayor Josh Losardo and former Mayor Al Smith, who led negotiations for the redevelopment plan at the former Parker Gardens site during his term as mayor. The Orchid Park housing development was required to be built under the state’s affordable housing mandate.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER“While the preference would certainly have been to keep...
Boy, 13, stabbed in the back outside NYC school during broad-daylight fight
A 13-year-old boy was stabbed in the back during a broad-daylight fight with a teen rival steps away from his Brooklyn school on Thursday, according to sources and police. Violence erupted when the two started feuding up the block from the Eagle Academy for Young Men at Ocean Hill around 3:45 p.m. on Roosevelt Place and Atlantic Avenue in Brownsville, police said. His 13-year-old attacker then slashed him in the lower back before fleeing the scene, according to the sources. Two teen boys struck by gunfire in broad daylight shooting outside NYC school The victim, who attends the Eagle Academy, collapsed on the ground, sources told The Post. NYC teacher hit by stray bullet in 6th-floor classroom calls incident ‘last thing’ he expected He was taken by EMTs to Brookdale University Hospital, where he was listed in stable condition. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR METRO DAILY NEWSLETTER The teen stabber has yet to be caught as of Thursday night. The investigation is ongoing. For the latest metro stories, top headlines, breaking news and more, visit nypost.com/metro/
Staten Island’s weekend family fun: Inaugural New York Road Runners dash for kids, Italian Festival, and more
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. - Get ready for an action-packed weekend filled with family-friendly activities!. From the inaugural Staten Island Half Marathon for kids to the vibrant Italian Festival, there’s something for everyone. Friday, Saturday, Sunday & Monday. Italian Festival at The Mount / Oct. 11-14, times vary. Join Catholic...
NYPD: Porsche carjacked at gunpoint on Staten Island; 2 taken into custody
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — The NYPD took a 17-year-old boy and a man into custody after an alleged carjacking at gunpoint came to a crashing halt on the North Shore of Staten Island. The episode began when a 37-year-old man parked his 2021 Porsche in the vicinity of Oakland...
Two Union Firefighters Promoted to Captain
UNION, NJ – Two Union firefighters were sworn into their new rank as Captain at the Township Committee meeting Tuesday night.“Tonight is a very special night,” said Deputy Mayor and Fire Commissioner Joseph Florio. “Our fire department here in Union is considered one of the best in the state, if not the best in the state. That’s really a credit to all the firefighters and officers who are so dedicated, with the great training and tools they receive, they’re able to use to make sure our citizens are safe.”CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER“It’s very...
New Jersey's First-Ever Mormon Temple Coming To Summit
The Church of Jesus Christ Latter-day Saints announced it is building its first temple in the Garden State.The temple will be built in Summit (Union County), the church announced this month. The temple is one of 17 new temples the Mormon Church plans to build.“Why are we building temples at such an…
Suspicious item draws NYPD Bomb Squad to Staten Island; deemed harmless
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — The NYPD Bomb Squad and other emergency responders converged on a street in Oakwood during the Thursday morning rush hour to check on a suspicious item. However, the item turned out to be a false alarm. If you purchase a product or register for an...
Feds raid NYPD’s school safety HQ as part of probe into city contracts: sources
Federal agents raided the NYPD’s School Safety Division headquarters in Queens Thursday as part of a probe into city contracts, sources said. The raids are the latest to target Mayor Eric Adams’ administration and appear linked to an investigation into Tim Pearson, a former senior aide and one of Hizzoner’s longtime friends under scrutiny for allegedly picking contractors in exchange for kickbacks. Agents hit the HQ at Queens Plaza North in Long Island City Thursday afternoon and seized papers and records tied to a “panic button” app contract allegedly greenlit by Pearson, according to the sources. Kevin Taylor, the up-and-coming former head of school safety...
Advance gets action: Boston Market cleaned up and now ‘the community has ears’ to keep it that way
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — All the community wanted was some action following an Advance/SILive.com report about an illegal dumping situation behind the former Boston Market in Port Richmond. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By...
Boys Soccer: Dayton Falls to Gov. Livingston, 2-1, in Union County Tournament
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ – Gov. Livingston rallied from a first-half deficit to advance in the preliminary round of the Union County Tournament with a 2-1 boys soccer victory over Dayton on Thursday.Jacob Smiatacz scored to give 15th-seeded Dayton (6-5-1) a 1-0 lead 12 minutes into the game, and that advantage held up through halftime. Smiatacz has six goals this season.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERBut Gov.. Livingston (1-10-2) came back with second-half goals by Jacob Gross and Gui Gomes to advance. Though GL had come into the game winless, the Highlanders were actually the higher seed, at No. 10. They will play seventh-seeded Union in the next round on Tuesday. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Adams launches new overnight homeless outreach program pairing police, clinicians on NYC subways
Shawn Tish is an outreach worker with one of the PATH teams. The PATH initiative aims to connect New Yorkers to services while addressing safety concerns on the transit system, building on Mayor Adams’ broader subway safety plan. [ more › ]
Hasbrouck Heights Apprehend Irvington Resident Attempting to Steal Delivery Packages
HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ – The Hasbrouck Heights Police have arrested and charged a 31-year-old Irvington resident on multiple charges, including an attempt to intercept packages delivered to a home.On October 8th, 2024, at approximately 3:17pm, Hasbrouck Heights Police, including Officer Brian Donohue, Officer Kevin Condal, Officer Joseph Olivo, Officer John Mullins, Officer Johanna Sanchez, Officer Liam Cabri, Detective Sergeant Brad Dussault, and Detective Sergeant Nick Brunetti, responded to the 400 block of Burton Avenue on a report of a suspicious individual attempting to intercept packages at a residence.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET...
Union High School Grad Completes Army Basic Training
UNION, NJ – Union High School graduate Riannah Mathurin graduated from basic training for the United States Army on September 26.Mathurin attended basic training at Fort Jackson, South Carolina. She is now stationed at Fort Gregg-Adams, Virginia, for AIT training.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERDuring her JROTC time at Union High School, Mathurin was awarded the Legion of Valor Bronze Cross by the United States Army. Related story: Union High School Army JROTC Cadet Receives High Honor from U.S. Army For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
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