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Monmouth County to hold distracted driving enforcement
HOLMDEL TOWNSHIP — Another high visibility enforcement detail is coming to Monmouth County Thursday, according to the Holmdel Township Police Department. The goal of the countywide crackdown is to catch distracted drives in the act. For the Holmdel area specifically, Highway 34 will see more patrols out from 3...
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...
The Valley Hospital's New CEO Dr. Robert Brenner Looks to Take Patient Care to New Heights
PARAMUS, NJ — A procession of sixty ambulances lined the street like a row of pearly, white teeth as they undertook the titanic task of moving 200 patients from The Valley Hospital in Ridgewood to the new, state-of-the-art facility in Paramus. Dr. Robert Brenner, then President of Valley Health, looked on as the patients were ferried away. The move had been a meticulous and exhausting process, but Brenner could not help feeling fascinated. “That was a once-in-a-lifetime experience for people in healthcare,” he reflected. “To move a hospital was unreal.” Throughout his career, Brenner has endeavored...
Wayne Police Arrest Two Suspected Drug Dealers After “Months-Long” Investigation
WAYNE, NJ – The Special Operations Unit of the Wayne Police have been conducting surveillance of suspected drug deals happening in town over the last few months. It culminated in two arrests this past Tuesday, when Wayne PD, with the support of three other agencies finally made their move on two targets. This is based on a statement given by Wayne Police Public Information Officer, Detective Captain Dan Daly.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER It was a resident who provided the tip, calling Wayne’s Finest and alerting them of possible “drug activity.” Officers from...
Harrison Police Host 2nd Pizza With A Cop Event Mon. Jul.29, 2024
In a continued effort to foster stronger relationships between law enforcement and the community, the Harrison Police Department's Community Policing Unit is hosting a "Pizza With A Cop" event on Monday, July 29, 2024. This gathering will take place from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Harrison Police Driveway, located behind the Harrison Town Hall at 323 Cleveland Avenue, Harrison, NJ.
East Orange Students Receive Academic Honors at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham
East Orange, NJ- East Orange students were named to the Honors & Dean's List at Fairleigh Dickinson University's Florham Campus for the spring semester, as announced by University administration. Four East Orange scholars have been named to the Dean's List for the Spring 2024 semester.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Jaariyah Jackson of East Orange Rebecca Grand Jean of East Orange Christian Price of East Orange Joy Ogunmileto of East Orange Two scholars from East Orange have been named to the Honors Lists for the Spring 2024 semester. Arinthia Arthurs of East Orange Leeanna Henry of East Orange To qualify for the...
‘It’s like the whole community’: Residents mourn after NJ strip mall fire
FAIR LAWN, N.J. (PIX11) — A fire in Fair Lawn was so big that it took firefighters from six different communities to put it out. Now, a half-dozen businesses are a total loss, financially, from the overnight blaze, and their loss is also being felt emotionally in this community, which views the strip mall as […]
FDNY welcomes nearly 300 firefighters in newest, diverse graduating class
NEW YORK - Nearly 300 probationary firefighters graduated from the FDNY’s fire academy on Friday in one of the most diverse graduating classes in the Department's history. A total of 284 firefighters graduated, with people of color compromising 46% of the class, with 29% identifying as Hispanic, 15% as Black, and 2% as Asian American.
The Lansing Journal Journeys: Times Square
The Lansing Journal made it to Times Square, thanks to Steven Carr, who took us along on his trip to New York City. We appreciate being able to visit the space named after our fellow publication, the New York Times. About The Lansing Journal Journeys. This history of community photography...
60-year-old man punched in the head in Midtown: NYPD
NEW YORK - The NYPD is seeking a suspect they say punched a 60-year-old man in the head in Manhattan on Friday evening. According to witnesses, the victim was punched in the back of the head by a male suspect in his 30's just after 5:30 p.m. The suspect ran...
Car crashes into pole, bursts into flames in Lower Manhattan
It was a hectic scene in Lower Manhattan when a car crashed into a pole and burst into flames.It happened just after 7 p.m. Friday at Nassau Street and Maiden Lane.Police say the driver was taken to the hospital in critical condition.It is unclear what caused the driver to lose control.ALSO READ | Fish falls from sky and damages couple's Tesla in New JerseyToni Yates has the story on the fish that fell from the sky and damaged a couple's Tesla in Atlantic Highlands.----------* Get Eyewitness News Delivered* More Manhattan news* Send us a news tip* Download the abc7NY app for breaking news alerts* Follow us on YouTubeSubmit a tip or story idea to Eyewitness NewsHave a breaking news tip or an idea for a story we should cover? Send it to Eyewitness News using the form below. If attaching a video or photo, terms of use apply.
Glen Rock Schedules Public Forum on Basketball Court Use
GLEN ROCK, NJ - The borough announced a community forum scheduled for September 16 to discuss views on basketball court use and public safety at Wilde Memorial Park after the May 21 shooting. "All residents will have the opportunity to express their views on these important topics," according to a public notice released Friday, July 26.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The meeting will take place at Borough Hall, 1 Harding Plaza. Residents voiced their concerns at this week's council work session during a discussion about the borough's survey regarding court usage and safety. See results here. There were 1,200 responses to the survey, which, among other questions, asked if residents used the courts. Glen Rock Council to Hold Town Hall on Basketball Court Usage For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
5 Takeaways from the July 22 West Orange BOE Meeting
WEST ORANGE, NJ – The West Orange Board of Education continued preparing for the 2024-2025 school year at the July 22 meeting. Here are some important takeaways. New Appointments CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Dr. Victor Alcindor, long-time ELA teacher at West Orange High School, has been appointed as the new Supervisor of ELA for grades 6-12. He takes over for Elizabeth Veneziano, who will be replacing Acting Director of Human Resources Annette Towson. Supervisor of Schoolwide Advancement Position for Schools with Title I Designation to be Posted Funded by a Title I grant, this position...
Audacy Announces Lineup for 2024 We Can Survive Concert Supporting Company’s Mental Health Initiative, I’m Listening
Audacy announced the 2024 lineup for We Can Survive, the annual event supporting the Company’s mental health initiative, I’m Listening. Superstar Justin Timberlake will be joined by mega boy band New Kids On The Block, singer-songwriter Tate McRae, multi-instrumentalist Benson Boone, R&B crooner Khalid and emerging artist Isabel LaRosa at Prudential Center in Newark, NJ, on Saturday, September 28. Hosted by NEW 102.7 FM (WNEW-FM), the event exemplifies music’s power to connect communities and promotes having more mental health conversations.
West Orange High School Students Shine at Paper Mill Playhouse Summer Musical Theater Conservatory
MILLBURN, NJ -- West Orange High School is celebrating the achievements of two of its students, Kyan Bashkoff and Vincent Fondetto. Kyan, a rising 10th grader, and Vincent, a rising 9th grader, who have been selected among 122 exceptionally gifted young performers from around the world to participate in the prestigious 2024 Paper Mill Playhouse Summer Musical Theater Conservatory. The Summer Musical Theater Conservatory at Paper Mill Playhouse is a rigorous program that empowers students to hone their individual performance potential while gaining a comprehensive foundation in theater arts. During the program, students engage in an intensive...
NJ hospital helps fund trip to nationals for Newark soccer team
NEWARK, N.J. (PIX11) — From helping Newark soccer players get to nationals, and helping you get hired by highlighting hot jobs available, PIX11’s Monica Morales is helping make things happen in the community. In June, PIX11 met a dynamic boys soccer team in Newark. They couldn’t afford to go to nationals. After PIX11’s story, they raised $32,000 […]
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