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Video shows MTA bus driver’s dramatic rescue of child wandering street on Staten Island
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — A video released by the MTA captures the moment when a hero bus driver saved a child who was running alone in traffic on Staten Island. Peter Warner of Arden Heights was operating an S61 bus headed toward the St. George Ferry Terminal when he said he spotted the unattended toddler on the morning of June 19 in the vicinity of Harold Street and Sunset Avenue in Meiers Corners.
Mattel introduces 2 new Barbies: Here are the latest dolls
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- In an effort to be more inclusive and represent the wide range of children who play with their toys, Mattel has announced the addition of a blind Barbie doll and a Black Barbie doll with Down syndrome -- both of which are now selling at major retailers for $10.99.
Staten Island FerryHawks defeated by Long Island Ducks, 10-3
The Staten Island FerryHawks’ slow start to the second half continued as they were defeated by the Long Island Ducks, 10-3, in Atlantic League action Thursday morning at SIUH Community Park. The local team fell into last play with a 4-13 and sits nine games out of first place...
Inroads to Opportunities celebrates Disability Pride Month with first-ever flag-raising ceremony
Inroads to Opportunities, a Union County-based nonprofit human services agency that provides programs and services to individuals with disabilities, celebrated its first-ever flag-raising ceremony in honor of Disability Pride Month at Roselle Borough Hall. Disability Pride Month celebrates people with disabilities, their identities, their culture and their contributions to society....
HCPO: Newark man gets 25 years in prison for role in 2017 Kearny home invasion
A Newark man will spend a quarter century behind bars after a judge sentenced him to prison following a guilty plea to a 2017 home invasion in Kearny, Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez said. On Wednesday, July 24, 2024, the Judge John A. Young sentenced Evin Ferman-Argueta to 25 years...
Various Staten Island streets, including sections of Hylan Boulevard, to be closed for milling, paving
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- The New York City Department of Transportation (DOT) will be paving and milling a number of streets on Staten Island next week. All work is subject to change due to weather or the need for emergency road repairs. Notices to move parked cars from streets that...
Summer and fall festivals shape up: Here’s what’s on the calendar so far
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — As wraps up and leaves start to fall, human instinct compels us to gather up the great outdoors — and just celebrate life. If you didn’t already notice, Staten Island is a melting pot of great ideas, artistic flair, enormous talent and off-beat eats. And these cool things about the borough and its people come together at our great gatherings.
New turf: These popular Staten Island sports fields are getting a $4.6M facelift
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Infused with a $4.6 million City Council allocation, the turf fields at Owl Hollow in Freshkills Park, which are used by sports leagues across the borough, will soon be refurbished. City Council Minority Leader Joseph Borelli (R-South Shore) on Friday said the funds -- provided by...
Union County Holds Veterans Job Fair for Residents Seeking Employment Opportunities on August 21st
The Union County Board of County Commissioners, in collaboration with the Office of Veterans, the American Job Center, and the Union County Workforce Development Board, is hosting a special job fair dedicated to helping veterans find new career opportunities. While the event will primarily focus on veterans, all Union County residents are welcome to attend. The Veterans Job Fair will take place on Wednesday, August 21st at 5:00 P.M. at the Warinanco Sports Center, located at 1 Park Drive in Roselle.
New Jersey lottery player wins $1 million on $20 scratch-off ticket. Here's where
A trip to a Wawa turned in a wow of an experience for one New Jersey lottery player. The New Jersey Lottery announced on social media Thursday evening that someone recently won $1 million playing a $20 scratch-off ticket. The winning $1,000,000 Diamond Spectacular Scratch-Off was sold at the Wawa on Spruce Avenue in...
Patriots Squander 2 HRs in 9th-Inning Loss to Sea Dogs, Snap 5-Game Winning Streak
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - The Somerset Patriots fell to the Portland Sea Dogs 7-6 in a late-inning thriller on Thursday night at TD Bank Ballpark in game three of a six-game series. The loss snaps Somerset’s five-game win streak, their longest of the season. RHP Trystan Vrieling (5 IP, 4 R, 7 H, 1 BB, 2 K) did not factor into a decision in his 19th outing (18th start) of the season. Vrieling has pitched to a 2.84 ERA over four July starts with 12 K in 19 IP. The Yankees No. 22 prospect ranks among Eastern League leaders with 101.2...
Tri-Boro First Aid Emergency Responder Class
TRI-BORO, NJ - Tri Boro's first aid squad will be offering an Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) class starting in September. Classes will be held every Monday and Wednesday evening from 9/18 through 11/6. Hours will be 7 pm - 10 pm. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER If you are interested in signing up call Gayle 973-838-0657. Registration ends on September 9th. Cost for book and materials is $100. CPR certification is also included in the class. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Stream NJ emo band Ogbert the Nerd's new album 'What You Want'
Back in May, New Brunswick, NJ emo band Ogbert the Nerd put out the new single “For Posterity” and promised that their sophomore album What You Want would be out “this summer.” Well, this summer is today. The album comes three and a half years after their December 2020 debut LP I Don’t Hate You, and it picks up right where they left off. It’s loaded with scrappy, shouty, riffy “emo revival revival” (aka, it sounds like Cap’n Jazz and Braid by way of Snowing and Algernon Cadwallader), and it’s also got some acoustic guitars, bells, and horns that add a pretty side amidst all the sweaty chaos. Ogbert use plenty of familiar tricks, and they do it really well and make it sound so lively that even listening to the album feels like being right up against the band at a basement show.
Track and Field Star Joetta Clark: ‘You’re Not Always Going to Win, But Never Ever Give Up’
To help celebrate the Summer Games in Paris (July 26–Aug. 11), AARP is checking with some of the most iconic figures in U.S. Olympic history about their magical moments — and the new passions that shape their lives today. Growing up in an accomplished family in South Orange,...
E-Bicyclist Struck, Killed In East Brunswick Crash: Police
The crash occurred at about 2 a.m. on Thursday, July 25 at the intersection of Highway 18 North and South Woodland Avenue, East Brunswick police said. The bicyclist, Rohit Sharma, was critically injured and pronounced dead at the scene, police said. The driver of the vehicle was uninjured and remained...
Asbury Fever Caps Off Successful New Providence Summer Concert Series
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ - On Thursday night, the final concert of the New Providence Summer Concert Series featured Asbury Fever, a band celebrated for their covers of Bruce Springsteen, Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes, and other rock icons. The series is made possible through the efforts of New Providence Business, the New Providence Recreation Department, DID, and Union County. Before the concert, the Sustanable New Providence Committee along with the Recreation Department hosted a Green Challenge celebration and raffle for the 203 participants who took part in the Green Challenge environmental initiative. For more on the Green...
Scotch Plains Officer Manager Embezzled $350K From Synagogue, Feds Say
In 2010, Stacy Margaritondo began working at Congregation Beth Israel in Scotch Plains and was later promoted to bookkeeper and office manager in July 2020, U.S. Attorney Philip Sellinger said. Margaritondo’s duties included accounting/bookkeeping, payroll, preparing checks for accounts payable, and reporting to the synagogue’s board of directors regarding the...
New Providence Green Challenge Celebration: A Green Triumph Before the Summer Concert
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ - On a pleasant Thursday evening, just before the final Summer Concert in the Park featuring Asbury Fever, New Providence came together to mark the success of its first Green Challenge. The gathering in the park highlighted the community’s commitment to sustainability. With the park gradually filling up with eager concertgoers, Kathleen Dolan, Coordinator of the Sustanable New Providence Committee, kicked off the festivities. "Welcome and thanks everyone for coming to celebrate New Providence's first and hopefully annual Green Challenge," she began. Dolan highlighted the collaborative effort between the Sustainable New Providence Committee and the Recreation...
'We Can Survive' returns with Justin Timberlake, NKOTB, Tate McRae, and more
Audacy is proud to announce the return of ‘We Can Survive’ at NJ’s Prudential Center this fall, featuring an incredible lineup helping continue our mission to support mental health via I’m Listening and the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.
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