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Chicago native among 2 killed in New York City shooting over custody battle: NYPD
A 65-year-old Chicago native has been identified as the shooter in a New York City murder-suicide, according to the New York City Police Department. The shooting took place on Friday about a half-block away from the Gracie Mansion.
These are the 59 stores that Rite Aid is closing in New York
Rite Aid has been closing hundreds of stores since it filed for bankruptcy in October. Of the 699 stores that the company has announced in bankruptcy filings that it is closing, 80 are in Rite Aid’s home state of Pennsylvania. The pharmaceutical company was based in East Pennsboro Township for decades and now calls Philadelphia home.
Twice-convicted killer of N.J. realtor sentenced to life in prison
Twice tried and twice convicted, former Wood-Ridge resident Daniel Rochat has once again been sentenced to life in prison for the 2012 murder and torching of Bergen County realtor Barbara Vernieri. Rochat, 49, continued to maintain his innocence on Friday as Judge Christopher Kazlau handed down another life sentence in...
Forest Hills Stadium in Queens at Risk of Closure Due to Lawsuit
Forest Hills Stadium in Forest Hills, Queens, has become the target of a lawsuit seeking to shut the historical venue down. The 101-year-old stadium has recently come under fire from locals, who have claimed that the venue’s main concert season lowers the neighborhood’s quality of life. Originally designed...
Vigil honors life of 31-year-old Staten Islander who died in motorcycle crash
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Dozens of friends and family members of a 31-year-old Eltingville man who died in a motorcycle crash gathered on Saturday night for a candlelight vigil to honor his life and mourn his death. James Barry died on Sunday, July 21, the day after he was...
Helicopter makes ‘emergency landing’ on Staten Island’s South Shore, police say
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — A helicopter made an “emergency landing” in an empty parking lot on Staten Island on Saturday afternoon, according to preliminary information provided by police. A private charter helicopter with a pilot and two passengers landed around 1:30 p.m. on Saturday in an empty...
Old Farmer's Almanac predicts fall forecast. See what it says for North Jersey
For those eagerly anticipating a trip to the apple orchards and pumpkin patches this fall, don't forget a sweater as temperatures are predicted to be cooler than usual, according to the Old Farmer's Almanac. The periodical released its annual fall forecast, and North Jersey residents are expected to see below average temperatures, while...
Saturday Blurbs: Interesting Little Stories From the Past Week
On Tuesday, August 6th at 6:30 p.m., Jersey City will be hosting National Night Out events at Audubon Park, Pershing Field, Arlington Park, and Hamilton Park. There will be food, live music, and giveaways. A goal of these events is to foster relations between police officers and residents, and to promote safety and neighborhood unity.
R.Evolución Latina's 17th Annual D2GB Performing Arts Camp Returns July 22nd – 26th, 2024!
Broadway and NYC’s vibrant performing arts community are once again joining forces to bring the magic of theatre to life at the 17th Annual Dare to Go Beyond (D2GB) Performing Arts Camp, hosted by R.Evolución Latina (RL). Since its inception, R.Evolución Latina has been dedicated to empowering children...
Sparta's Main Street to be Closed for Six Months for 90-Year-Old Bridge Reconstruction
SPARTA, NJ – The Main Street bridge over the Wallkill River is scheduled to be closed to traffic for reconstruction beginning August 5. The third and final phase of the project is anticipated to keep that section of Main Street closed through December 31, 2024, according to Sussex County Division of Engineering. The new bridge will be wider with sidewalks on both sides of the bridge. According to the Sussex County Division of Engineering the existing bridge is “estimated to have been constructed in 1935.” It is “structurally deficient and overall poor condition due to the superstructure.”CLICK...
Shhh! Don’t Tell NJ Politicians. Gas Prices are Coming Down
I'm going to level with you. I didn't want to write this story. We haven't seen a whole lot of good news lately, so this is something that I wanted to share. The problem is we live in New Jersey. Invariably, anytime news like this gets out, our elected officials...
Celebrate National Cheesecake Day at Anthony's in Bloomfield This Tuesday
BLOOMFIELD, NJ - Continuing a tradition that has been going on for as long as anyone can remember, Anthony's in Bloomfield Center will join the nation to celebrate "National Cheesecake Day" this Tuesday. Held every July 30, National Cheesecake Day is a celebration of Bloomfield's favorite bakery confection - the cheesecake.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER This year Anthony's will celebrate with specials to enjoy in house or take-away. The special hours for the holiday are 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. Celebrants can expect: cheesecake tasting raffle and giveaway 10% off upcoming holiday cheesecake subscription plus, the restaurant will be open for coffee, cappucino, desserts and more Anthony's is located at 71 Washington St. Bloomfield NJ. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Decade-old Superfund cleanup in Fairfield passes milestone. What's next at Unimatic site?
FAIRFIELD — Local and federal officials gathered Friday to announce "significant progress" in the decade-long cleanup of one of North Jersey's most contaminated sites. The site was once home to Unimatic Manufacturing Corp. which used polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) from the 1950s to the early 2000s as part of it metal-molding operations....
Little League East Region All-Star 11s baseball: South Shore rolls in opener, 15-0
BEVERLY, Mass. -- South Shore Little League showed zero hangover effect from Friday’s dramatic NYS championship as the Tottenville loop opened play at the 11-year-old East Region Invitational at Beverly Little League with a 15-0 mercy-rule shellacking of Bedford LL (New Hampshire). SS is back in pool-play action Sunday...
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