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Man Admits to Tracking Drivers, Programming Keys, Stealing and Reselling Vehicles
A New Jersey man has admitted to orchestrating a multistate car theft and fraud ring that involved tracking drivers, programming keys, stealing their cars, and reselling their vehicles. U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger said that Warren Guerrier pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge William J. Martini in Newark federal court...
NJ school biology teacher loses job for violent hammer attack
TENAFLY — A former biology teacher is no longer allowed to teach in New Jersey after having his teaching certificate revoked. The state Board of Examiners revoked 38-year-old Christopher R. Icochea's teaching certificate for biology in a finalized decision in late June. According to the decision, Icochea backed into...
Warning for NJ residents: Arsenic seeping into home water supply
⚫ A preventive tool could be making a threat even more severe. ⚫ Homeowners are being advised to add a tool to their filtration system. New research out of Rutgers University is raising a big red flag for many New Jersey homeowners. Systems designed to keep arsenic out of a...
Iconic West Bank Cafe and Laurie Beechman Theatre to Close in August after 46 Years
After 46 years on Theatre Row, the iconic West Bank Cafe and Laurie Beechman Theatre are closing their doors for good in August. The closure was announced in a post on the restaurant’s Instagram page around lunchtime today. It was stated that the reason for closing is “due to the high cost of conducting business […] The post Iconic West Bank Cafe and Laurie Beechman Theatre to Close in August after 46 Years appeared first on W42ST.
Unmasking Struggles: EO STEM Academy's Valedictorian Breanna Thomson’s Fight for Mental Health Awareness
East Orange, NJ – High school is a time of intense growth and self-discovery, often accompanied by emotional and academic challenges. For Breanna Thomson, the 2024 Valedictorian of East Orange S.T.E.M. Academy, these years were not just about personal achievements but also about making a significant impact on her community’s mental health. From an early age, Breanna was fascinated by the idea of becoming a valedictorian. Her ambition took a definitive shape during her sophomore year when her guidance counselor, Ms. Woods, informed her that she was leading her class. This revelation motivated Breanna to excel further,...
Paterson Man Arrested in Connection with July 5 Shooting
PATERSON, NJ - A 29-year-old Paterson man has been arrested and charged in connection with the July 5 shooting that left one man injured. According to Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes and Paterson Police Department Officer-In- Charge Isa Abbassi, Jhon Garcia, was arrested on July 16 and charged with Attempted Murder, Unlawful Possession of Weapon, Possession of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose, and Certain Persons not to Possess a Weapon.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER As previously reported, at approximately 5:22 a.m. on July 5, members of the Paterson Police Department were dispatched to St. Joseph’s University Medical Center to meet with a 33-year-old male from Passaic, who suffered from a non-fatal gunshot wound. Members of the Paterson Police Department were able to determine that the shooting took place in the area of Park Avenue and East 18th Street. The Passaic County Prosecutor’s Office asks anyone with additional information about this incident to contact them on their tips line at 1-877-370-PCPO or tips@passaiccountynj.org or to contact the Paterson Police Shooting Investigation Unit at 973-321-1342. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
YouTuber arrested for disorderly conduct at Union City meeting, vows to file lawsuit
YouTuber Leroy Truth was arrested for disorderly conduct at last night’s Union City Board of Commissioners meeting, being led out in handcuffs, prompting him and his attorney to vow to sue the city. ” … The defendant committed the act of disorderly conduct by purposely and knowingly disrespecting the...
First Ever Montclair Mile to Support Toni’s Kitchen
If you love the Montclair Doughnut Run, get ready for the Montclair Mile. It’s a new kind of race event plus summer block party that’s kid and canine friendly, taking place in the evening on August 7th, in partnership with Montclair Brewery. The event will include a series...
PBGC Issues $1.5B to Struggling Musicians’ Pension
The Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation issued a $1.5 billion grant of special financial assistance funds to the American Federation of Musicians Plan on Monday, making it among the largest single grants issued to a multiemployer plan under the SFA program. The plan covers 49,180 participants in the entertainment industry and...
Diana Ayala has a possible successor in mind: her chief of staff
The race to succeed New York City Council Deputy Speaker Diana Ayala in East Harlem and the South Bronx is officially on. While the Democratic primary for City Council District 8 is still roughly a year away, three candidates have filed for the seat and started fundraising. Ayala, who has represented the district since 2018, is among the class of City Council members whose final term will come to a close at the end of 2025. For the departing council member, the matter of whom to endorse to succeed her is crystal clear.
NYC Waterfront Redevelopment Promises Largest Wind Port, Jobs, and Urban Renewal
New York City plans to redevelop Brooklyn’s waterfront into a modern maritime port and mixed-use community hub, aiming to create thousands of jobs and reduce truck traffic through micro-distribution strategies. Across the country, cities are revitalizing old industrial waterfronts into vibrant mixed-use areas, aiming to boost local economies and...
Are algorithms behind dramatic rent increases?
Opponents say companies including RealPage use them to drive up rents. Despite living in a rent-controlled building in Jersey City, Kevin Weller says he’s faced “shocking” increases in his rent — $1,500 when he first renewed his lease, and then $800 for his second renewal. When Weller asked his landlord about why the rent increased so much, he says he received the same answer as other tenants who asked.
NYC continues to consider school cell phone ban
On the last day of class in June, Schools Chancellor David Banks teased the possibility of banning cell phones in schools in short order. “You’re gonna hear, within the next two weeks, the big announcement. But I will tell you, we are very much leaning towards banning cell phones,” Banks said.
Woman indicted in fatal stabbing of 2 sons in Bronx family shelter, officials say
THE BRONX, N.Y. (PIX11) — A 23-year-old woman was indicted on Wednesday for allegedly fatally stabbing her two young sons inside of a family shelter in late 2022, according to officials. Dimone Fleming, 23, is accused of accused of killing 11-month-old Octavius Fleming-Canada and 3-year-old Dashawn Fleming on Nov. 26, 2022, according to officials. The boys […]
Tribute service scheduled for Montclair superintendent of schools
Montclair Public School officials have announced a memorial tribute service planned for the district superintendent following his death last week. The ceremony for Dr. Jonathan Ponds will take place from 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Friday at St. Paul's Baptist Church on Elm Street, the district announced on its website. The service will also be livestreamed on the church's website at www.stpaullive.org.
In New York City, Palestinian Cinema Returns to the Screen
Yasmina Tawil did not expect her online calendar of Palestinian film screenings to gain traction beyond her friends and community. After Hamas’s October 7 attack and Israel’s subsequent assault on Gaza, which has been described by human rights organizations including the United Nations as “a critical case of genocide,” Tawil, the director of Film Programming at the Arab Film and Media Institute, noticed an increased interest in Palestinian cinema in New York. She started listing the events she came across on her website, and the Palestinian Film Calendar was born. Featuring screenings both online and in person, with synopses, times, venues, and links to purchase tickets, the user-friendly resource has been widely embraced.
NJ police chief reacts angrily to law after teen steals cop car
🚨Police say the teen stole one of their vehicles. 🚨Police had ben investigating a stolen passenger car. A teen who stole a police vehicle from a Secaucus gas station early Monday morning led police on a 15-mile high-speed chase before abandoning it. Secaucus Police Chief Dennis Miller said...
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