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Project tour, expansion to new schools helping to grow ULI’s UrbanPlan program for students
Russo Development CEO Ed Russo (far right) speaks to East Brunswick High School students on May 21 at the firm’s Vermella Woodbridge property as part of a tour hosted by Urban Land Institute Northern New Jersey’s UrbanPlan program. — All photos courtesy: Russo Development. The UrbanPlan program’s...
Week Five: Monday, July 22: Exploring Water
"Adventure Begins at Your Library!" To celebrate the joy of reading and bestow the spirit of adventure on your summer, the Yonkers Public Library has eight weekly themes to help you get the most out of your summer reading journey. Water is everywhere! Water makes up most of our bodies,...
Bear seen wandering N.J. town on Sunday
Maplewood police are urging residents to be wary of a black bear seen roaming the township Sunday. Multiple sightings of the bear were reported to Maplewood officials on Sunday, police said. It was unclear if police are planning invasive action to coax the bear away from homes. The township is...
Camden County Boy Scouts heading home from St. Croix due to global tech outage canceling flight
STRATFORD, N.J. (CBS) — A group of Boy Scouts from Camden County is on the way home Saturday after being stranded in Saint Croix.Troop 122 landed in the Virgin Islands on July 12. The children, who range in age from 11 to 17, spent the last week earning merit badges and practicing lifesaving skills while staying at a 17-acre seafront campground called Camp Howard M. Wall.The scouts' flight to Philadelphia was supposed to leave on Friday but got canceled because of the global tech outage. The scouts were told it could be a week before they could get on another flight.Scoutmaster Stacey White said he's relieved that Spirit Airlines was able to add a flight so the group could leave Saturday night. The troop is scheduled to arrive at Philadelphia International Airport early Sunday morning."Very happy," White said. "It's a lot of responsibility having 30-some kids knowing that they're running out of their medications and some of them, when they're out of medications, have withdrawal symptoms — whatever it is, it was not going to be pretty."White said he got a phone call from New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy, who wanted to make sure the children were OK.
Food delivery apps, restaurants prepare for mandated new pricing options in Jersey City
Part of Jersey City’s new law regulating food delivery app companies takes effect Aug. 1, but restaurants have already begun to feel the relief it’s intended to provide. As required in the legislation, apps like Grubhub have already begun offering restaurants the option to retain more of their profit per order.
Hasbrouck Heights Library Welcomes Back ZoophoriaNJ, an Immersive and Educational Program for Children
HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ - Books and storytime readings weren't the only things grabbing children's attention at the library this past Thursday. The Hasbrouck Heights Public Library and Youth Services Librarian, Maureen Herman, welcomed ZoophoriaNJ, an organization focused on educating children about wildlife. ZoophoriaNJ offered a special wildlife program that combined art and animals. The program consisted of meeting and learning about four different animals, hearing about conservation efforts, and finally, making a “Bucket List Journal” to imagine all the places and animals you want to see in the future. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET...
Heningburg brothers enjoying great lacrosse year
MAPLEWOOD/SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — Maplewood natives Jules Heningburg and his brother, Dylan Heningburg, are enjoying great years in lacrosse. Jules, a 2014 Seton Hall Prep graduate, currently is playing professionally in the Premier Lacrosse League as a member of the Carolina Chaos. Jules, an attackman, has scored eight goals and added seven assists in five games played through June 29.
Man who forced N.J. towns to provide affordable housing is still fighting 49 years later
Peter O’Connor has simplified his view of life. “We’re each other’s brothers and sisters,” said O’Connor, 82. “We should stop the fighting and start helping each other. If you’re going to do that, it starts with decent housing, that leads to decent education. If you don’t have those two elements it’s hard to move to the next level.”
Peruvian Parade & Festival in West Hudson This Afternoon, Sunday, July 21
The Peruvian Civic Association will host the 2024 Peruvian Day Parade and Festival this afternoon in Harrison and Kearny. The parade kicks off at 12:30 pm in front of Harrison Town Hall at 318 Harrison Avenue. It will proceed north along Frank Rodgers Boulevard onto Kearny Avenue, and concludes at the reviewing stand in front of Kearny Town Hall at 402 Kearny Avenue.
Off-duty FDNY EMT accused of assault in NYC, police say
MANHATTAN, N.Y. (PIX11) — An off-duty FDNY EMT was accused of assault in New York City on Sunday, according to officials. Matthew Vitale, 29, was in Manhattan when he was arrested on allegations of assault around 12 a.m., according to police. The NYPD declined to provide further information.
Two NJ police officers among trio accused in menacing burglary
JERSEY CITY — Two off-duty Jersey City police officers and a third man have been accused of threatening individuals earlier this year, while one defendant was armed with a baseball bat. Adrian Tejada and Robert Nunez were each charged with burglary and three counts of terroristic threats. The 28-year-old...
Fire company coin toss turns up wedding ring in Sussex County
FRANKLIN BOROUGH, NJ (Sussex County) – A coin toss fundraiser turned up a wedding ring, and the Franklin Fire Department is hoping to get it back to its rightful owner. The fire company, in a post on its Facebook page, said that the wedding ring was found in one of their buckets sometime between Saturday, July 20 and Sunday, July 21 in Franklin Borough.
5 dogs abandoned in NJ home, in nailed-shut closets with cig burns
IRVINGTON — Five neglected pit bulls were rescued from an abandoned home in the Essex County Township, according to a report by News 12. The Best Friend Dog and Animal Adoption in Cranford was first alerted to two dogs left outside the property on July 3. Upon further investigation, rescuers went into the house and found three other pit bulls in the basement, nailed inside closets with no food and water, said The Best Friend Dog and Animal Adoption president, Lauren Denoma.
Yonkers Breakdancing League Kicks Off
Yonkers Arts is thrilled to announce the launch of the city’s inaugural Competitive Breakdancing League, spearheaded by the renowned London Reyes, also known as B-Boy London. This groundbreaking program will focus on the education, practice, and competitive sport of the art of ‘Breaking’, marking a significant milestone in the cultural and artistic landscape of Yonkers.
Police: Elizabeth woman arrested in Guttenberg for kicking police officer
An Elizabeth woman was arrested in Guttenberg for kicking a police officer after authorities responded to a call of her being an unwanted guest in a home. On Sunday, July 14th, members of the Guttenberg Police Department’s Patrol Division responded to the area of 68th Street and Madison Street on a report of an unwanted party in a residence, the department wrote in their police blotter.
Gregory Balzano Takes Oath to Join West Caldwell Police Department
WEST CALDWELL, NJ -- On Tuesday, July 16, 2024, Patrolman Gregory Balzano was sworn in at the West Caldwell Mayor and Council meeting as the newest member of the West Caldwell Police Department. Balzano graduated from West Essex Regional High School, where he played soccer and wrestled. Balzano attended and graduated from Rowan University.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER He graduated from Morris County Police Academy as an alternate route candidate. Balzano said that he always thought about becoming an officer from a young age and is "excited to join the West Caldwell Police Department." For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
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