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Early New York winter 2024-25 forecast: What are chances for warmer temps, snow?
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Could we be in for a repeat of the winter of 2023-24? A long-range seasonal forecast issued by the National Weather Service’s (NWS) Climate Prediction Center on Sept. 19, certainly suggests that we are in store for yet another warmer winter. What happened to...
NJ high school football player recovering after collapsing during game
ELIZABETH — An Edison New Jersey high school football player who collapsed on the field during a game Friday night in Elizabeth has returned home from the hospital after tests came back normal. According to the St. Thomas Aquinas High School Facebook page, one of its players, Chase Young,...
This famous New Jersey restaurant by the sea is a Big Joe favorite
If you’re a fan of "The Sopranos" you may remember that during the Super Bowl in 2022 there was a Chevy truck commercial that featured Sopranos characters “Meadow” and brother “AJ” pulling up to have a bite in their separate Chevy trucks. They pull up...
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...
Mandatory NYC composting now in effect on Staten Island: here’s everything you need to know
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — A New York City compost program has been years in the making, but on Sunday, Staten Islanders will be required to begin separating their organic waste from the rest of their trash. While composting efforts date back multiple mayoral administrations, this will be the first...
NYC cop claims bosses retaliated after he reported liquor found in captain’s car
It was a booze cruiser. An NYPD sergeant in Internal Affairs claims he found a half-empty bottle of liquor in his captain’s car, but that when he reported it to his bosses it became last call for his cop career. Michelangelo Hidalgo, 42, alleges in a new lawsuit that in July 2023, his boss, Capt. Genienne King, asked him to take her unmarked department vehicle to the car wash. While he and another sergeant drove there, they heard clinking coming from the back seat and looked to find “bottles hitting each other” and “rolling around,” according to the suit. On the floor...
Woodbridge Mayor’s Message, Oct. 4, 2024
This is Mayor John McCormac. It’s Friday, Oct. 4th.Our community's new COVID cases climbed to 78 in September after only four in July and eight in August.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER“Buckshot Band” will be at Anchors Tiki Bar tonight and the “Breaking News Band” is there tomorrow night, both shows 6 pm. On Sunday morning, Anchors will open at 9 am with a special breakfast food truck for the 9:30 am Jets game. The Bill & Andy Show will be at Anchors Tiki Bar at 6:30 pm on Wednesday.Tomorrow, on Saturday, we have the Children’s...
Lottery for free swimming lessons in NYC closing soon
NEW YORK (PIX11) – Summer may be over but NYC Parks is already helping New Yorkers get ready for the water next year. Registration for the “Learn to Swim” program with NYC Parks closes Monday, Oct. 7. Lessons are free as long as you’re a member of a recreation center. Classes are open to people […]
AriZona iced tea is launching Wonka-esque factory tour in NJ
My father would have absolutely loved this. He loved machines, and the more automated the process, the better. He could get lost in watching industrial films and found assembly lines fascinating. Having lived in Rahway most of his life, Woodbridge wouldn’t have been far. What Dad would have loved...
Football: Belvidere Beats Dayton, 35-7
SPRINGFIELD, NJ -- Although Dayton was coming off its first victory of the season, Belvidere took a four-game winning streak into Saturday's game against the Bulldogs.Belvidere scored on each of its first four possessions on its way to a 35-7 victory over Dayton on Saturday afternoon.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERThe County Seaters (5-1) took the opening kickoff and drove 65 yards in 12 plays to score on Kyle Blew's 7-yard touchdown pass to Mason Chamberlain on fourth-and-three.Dayton (1-4) went three-and-out on its first series and Belvidere ended up with great field...
Day of Dignity event this Saturday: Free meals, hygiene kits, clothing, and haircuts for those in need
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. - Islamic Relief USA will host its Day of Dignity event on Staten Island this Saturday with Bait-ul Jamaat - House of Community -- offering warm meals, hygiene kits, clothing, and free haircuts to those in need. Over the years, this event has expanded to support not...
Experts’ life-saving advice on how to survive an armed robbery
It must have been terrifying for a 35-year-old FedEx driver. Thursday evening in Edison as it was getting dark, he was switching out trailers when three men in masks and dark clothing confronted him with a gun. They held him at gunpoint and forced him to drive to a different location where a box truck was waiting. Then made him unload what he had in his truck and into theirs.
How One Elizabeth Native Is Embarking On His Music and Entertainment Journey
ELIZABETH, NJ - Elizabeth native Jordan Calixto has had a longtime love for the music and entertainment industry. His journey into music production and DJing began at the age of 11. At Elizabeth High School he participated in the Marching Band, Jazz Ensemble, and Symphonic Bands.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERAfter graduating from Elizabeth High School, Calixto was accepted into the inaugural class at the Roc Nation School of Music, Sports, and Entertainment at Long Island University, where he is now a senior.In addition to his studies, Calixto has contributed to several independent music projects, serving...
Football: Woodbridge Overpowers Perth Amboy, 35-0
PERTH AMBOY, NJ -- The Woodbridge football team remained undefeated with a 35-0 victory over Perth Amboy on Friday night.Shamar Wells scored three touchdowns for the Barrons (6-0), who had one touchdown in each of the first three quarters and then two TDs in the fourth quarter.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERWells scored on a 3-yard run in the first quarter. Woodbridge extended its lead to 14-0 in the second quarter on Derek Anderson's 42-yard TD pass to Isaiah Toliver, who was also 5-for-5 kicking extra points on Friday night.In the third quarter, Bryan Anderson scored on a 37-yard run. Wells' two TD runs in the fourth quarter were for 43 yards and 23 yards. He finished with 167 yards on 15 carries and Bryan Anderson had five carries for 71 yards and three receptions for 31 yards. On defense, Bryan Anderson made two interceptions.Derek Anderson completed 4 of 7 passes for 73 yards.Woodbridge will host Montgomery next Friday, Oct. 11. Perth Amboy is 1-5. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
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