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In Port Richmond, Staten Island, residents gathered to protest migrants being housed in their neighborhoods. The rally, led by Scott LoBaido and Curtis Sliwa, highlighted frustrations and concerns over this decision. Counter-protesters supporting the move assembled across the street, showing a divided community sentiment. Video courtesy of @leeroypress on X.
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Pedestrian Killed By Train In Garfield, NJ Transit Says
The pedestrian was near Plauderville Station and Van Winkle Avenue in Garfield when they were struck just before 3:30 p.m., NJ Transit spokesman John Chartier said. The train, Port Jervis Line train 64, departed Port Jervis at 1:35 p.m., and was scheduled to arrive in Hoboken at 3:54 p.m. There...
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Investigation underway after 2 shot in Paterson
Police are responding to a shooting investigation along Broadway in Paterson on Wednesday afternoon.Officials say two people, a 56-year-old woman and a 35-year-old man, were found with gunshot wounds around 4 p.m. at the corners of Broadway and Main Street.They were taken to St. Joseph's University Medical Center for treatment and are expected to survive.A vehicle could be seen from NewsCopter 7 with its windows shot out between a Wendy's restaurant located at 145 Broadway and the entrance to Passaic County Community College.There was also a secondary scene up the block between Main Street and Washington Street in front of a pizzeria.It's not yet known if anyone is in custody.Few other details were released.----------* Get Eyewitness News Delivered* More New Jersey news* Send us a news tip* Download the abc7NY app for breaking news alerts* Follow us on YouTubeSubmit a tip or story idea to Eyewitness NewsHave a breaking news tip or an idea for a story we should cover? Send it to Eyewitness News using the form below. If attaching a video or photo, terms of use apply.
Often chaotic Paterson council to hold fewer meetings. Will that be better?
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