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Grieving NJ parents settle with Panera over ‘killer’ lemonade
Panera Bread has reached a settlement with the parents of Jersey City’s Sarah Katz over the now-retired Charged Lemonade. The 21-year-old student had long QT syndrome type 1, a heart condition, and was told by doctors to not drink energy drinks, according to the lawsuit obtained by NBC News. The legal complaint claims Panera did a poor job with the product’s warning and transparency about the ingredients.
Parents claim NJ teacher’s ‘extreme’ punishment goes too far in lawsuit
BELLEVILLE — A seven-year-old New Jersey boy was afraid to return to school after a punishment left him outside cold and alone, according to a lawsuit. The incident in the winter of 2023 was just one example of the institutional abuse faced by the second-grader at Belleville School #4, according to the lawsuit filed in Superior Court in Essex County on Aug. 2.
Woman could be arrested after fetus was found clogging restaurant toilet in the Financial District
A woman who may have miscarried in a restaurant bathroom in Manhattan last week could be arrested and charged after the fetus was found clogging a toilet by cleaners the next day, the NYPD said Tuesday.
Broadway Train Station is Looking Sharp These Days
FAIR LAWN, NJ - The Broadway Train Station has noticeable upgrades as of late, thanks to an investment through Fair Lawn Main Street Inc.“In cooperation with Elmwood Park, as well as the advice of members from the Fair Lawn Shade Tree Advisory Committee and Fair Lawn Green Team, Fair Lawn Main Street Inc. contracted Dare Commercial services to render significant landscaping operations at the Fair Lawn Broadway train station,” said Ryan Greff, Fair Lawn Main Street Inc Executive Director. “Part one of the project includes removing large amounts of debris, rocks, overgrowth, and metal. Part two of the project, completed...
Florida Ex-Cons Found With Runaway Girls, Loaded Guns In Ridgefield Park Traffic Stop: Chief
Ridgefield Park officer Lavrone Green stopped a Penske truck around 11:35 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 6 in the westbound lanes near the I-95 ramp, Chief Joseph Rella said. With help from Sgt., Nicholas Triano, Ptl. Marco, and Ptl. Anthony D’Elia, Green carried out an investigation and identified the men as Freddie Lynum, 35, and Lamount Cushion, 27, both of Gainesville, Florida. The men were making a delivery in New York and picked up two runaway girls while traveling north in Virginia, Rella said.
Ex-City Hall official name-dropped Eric Adams while encouraging mayoral campaign donors to lie to FBI, feds allege in new complaint
A recently-ousted City Hall official allegedly name-dropped Eric Adams while encouraging a mayoral campaign donor to lie to the FBI, federal prosecutors said Tuesday — as they charged the former staffer with witness tampering and destruction of evidence. Mohamed Bahi, 40, who was arrested Tuesday morning, is the first Adams administration official to be publicly accused of crimes after the mayor’s own indictment two weeks ago on bribery and corruption charges. The criminal complaint against Bahi was unveiled just a day after he was forced to resign as the mayor’s liaison to the Muslim community – and provides more details in Manhattan prosecutors’ case against Adams. Bahi encouraged...
Two Injured in Paterson Shootout, One in Critical Condition
PATERSON, NJ - Two men were injured in a shootout in Paterson late Saturday night, Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia Valdes and Paterson Police Department Officer in Charge Isa Abbassi said. According to a statement, officers received reports of gunfire at approximately 11:15 p.m. in the area of Straight Street and Park Avenue. Upon arrival, they discovered two male victims, both Paterson residents, suffering from gunshot wounds.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERA 33-year-old man sustained multiple gunshot injuries to his head and torso. He was rushed to St. Joseph’s University Medical Center, where he remains in critical condition. The second victim, a 28-year-old man, received non-life-threatening injuries and is currently listed in stable condition after being treated at the same hospital.The Passaic County Prosecutor’s Office asks anyone with additional information about this incident to contact us on our tips line at 1-877-370-PCPO or tips@passaiccountynj.org or contact the Paterson Police Detective Bureau at 973-321-1120. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Man Tries Covering For Brother Found With Loaded Handgun, Weapons In Little Ferry: Cops
Officer Gaetano Fernandes was patrolling near Liberty and Main streets in Little Ferry around 1:30 p.m. on Oct. 5, when he noticed a Volkswagen Jetta with a tinted license plate cover, as detailed in the police report. The vehicle made a left turn onto Route 46 west without using a...
Ayyyyyyy! Meet The Fonz, a.k.a. Henry Winkler In Ridgewood
Henry Winkler, who played the iconic character "Arthur Fonzarelli" on "Happy Days" will be signing copies of his new children's book "Detective Duck" at Bookends in Ridgewood on Tuesday, Oct. 15 at 7 p.m. "Detective Duck: The Case of the Missing Tadpole" is the second book in the "Detective Duck"...
Suspect Rams Paramus Police Car In Pursuit Out Of Waldwick: Authorities
A Paramus police officer's vehicle was struck by a 21-year-old New York man leading a pursuit out of Waldwick early Monday, Oct. 7, authorities said.Waldwick Officer Chris Sanchez saw a man later identified as Orange County, NY resident Jaoine Ford, of Chester, speeding in a 2023 Ford Escape on Rou…
Retired FDNY chief pleads guilty in federal corruption case
Brian Cordasco, a retired chief in the FDNY Bureau of Fire Prevention, pleaded guilty Tuesday to conspiring to accept bribes in exchange for expediting safety inspections."I plead guilty your honor," Cordasco said.The retired chief admitted that he received more than $5,000 between 2021 and 2023 to fast track mandatory safety inspections.Last month, he and retired Chief Anthony Saccavino were arrested in a year-long federal corruption investigation.Cordasco will be sentenced in February when he faces a maximum penalty of five years in prison.The plea agreement contains no expectation of cooperation against his codefendant, Saccavino, but federal prosecutors said Cordasco conspired...
Photos: Hasbrouck Heights Town Day 2024
HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ - A bright and sunny fall day greeted the annual Hasbrouck Heights Town Day at Woodland Park on Saturday. The event returned in 2024 after consecutive weekend storms washed it out in 2023. Community and school groups, and candidates offered information and merchandise to residents. Lawn bags and recycling information was available from the DPW. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Drinks and popcorn were provided by the Hasbrouck Heights Recreation Department. Over 1,200 hot dogs were served, according to Borough Administrator Robert Brady, which also came with a choice of mustard, ketchup, sauerkraut, and baked beans. Children enjoyed several bounce houses to jump on. The Hasbrouck Heights Volunteer Fire Department had a truck on hand to explore. The band Big Bang Baby provided entertainment throughout the day. Town Day 2024 was organized by Robert Brady, Director of Recreation, and the Recreation Advisory Board. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Orange Man Convicted In Fatal Shooting Outside ShopRite: Prosecutor
On June 3, 2022, police in East Orange responded to the ShopRite supermarket on Main Street and found the body of Melja Oliver lying on the side of the building, Essex County Prosecutor Theodore Stephens, II said. It was later determined Oliver had died from a gunshot wound to his...
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