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New Rochelle man charged with threatening use of machete
NEW ROCHELLE – A New Rochelle man is under arrest on charges of armed robbery and criminal trespass following an incident on July 3. City Police said Tyrone McGhee, 51, is accused of unlawfully being on the property of 111 Lockwood Avenue where he is also accused of robbing a victim by threatening the use of a machete.
Lyndhurst football looks to put it all together this season | State of the Program
Consistency is the watchword for Lyndhurst as the football program approaches a century of varsity play. The Golden Bears’ 2024 season will be the 99th in school history, going back to (and including) the inaugural 1926 campaign. Lyndhurst made steady improvements through the first six years of coach Rich...
How historic Englewood church recovered from catastrophic fire: 'We had each other'
Englewood's First Presbyterian Church, established in 1860, has a singular place in North Jersey history. It's the oldest church in the city and the first Presbyterian congregation to open its doors in Bergen County. That legacy almost came to an end in 2016. That year, days before Easter, a fire tore through...
Drowning victim found in the Bronx, police say
THROGGS NECK, The Bronx (PIX11) — A man drowned Thursday in the Bronx, according to police. Police said the man, 42, was found near Maritime College around 8 p.m. and was pronounced dead. Additional information on how the man ended up in the water was not available.
North Rockland's Eric Favors will be Ireland's first Olympic shot putter in three decades
The simple drawing hangs next to Eric Favors' bathroom mirror. He sees it each time he brushes his teeth. It's of a stick figure in a stadium holding a round object. He's standing near a throwing circle, where shot putters work, and a board reads, "Favors up." The drawing says "Paris 2024."
Woodbridge unveils redevelopment plan for shuttered Catholic school
WOODBRIDGE – A organization based in Union County that offers day programs for adults with disabilities may be the new tenant of a former religious school now owned by the township. Recently the Township Council introduced an ordinance authorizing a lease of township-owned property at 267 E. Smith St.,...
Above and beyond: Here are Tuxedo's scholar athletes for 2023-24
The Orange County Interscholastic Athletic Association recently honored its top senior student-athletes for each high school. Tuxedo High School selected Veronica Chavez Granillo and Jake Sandak. Here are their profiles:. Veronica Chavez Granillo. GPA: 94.9. Class Rank: 3. Varsity Sports: Volleyball. Academic Honors/Extracurricular Activities: National Honor Society Vice President; Student...
PATH riders calling for increased weekend service
NEW JERSEY (PIX11) — A Change.org petition is calling on the Port Authority to increase the frequency of PATH service on weekends. The petition currently has more than 300 signatures, as of Friday evening. PIX11 News spoke with PATH riders at the Exchange Place station in Jersey City, who all told a similar story of […]
NJCU & Essex Community College presidents sign express transfer program MOU
The presidents from New Jersey City University (NJCU) and Essex Community College signed an express transfer program memorandum of understanding (MOU) yesterday. Under the terms of the articulation agreement, which is effective September 1st, 2024 for a period of at least five years, Essex County College students in good academic standing who have earned an Associate of Arts or Science degree at Essex, will be granted joint admission into NJCU with junior academic status, in the same or similar academic program.
Josena Noel: From Orange High School Valedictorian to Notre Dame Scholar
ORANGE, NJ - Junior year is typically associated with being one of the toughest years in high school. For Orange High School's 2024 Valedictorian Josena Noel, this proved to be true. Josena was at a crossroads. She was faced with a tough decision on how to prioritize her time and her many responsibilities. Little did she know, her decision to let go of something she loved would have a positive impact, and send her down the path of politics. Early Life and Influences CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Born in Newark, New Jersey, Josena...
Summer Camp: A Summer of Values, Virtue, and Yoga Bliss
WEST ORANGE, NJ — Children ages five to 12 are invited to unleash their inner warrior this summer by joining Namaste Heritage —a Livingston-based nonprofit with a vision of nurturing young minds with a rich tapestry of Hindu heritage and inclusive values by providing kid-friendly holistic educational experiences that instill a deep sense of pride and understanding in the hearts of the next generation—for its first Bala-Bhagvatam Summer Workshop to be held from Aug. 12 to Aug. 23. The two-week youth program, which is aimed at fostering a lifelong connection to the kids’ Hindu roots as they embark...
‘Granny’ in the backyard: One Jersey City accessory dwelling unit approved, another up for vote
When it comes to these new Jersey City housing developments, the concept of a backyard is practically nonexistent. That’s because these upcoming projects include what’s known as an “accessory dwelling unit,” also called an ADU or “granny flat,” a small living space on the property. Jersey City allowed people last year to build them in an effort to increase the city’s housing stock.
Convicted Jersey City felon gets 94 months for using illegal firearm in shooting
A convicted felon from Jersey City received a 94-mont prison sentence for using an illegal firearm in a shooting “in the middle of a crowded street” back in 2020, U.S. Attorney Philip Sellinger announced. Christian Freire, 29, of Jersey City, previously pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge William...
Seton Hall Hoops Stays in Style Offering Princess Anne’s Clemmons
Class of 2026 Princess Anne High School (Va.) guard Styles Clemmons has received an offer from Division I Seton Hall Pirates Men’s basketball program, yesterday he wrote on X. In addition to the Seton Hall offer, the 6-foot-2, 175-pound rising junior holds offers from Florida International, Norfolk State and...
Hoboken officer honored for exceptional heroism
It's a challenge for many families across New Jersey. You have a relative who struggles with mental health and has episodes where you need to call someone in to help. Now imagine that same relative is suddenly not where they are supposed to be. You frantically check the house for your loved one and then realize the kitchen knife drawer has been rifled through and the back door is open and swinging.
RHONJ Star Reveals Plan to Move Out of Jersey Following Volatile Season 14
Teresa Giudice will be saying adios to New Jersey. In a July 2024 interview, the “Real Housewives of New Jersey” star revealed that her mansion in Montville, New Jersey is not her “forever” home—and neither is Jersey for that matter. Speaking with BravoTV.com, Giudice shared...
STACKED: Driver Fails To Yield In Fiery Bayonne Crash That Hospitalized 20-Somethings, Cops Say
A fiery crash involving one car that landed on top of the other closed Route 440 in Bayonne Thursday night, July 18.The crash happened in the northbound lanes closing the roadway at Pulaski Street and Goldsborough Drive as of 10:25 p.m., the OEM said.Bayonne Police Sgt. William Dundas said one…
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