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Woman is critical in hospital after rescue from NJ house fire
JERSEY CITY — An investigation is underway after a fire broke out at an apartment in Hudson County and critically injured a person early Tuesday morning, according to Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez. On Sept. 24, the Jersey City Fire Department received a call shortly after 6:30 a.m. of...
Woman associated with MS-13 is sentenced to 50 years in prison
A woman associated with MS-13 was sentenced Tuesday to 50 years in federal prison for her role in luring four young men to be killed by more than a dozen members of the violent transnational gang in the New York City suburbs.Leniz Escobar was a “critical player” at nearly every step of the April 2017 massacre, “willingly and enthusiastically” helping to plan and execute the horrific killing, in which gang members armed with machetes, knives and tree limbs ambushed the victims in a park on Long Island, declared U.S. Judge Joseph Bianco as he handed down his decision...
Hudson County Commissioners Accept $706K Grants to Support Victims of Crime
HUDSON COUNTY, NJ - The Hudson County Board of Commissioners voted to accept $706,590 from the New Jersey Law and Public Safety Division of Criminal Justice Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) and Victim Assistance Grant Program.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERThe Prosecutor’s Office Crime Victim/Witness Advocacy Program provides a broad range of services, which includes notification, transportation arrangements and assistance with recovered property. It also provides crime victims with case information and referral assistance to hospitals, victim aid, supplies, equipment, clinics and social services agencies and purchase of services. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Girls Tennis: Hoboken Beats Bound Brook, 5-0, in State Tournament
HOBOKEN, NJ – The Hoboken girls tennis team advanced in the first round of the NJSIAA Central Jersey, Group 1 tournament on Monday.Hoboken's record improved to 8-1 with the win.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERFirst SinglesSecond SinglesThird SinglesFirst DoublesSecond Doubles For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Money-laundering probe leads to DEA raids on Staten Island; 3 with borough ties charged
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) raids last week on Staten Island were part of a multi-state investigation into a massive criminal enterprise where money was laundered from illegal sales of marijuana, according to multiple sources. Authorities allege that the money trail of illegal weed exchanged...
Woman, 68, attacked in the East Village: NYPD
EAST VILLAGE, Manhattan (PIX11) – A person struck a 68-year-old with a metal object in the East Village last week, and police are still searching for the suspected attacker. The woman, 68, was walking on 14th Street between First and Second Avenues when a stranger came up behind her and hit her with the metal […]
Assault charges against Junior Gotti’s wife and daughter dropped
The wife and daughter of John Gotti Jr. are no longer facing assault charges after a judge dismissed their case on Tuesday. Kimberly Gotti, 56, and her 25-year-old daughter Gianna were accused of attacking a woman at a high school basketball game in February on Long Island. The Gottis said the other woman started the fight, and Junior Gotti claimed his wife was punched in the face but declined ...
Supporters and protesters gather for vice presidential debate in New York City
NEW YORK (PIX11) — The first and only Vice Presidential Debate will be happening in New York City. Crowds are gathering outside the CBS broadcast center, which is hosting the event. Thoughout the day there was a steady stream of supporters and protesters. At around 2pm, a few hundred supporters of Democratic Vice Presidential Nominee […]
Queens residents say squirrels are wreaking havoc on their cars
NEW YORK — When we talk about rodent problems in New York City, there's probably one specific critter that comes to mind, but in Glen Oaks, Queens, rats aren't the problem.Residents say squirrels are wreaking havoc on cars."I have not seen any rats here, I've only seen squirrels"Glen Oaks resident Mary Bernstein relies on her car for commutes. But lately, turning on the ignition brings a sense of dread."I'm in trepidation thinking that maybe the squirrels got in it," she said.She says tiny trespassers, sneaking under the hood and gnawing on cables, have put her car out of commission twice...
NYC Mayor Eric Adams Easter Egg Spotted In The Notorious B.I.G.’s “Juicy” Music Video
Eric Adams’ connections to Hip-Hop and its stars continues to be a hot topic, as New York City’s mayor previously made an unintended cameo in a Biggie Smalls music video thirty years ago.Sean "Diddy" Combs Hit With Over 100 New Sexual Assault Allegations, Houston Attorney Says A social media post pointing out a Eric Adams campaign poster in the visual to The Notorious B.I.G.’s 1994 single, “Juicy,” recently resurfaced amid the federal probe into Adams’ 2020 election campaign. The post, made by New York Times reporter Jesse Drucker on X, formerly Twitter, shows a screenshot from the video, in which a portion...
Suspects Arrested in Horrific Human Remains in Shopping Cart Case Linked to NYC Homicide
Last month first responders from Westchester County were altered to an active incident near the Oak Street Bridge, the located between the jurisdictional borders of Yonkers and the city Mount Vernon. Original the incident was reported as a fire and firefighters from Mount Vernon Fire Department arrived on the scene to handle the issue.
Crew member pleads guilty to Harrisburg, other jewelry store armed robberies in multi-state crime spree; DOJ
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — A man who was part of a crew that committed jewelry store armed robberies across multiple states, including one in Harrisburg, was sentenced Tuesday. Timothy Conrad, 34, of Washington D.C., was sentenced in U.S. District Court to spend 14 years in federal prison for partaking in the multi-state robbery spree, the […]
NYC tap water may taste different starting Monday. Here's why.
NEW YORK -- New York City residents may notice their drinking water tastes different starting Monday. "New York City's tap water is the envy of the world. It's why we have the best pizza and bagels in the country," Mayor Eric Adams said in a statement. "Today, we're kicking off the final phase of an 11-year project to secure the future of our water supply and make sure that New Yorkers can continue to enjoy the billion gallons of drinking water we use every day."The Delaware Aqueduct, which supplies half of the city's tap water, is being temporarily shut down as part...
Join Hoboken's Howl-O-Ween Dog Costume Parade October 26
HOBOKEN, NJ - The third annual Howl-O-Ween dog costume contest and parade fundraiser for the Hoboken Community Center is coming up on Saturday, October 26 at 2pm in Hoboken. Registration is open and is $20 per dog or $25 at the door. Last year's event drew fleets of furry friends in fantastical costumes, and the same can be expected this year with local vendors selling pet items and live music. Tickets can be purchased here. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
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