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Gunman Arrested In Paterson Shooting That Wounded Victim, 33, Prosecutor Says
At 5:22 a.m. on Friday, July 5, the Paterson Police Department met with the shooting victim at a nearby hospital after he was shot at Park Avenue and East 18th Street, Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia Valdes and Paterson Police Department Officer-In- Charge Isa Abbassi said. Jhon Garcia was subsequently arrested...
Rising High School Senior, Anushka Agarwal is Teaching Kids About Food Allergies, One Book Reading at a Time
MONTVILLE, NJ - Seventeen-year-old rising high school senior, Anushka Agarwal is the author and illustrator of the children's book Jelly Sandwiches. You might be wondering why just jelly and not peanut butter and jelly sandwiches? The reason is that Anushka is allergic to peanuts, as well as eggs, tree nuts, coconut, sesame, and poppy seeds.
Chester Library offers programs for all ages
CHESTER – The Chester Library offers the following programs for patrons of all ages. The library is located at 250 W. Main St. For more information or to register, visit chesterlib.org or call the library at (908) 879-7612. Special Adult Programs • Summer Reading Program will be held throughout July and August, with two chances to win a $1,000 gift card. Participants read a book, briefly summarize the plot, and say if they like it or not. The first drawing is July 31; the second, Aug. 31. Ongoing Adult Programs • Classic Yoga – evening, 6 p.m. Thursday, July 25. Join Danielle for a gentle yoga in the Larison Room. Participants should bring a yoga mat, towel and beverage. • Just Write, 9:45 am, Thursday, July 18. All writers, from beginners to experienced, are invited to join. • Knitting Group, 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays, July 24 and 31. • Mah Jongg. noon, Tuesday, July 23. All levels are welcomed. • Jewelry Making for Adults, 11 a.m. Monday, July 22. Participants can design their own bracelet or necklace with beautiful colored beads. • Bunco, 11 a.m. Thursday, July 25. Children and Teen Programs • Summer Reading Program. This program encourages reading for pleasure and helps maintain reading skills during the summer months. For more details stop by the library or check our website at chesterlib.org. Children’s Programs • Preschool Story Time, 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. Tuesdays, July 23 and 30. For all preschoolers. • 3rd & 4th Grade Book Club, 4 to 4:45 p.m. Tuesdays, July 23 and 30. The club will be reading “Kid Spy: The Sound of Danger.” Books will be provided at the first session. • Cinderella, 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Thursday, July 18. Cinderella will visit the library to share a story, sing some songs and make a craft. • Puppet Show: “Aesop’s Fables,” 3 to 5 p.m. Wednesday, July 24. For kids kindergarten through fourth grade. This performance by Robert Rogers Puppet Company will include several familiar tales. • Chemical Wizardry, 3 to 4 p.m. Thursday, July 25. For ages 6 to 12. This program features demonstrations and some hands-on make and take experiments. • Wildlife Show, 2 to 2:45 p.m. Monday, July 29. For ages 4 and older. This presentation features up-close view of live animals from around the world. Tween and Teen Programs • Improv Workshop, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 24. For kids 10 to 14. Actor-educator Emily Vorp from Stage-a-Story will lead an hour of improvised fun with engaging acting games and made-up scenes. • Jewelry Workshop: Friendship Bracelets, 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 31. For kids in grades 4 through 12.
Couple Owning Salty Chick Restaurant in Beach Haven West Arrested on Drug and Money Laundering Charges
STAFFORD - William and Jennifer Schlette, a couple residing in West Nyack, New York and owners of "The Salty Chick" restaurant in Beach Haven West, were arrested on drug and money laundering charges. William Schlette faces multiple drug offenses, racketeering, money laundering, and deceptive business practices. His wife Jennife Schlette...
Road Closures in Madison Scheduled for Thursday July 18 and Friday July 19
MADISON, NJ - Seven roads in Madison will be paved beginning Thursday July 18 and continuing into Friday July 19, announced borough officials. Residents are encouraged to relocate vehicles between 8am and 3:30pm. The roadway will remain closed and inaccessible for multiple hours after paving concludes to allow the asphalt to cure.
Jean M. Pfundstein, 86, formerly of Chatham, educator and friend to many
Jean M. Pfundstein, 86, formerly of Chatham, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 1, 2024, at Morristown Medical Center following a brief illness. Born on November 23, 1937, in Queens, N.Y., Jean was the second daughter of the late William and Anna (Schumacher) Hoenighausen. She received her early education at Sacred Heart Academy in Glendale, N.Y., and graduated from Grover Cleveland High School in Ridgewood, N.Y. Jean worked for several years until marrying Robert G Pfundstein on June 10, 1961. They were married for 46 years living in Singapore and Chatham before retiring to Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. and the Delaware shore.
This Passaic County town will serenade local shoppers with summer concert series
HAWTHORNE — A series of outdoor concerts will take place this summer as officials continue to try to support downtown merchants in more creative ways. The six musical acts, which begin Saturday afternoon on the grounds of the Louis Bay 2nd Library & Community Center on Lafayette Avenue, will mark the latest attempt by the borough to charm new clientele to the business district. ...
Local students receive degrees from Quinnipiac University
The following students received degrees from Quinnipiac University during commencement ceremonies held in May:. Matthew Rodgers-Aniello, earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in game design and development. Tuxedo Park. Matthew Kashevaroff earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in film, television, and media arts. Monroe. Bianca DeGennaro earned of Bachelor of...
Paterson Man Charged with Murder in Jersey City Shooting
HUDSON COUNTY, NJ - A Paterson man has been arrested and charged with murder in connection with a fatal shooting that took place in Jersey City on Friday, May 10. According to Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez, Makiyy Randolph, 21, is also charged with Felony Murder, Robbery, Conspiracy to Commit Robbery, Possession of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose; and Unlawful Possession of a Weapon.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Randolph was arrested on Friday, July 12, on Gates Avenue in Jersey City after a brief foot pursuit. Two teenagers, a 14-year-old female and a 16-year-old male are charged as juveniles with the same crimes in connection to the incident. As previously reported, shortly before 10:00 p.m. on the day of the incident, the Jersey City Police Department received a report of shots fired in the area of Pearsall Avenue and Garfield Avenue. Responding officers located a male victim – later identified as Resheed Wallace, 24, of Jersey City – with an apparent gunshot wound to the upper body. He was transported to Jersey City Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead at approximately 10:25 p.m. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Caldwell Community College announces new assistant volleyball coach
Caldwell Community College & Technical Institute volleyball head coach Brian Harris has announced that Catherine Pate will become a member of the coaching staff for the upcoming 2024 season. Pate is a former two-time captain for the volleyball program, joining the team in 2022 when it was restarted. She was...
Popular Roxbury High principal departs for Paramus
ROXBURY TWP. – Popular Roxbury High School Principal Dominick Miller, who has been in his post for six years, has taken a new job. He said in a letter to high school families this week that he has accepted the post of principal of Paramus High School in Bergen County.
'The Nerds' will perform July 22 in Hanover
HANOVER TWP- Hanover Township’s next “Concert Under the Stars” will feature 'The Nerds,' a well known rock and pop act from the Jersey shore. The concert will be held on the evening of July 22 at Malapardis Park, 211 Malapardis Road in Cedar Knolls. HELP SUPPORT OUR...
PSP STROUDSBURG - 3 CRASHES
State police at the Stroudsburg barracks reported the following crashes:. • Ismael Cenexant, 21, and Diandral Rivera-Barreto, 19, both of Effort, were injured in a three-vehicle crash at 8:58 p.m. June 28 on Route 209 in Hamilton Township. Police said the two were pulled from the wreckage by passing motorists...
Riverside swimming, grilling, garbage raise ire in Bedminster
BEDMINSTER TWP. - Hazardous use of township parks by unfamiliar groups of people, and concerns about the attitude of the county-provided police dispatchers, were among the topics raised at the Township Committee meeting on Monday, July 15. Mayor Larry Jacobs said there have been "folks coming to hang out" in...
Orange County to Purchase Maple Avenue Building
CHESTER – On Monday, July 9, Orange County Executive Steve Neuhaus officially signed the resolution, entering into an agreement to purchase the Maple Avenue Building located in the Village of Chester. The future of the building has been under consideration for some time, including a failed referendum in 2019 until on July 2nd, the Orange County Legislature moved the process of acquiring ownership along with a unanimous vote.
Conduent executive transitions to non-executive role
FLORHAM PARK, NJ - Conduent (NASDAQ:CNDT) Incorporated (NASDAQ:CNDT), a business services provider, announced a significant change in its executive team. On Monday, Randall King, previously the Executive Vice President of Commercial Solutions, has transitioned to the position of Chief Client Officer. With this shift, effective July 16, 2024, King will no longer serve as an executive officer of the company.
Denville Looking for Municipal Court Clerk
DENVILLE, NJ - The Township of Denville is hiring. The Denville/Mountain Lakes Shared Municipal Court is looking for a full-time violations clerk. Responsibilities include but are not limited to assisting the Municipal Court Administrator with data entry, collecting fees for traffic, criminal and other penalty enforcement violations. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The Township says the selected candidate will be required to perform clerical work such as filing, calendaring, proofreading, certifying, drafting, and answering the telephone, and email inquiries. Court office hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Court sessions are held on Thursdays. Applicants must be available during those times. Interested candidates should send their resumes to Erin Geiger at erin.geiger@njcourts.gov, Rebecca Muller at Rebecca.Muller@njcourts.gov and Steve Ward at sward@denvillenj.org. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Main Intersection in North Caldwell Getting New Traffic Light Installed
NORTH CALDWELL, NJ -- Essex County will be installing a traffic light at the intersection of Mountain Avenue, Gould Avenue and Knollwood Drive this week. Construction for the installation of the new traffic light is underway. This project is part of ongoing efforts to enhance road safety and improve traffic flow in North Caldwell.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER North Caldwell police say that there may be periods of time when traffic will be delayed due to the necessary work being done at the intersection. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
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