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No injuries, damage minimal at Peekskill's Abbey Inn after lightning strike, official says
A lightning strike at Peekskill’s Abbey Inn and Spa last week did minimal damage, caused no injuries, and events are slated to go on as scheduled, according to an Abbey Inn official. There were no guest rooms where the strike occurred last Wednesday. ...
Paterson activist on police advisory group involved in bar assault
PATERSON — Ernest Rucker, a community activist and member of the Paterson Police Department’s advisory council, was involved in an assault late Friday night at the Elks Club bar on Ellison Street. Rucker, who is in his 60s, told Paterson Press he was defending himself against a Rochelle Park man who was threatening...
Active Paterson, New Jersey Shooting Investigation
PATERSON, NJ.- A 43-year-old Paterson, New Jersey woman was hospitalized after she was struck by gunfire late Sunday night on a Paterson, New Jersey Street. According to Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes, shortly before 10:00 p.m., members of the Paterson Police Department responded to a 911 Emergency Call after receiving a report of a shooting in the area of Prospect and Market Streets in the City of Paterson.
Paterson woman hit by gunfire a block from City Hall
PATERSON — For the second time in less than three weeks, Paterson’s downtown business district was the scene of a shooting on Sunday night. A 43-year-old Paterson woman was injured by gunfire in Sunday’s crime, which happened just after 10 p.m. near the corner of Market and Prospect streets, a block from City...
BCPO: Former Mets GM Omar Minaya’s wife found dead in bathroom of her Bergen County home
The Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office is investigating the death the wife of former New York Mets general manager and current New York Yankees executive Omar Minaya, though it does not appear the death is suspicious in nature, the prosecutor’s office said today. Prosecutor Mark Musella said a death...
Haverstraw offers $5K reward for info leading to suspect's arrest in fatal shooting
HAVERSTRAW — A $5,000 reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest of an 18-year-old man accused of fatally shooting Christian Alvarado on July 1. Police have re-released a wanted poster for Yandie Martinez with the $5,000 incentive to get information on his whereabouts. Police have sought Martinez for questioning since the 29-year-old Alvarado died from multiple gunshot wounds.
Fake Police Phone Scam Victimizes Ridgewood
RIDGEWOOD, NJ – If you have received calls from someone claiming that the Ridgewood Police Department has a warrant out for your arrest, chances are, you are the victim of a scam that has swept through the village in recent days. Ridgewood Police announced that they have numerous reports of residents receiving calls from someone impersonating the police threatening them with arrest if they do not send money. “No, you probably don’t have a warrant out for your arrest,” the Ridgewood Police Department stated via their official Facebook page. “We assure you that no one from the...
Herald celebrates third anniversary today
Today marks the third anniversary of the Peekskill Herald as a nonprofit, independent news organization directly serving the Peekskill community by offering news reporting and profiles of the people and businesses who call Peekskill home. Today is also an ideal time to contribute financially to the Herald to keep Peekskill’s...
Vets want Putnam to raze dilapidated Carmel office, but legislature still wants to sell it
In downtown Carmel, right in front of the Putnam County Courthouse, stands a run down office building owned by Putnam County. In need of substantial renovations, the building went on the market in 2019 after the County Legislature determined it was surplus, seven years after the county clerk moved out of the former Chevrolet dealership.
Remaking the Platinum Mile as a bedroom community: What's available for rent there?
Andrew Weisz has watched the Platinum Mile evolve in recent years, and he likes what he’s seeing. The young president of the powerful RPW Group founded by his father, Robert, Weisz oversees a portfolio of Westchester addresses that were once the corporate domain of Fortune 500 firms. RPW Group’s headquarters is at 800...
What $350,000 or less gets you in Passaic County
For prospective homebuyers eyeing the real estate market in areas of Passaic County, here’s what sold for or under $350,000 between July 15 and July 21. Here, we provide a breakdown of the top 10 properties in each area, selected based on their proximity to the desired price range and the most spacious living areas available.
Con Edison invites applications from local organizations
Con Edison invites applications for its 2024 grant cycle, which supports organizations in its service territory of New York City and Westchester. Con Edison will consider funding requests for specific programs and projects within the areas of interest, which include climate change and environmental stewardship, clean energy and technology careers, or social justice. Programs must have a strong leadership team that is highly engaged with the communities served and demonstrates a high level of community input into the project/program. Priority will be given to organizations with programs/projects centered in historically marginalized and disadvantaged communities.
NY weather update: Flood advisory anticipated to expire at 1 a.m.
The advisory was for Westchester County. "The Flood Advisory will expire at 1 a.m. early this morning for portions of southern Connecticut, including the following area, Fairfield and southeast New York, including the following area, Westchester. The heavy rain has ended. Urban and small stream flooding is no longer expected to pose a threat. Please continue to heed remaining road closures," according to the National Weather Service.
New Jersey lottery player wins $500,000 on $10 scratch-off ticket. Here's where
A trip to the liquor store turned into a half-million dollar payday for one Hudson County lottery player. The New Jersey Lottery announced on social media Monday night that one of three grand prizes had been won in its new $10 Neon Cash Party Scratch-Off game. The $500,000 winning ticket was sold at ACL Golden Liquors on Bergenline Avenue in North Bergen, the New Jersey Lottery announced. ...
Historic Venue in Orange County New York Looking for Support
I like others have enjoyed going to the Orange County Fairgrounds for exciting events for decades. This is why so many people have come forward about a meeting to be held in the Town of Wallkill later this week that could change the fairgrounds for good. I remember my first...
Police: Duo stole 280 iPhones worth $117K in NJ smash and grab
A Passaic man has been accused of helping steal a massive amount of iPhones from an Essex County wholesale electronics store three months ago. On April 18 around 2:24 a.m., Fairfield police were sent to investigate an alarm going off at United Tower Associates, which also operates as Digital World Shop, along Bloomfield Avenue.
See all homes sold in Bergen County, July 15 to July 21
The following is a listing of all home transfers in Bergen County reported from July 15 to July 21. There were 103 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 1,892-square-foot home on Long Hill Road in Oakland that sold for $690,000.
Hudson County approves $8.4M in Open Space Trust Grants
HUDSON COUNTY, NJ - The Hudson County Board of Commissioners approved over $8,498,822 in Open Space Trust Grantees for numerous open space acquisitions, park improvements and historic preservation projects throughout Hudson County. Funding awarded included:CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER $500,000 for Peninsula at Bayonne Harbor Waterfront Walkway Extension $250,000 for improvements to Veteran’s Park in Bayonne $250,000 for Hoboken Skate Park and Walkway Upgrades Project, $500,000 for Church Square Park Improvement Project-Phase 1 $500,000 for the Skinner Park Improvements Project in Jersey City $2500,000 for the Martiniak-Enright Park Improvements Project in Jersey City $500,000 for City Hall Park in Jersey City $500,000 for the Jersey City Redevelopment Authority, Bayfront Promenade Park Phase 1, $100,000 for the Old Bergen Church Cemetery Restoration Project, Hudson County Parks, $179,822 for Lincoln Park Sun Houses The anticipated start date for these proposed projects is September 26, 2024 with completion dates by September 2026. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
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