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Man Killed By State Trooper In Thompson After Striking Officer With Car, Police Say
The incident occurred in Sullivan County at 2:20 a.m. on Tuesday, July 16, on Rock Hill Drive in the town of Thompson. According to Trooper Steven Nevel of the New York State Police, troopers were involved in a vehicle pursuit with the driver, identified as Orange County resident Albert Melendez of Middletown.
Man arrested for stealing from a scrap yard in Sussex County
BYRAM TOWNSHIP, NJ (Sussex County) – A Hunterdon County man is accused of stealing from a scrap yard in Byram Township. Raimos Scrap Iron & Metal reported to the Byram Township police that they had video surveillance of an individual breaking into and stealing from their scrapyard on Dec. 13, 2023 and June 3, 2024.
Passaic County Prosecutor's Office releases Sheriff Richard Berdnik investigation results
Nearly six months after the death of Passaic County Sheriff Richard Berdnik, the Passaic County Prosecutors Office said the investigation is complete and the cause of death was suicide by gun. The Passaic County Prosecutor's Office determined the popular sheriff died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head in...
Former N.J. Playboy Club slated to become new resort, concert venue
The long-empty former Playboy Club in Sussex County has been sold and is slated to become a new resort, spa and concert venue, according to its new owner. An affiliate of Lockwood, a New York City-based real estate investment and development company, acquired the Vernon property earlier this month, according to company president Charles Everhardt.
Assembly Speaker Craig Coughlin Visits Phillipsburg for Local Understanding of Food Insecurity and Housing Costs at Norwescap Food Bank
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - New Jersey Assembly Speaker Craig Coughlin visited the Norwescap Food Bank in Phillipsburg on July 15, 2024, to discuss the topic of food insecurity among Warren, Sussex, and Hunterdon County residents. Assemblyman Coughlin, D-Middlesex County, has demonstrated his commitment and passion for raising money for NJ’s 19th Legislative District’s food bank and soup kitchens.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER “He has been a game changer for food insecurity,” said Mark Valli, CEO of Norwescap. “Not just for food banks, but for SNAP benefits.” Coughlin spoke to dozens of individuals representing the Flemington...
11-year-old Ellenville girl selling jewelry outside in the heat surprised by police with new bicycle
“It’s about showing the youth and being engaged with our youth and showing them that if you work hard and do it honestly and try to put your best foot forward good things happen.”
Sinterklaas, Rhinebeck’s Annual Winter Festival, is Canceled for 2024, Leaving its Future in Limbo
The annual winter festival Sinterklaas, which attracts upwards of 10,000 people each year and has taken place since 2008 in the Village of Rhinebeck the first weekend in December, will not be returning to Rhinebeck this winter due to funding and staffing concerns. Sinterklaas organizer and artistic director Jeanne Fleming told the Pilot that this was one of the most difficult decisions she has had to make. She said that due to a significant budget deficit from last year, waning financial support, and a loss of some key volunteers and organizers, they are pausing their efforts and taking the remainder of the year to “provide the time to reach out, rethink and reimagine.”
Watch live: Hochul holds storm briefing in Rome after devastating storms
A state of emergency remains in effect for Oneida County and Madison County after storms ripped through the area Tuesday night. At least one person is confirmed to have died in the Madison County Village of Canastota during the storm. Gov. Kathy Hochul is in Rome and will hold a...
Attorney General James Announces Takedown of Ghost Gun Trafficking Operation in Queens
New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced a 625-count indictment charging five individuals for their involvement in a gun trafficking operation that sold dozens of ghost guns, assault weapons, high-capacity magazines, and hundreds of rounds of ammunition in Queens, New York. An investigation led by the Office of the Attorney General’s (OAG) Organized Crime Task Force (OCTF) recovered 86 firearms – including 55 ghost guns and 25 assault weapons – along with over 90 high-capacity magazines and hundreds of rounds of ammunition. The individuals involved in the operation transported 3D-printed ghost guns assembled in Nassau County and serialized firearms purchased in Indiana into Queens, where they were stored and sold.
Orange Bank & Trust hires new trust officer
MIDDLETOWN- Orange Bank & Trust Company (the “Bank”), the banking subsidiary of Orange County Bancorp, Inc. (the “Company” – Nasdaq: OBT), is pleased to announce that Cynthia Hand, Esq. has joined the Bank’s Trust Services Division as Vice President and Trust Officer in Goshen.
Warwick Valley Farmers Market celebrates 30 years
On Sunday, July 14, the Warwick Valley Farmers Market celebrated its 30th anniversary with a ribbon cutting ceremony. The celebration included several members of the community who enjoyed a variety of fun and treats at the market to honor this milestone. The market officially opened on July 17, 1994 and...
Nathan’s Famous hot dogs are 5 cents today
NEW YORK (PIX11) — In honor of National Hot Dog Day, Nathan’s Famous is selling its franks for their original price of $0.05. Customers can only buy two cheap hot dogs each at some locations across New York and New Jersey. The hot dogs will be sold from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. across the […]
This Staten Island shopping center will host a free summer block party this Saturday
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. – The Boulevard shopping center will be buzzing with activity on Saturday, July 20, as retailers and restaurants at the complex join together to host a free summer block party for the Staten Island community. The event, now in its second year, will take place from...
2 Bronx businesses raided by NYPD, NYC Sheriff's Office in huge cannabis bust
Two Bronx businesses allegedly serving as fronts for marijuana distribution operations were shut down early Wednesday.Officials said this is one of the biggest busts the NYPD and Sheriff's Office has seen in a while.At 3770 East Tremont Avenue, authorities seized 176 pounds of cannabis flower, 0.6 pounds of THC vape products, and psilocybin mushroom edibles.The cannabis flower was found in hidden compartments under a couch, covered by ceiling tiles, in filing cabinets, in luggage bags, and in plain view.They're described as being hidden in every nook and cranny."These are all mushroom bars, cereal milk, white chocolate, birthday cake, different flavors,"...
Biden’s contrast with Americans who put the nation first
Duty, honor, country — these three words underline the ethos of graduates from the United States Military Academy in West Point, New York. The current commandant of the Army’s officer academy is broadening the mission statement, but the refrain “duty, honor, country” continues to guide all who serve in the U.S. military. President Joe Biden […]
WVCSD EdTalk: July 17, 2024
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Cadet 2nd Lt. McDaniel Graduates from West Point U.S. Military Academy
Cadet 2nd Lt. John Collins McDaniel of Fayetteville graduated from the U.S. Military Academy in West Point, N.Y., on May 25. The son of James and Cecile McDaniel, he concentrated his studies in engineering psychology while at the academy. At graduation, the cadet was commissioned as a 2nd lieutenant in the U.S. Army.
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