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‘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...
Donjon Marine Awarded $19 Million Dredging Contract
Hillside, N.J. based marine services provider Donjon Marine has been awarded a contract worth more than $19 million for harbor maintenance dredging in New York and New Jersey. The $19,037,475 firm-fixed-price contract was awarded by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' New York District. Donjon was one of two bidders for the project.
Several parent groups in NJ labeled as conspiracy extremists
🔺 Nonprofit organization maps out ‘hate and extremism’ each year. 🔺 Map criticized by some on ‘right’ and ‘left’ for different reasons. Several parents groups in New Jersey were dubbed “anti-government” by a nonprofit legal advocacy organization in its “year in hate and extremism” annual report.
Yonkers Marathon returns in September for 97th year. Here's how to register
Cue the training montage. The Yonkers Marathon, the second-oldest marathon in the country, returns on September 15 for its 97th year. Thousands of local and visiting running enthusiasts have been challenged by the steep hills of the two 13.1-mile routes for nearly a century. The race was founded in 1907, predating the New...
Basketball Court, Picnic Shelter Unveiled at Delfino Park
City and state officials enjoyed a more comfortable sunny afternoon and free ice cream last Friday while celebrating the official opening of a new basketball court and picnic shelter at Delfino Park. The new additions to the Lake Street recreational facility in White Plains were about six years in the...
Little League NYS All-Star 10s baseball: Mid-Island coasts to game one win
ENDICOTT, N.Y. -- Mid-Island manager Joe Calabrese has been saying since the start of all-star play that his club still has not played a complete game. Yet his 10-year-old squad has managed to go undefeated, winning District 24 and Section 3 South titles. Tuesday, in the opening-round of the NY...
Momo Nkugwa Receives D-I Offer from Iona University Gaels Hoops
Class of 2025 Governor’s Academy (Mass.) guard Momo Nkugwa has received an offer from Division I Iona University Gaels Men’s basketball program, yesterday he wrote via X. The 6-foot-3 rising senior, who also suits up for MassRivals 3SSB, holds D-1 offers from Manhattan, Albany, Canisus, Stonehill, Maine, Fairfield, Saint Michael’s and Ivy League Brown, per VerbalCommits.com.
Clifton neighbors concerned about chemical spill
CLIFTON, N.J. (PIX11) — Residents on Normandy Road in Clifton expressed concern Tuesday about the flammable chemicals from Monday’s tanker explosion on Route 3. “It smelled like gasoline but stronger, and it burns your eyes when you’re back there,” said Arturo Gaviria, referencing his backyard, which is steeped in chemicals. Gaviria said hazmat crews have […]
Wahizza Pizza is Coming Soon to Englewood
Wahizza, the “artisan craft” pizzeria, is expanding once again. An Englewood location is currently in the works for their fourth Jersey location — the first three are in Edgewater, Clifton and Ridgefield Park. The business features a “fusion of the best Dominican-Italian cuisines”. It’s home...
The Price is Right: Severn School Guard Kingston Price Commits to Fordham University Men’s Hoops
Class of 2024 Severn School (Md.) guard Kingston Price has committed to Division I Fordham University (Bronx, N.Y.) Rams Men’s basketball program, today per basketball media and high school hoops reports. The 6-foot-2, 150-pounder played AAU hoops for the New World Basketball 3SSB squad. Price, who made First Team...
Fordham Road businesses hit with robberies soon to get more security
NEW YORK - A grant in the Bronx is helping local businesses on Fordham Road improve their security. It's in response to retail theft they say is severely impacting operations.Fordham Road is the largest shopping district in the Bronx. The Fordham Road Business Improvement District believes securing their local businesses will make it safer for everyone.Fordham Road BID offering security improvement grantsThe Fordham Road BID said they're offering 10 businesses security improvement grants of up to $1,500 to fortify their shops."Retail theft is something that's been on the rise," said Albert Dalipi, the Director of Marketing, Communications and Outreach at...
Gov. Murphy signs new bill into law to prevent New Jerseyans from falling into medical debt
Gov. Phil Murphy says the bill will bring dignity to the billing process and provide time to recover, as no bills will be given to patients while they’re still recovering at the hospital.
Homeless Woman Accidentally Locked In Store After Closure
GLEN ROCK, NJ - Be careful when using a store restroom near closing time, you risk getting locked in! On July 21 at approximately 9:40 p.m., a homeless woman triggered a store alarm as she attempted to leave after the store was closed.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Police, who were investigating the alarm at Food Universe Marketplace on the 900 block of Lincoln Avenue, found the woman who had just exited the store. "The woman, who was cooperative with the officers, recounted that she was using the restroom near closing time after checking with a store employee," police said. "When she exited the restroom, she found that the store had been closed for the night and no staff members were present. She then unlocked the front door to leave and triggered the alarm." Her story matched with the video surveillance footage. Police offered the woman assistance finding shelter for the evening; however, she declined and left the area. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
NJ police chief reacts angrily to law after teen steals cop car
🚨Police say the teen stole one of their vehicles. 🚨Police had ben investigating a stolen passenger car. A teen who stole a police vehicle from a Secaucus gas station early Monday morning led police on a 15-mile high-speed chase before abandoning it. Secaucus Police Chief Dennis Miller said...
One hospitalized in serious condition in Cedar Grove car crash
A head-on collision in Cedar Grove left one driver hospitalized in serious condition, officials said. At about 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday morning, a tractor trailer and a Sudan crashed on Ridge Road, said Detective Nicole Hoyt from the Cedar Grove Police Department. ...
YMCA is leaving N.J. town in unique sale
A Passaic County municipality is closing in on making an unusual purchase: Buying the local YMCA. The sales agreement between Wayne Township and the Wayne YMCA has been approved by the township’s governing council and the facility’s board of directors, officials announced last week. The impending sale was...
Sources: Jersey City Councilman Rivera will seek 4th term on O’Dea’s slate
Jersey City Councilman-at-Large Daniel Rivera, who ran on Mayor Steven Fulop’s ticket three times, will seek on fourth term on Hudson County Commissioner Bill O’Dea’s (D-2) council slate, sources familiar with the situation told HCV. Rivera sent out a media advisory today indicating that he would be...
Exclusive: Handgun Omitted in Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office Press Release on Jersey City Police-Involved Burglary Case
Jersey City, NJ – Hudson TV has uncovered a significant omission in the official press release issued by the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office regarding a police-involved burglary case in Jersey City. The press release, which was issued four days ago, mentioned only a baseball bat but did not include details about a handgun reported to be present at the scene. This information was revealed through a request for the incident reports, which had not been disclosed by other media outlets.
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