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21 NJ Shoprite’s Will Be Getting A New Robot Assistant In The Aisles
Living in the 21st Century has its perks; for example, we have cars that can parallel park themselves, we have all of the information on the planet available to us basically 24/7, and we have so many flavors of ice cream it can almost be overwhelming. But sometimes I feel...
Man Killed By Train In Bergen County: Major Delays Reported
Major delays were reported to NJ Transit's Main-Bergen Line after a person was struck and killed by a train Tuesday morning, Oct. 1.An agency spokesperson said that the male pedestrian was struck by Bergen County Line train 1154 near the Garfield Station, near Outwater Lane, just before 7:50 a.m.Th…
5 Rosh Hashana desserts and sweets in North Jersey
Rosh Hashana is a celebration of the Jewish New Year, and includes a number of symbolic culinary traditions. Apples dipped in honey is said to bring good luck for a sweet new year. The braided challah is meant to signify the circle of life. Pomegranates, fish, honey cake and more all stand...
Paterson Police Patrol Division Expands Less-Lethal Force Options with Tasers
PATERSON, NJ - Members of the Paterson Police Department patrol division are now equipped with conducted energy devices (CEDs), commonly referred to as Tasers, Paterson Police Department Officer in Charge Isa Abbassi announced. This move expands the department’s use of less-lethal force options, designed to subdue non-compliant individuals while minimizing physical struggles and the risk of serious injury.This initiative comes in line with a growing trend among law enforcement agencies to adopt less-lethal devices to reduce the likelihood of tragic outcomes in high-pressure situations. A study funded by the National Institute of Justice supports the use...
NJ man gets prison for series of assaults in Niagara Falls, NY
A New Jersey man who admitted to a series of attacks on people in Niagara Falls has been sentenced to 15 years in state prison in New York. Quennel R. Jordan, of Newark, pleaded guilty in May to two counts each of assault and attempted assault, the Niagara County District Attorney’s Office confirmed.
Thousands of dockworkers stand on picket lines throughout New York and New Jersey
Dockworkers at ports in New Jersey and New York are now on strike -- cutting goods from flowing through the busiest East Coast ports with no resolution in sight.They walked off the job at midnight at ports from Staten Island to Brooklyn to Bayonne and Newark and all down the East Coast."Moments ago, the first large-scale eastern dockworker strike in 47 years began at ports from Maine to Texas, including at the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey," New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said in a statement Tuesday."In preparation for this moment, New York has been working around...
Discover the Most Haunted College in America – Right in New Jersey
Montclair State University is often regarded as one of the most haunted colleges in America. Over the years, countless reports of unexplained paranormal activities have emerged, including doors and windows slamming shut, lights mysteriously flickering on and off, and an eerie, persistent cold that can't be explained. Some students have...
GoFundMe Launched for Local Couple After Wedding Venue Closes Due to Bankruptcy
WOODLAND PARK, NJ - A GoFundMe campaign has been launched to help a couple whose wedding plans were derailed after The Art Factory, a popular Paterson wedding venue, abruptly closed due to foreclosure and bankruptcy. The couple, set to be married on October 18, is now scrambling to find an alternative location for their big day.Samantha Aguilar, a Woodland Park resident, shared her and her fiancé’s story, explaining that they had booked the venue in September 2023 and paid for their wedding in full, as required by the venue’s policies. Along with the venue, they have also paid their vendors, leaving...
Crew member pleads guilty to Harrisburg, other jewelry store armed robberies in multi-state crime spree; DOJ
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — A man who was part of a crew that committed jewelry store armed robberies across multiple states, including one in Harrisburg, was sentenced Tuesday. Timothy Conrad, 34, of Washington D.C., was sentenced in U.S. District Court to spend 14 years in federal prison for partaking in the multi-state robbery spree, the […]
Mayor Adams announces new pick for NYC’s top lawyer
NEW YORK (PIX11) – Mayor Eric Adams on Tuesday announced that he will nominate Muriel Goode-Trufant to become New York City’s top lawyer. Adams will nominate Goode-Trufant for the position of corporation counsel in the New York City Law Department. The corporation counsel leads the Law Department, which is primarily responsible for providing legal representation […]
Wayne Introduces Ordinance Setting General Development Plan for the Toys R Us Property
WAYNE, NJ – On Tuesday night, the Wayne Town Council heard a presentation on the 1,360-unit residential/mixed-use development proposed for the old Toys R Us property which sits just off the Point View Reservoir and near both Lions Head Lake and Pines View Lake in Wayne Township, NJ. They voted to approve the introduction of an ordinance which sets the general development plan (GDP) for the property described that night as “probably the largest piece of property in northern New Jersey that will be developed.” Mayor Chris Vergano reiterated that the number of units (1,361 with 272...
1-month-old boy found dead in NYC apartment
A 1-month-old boy was found dead inside an Upper Manhattan apartment Tuesday, cops said. A family member called 911 to report the infant lifeless inside the apartment on West 162nd Street near Riverside Drive in Washington Heights, police said. ‘American Pickers’ cast pay tribute to Frank Fritz after death at 60: ‘Godspeed Brother’ Frank Fritz and Mike Wolfe’s ‘American Pickers’ feud explained Officers responded to the scene, as did EMS units – who rushed the unconscious and unresponsive child to NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead, cops said. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR METRO DAILY NEWSLETTER The little boy’s body showed no visible signs of trauma, authorities said. The investigation is ongoing, police said. The city Medical Examiner’s Office will officially determine the baby’s cause of death, cops said. For the latest metro stories, top headlines, breaking news and more, visit nypost.com/metro/
Dad killed in NYC shooting had ‘heart of gold,’ family says
BROOKLYN, N.Y. (PIX11) – A man shot to death in Brooklyn on Monday was a loving father to an 8-year-old boy and had a “heart of gold,” his family said. Shaquille Davis, 32, of Brooklyn, was one of three men who were shot near the Lafayette Houses around 5:20 p.m., according to the NYPD. Davis […]
Woman slashed in the torso in Manhattan subway station: NYPD
MANHATTAN, N.Y. (PIX11) — Police are searching for a man in connection to a subway station attack early Tuesday morning. The incident happened around 3:10 a.m. at the 50 Street subway station. Police say an unidentified individual approached a 28-year-old woman who was waiting on the northbound “C” train platform. The suspect slashed the victim […]
Dockworkers Strike Poised To Hit New Yorkers Hard
For the first time in more than 40 years, thousands of American workers tasked with keeping the national supply chain moving have gone on strike. That strike is impacting seaports along the east and Gulf coast regions and halting sea shipping traffic for half of the country. According to the...
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