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Bergen Square Facelift Dedicated as Fulop Revives Hope for Pompidou x
A rare green space – or, least, quasi-green – in the heart of a heavily-trafficked, construction-dominated section of Jersey City was dedicated Monday. Mayor Steven Fulop presided over a ceremonial ribbon-cutting in the heart of Bergen Square, which he characterized as “one of the oldest established town squares in America, dating back to 1660.”
Clifton neighbors concerned about chemical spill
CLIFTON, N.J. (PIX11) — Residents on Normandy Road in Clifton expressed concern Tuesday about the flammable chemicals from Monday’s tanker explosion on Route 3. “It smelled like gasoline but stronger, and it burns your eyes when you’re back there,” said Arturo Gaviria, referencing his backyard, which is steeped in chemicals. Gaviria said hazmat crews have […]
Two NJ police officers among trio accused in menacing burglary
JERSEY CITY — Two off-duty Jersey City police officers and a third man have been accused of threatening individuals earlier this year, while one defendant was armed with a baseball bat. Adrian Tejada and Robert Nunez were each charged with burglary and three counts of terroristic threats. The 28-year-old...
Glen Ridge Pop-Up Party in The Glen Wednesday
The Borough of Glen Ridge Mayor & Council is throwing an epic Pop-Up Party in The Glen tomorrow, Wednesday, July 24, from 4 to 8 p.m. The reason? “Just to have fun,” says Recreation Director Jim Cowan with a smile. The Council cooked up this idea to bring...
Hoboken City Council to vote on compromise rent control ordinance to avoid referendum
Councilmembers and landlords who’ve been eager to avoid a public referendum on changing Hoboken’s rent control laws have agreed on a compromise to fulfill that goal. The compromise ordinance, finalized Tuesday, will “maintain existing tenant protections and address concerns raised by (landlords)” and avoid “a potentially less protective initiative referendum.”
Apply for Head Coach Position: Women’s Bowling at New Jersey City University
New Jersey City University is seeking a Head Women's Bowling Coach, responsible for all aspects of the program including recruitment, retention, budget management, and game strategy. Bachelor's degree and a minimum of four years high-level coaching experience required. Responsibilities include program leadership, recruitment, academic support, compliance, and fundraising. State of...
Indictment dropped against Paterson officer who shot gun suspect as new evidence emerges
PATERSON — State authorities are dropping their indictment against Paterson police officer Jerry Moravek for shooting a fleeing gun suspect in the back in June 2022, saying they recently learned of photos showing the man with a gun within hours of the incident. The New Jersey Attorney General's Office said it will reinvestigate...
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...
One hospitalized in serious condition in Cedar Grove car crash
A head-on collision in Cedar Grove left one driver hospitalized in serious condition, officials said. At about 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday morning, a tractor trailer and a Sudan crashed on Ridge Road, said Detective Nicole Hoyt from the Cedar Grove Police Department. ...
Three Sentenced In Fatal Shooting Of Jersey City Teen: Prosecutor
Rayquan Carmichael, 23, was sentenced to 40 years in state prison for murder, while Isaiah Huggins, 24, was sentenced to 42 years in state prison for murder, Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez said. The two were convicted back in March, Suarez sad. Carmichael was already serving time in prison on...
Man Shot Multiple Times In Jersey City: Authorities
A man was shot several times in Jersey City on the early morning of Sunday, July 21, authorities said.At 12:58 a.m., police responded to 260 Bright St. for a report of a man shot, Kimberly Wallace-Scalfione, a spokeswoman for the mayor's office, said. The victim, 31, was already transported to a ne…
Survey Results are in for Colony Pool Wall Repair Design: 66.1% of Respondents Prefer the Curved Design that Exists Now
CHATHAM, NJ -- Chatham Township Committee member Mark Lois released the results of the survey put to residents on the "Colony Pool Wall Construction and Other Structural Changes" on Tuesday afternoon, revealing that 66.1% of respondents preferred the design that is closest to the existing pool wall. However, Lois noted that the Chatham Township Committee is not bound to follow the survey results and will vote Tuesday night in a virtual meeting to determine the final decision.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Lois breaks down the survey below: The Colony Pool Advisory committee appreciates all...
Clark PD Announces Kathryn St. Closed for Emergency Roadwork on July 23
CLARK, NJ — Around 7:30 on Tuesday morning, the Clark Police Department issued a road closure alert. Kathryn Street will be closed to all traffic from Westfield Ave to Washington Street for emergency road repairs.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Motorists should plan alternate routes and follow all detour signs. [We are looking for a new owner/operator for TAPinto Clark. For more information, click here to set up a time with TAPinto Founder and CEO Michael Shapiro or email mshapiro@tapinto.net.] For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Newark Citizen's Alert Leads to Arrest of Man with "Ghost Gun" and Drugs
Over this past weekend, a keen-eyed citizen's alert to the Newark Police led to the apprehension of a 28-year-old male who was found asleep at the wheel of an unattended vehicle with its doors open at a Newark intersection. The Newark Police Department reported that officers who responded to the call discovered the man at a stop sign near Marshlands Road and Thornton Ave, alongside a loaded, unserialized firearm—a "ghost gun"—in a duffle bag on the passenger seat. According to the Newark Police Department, the man was detained and is now facing charges, including drug possession and possessing the unregistered firearm. He was booked at the Santa Rita Jail.
See all homes sold in Morris County, July 15 to July 21
The following is a listing of all home transfers in Morris County reported from July 15 to July 21. There were 138 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 1,320-square-foot home on Kinney Street in Madison that sold for $670,000. Budd...
Hackers steal addresses, IDs of pharmacy customers in NJ
💳 No credit card or payment information was accessed. 💳 Affected customers are being offered a monitoring service. A security breach this year compromised the personal information of millions of people who used Rite Aid several years ago. The company discovered a "security incident" on June 6 after...
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