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Councilman Demands Probe After Ironbound Soccer Match Becomes Drunken Mess
NEWARK — The East Ward councilman is demanding to know how a soccer game at Ironbound Stadium last week devolved into fighting and left piles of litter, causing the city to cancel a second game that was to be held by the same organizer at the Eddie Moraes Stadium on Sunday. Councilman Michael Silva said he started receiving calls around 9 p.m. Thursday, July 11, about drunkenness at a soccer game that required the intervention of Newark police. A video posted to Instagram shows yelling, fighting and men with security vests intervening.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR...
One-handed NJ little leaguer proves anything is possible
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. - A little league baseball player from East Rutherford, New Jersey is proving anything is possible. Little leaguer Christian Campusano credits his dad for that along with one of his favorite baseball players, Jim Abbott. "Just seeing him take off his glove throwing and put it in...
'Jersey underdog': Boxer from North Jersey to fight on the Jake Paul undercard
HACKENSACK — Dane Guerrero has been boxing for most of his adult life. However, later this month he’ll be fighting in just his second professional match, at age 36, on the undercard of the Jake Paul vs. Mike Perry fight. The city resident, who owns a personal training...
Nutley Senior LL All-Stars add to championship legacy
Tony Mielnicki has seen the players on Nutley Little League’s 15-16U Senior League team do nothing, but win in the five years he’s coached them. With such a resume – one Mielnicki compares favorably to any Nutley Little League team – it came as little surprise to him that this same group would continue its winning ways, despite being a year younger than most of the competition.
Parents of Delaware State lacrosse players unveil shocking abuse allegations
After the Delaware State University women’s lacrosse team lost their match to Fairleigh Dickinson University back in March, the players suffered terrible consequences, according to their parents. Following the match where Fairleigh Dickinson beat Delaware State 14-10, coaches forced the players to roll up and down the field during practice as a result of the […] The post Parents of Delaware State lacrosse players unveil shocking abuse allegations appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Knicks’ Mitchell Robinson hosts sixth annual basketball camp for local youth
New York Knick Mitchell Robinson, a former Chalmette High School basketball star, continues to give back to the community by hosting an annual basketball camp in St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana. This year marks the sixth iteration of the event, which takes place at the Val Riess Sports Complex in Chalmette....
Swimming program ‘Wave Makers’ launched in NYC to prevent future drownings
JACKSON HEIGHTS, Queens (PIX11) — In the wake of the tragic drownings of four teens at public beaches, local leaders are launching a new initiative aimed at teaching children how to swim in hopes of preventing future drownings. Eight-year-old Shane was among dozens of kids Monday enjoying his day at the Garden School’s pool in […]
The Albany Firebirds Have Their Sights Set On ArenaBowl 33
They were forged in fire and now they're headed to ArenaBowl 33! After this Saturday's win against the Selina Liberty, the Albany Firebirds punched their ticket to play for the AFL Championship against the Billings Outlaws in East Rutherford, NJ. The game will be played at American Dream which is part of the Meadowlands Sports Complex. Kick-off is set for 5:30pm!
Hoboken Fall Youth Sports - Register Now!
HOBOKEN, NJ - The City of Hoboken’s Recreation Division has announced registration for fall programs including instructional field hockey, instructional volleyball, instructional tennis, flag football, tackle football, and soccer. Registration for most programs is now open and can be found by clicking here. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER “Our recreation offerings continue to improve, thanks to the diligent efforts of our Recreation Division,” said Mayor Ravi Bhalla. “We have heard feedback from the community loud and clear, and we are striving for our recreation department to service as many children as possible. I look...
World Cup 2026: Preparation for Soccer’s Biggest Stage
Today, I’m thrilled to share an exciting episode recorded live from MetLife Stadium in Rutherford, New Jersey. Joining me were Lauren LaRusso and Bruce Revman, city managers and co-hosts, along with Steve Sansonese, VP of Operations and Events at MetLife Stadium, and Jim Kirkos, CEO and President of the Meadowlands Chamber of Commerce. We dove deep into the preparations for the 2026 World Cup and the incredible impact it will have on our community.
Sun fall to Liberty, allow 30 points from Sabrina Ionescu
NEW YORK — The Connecticut Sun fought back into the game after falling behind early to the New York Liberty Tuesday at Barclays Center. Things were tied going into the fourth quarter. However, a silky 3-pointer from Sabrina Ionescu followed by a layup from Kennedy Burke in the opening...
Mayor Meets Kyle Bush, Nascar Star, at Hawthorne Chevy
On July 12, I had the pleasure of meeting two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Busch at a meet-and-greet event at Hawthorne Chevrolet. Kyle is now one of the new owners of the Hawthorne Chevy dealership, and we welcome him to Hawthorne and look forward to having him be a part of our borough. This weekend Kyle is racing at Pocono Raceway in Long Pond, Pennsylvania. On Monday night, a meeting was held with representatives of the Board of Education to discuss the roller rink located at the high school athletic complex. The meeting was extremely positive and both sides left feeling...
Olympic and intermediate-sized outdoor pool hours extended amid NYC heat wave
NEW YORK (PIX11) — Due to the heat advisory, the New York City Department of Parks & Recreation announced certain outdoor pools across New York City will operate with extended hours on Monday and Tuesday. All Olympic and intermediate-sized pools will be open until 8 p.m. For a full list of the pools around the […]
'It was pretty surreal': New York Mets select Leominster's Jonathan Santucci in 2nd round of MLB Draft
As Jonathan Santucci answered a call from his agent Sunday night in his Leominster home, he simultaneously heard the TV in the background announce that the New York Mets’ second-round pick in the Major League Draft was in. Then, Santucci heard his family members and close friends who gathered with him for the...
Glen Ridge HS track and field athletes earn conference honors
GLEN RIDGE, NJ — The following Glen Ridge High School boys and girls track and field athletes have earned All–Super Essex Conference–Independence Division honors this spring, as voted by the division coaches. GIRLS. First Team. 800 meters: Sannah Saraogi (Class of 2026). 1,600 meters: Saraogi. 3,200 meters:...
Harrison summer volleyball program continues remarkable growth
Anthony Sabia has seen firsthand how much the interest and quality of volleyball has grown in this part of North Jersey. Sabia and Nick Landy see proof of that every Tuesday and Thursday during the annual Harrison Recreation Summer Volleyball Leagues. With 10 boys and 10 girls teams in total,...
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