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Fortune Names Morristown as "Top 10 Best Places to Live for Families in 2024"
MORRISTOWN, NJ - Morristown has landed on Fortune's Top 10 Best Places to Live for Families in 2024, announced Town officials. According to the list, Morristown ranked No. 9 behind Overland Park, Kansas at No. 8, Lafayette, Colorodo at No. 7, Franklin, Tennessee at No. 6, Mason, Ohio at No. 5, Ann Arbor, Michigan at No. 4, Chantilly, Virginia at No. 3, Upper Merion, Pennsylvania at No. 2 and Silver Spring, Maryland at No. 1CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Fortune analyzed over 2,000 cities across the country, ranking towns on assets like health care, education, affordability, and resources for seniors.Their third annual list highlights the best place to live in each of the 50 states. "Here's to Morristown for offering such an outstanding quality of life", wrote officials on social media. See the full list HERE For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
New York Makes Deed Theft a Crime, Protects Homeowners From 'Predatory' Sales
Brooklyn homeowners now have significant new protections against predatory schemes on their property. Updates to existing laws enacted last week make deed theft a crime and bar LLCs from forcing sales of longtime family homes. The goal of the changes is “preserving intergenerational wealth, preserving communities, very much with a...
SUV careens into cars, home and garage in Mariners Harbor
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — A car collided with parked cars, a home and garage in Mariners Harbor during the Wednesday morning rush hour. The crash occurred around 9 a.m. in the vicinity of Ludwig Lane and Amity Place. A black Lexus hit one gray SUV before striking the front...
Victim identified in New Jersey truck explosion as new video shows jaw-dropping blast
Authorities have identified the driver killed in a dramatic tractor-trailer explosion that took down a highway wall in New Jersey earlier this week -- and they're sharing more details on the circumstances of the crash. According to investigators, Luis Santiago, of Linden, was the man behind the wheel of the...
NBA vet Taj Gibson launches real estate firm to revitalize Brooklyn community
Sign up for our Brooklyn Paper email newsletter to get news, updates, and local insights delivered straight to your inbox!. Fifteen-year NBA veteran and Brooklyn native Taj Gibson is giving back to his community. On July 22, the former Knicks player and his childhood friends, Tameek Floyd and Malik Brown,...
40 years in prison for man who pled to violent attacks on Orthodox Jewish men in New Jersey
An Ocean County man, who pled guilty in a violent attack spree targeting Orthodox Jewish men, that happened on April 8, 2022, has been sentenced to serve the next four decades in prison. On Wednesday, Dion Marsh, 29, of Manchester, NJ, received the 40 year sentence after pleading guilty to...
N.Y. Lottery: NYC winner scores $50K with Powerball third-prize ticket
A third-prize Powerball ticket worth $50,000 was recently sold in New York City, according to lottery officials. The New York Lottery announced the winning ticket for the July 22 drawing matched four white balls and the red Powerball. It was sold at 9th Ave Tobacco & Smoke Shop, located at 334 9th Ave., in Manhattan.
World-Famous New York Eatery Named ‘Best Under-The-Radar Steakhouse’
A Hudson Valley restaurant, with locations worldwide, was named the best under-the-radar steakhouse. The website Cheapism named the best "under-the-radar" steakhouse in New York State. Cheapism selected an underrated steakhouse from all 50 states. "These are generally not the steak world's usual suspects — but instead, chef- or family-owned steak...
With Massive Guarini Complex Set to Open Landmark Brennan Courthouse Gets Some TLC
Jersey City’s historic Justice William J. Brennan Jr. Courthouse on Newark Avenue is getting much-needed repairs as lawyers, judges and prosecutors get set to move into the massive, ultra modern Frank J. Guarini Justice Complex just up the block. Opened in 1910, the 6-story structure at 583 Newark Ave....
Authorities identify two dead after plane crash near EAA in Oshkosh, both from out-of-state
OSHKOSH, Wis. (WFRV) – Authorities have identified the two men who were pronounced dead at the scene of a plane crash just south of EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh on Monday. On Wednesday, the Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office provided preliminary identification of both occupants of the plane as Sean M. Tommervik, a 37-year-old from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and James G. Sullivan, a 32-year-old from Brooklyn, New York.
Knicks’ 2nd-round NBA Draft steal could play a crucial role in 2024-25
The NBA Summer League allows the NBA’s newest draft picks to compete under heightened expectations against one another. This showcase separates the good from the great, and players often shine when they’re clear-cut above the rest. “A clear cut above” is the perfect description for New York Knicks...
NJ man gets 12 years in prison for fatal high speed, DWI on Garden State Parkway
ELIZABETH - A Newark man has been sentenced to 12 years in state prison in connection with a high speed 2021 Garden State Parkway crash in Clark in which an East Orange man was killed. Rolando Godwin, 47, was sentenced July 19 by Union County Superior Court Judge Candido Rodriguez Jr. Goldwin must serve at least 85 percent of his sentence before becoming eligible for parole. ...
Early Addition: A CBS cop show staged a fake student protest at Queens College, angering actual student protesters
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North Country woman killed in two-car crash in Grand Isle
Grand Isle, VT- A two-car crash is under investigation in Grand Isle after a North Country woman died from her injuries Tuesday night. Police say a Toyota Yaris driven by Shantel Lafountain, 26, from Champlain, NY, rear-ended a Jeep Grand Cherokee driven by a man from Clark, NJ. Both drivers were brought to UVM Medical Center for treatment, and Lafountain died at the hospital. The New Jersey man suffered minor injuries.
Classic Car Show Motors Into Coney Island
Antique car enthusiasts revved up their engines at the third annual Classic and Antique Car Show, hosted by the Alliance for Coney Island and the Antique Automobile Association of Brooklyn on July 20. Dozens of classic cars were on display at West 12th Street and Surfside Avenue in Coney Island,...
Borough Officials Alerting Madison Residents Hitting the Area
MADISON, NJ - A new scam is hitting the Madison area. According to borough officials, someone fraudulently posing as an ADT representative have been texting residents about upgrading their alarm system. The fraudster would then come to the residence to allegedly perform an upgrade. Once at the home, the fake representative would, according to reports, be "brash, ask many questions and canvass the residence for current security measures", said officials.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER On each occasion, the imposter did not have any ID, insignia, or documentation proving that they were legitimately affiliated with ADT. The residents realized that something was suspicious about the fraudster and asked them to leave their homes without further incident. ADT is aware of this current trend and states that a genuine ADT advisor or dealer will carry proper company-issued identification. For tips directly from ADT visit https://www.adt.com/resources/deceptive-sales-safety-tips If you believe you are a victim of this scam, or encounter a potential ADT imposter, please contact the Madison Police at 973-593-3000. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Mr. Apollo describes the rich history of the Apollo Theater in Harlem
For 90 years, the Apollo Theater has been the beating heart of Harlem, a beacon of African American artistry. It's a place where legends are born and history is made.One man has witnessed just about all of it."I remember every time I saw Mr. Brown, or Marvin Gaye here at the following concert, they would always, always ask me how was I doing in school and always lied to him, I was doing well. And apparently, James Brown didn't believe me one day," said Billy Mitchell, Mr. Apollo. "He made me leave the Apollo, go to the Bronx, get my report card and bring it back and show it to him."You can watch Joelle Garguilo's full report in media player above.
Sharks test positive for cocaine in Brazil: marine biologists
NEW YORK (PIX11) – Sharks off the Brazilian coast have tested positive for cocaine, according to a study from marine biologists. At least 13 sharpnose sharks had the drugs in their system, researchers said. It’s unclear how the cocaine ended up in the sharks. Scientists speculated that trafficking and high use of the drug in […]
Recent Julius Randle mock trade gives Knicks the NBA’s best defense
The thought of the New York Knicks having four players capable of taking home the Defensive Player of the Year award seems ridiculous, but a recent mock trade makes that a potential reality. Lance Roberson of Athlon Sports Nation’s All Knicks shared a proposed deal that sends Julius Randle to...
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