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U.S. Government Issues Warning About New York Drinking Water
Top U.S. officials have issued a stern warning about drinking water. As someone who grew up in the City of Newburgh, a warning about drinking water is always scary. In May 2016, City of Newburgh residents learned their drinking water supply was contaminated with the man-made chemical Perfluorooctane Sulfonate, which is also called PFOS.
3 Dogs Found Abandoned Near Road In Putnam Valley: Information Needed
The three dogs were found in Putnam County during the early morning hours of Saturday, July 13 in the area of Sunken Mine Road in Putnam Valley, the Putnam County SPCA announced on Monday, July 15. The dogs appear to all be around 1-and-a-half years old and are female collie...
John Jay's Garofolo is Still Larger Than Life at Wesleyan
CROSS RIVER, N.Y. - If by the unlikely chance you’ve forgotten Gerard Garofolo and his outgoing ways, let the 2023 John Jay grad remind you in his own words. “The parties were awesome. They were a lot of fun,” said the Wesleyan freshman. “I had a great time at school.” But the former lineman didn’t get into one of the top academic schools in the country by simply grinding hard on the football field and reaping the social rewards before, during and after.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER “I wound up doing really well this...
Faulkner Named New President of Somers Lions Club
SOMERS, N.Y. - The Somers Lions Club’s latest leader takes tremendous pride in the service organization’s many contributions to the community. Bill Faulkner, a town councilman and owner/operator of a flight school, was installed as club president along with other officers at the Lions’ annual changing of the guard, aka Charter Night.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The event took place on June 21 at the Mahopac Gulf Club. Passing the baton was outgoing president Dawn McEvoy. Presidents serve one-year terms. Taking the mantle from Faulkner as first vice president was Judi McAnaw, a financial advisor with...
Cadet 2nd Lt. McDaniel Graduates from West Point U.S. Military Academy
Cadet 2nd Lt. John Collins McDaniel of Fayetteville graduated from the U.S. Military Academy in West Point, N.Y., on May 25. The son of James and Cecile McDaniel, he concentrated his studies in engineering psychology while at the academy. At graduation, the cadet was commissioned as a 2nd lieutenant in the U.S. Army.
Passaic County Sheriff's Office Fugitive Warrant Sweep Results in Four Arrests
PASSAIC COUNTY, NJ - Members of the Passaic County Sheriff's Office, Fugitive Warrant Squad, conducted a "high risk fugitive warrant sweep" on Tuesday, resulting in four arrests. Rockquan Richburg, 22, was arrested in Jersey City and charged with Armed Robbery while Carlton P Hocutt, 30, was arrested in Paterson and charged with Robbery. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Wanted in connection with a July 5 shooting which left one man with a gunshot wound, Jhon Garcia, 29, was arrested and charged with Attempted Murder and Gun Possession. Luis Taveras-Encarnacion, 27, a fugutive from Georgia, was arrested and charged with Theft. “It is important that fugitives from justice are apprehended and face punishment,” said Acting Sheriff Gary Giardina. “I want to thank the Detectives and Officers involved in this important operation.” 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
Greedy Employee Manipulates Payroll To Steal $1.2M From Ridgefield Park Company: Prosecutor
Sang Park, 44, of Belle Mead used various internal payroll and expense systems to steal the $1.2 million from a Ridgefield Park company between 2018 and 2022, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella said. The alleged thefts came to light in December 2023, when they were reported to Ridgefield Park police,...
Man Found Drowning In Canopus Lake In Kent Dies At Hospital
The incident leading to the man's death began in Putnam County on Tuesday, July 16 around 1:45 p.m., when a possible drowning incident was reported at Canopus Lake Beach in Fahnestock State Park off Route 301 in Kent. According to Kent Police, arriving first responders and police helped park staff...
NJ community colleges facing budget cuts get $20 million in funds restored by state
HACKENSACK — The state's community colleges are breathing a sigh of relief after a potential $20 million state budget cut was restored. For Bergen Community College, the cut would have resulted in a $1.8 million loss, which would have led to a tuition increase for its students, said college President Eric M. Friedman.
Are You Passionate About Serving Your Community And Making A Positive Impact?
Applications are now being accepted for the Rockland County Police / Patrol Officer Exam. They are having two information sessions:. Monday, July 22, at the Central Nyack Community Center. 58 Waldron Avenue. Central Nyack, NY 10960. 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 23rd, at the Pascack Community Center. 87...
1-Year-Old Rescued From Locked Car In Nanuet
The incident occurred in Rockland County around 2:15 p.m. on Tuesday, July 16, at the Costco parking lot in Nanuet. According to Det. Norm Peters of the Clarkstown Police, an officer, found the child's father outside the vehicle who said he had accidentally locked the door with the boy inside.
Ousted RCC President Gets $175,000 Settlement; St. Thomas Aquinas College Secures $3.5 Million Grant For STEM; HGAR Donates $3,000 to Center for Safety & Change; Briefs
Ousted RCC President Lester Edgardo Sandres Rápalo Gets $175,000 Settlement Plus Additional Benefits. Dr. Lester Edgardo Sandres Rápalo, the former Rockland Community College president, will receive $175,000, plus 24 vacation days, 4.5 sick leave days and 1 personal day, as part of a settlement with the college. Last...
Update: Air quality alert in effect for 5 N.J. counties Wednesday
On Wednesday at 10:06 a.m. an updated air quality alert was issued valid until 11 p.m. for Passaic, Hudson, Bergen, Essex and Union counties. "The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection has issued an Air Quality Action Day for the following counties: Bergen, Passaic, Hudson, Essex, Union, Until 11 p.m. this evening. An Air Quality Action Day means that Ground Level Ozone within the region may approach or exceed unhealthy standards," states the National Weather Service.
List: Affordable housing lotteries open in the Bronx
THE BRONX, N.Y. (PIX11) – Four affordable housing lotteries are currently open in the Bronx, according to NYC Housing Connect. NYC Housing Connect is an online portal where people can find and apply for affordable housing opportunities in New York City. Here’s a list of the affordable housing lotteries open in the Bronx, including the […]
Heat Wave Brings Shark Sightings Close to Shore in New York, Officers Declare “High Alert”
Amidst another sweltering heat wave, New Yorkers trying to cool off at the beach are now facing an unusual threat: sharks swimming dangerously close to shore. On Monday afternoon, Lido Beach on Long Island was abruptly closed after a 7-foot-long shark was spotted just 25 feet from the shoreline. Town of Hempstead lifeguards confirmed the sighting and swiftly evacuated swimmers, restricting access to the water to ensure public safety. The quick response by lifeguards helped prevent any potential danger. Although swimming has since resumed, the Town of Hempstead Shark Patrol continues to monitor the shark’s location to safeguard beachgoers.
City landlords may be required to install AC units for its tenants
City Council member Lincoln Restler from Brooklyn will propose a bill this week that requires landlords to buy, install and maintain air conditioners for tenants in the summer — or face fines up to $1,250 per day, the New York Times reported. The bill would require landlords to consistently...
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