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NYPD: Armed car theft attempt thwarted by complainant on Staten Island’s South Shore
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — A Tottenville residence became the target of an attempted grand larceny auto Sunday, until a male complainant apparently scared off the perpetrator. Police responded to the alleged incident just after 8 p.m. on the 200 block of Wood Avenue, where multiple high-end vehicles were parked on the residential block.
Duerk Sees Success, Challenges In Mountain Bike Competitions
Christian Duerk embraced the challenge of major mountain bike races this summer. The incoming Verona High School freshman scored a big win, but also encountered some stiff competition. The win came on June 30 in the Hudson-to-Highlands (H2H) Lewis Morris Challenge, where he took first place for Cat 3 junior...
Graduates Reunite at Montclair High School All Class Reunion
Graduates reunited at the Montclair High School All Class Reunion over the weekend at Nishuane Park. The annual event offers a chance for Mounties to reconnect and relive high school memories. It also raises funds to award a scholarship to a recent MHS graduate. Scroll through the slideshow below for...
1 dead in overnight shooting in Newark
Authorities are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred overnight in Newark. The shooting was reported about 2 a.m. in the 100 block of Woodside Avenue. One male was found dead at the scene, according to the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office. The Essex County Prosecutor’s Homicide Task Force is investigating....
Driver dies days after I-287 crash in Middlesex County
A 73-year-old Somerset County man died of his injuries five days after a single-vehicle crash on Interstate 287 in Piscataway, authorities said. Bill Schocklin was driving south near milepost 8.8 at about 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday when when his car veered off the highway, struck a guard rail and overturned, according to State Police.
Hudson County approves $8.4M in Open Space Trust Grants
HUDSON COUNTY, NJ - The Hudson County Board of Commissioners approved over $8,498,822 in Open Space Trust Grantees for numerous open space acquisitions, park improvements and historic preservation projects throughout Hudson County. Funding awarded included:CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER $500,000 for Peninsula at Bayonne Harbor Waterfront Walkway Extension $250,000 for improvements to Veteran’s Park in Bayonne $250,000 for Hoboken Skate Park and Walkway Upgrades Project, $500,000 for Church Square Park Improvement Project-Phase 1 $500,000 for the Skinner Park Improvements Project in Jersey City $2500,000 for the Martiniak-Enright Park Improvements Project in Jersey City $500,000 for City Hall Park in Jersey City $500,000 for the Jersey City Redevelopment Authority, Bayfront Promenade Park Phase 1, $100,000 for the Old Bergen Church Cemetery Restoration Project, Hudson County Parks, $179,822 for Lincoln Park Sun Houses The anticipated start date for these proposed projects is September 26, 2024 with completion dates by September 2026. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Animals Rescued After Trailer Crashes Into Hunterdon County Barn: Authorities
At 9 a.m., the Whitehouse Rescue Squad in Readington responded to a report of a tractor crashing into a barn, they said in a release. The trailer of an 18-wheeler broke free from a tractor, overturning and then striking the barn, first responders said. Numerous animals were inside and crews...
Jersey Cash 5 ticket worth $1.6M sold at convenience store
A Jersey Cash 5 lottery ticket worth $1,637,643 was sold for Friday’s drawing at a convenience store in Passaic County. The winner made the lucky purchase at ZT Convenience Store on Haledon Avenue in Prospect Park, state lottery officials said Monday. Friday’s winning numbers were: 1, 8, 23, 40...
NYC officials announce numerous e-bike and battery initiatives
NEW YORK -- Mayor Eric Adams announced Monday his administration is launching a $2 million trade-in program that will soon allow delivery workers to swap uncertified e-bikes and batteries for UL-certified devices."Many of these devices do not meet the safety standards, so we're excited about this," Adams said.Delivery workers applaud NYC's strategy Delivery workers say the program will ease safety concerns because sometimes they have no choice but to charge their batteries indoors. William Medina told CBS New York he has to use two batteries for a typical 14-hour workday."I was worried for my family, my niece, my sister, because...
New York City Council votes to sue Adams over solitary confinement law
(The Center Square) — The New York City Council is gearing up to take Mayor Eric Adams to court to ensure a ban on solitary confinement in city jails goes into effect in the latest back-and-forth of an escalating intra-party feud. The Democratic-led Council voted on Thursday to approve a resolution authorizing Speaker Adrienne Adams to take legal action if the city goes to court to block the law restricting the use of solitary confinement in the jails. ...
Free NYC summer program allows students to be amateur marine biologists
NEW YORK -- In July and August, a cohort of citizen scientists descends on Kaiser Park in Coney Island.Students with nets comb the shores, catching and studying the organisms that call the shores home."We're hoping that they will turn into the next generation of stewards of these spaces into the future and create long lasting relationships with these waterfront parks," said Luis Gonzalez, the associate director for environmental education at the City Parks Foundation, which runs the free summer program.Gonzalez said the program runs until Aug. 8 and hopes to work with underserved students."Some of these students don't have access...
Former NYC prison to turn into affordable housing units
A former prison in Manhattan that has been shut down since 2012 might finally be repurposed. The Bayview Correctional Facility on West 20th Street could be converted into 124 affordable housing units, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Monday.
Dan Noonan, Advocate for Cancer Awareness, Dies
Fire Department of New York (FDNY) Retired Firefighter Danny Noonan has passed away after a battle with leukemia. He was one of nearly 700 FDNY members who responded to a fire at the New York Telephone Company in Manhattan in 1975. Many of them were struck with cancer in the aftermath.
Broadway Babysitters Make a Unique Appearance on Saturday, July 27 at the Green Room 42
The Green Room 42 presents a special afternoon with Broadway Babysitters on Saturday, July 27 at 1:00 PM. Broadway Babysitters is an arts-focused childcare company led by an ensemble of expert childcare professionals. The show is produced and directed by Jackson Bradshaw and features performances by Jennifer Malenke, owner of Broadway Babysitters, Kirsten Freimann, Barry Gold, Jillian Mitchell, Laura Jeanne Portera and Jameson White.
Cast Announced for Bedlam's Off-Broadway Season, Featuring 2 New Musicals
Off-Broadway's Bedlam has announced casting for its forthcoming season, which will include two new musicals, a renewed collaboration with playwright Tina Packer, and a solo performance focused on addiction and redemption in the LGBTQ+ community. Wake Up, written and performed by Spencer Aste, will launch the season, playing a two-week...
Competitive breaking debuts at 2024 Paris Olympics
NEW YORK (PIX11) — Friday is the opening ceremony for the 2024 Paris Olympics. Breaking, formerly known as break dancing, is making its debut as a sport. The dance was created in the Bronx. PIX11’s Arrianee LeBeau caught up with a few breakers, both past and present.
AAHOA Voices Concerns Over NYC Hotel Licensing Bill
WASHINGTON, D.C., July 22 – AAHOA (Asian American Hotel Owners Association), the largest hotel owners association in the world, expresses deep concern over the recently introduced New York City Council bill that would prohibit hotels from operating without an additional license, including preventing the use of subcontractors for core functions such as housekeeping, front desk, and security.
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