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Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office Holds Drug Overdose Vigil
Around 100 residents who have lost a relative to a drug overdose turned out for a candlelight vigil in Lincoln Park in Jersey City this past Wednesday. The event was organized by the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office. During the event, members of the Prosecutor’s Office gave a rundown of...
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...
New fast casual restaurant opening in Middlesex County
When you think of fast casual restaurants you probably think of places like TGI Fridays, Applebee’s, Buffalo Wild Wings, etc. If you heard a restaurant was called Tropical Smoothie Café you might think that’s all they serve: smoothies and maybe a yogurt parfait here and there. Nope....
Union County Begins Morris Ave Work in Summit, NJ
SUMMIT, NJ – The City of Summit’s Engineering Division has been advised that Union County will begin concrete and manhole replacement work on Morris Ave near Springfield Ave on Monday, August 26, weather permitting. This work is in anticipation of paving Morris Ave between Springfield Avenue (near City Hall) and the end of Morris Avenue at Springfield Avenue (near Briant Park). Road closures and detours may be in effect while this work is completed. Project details available on county website: https://ucnj.org/traffic-site/roadconstructionupdate.html. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Summit NJ Football Readies for Upcoming Season
SUMMIT, NJ -- Kevin Kostibos is steadfast in saying that his metric for evaluating the condition of the Summit football program is not wins and losses. The veteran Hilltopper head coach considers his players’ attention to detail and day-to-day progress as greater indicators of the state of the team. But he’d be lying if he said the ending of the 2023 season didn’t sting.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER “Last year’s ending is a huge motivator for us,” Kostibos said of Summit’s 27-17 loss to West Essex in the North II, Group III semifinals. ...
Missing N.J. child found safe after massive search effort
A child reported missing Saturday evening in Mercer County was found safe early Sunday, police said. Hopewell Township Police responded to a residence in Hopewell Borough around 9 p.m. Saturday for a report of a missing juvenile, township police said. The child’s family reported that he was last seen around...
Motorcyclist Killed After Being Ejected, Run Over In Route 280 Crash: Police (UPDATE)
A 52-year-old motorcyclist was killed in an early-morning crash on Route 280 in Hudson County, police said.Kyle Silas, of Orange, was heading west on a Fly Wing electric motorcycle when he struck a Ford sedan near milepost 16 in Kearny around 4:35 a.m., New Jersey State Police Sgt. Jeffrey Lebron s…
More than 11,000 students learning English enrolled in Newark Public Schools
English language learners make up more than a quarter of the district’s enrollment this school year. English language learners will make up more than a quarter of Newark’s Public School enrollment this school year, an increase over last year that points to a growing need for more teachers and services.
Mount Women’s Soccer Falls on Second Half NJIT Score
EMMITSBURG, Md. (August 25, 2024) – A second half score sent the Mount St. Mary's women's soccer team to defeat for the first time this year, falling 1-0 to the NJIT Highlanders Sunday. The team's record now stands at 2-1 for the season. The team's defense can still boast...
New Jersey Small Black And LGBTQ Businesses Awarded $1.2M In Grants
The grant money has been split between restaurants, education centers, and community spots in Newark. A group of small businesses owned by people of color and members of the LGBTQ+ community in Newark, New Jersey, have been named as recipients of about $1.2 million in grants under the Newark Retail Reactivation Initiative.
Men’s Soccer Visits La Salle on Monday Night for First Road Match
Game 2 NJIT (0-0-1; 7-8-4 in 2023) at La Salle (0-0-1; 5-8-4 in 2023) Location | Arena Philadelphia, PA | McCarthy Stadium. Live Stats In-game stats (free) All-Time Series 2-2-1 | Last Time Out: NJIT 3, La Salle 2 (Sept. 23, 2023) NEWARK, NJ–The NJIT men's soccer team will make...
These ants quietly took over Manhattan — and they're not stopping there
New York: The city that never sleeps, the concrete jungle where dreams are made of and more recently ... home to a mysterious ant spreading across the city — before continuing across metropolitan and even state lines. Scientists first noticed this ant — now dubbed the ManhattAnt — in...
Columbia receives $400 million for biomedical research, education
Columbia University has announced a $400 million gift from alumni P. Roy and Diana Vagelos in support of biomedical research and education and to catalyze opportunities for improving society’s health and well-being. With the single largest gift ever made to the university’s medical school, which already bears their names,...
Asbury Park Hosts NJ Friends of Clearwater Festival: A Two-Day Celebration of Music and Environmental Activism
ASBURY PARK, NJ - The City of Asbury Park’s Green Team and Environmental Shade Tree Commission invite the community to the NJ Friends of Clearwater Festival, taking place on Saturday, August 31st, from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m., and Sunday, September 1st, from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. in Sunset Park. This annual open-air music festival is a celebration of the collective spirit of individuals coming together to protect the environment, all while enjoying a diverse lineup of music and activities. The two-day event will feature two music stages showcasing some of the finest folk and rock...
Police searching for person who threw dog down trash chute on Lower East Side
Police in Manhattan are trying to find the person who threw a dog down a trash chute.The dog was heard Friday by someone living at the Governor Alfred Smith Houses on the Lower East Side.Maintenance workers removed the dog, and officers turned it over to the ASPCA.ASPCA workers say the dog was so badly hurt by the ordeal that she had to be euthanized.ALSO READ | New mystery drug 'pink cocaine' isn't what you might thinkDan Krauth has the details on a new and potentially lethal narcotic that is creeping into the NYC area from Latin America.----------* Get Eyewitness News Delivered * More Manhattan news* Send us a news tip* Download the abc7NY app for breaking news alerts * Follow us on YouTube Submit a tip or story idea to Eyewitness NewsHave a breaking news tip or an idea for a story we should cover? Send it to Eyewitness News using the form below. If attaching a video or photo, terms of use apply.
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 […]
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.
Victim in wrong-way crash on Henry Hudson Parkway was supposed to get married Sunday
There is no consolation for Shauntea Weaver.Weaver was supposed to get married Sunday in a beautiful ceremony - except a nightmare intercepted her walk down the aisle.Just before 2:20 a.m. Saturday, police say a pick-up truck was going the wrong way on the Henry Hudson Parkway, traveling southbound on the northbound lanes. Around 165th Street in Washington Heights, tragedy struck when the truck crashed head-on into a Dodge sedan, killing both in the sedan.The driver, Kirk Walker, Jr., who was supposed to get married - and his 40-year-old cousin."I feel like I'm watching a fictitious TV show. Doesn't seem real...
Two suspects accused of stealing scooter then purse block away in Manhattan, police say
Two suspects robbed a scooter at gunpoint, causing bruising to the 18-year-old victim, and then used the stolen scooter to steal a purse from a woman, causing a cut to her mouth and leg.
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