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Crash Damages Utility Pole, Wrecks Sedan In Fair Lawn (PHOTOS)
A driver escaped injury in a one-car crash early Tuesday, July 23 in Fair Lawn.According to Boyd A. Loving, a red Toyota Corolla struck a utility pole, directional sign, and parked vehicle on the 40-00 block of Broadway. Photo(s) of the day, 07/23/2024: The driver of a red colored Toyota C…
Hot tea spill permanently burns woman’s hand, new Dunkin’ lawsuit says
HILLSIDE — In the latest hot spill lawsuit against Dunkin' in New Jersey, a Union County woman claims she suffered severe and permanent burns on her hand due to negligence. Essence Springer bought a hot mint tea at the Dunkin' drive-thru on Liberty Avenue in Hillside on Dec. 17, 2023, according to the lawsuit filed last week.
Local Playwright, Alum to Present Free Play at Bandshell in August
HAWTHORNE, NJ - A local playwright and Hawthorne High School alum is presenting her latest production at the town bandshell with two dates in August. Estelle Barbieri has written and directed the play “Out of Fuel”, which is to be performed at the town bandshell on Friday, August 9 and Saturday, August 10 at 7 p.m.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Estelle, who was a Hawthorne High School senior at the time, started the Summer Student Theatre Program in town a few years ago during the COVID lockdown. "The main reason she organized this group was because the high school theatre club came to a halt during that time and it allowed those students interested to continue performing in an outdoor environment," her mom, Susan Barbieri, said. "It also allowed Estelle to pursue her passion as a writer and director." Estelle is currently a film major at Hofstra University. This will be her third free performance with the Summer Student Theatre Program. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Rachel Minaya, Wife of Yankees Executive Omar, Found Dead — All Confirmed Details
Rachel Minaya, the wife of Yankees executive Omar Minaya, has died. Authorities found the Rachel deceased at their home in New Jersey on Saturday. According to the New York Post, Omar wasn't home at the time when his wife died. It's unclear at this point who discovered Rachel and what exactly that caused her death. A person close to the Minaya family said that authorities have ruled out suicide as a cause of death. Still, her death came quite suddenly and as a shock to the entire family.
Rutgers launches program to help make adults with autism more self-sufficient
Rutgers School of Health Professions recently launched Nexus, a club for young adults with autism where members can learn and socialize with others on the spectrum. Nexus members also can strengthen their leadership skills, work on their resumes, practice for job interviews, and learn domestic chores such as ironing or cooking. ...
Calling All Actors: Two Stars Needed For a Downtown Movie
Our Filmmakers in Chief, Remy and Andrew Neymarc, known professionally as the Neymarc Brothers, are gearing up to film in Lower Manhattan this summer. The duo, whose credits include the viral short “Happy Valentine’s Day,” beat out an impressive selection of applicants for the Filmmaker in Chief creative residency with their film treatment, and soon they’ll start filming “Dance” downtown. The Neymarcs are looking to cast two lead roles: Gabriela and Raphael.
@Victory_Events girls’ recruit: Springside Chestnut Hill 2025 ATT Colin commits to Stevens Tech
Springside Chestnut Hill Academy 2025 attack Maille Colin has committed to play Division III lacrosse at Stevens Institute of Technology. High school: Springside Chestnut Hill Academy, Philadelphia, PA. Position: Attack. Grad year: 2025. College committed to: Stevens Institute of Technology. Club team: Reign LC. Expected major: Business. Why did you...
Football To Hold 7 On 7 Contest Wednesday
The Verona High School football team will hold its first 7 on 7 tournament on Wednesday, July 24, beginning at 4 p.m. There are four pools set for the contest and 16 high schools will be competing, from Don Bosco Prep to Elizabeth, Mahwah, Montclair Kimberley Academy and more, as well as VHS. Seven on seven is a non-contact version of football that emphasizes passing and receiving skills. Verona participated in a similar tournament organized by Nike at the Jets training facility earlier this summer.
Has New Jersey’s Plastic Bag Ban Actually Backfired?
A question for all New Jersey residents: How many reusable bags do you have piled up in your house right now?. If they're cluttering your pantries and closets, untouched, and ironically not reused, you're not alone. And according to a study, it's causing a bigger problem in New Jersey. The...
This stunning, $5M art lover’s home is for sale in NJ
Often, stunning New Jersey real estate listings are for sprawling mansions on multiple acres in any given corner of the Garden State. But there's something especially alluring about an oasis of space in a densely populated city. As of May 2024, the median listing home price in Jersey City was...
Hoboken’s Plan for a Better Waterfront: Living Shoreline at Weehawken Cove
Hoboken is creating a ‘living shoreline’ at Weehawken Cove to improve the waterfront with nature-friendly upgrades, better water quality, and storm protection. Learn more about these exciting plans and how you can get involved. Key Takeaways. Hoboken is planning a ‘living shoreline’ at Weehawken Cove to boost the...
Scratch-Off Lotto Tickets Stolen From Newark Store: Police
At 1:30 a.m., a man arrived at a store on the 300 block of South Orange Avenue and struck the business' camera with a stick, breaking it, Newark Public Safety Director Fritz Fragé said. At 3:40 a.m., the suspect was joined by another man and they broke a glass...
Politicians and Charities Oppose Wynn’s NY Casino Plans
Las Vegas Sands isn’t the only company to face difficulties in relation to its New York casino plans. Politicians representing the West Side of Manhattan have now also opposed Related Cos.’s plans to construct a Wynn-branded casino hotel in the High Line area. The Property Would Add Gaming...
Walmart building massive new warehouse of the future in NJ
PILESGROVE — Walmart giveth and taketh away in Salem County with the closing of one facility and the announcement of a new one. A Walmart distribution center under construction in Pilesgrove is one of five being built around the country as part of a plan to make its online grocery business more efficient.
NJ Spotlight News: July 22, 2024
We bring you what’s relevant and important in New Jersey news and our insight. Watch as the NJ Spotlight News team breaks down today’s top stories. Delegates will meet Monday night to decide on their Biden votes. Can VP Kamala Harris unite the Democratic Party?. Interview: Political strategist...
NJ man dies a hero after rescuing children from dangerous river
HAMILTON (Atlantic) — A man who rescued two boys from a river Wednesday afternoon died several hours later. Township police said the boys, ages 8 and 12, went swimming in the Great Egg Harbor River at Weymouth Furnace County Park around 1 p.m. on July 17. Swimming is prohibited.
Naftali’s lending arm funds Village, LIC condos
With new condo inventory falling, some developers are willing to pay a bit more to finance their projects. Developer Bentley Zhao’s New Empire secured $72 million in financing to build 117 condo units in Long Island City, and Benjamin Shaoul’s Magnum Real Estate Group nabbed $38 million to build 20 in Greenwich Village.
New Jersey residents warned about utility worker imposters
🔴Scammers posing as utility workers continue to plague New Jersey. 🔴The state's police chiefs are urging residents to be aware. 🔴 They've offered tips to help stop such scams from happening. Scammers posing as utility workers to enter people’s homes. It’s a problem that’s been plaguing New...
Opening Alert: Bon Epi, Fort Lee, NJ
Bon Epi is a new sweets shop open in Fort Lee. It’s located next door to The Gyro Project. Their menu includes mochi donuts, bubble tea, Korean dogs, crocookies — the TikTok popular croissant cookies — and more. It’s currently open seven days a week.
County Sheriff’s Office to hold DWI checkpoint in Jersey City Heights on Thursday
The Hudson County Sheriff’s Office will hold a driving while intoxicated (DWI) checkpoint in the Jersey City Heights on Thursday, July 25th, Sheriff Frank Schillari announced. During the checkpoint, which will be at the intersection of John F. Kennedy Boulevard and Manhattan Avenue, officers will look for signs that...
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