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Bergen County gas station attendant charged, accused of overcharging customers
A Park Ridge gas station attendant at Delta Gas was charged and accused of repeatedly overcharging customers, police said on Tuesday. Police alleged the unidentified attendant at the Kinderkamack Road Delta would manually charge more money when customers would use credit cards. When called out on the discrepancy by drivers, the attendant pretended it was a mistake and gave back the money, police said.
Labor dispute leads to retaliation lawsuit filed by firefighter in Bergen County
An Englewood firefighter is claiming the city and members of the administration retaliated against him after he spoke before the council about union contract negotiations. John Escobar is a firefighter with the city and president of the International Association of Firefighters Local 3263. The lawsuit, filed on June 28 in Bergen County Superior Court, said the firefighters union and the city have been in contract negotiations "for years." According to the lawsuit, the collective bargaining agreement expired four years ago and they haven't been able to reach a new contract.
66-year-old has run 5,723 streets in this N.J. county — and he’s still going
An ultramarathoner is on the brink of an epic running feat in Essex County. Chris Jaworski of Bloomfield said he has run every street in all but one of Essex County’s 22 municipalities and is currently making his way through Irvington, where he grew up and attended high school.
Another Hudson Valley, NY Manufacturing Plant Closing; 81 Layoffs
Another 81 New York workers will be laid off this Fall when a Hudson Valley manufacturing plant is officially acquired by another company and moves out of state. It's a news story that seems all too familiar in the Hudson Valley. Since February, hundreds of Hudson Valley factory workers have been laid off in a series of announcements about the mergers, closings or downsizing of businesses operating in New York State.
Where to see the best fireworks in North Jersey: Check out these 7 massive displays
Looking for the best Fourth of July fireworks displays in North Jersey? Look no further — we've curated a list of some of the most extravagant, colorful pyrotechnic shows. Here's what to know about where to go to be dazzled for this July 4th holiday. ...
Darlington County Park – Mahwah, NJ
Darlington County Park is home to The Lakes at Darlington. It is located at 600 Darlington Ave in Mahwah which is in northern New Jersey. This park is a total of 127 acres and features swimming lakes in the summer. There’s also a Wibit obstacle course on one of the lakes, called the Splash Zone.
Bergen County developer tweaks controversial plan for North Jersey project
NORTH HALEDON — The builder of a multi-use development on Belmont Avenue returned to the Planning Board with a list of concessions, hoping to sort out lingering safety issues. Meryl Gonchar, an attorney for the developer, told the board at a public meeting Thursday night that the plan for the 4.7-acre site would...
Glen Rock High School 2024 Graduate Crowned Miss New Jersey Teen USA
GLEN ROCK, NJ - Julia Livolsi, a Glen Rock High School 2024 graduate, was crowned Miss New Jersey Teen USA on June 23, 2024, according to PageantUpdate.info. Neighbor Pat Zengel spilled the beans!CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Livolsi, 19, will go on to represent New Jersey at Miss Teen USA at the Peacock Theater, Hollywood, CA, in August. Livolsi plans to pursue a degree in Broadcast & Digital Journalism in the Newhouse School at Syracuse University this fall. A native of Glen Rock, Julia Livolsi was crowned Miss New Jersey Teen USA on 23 June 2024 and will represent New Jersey at Miss Teen USA 2024 in Hollywood, California. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Cleaning effort in Paterson, NJ looks to spruce up commercial spaces
PATERSON - Mayor Andre Sayegh has been looking for a tool to spruce up city streets, and he tells New Jersey 101.5 the "Paterson is Picking Up" initiative is the answer. A cleaning crew is part of the ongoing effort to pick up trash along the six wards' commercial spaces; solar-powered trash receptacles have also been installed that alert the Department of Public Works when full.
Update: Thunderstorms with marble-sized hail to hit Bergen County Sunday
An updated report from the National Weather Service was issued on Sunday at 3:29 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 4:15 p.m. for Bergen County. The storms are expected to bring marble-sized hail (0.5 inches) and wind gusts of up to 40 mph. "At 3:29 p.m., Doppler radar tracked strong thunderstorms...
Ridgewood Receives Grant for Inclusive Playground at Habernickel Park
RIDGEWOOD, NJ — The Village of Ridgewood recently received a $68,000 Local Recreation Improvement Grant from the NJ Department of Community Affairs for the purchase and installation of an inclusive playground at Habernickel Park, intended to provide a safe and inclusive space specifically designed to promote play among children of differing abilities. "Building an inclusive playground at Habernickel Park will serve our special needs families and provide a safe space for all children to play and enjoy such a beautiful park," said Village Manager Keith Kazmark. "We thank the Department of Community Affairs for this grant, which will offset the...
Harmful chemicals from N.J. drinking water caused man’s cancer at 19, son’s autism, lawsuit says
A New Jersey native developed testicular cancer as a teenager, a result of being overly exposed to harmful, man-made chemicals for over two decades, according to a lawsuit filed Wednesday. That cancer later caused his son to be diagnosed with autism, the suit filed in state Superior Court in Bergen...
Concerned About Passaic River? Coalition Invites Hawthorne, Neighboring Communities to River Discussion
FAIR LAWN, NJ - Concerned about the Passaic Riverfront? Here's a chance to voice concerns at the Fair Lawn Athletic Club on July 17. Discussion: "Tell us your concerns, your ideas and desires for the future of the Passaic River and its impact on your community."CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The Passaic River Coalition is hosting a community gathering of residents from neighboring towns that share the Passaic riverfront along the upper Passaic, including Fair Lawn, Elmwood Park, Paterson and Hawthorne. WHEN: Wednesday, July 17 - 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. WHERE: Fair Lawn Athletic...
Wayne’s Andrew Daly To Attend the US Naval Academy, Joining His Older Brother
WAYNE, NJ - The US Naval Academy will be welcoming a second member of Wayne’s Daly family to its ranks this fall. Detective Captain Dan Daly is the Wayne Police Department Public Information Officer, Director of the Township’s Office of Emergency Management, and now the proud father of two sons who will be attending the US Naval Academy together. His first son, and namesake, Dan Daly was accepted two years ago, spent a year in the Academy prep school, and has just finished his first year as a plebe. His younger brother Andrew has just finished his...
Woodland Park Officials Launch Investigation Following Surprise Resignation of Councilman
WOODLAND PARK, NJ - Woodland Park officials are moving quickly to seek answers to the surprise resignation of Councilman Ron Arnau, from both his elected and his Democratic Party positions. On Thursday, as first reported by NJ Globe, Arnau sent a letter via email to more than 30 individuals, including Mayor Tracy Kallert and Business Administrator Sam Yodice, saying that he no longer sees “a viable path forward to be an effective councilman, candidate, or WPDO Co-Chair.” By late Friday Arnau also sent the letter to Woodland Park’s Municipal Clerk, a necessary step to officially give up...
World’s Largest ScreenX Auditorium to Open in New Jersey
RUTHERFORD, N.J. — B&B Theatres announced today the upcoming launch of a cutting-edge cinema and entertainment venue at American Dream in East Rutherford, New Jersey. This facility will feature the…
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