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Vehicle Fire in Kenvil Burns Side of Home
ROXBURY, NJ - A pickup truck parked in a driveway in Kenvil caught fire Sunday, leaving the side of a century-old duplex charred but causing no injuries, said witnesses and officials. The incident took place at about 2 p.m. at a home on Chase Drive in the historic Hercules Park section of Kenvil.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER "It was a pickup truck on fire next to the house that extended to the side of the house," said Roxbury Fire Chief Chris Skomial. "The Roxbury Fire Department quickly extinguished the fire before it extended inside the structure." Skomial said no residents were displaced. The flames and heat burned off the siding of the home, one of many in the neighborhood near Lincoln-Roosevelt School that were built shortly after the turn of the 20th century by the Kenvil-based Hercules explosives company as employee housing. Neighborhood resident Susan Sterikoff said she was among the first to call 911. "They are a nice family," she said. "People from the community are offering assistance."DOWNLOAD THE FREE TAPINTO APP FOR MORE LOCAL NEWS. AVAILABLE IN THE APPLE STORE AND THE GOOGLE PLAY STORE. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Mercer County Buzzing for Upcoming Insect Festival
MERCER COUNTY, NJ – Mercer County officials are buzzing about the 2024 Annual Insect Festival. Set to be held on Saturday, September 7, at Mercer Educational Gardens, 431A Federal City Road, Hopewell Township, the event is co-hosted by Mercer County Executive Dan Benson and Rutgers Master Gardeners of Mercer County.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The festival will be held from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM, rain or shine. Admission is free and on-site parking is available. Through fun, hands-on activities, visitors will learn about the importance of insects in our lives and how...
Shooting at George Washington Houses in Harlem raises residents’ concerns
HARLEM, Manhattan (PIX11) — A longtime Harlem resident witnessed the aftermath of a shooting at George Washington Houses. The incident occurred early Sunday morning near 103rd Street and Third Avenue, resulting in a heavy police presence. Haydee Feliciano, a 50-year resident of George Washington Houses in East Harlem, was startled by gunshots while watching TV […]
Women’s NCAA Soccer Game Devolves Into Wrestling Match After Slide Tackle Sparks All-Out Brawl
Rutgers and UMass faced off in women’s college soccer action on Sunday, and neither held back any punches. That analogy became quite literal at one point as the game devolved into utter chaos. More resembling a wrestling match, players from each side tussled after a Scarlet Knights’ defender’s slide tackle on a Minutewomen ball carrier. […] The post Women’s NCAA Soccer Game Devolves Into Wrestling Match After Slide Tackle Sparks All-Out Brawl appeared first on BroBible.
Charlie Parker Jazz Festival returns for 32nd year: ‘No better place than Harlem for jazz and art’
HARLEM, Manhattan (PIX11) — What do you get when you combine art and music festivals in Harlem? You get a fabulous day in Marcus Garvey Park. It was the 32nd annual Charlie Parker Jazz Festival, a three-day tradition for jazz lovers to pay tribute to one of the greatest saxophonists of all time. Charlie Parker […]
NJ man charged with animal cruelty after shooting, killing pitbull
READINGTON — A 30-year-old township man has been charged with animal cruelty after shooting and killing a pit bull that he said was aggressive. Township police responded on Aug. 12 at 1:30 p.m. to a property at Route 523 and Flemington Whitehouse Road, where there was a report of a weapon fired, prosecutors said.
Brooklyn Police Investigating Armed Robbery Involving Scooter Theft and Assault
BROOKLYN, N.Y. — The NYPD is investigating an armed robbery that took place late Friday night in the Sunset Park neighborhood of Brooklyn, where two unidentified individuals assaulted and robbed…
The Bessies, Announce Inaugural Board of Directors, Organizational Restructuring, and 2024 Ceremony Pause
The New York Dance and Performance Awards, The Bessies has announced restructuring the organization in 2024 with sustainability at the forefront. This year, for the first time, the Bessies will welcome an inaugural board of directors. Members of the board include Dave Archuletta, Aziza A. Bowser, Esq., and Charles Vincent Burwell. Together, they will work to pursue independent nonprofit status for the Awards, as well as expand fundraising practices within the organization. In addition to incorporating as a 501(c)3, the board plans to build partnerships with mission-aligned organizations in order to further its impact in the community.
Harlem’s Musical Legacy Shines: Errollyn Wallen Appointed Master Of The King’s Music
In a groundbreaking move that resonates with Harlem’s rich musical heritage, King Charles has appointed Errollyn Wallen as the new Master of the King’s Music. This historic appointment marks the first time a Black composer has been given this prestigious honorary post, echoing the trailblazing spirit that has long defined Harlem’s cultural landscape.
West Nile Virus and mosquitos: NYC map details hot spots in Staten Island, other boroughs
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- The number of mosquitos testing positive for West Nile Virus is significantly higher than the previous year, according to new data from the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOH). According to the most recent information from the DOH, 321 mosquito pools have...
Clark Youth Football Holds Summer Clinic
CLARK, NJ — On Wednesday, August 21, the Clark Youth Football program held its annual summer clinic. The night brought together all members of Clark Youth Football (Grades 3-8), along with the coaches and student athletes of Arthur L. Johnson (ALJ) High School Crusader Football, as they trained and ran through drills organized by the varsity football team at ALJ.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The evening culminated with Johnson’s varsity head coach, Anthony DelConte, delivering a message to the boys. DelConte had this to say about the day: “It was a true privilege having the members of Clark Youth Football attend today’s event. Having our current Crusaders talk to our future Crusaders was an awesome experience, and I look forward to all of our programs having tremendous success this upcoming fall season.” The entire Crusader Football Family would like to thank the varsity football team and its coaches for their help throughout the evening on the practice field and for generously donating their time to help the student athletes of Clark. [Don’t miss any TAPinto Clark news. Go to tapinto.net/enews to sign up for our free e-newsletter, delivered each morning to your inbox.] For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Fire rips through Route 9 storage units (VIDEO with radio communications & GALLERY)
WAPPINGERS FALLS – Multiple fire departments responded to assist the New Hackensack and Hughsonville Fire Departments at a structure fire at a self-storage facility on Sunday afternoon. Dutchess County 911 dispatchers received several reports of a fire at Prime Storage on Route 9 in Wappingers Falls at approximately 1:40...
Teen Litter Patrol Caps Summer of Cleanups Across New Brunswick
Pulse aquí para leer esta historia en inglés NEW BRUNSWICK - Armed with claw-like grabber tools and a desire to make their city a little cleaner, members of the Teen Litter Patrol descended on New Brunswick this summer, picking up cigarette butts one after another.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Between July 1 and Aug. 8, the Teen Litter Patrol swept through New Brunswick during four-hour shifts. They covered 208 city blocks, picking up 6,150 pounds of trash and 1,815 pounds of recycling; the most blocks, and the most trash and recycling picked up by...
LIU Outlasts Men’s Soccer
Location: Bob Ford Field at Tom & Mary Casey Stadium in Albany, N.Y. Records: UAlbany (1-1-0, 0-0-0 America East) | LIU (2-0-0, 0-0-0 NEC) Short Story: The University at Albany men's soccer team was unable to come back against LIU on Sunday afternoon, falling 1-0 in the team's home opener.
Graham sidesteps question on whether Trump should attend Jan. 6 award gala
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) sidestepped a question Sunday about whether former President Trump should attend a Jan. 6 award gala that will be hosted at his golf club in New Jersey next month. The Stand in the Gap Foundation will be hosting the event, dubbed the “J6 Awards Gala,” on Sept. 5 at Trump’s golf…
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