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Man found shot dead inside car in New Jersey; investigation ongoing: PCPO
An investigation into the death of a man found in a car with a gunshot wound to his head is ongoing in Paterson, New Jersey, local authorities said. In a joint statement, Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia Valdes and Clifton Police Chief Thomas Rinaldi said that the Clifton Police Department received a call at around 12:19 a.m. on Saturday reporting that shots were fired in the area of Lakeview Avenue and Merselis Avenue.
Dollar General Robbed At Gunpoint, Employee Assaulted: Newark PD
A Dollar General in Newark was robbed at gunpoint on Sunday, July 21, authorities said.At 8:29 a.m., a man entered Dollar General at 420 Springfield Avenue through the right side rear entrance and demanded cash from the cashier, Newark Public Safety Director Fritz Fragé said. The suspect gestu…
1 dead in overnight shooting in Newark
Authorities are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred overnight in Newark. The shooting was reported about 2 a.m. in the 100 block of Woodside Avenue. One male was found dead at the scene, according to the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office. The Essex County Prosecutor’s Homicide Task Force is investigating....
Off-duty NYPD officer arrested in Brooklyn: police
BROOKLYN, N.Y. (PIX11) – An off-duty NYPD officer was arrested Sunday night in Brooklyn, according to authorities. Noe Tattegrain, 37, was taken into custody around 10:30 p.m. He was charged with assault and suspended without pay, according to authorities. Tattegrain allegedly attacked his significant other during a domestic incident, sources told PIX11 News.
Hasbrouck Heights Library Welcomes Back ZoophoriaNJ, an Immersive and Educational Program for Children
HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ - Books and storytime readings weren't the only things grabbing children's attention at the library this past Thursday. The Hasbrouck Heights Public Library and Youth Services Librarian, Maureen Herman, welcomed ZoophoriaNJ, an organization focused on educating children about wildlife. ZoophoriaNJ offered a special wildlife program that combined art and animals. The program consisted of meeting and learning about four different animals, hearing about conservation efforts, and finally, making a “Bucket List Journal” to imagine all the places and animals you want to see in the future. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET...
Giants bring in veteran guard with familiarity to new offensive line coach for visit
The New York Giants are still looking to add talent to their offensive line as they prepare for training camp to kick off this week. According to Jeremy Fowler of ESPN, the Giants are bringing in veteran guard Greg Van Roten for a free agent visit. The Giants could add...
NY, NJ, CT voters wonder what comes next after Biden's decision to drop
Some voters who talked to Eyewitness News expressed relief that President Joe Biden dropped his reelection bid, but others wonder what comes next.Jody Guitmann and her daughter, Claire, biked from Tenafly to Nyack on Monday. They got a mental workout and a physical one, thinking about who will top the Democratic presidential ticket in November."I walk into every single election looking at both individuals, no left-right-center," Claire Guitmann said. "How am I supposed to make an informed decision (without an official Democratic candidate)?"Vice President Kamala Harris got the blessing and endorsement of the Commander-in-Chief. She has made it...
Six New Jersey lottery players won big playing Powerball, NJ Lottery games last week
Six lottery players in New Jersey won $10,000 or more last week playing Powerball and other New Jersey Lottery games. The New Jersey Lottery announced Monday its weekly winners. Here's a look at where these tickets were sold from July 15 to July 21:. $1,637,643, Jersey Cash 5, July 19:...
Another baby has died in NJ this week after being left in hot car
EAST HANOVER — Another infant has died after being left in a car in New Jersey. Morris County Prosecutor Robert Carroll said East Hanover Police were called after a 6- month-old girl was noticed inside a vehicle parked in a parking lot on South Ridgedale Avenue at Route 10 in East Hanover around 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 17. She was pronounced dead at a hospital.
‘Public health threat’ after possible toxic waste washes up in NJ
KEYPORT — There's growing concern after chunks of contaminated material washed ashore along the bay. The exact source seems to be a little uncertain at this time, according to NBC New York, though just miles away is the Raritan Bay Slag superfund site. NBC credits Greg Remaud, CEO and...
Too many reusable grocery bags? What you can do with them in NJ
🔴A groundbreaking plan for unwanted reusable bags launched in NJ last year. 🔴Residents can donate their unwanted bags to local food banks. 🔴The initiative has proven successful over the past 12 months. Not sure what to do with all those reusable bags piled up in your house...
Walmart building massive new warehouse of the future in NJ
PILESGROVE — Walmart giveth and taketh away in Salem County with the closing of one facility and the announcement of a new one. A Walmart distribution center under construction in Pilesgrove is one of five being built around the country as part of a plan to make its online grocery business more efficient.
Hot tea spill permanently burns woman’s hand, new Dunkin’ lawsuit says
HILLSIDE — In the latest hot spill lawsuit against Dunkin' in New Jersey, a Union County woman claims she suffered severe and permanent burns on her hand due to negligence. Essence Springer bought a hot mint tea at the Dunkin' drive-thru on Liberty Avenue in Hillside on Dec. 17, 2023, according to the lawsuit filed last week.
Efforts to stop scammers from stealing SNAP benefits
Tiffany Edwards described the moment she went to use her monthly SNAP benefits and realized her money was gone. The mom of seven from Roselle said this has happened three times. Criminals use skimming devices to lift data from SNAP cards to create fake payment cards and steal the money...
A Startling 20% Toll Increase Likely Coming to Four Philly-South Jersey Bridges
In this economy, it’s not surprising anymore, but the cost of yet another local toll could be going up… by quite a bit… and soon!. The Delaware River Port Authority is eyeballing rate increases on their four toll bridges between Pennsylvania and New Jersey this summer. In fact, we could be about two weeks away from the 20% increase at the tolls.
Celebrated NJ township official stole recreation permit fees, cops say
BRICK — An award-winning recreation director has been charged with stealing municipal fees. Daniel Santaniello, 46, of Brick, asked private organizations that pay township facility permit fees to pay him directly in cash instead of paying the township, investigators said/. Santaniello pocketed the cash and issued fraudulent receipts to...
Crash leads to lane restriction on I-78 westbound in Pa. near the N.J. border (UPDATE)
A crash has led to a lane restriction on Interstate 78 westbound between the New Jersey border and the first exit in Pennsylvania, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. A traffic alert says the crash was at 2:21 p.m. Monday between the New Jersey border and Exit 71 in...
New Jersey Senior Freeze checks distributed. Did you get it?
The first round of the Senior Freeze rebate checks have been distributed to eligible New Jersey residents. The Department of the Treasury’s Division of Taxation began issuing the reimbursement checks to senior citizens or disabled persons that filed their application before May 1. Checks were issued starting July 15.
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