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East Newark Is Home to New Jersey’s Most Famous Restaurant
Living in New Jersey definitely spoils you when it comes to food. I might be biased, but I think some of the best restaurants in the country are right here in the Garden State. Whether you're in the mood for an upscale dining experience, a hidden gem with amazing dishes,...
Federal court upholds conviction, life sentence for NYC subway gunman Frank James
A federal appeals court on Thursday upheld the conviction and life sentence of Frank James, who shot ten people aboard a New York City subway in 2022.James was convicted of ten counts of committing a terrorist attack or other act of violence against a mass transportation system and other charges stemming from the shooting.The defense argued James did not act with the intent to kill but the appellate court disagreed, finding "ample evidence indicating that James acted with the intent to kill as many people as possible."On the day of the shooting, James herded passengers to the far end of...
Mystery buyer buys $16.3M lotto ticket in NYC as others can only dream: ‘Hopefully they spend it wisely’
Their eyes are on the prize! A lucky person bought a winning $16.3 million lotto ticket at a shop in Manhattan — and money-hungry New Yorkers had plenty of advice Thursday about how to spend that kind of dough. The golden ticket was sold to a mystery customer Wednesday at the Westside Market Place on 11th Avenue and West 55th Street in Manhattan — where the store’s manager warned against blowing the big bucks. “Hopefully they spend it wisely,” manager Nick Skulstad said. “I heard that 75 % [of people] who won the jackpot, they go broke within like five years.” Mega Millions ticket...
One of NJ’s richest towns is once again denied its request to delay building affordable housing
Millburn officials have opposed plans to build a 75-unit, all-affordable-housing complex in the heart of their downtown. New Jersey’s state courts have shot down an effort from Millburn Township to delay the start of construction of what’s become a contentious affordable housing development in its downtown. [ more › ]
New Providence Police Chief Daniel Henn Addresses Public Safety Concerns
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ – Police Chief Daniel Henn appeared before the Borough Council again on Tuesday, October 8, this time addressing safety concerns after an October 7 armed robbery that took place at a residential home on Princeton Drive.Henn noted that the scary incidence happed just before daylight. The resident was awake at the time of the unlawful entry into the home. He noted that the borough police have conducted the initial investigation and are now continuing to pursue every available lead. The police are looking into any available surveillance videos in the neighborhood. The identification...
New Jersey lawmaker says burglars ransacked home
HAZLET TOWNSHIP, N.J. -- A New Jersey state lawmaker says burglars ransacked his house and stole his car. Republican Assemblyman Paul Kanitra says a pair of thieves broke into his home in Hazlet early Wednesday morning. "I guess they used some pry bar or something like that. They broke the frame," Kanitra said. Once the first burglar got inside through a window, he let the other one in through the front door, the assemblyman said. Kanitra was out of town, but his wife and mother-in-law were asleep when the thieves broke in. "What could have happened if my wife came down the stairs and...
5 Westfield Students Earn Perfect Scores on ACT, SAT Subject Area Tests
WESTFIELD, NJ — Five Westfield High School students earned perfect scores on subject area tests of the June 2024 ACT and SAT, Westfield Public Schools announced Wednesday.The students are the following, according to the district: Luke Fitzgerald, Grade 11 - June 2024 SAT, Math Anya Ausiello, Grade 11 - June 2024 ACT, English/Reading Avery Bell, Grade 12 - June 2024 ACT, Reading Emily Kapuscinski, Grade 12 - June 2024 ACT, Math Chloe Katz, Grade 12 - June 2024 ACT, Reading For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Open Space to be Earmarked for Recreation on Terrill Road in Scotch Plains
SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ – Township officials visited Orchid Park – a state-mandated residential community on Terrill Road – this week to tour open space that will be used for recreational purposes for the community.In attendance were both Mayor Josh Losardo and former Mayor Al Smith, who led negotiations for the redevelopment plan at the former Parker Gardens site during his term as mayor. The Orchid Park housing development was required to be built under the state’s affordable housing mandate.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER“While the preference would certainly have been to keep...
NJ businessman bribed deputy mayor who got cash in restroom
🔷 Bribes included cash and high-end jewelry from pawn shop. 🔷 In exchange, official helped broker city land deals. A 64-year-old businessman admitted bribing a Newark official in exchange for illegal help buying and redeveloping city-owned properties. Fittingly, the dirty business happened near a toilet, investigators said. Irwin...
‘Acts of hate’: man charged with hate crime for vandalizing Islamic Center
NEW JERSEY (PIX11) – A New Jersey man who broke into an Islamic center at Rutgers University has been charged with a federal hate crime, Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke announced on Thursday. Officials said Jacob Beacher, 24, pleaded guilty to the crime on Wednesday. In April 2024, on the Muslim holiday of Eid-al-Fitr, Beacher […]
You’re not seeing things: NJ city’s tap water really is pink
NEW BRUNSWICK — If you’ve seen a pink hue in your water this week in New Brunswick, you’re not imagining things. There’s been an "overfeed" of potassium permanganate at the area’s water treatment plant, according to city officials. While city officials say it’s safe to...
Police pursue man, teen after gunpoint carjacking on Staten Island: NYPD
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. (PIX11) – Police officers pursued a man and a teenager after a white 2021 Porsche SUV was stolen at gunpoint on Staten Island on Tuesday, according to the NYPD. It happened near Oakland Avenue around 11 p.m. Officers spotted the stolen car near Broadway and Richmond Terrace, where a pursuit kicked off, […]
Bayonne HS student arrested trying to bring BB gun into school: superintendent
A Bayonne High School student was arrested Thursday morning attempting to bring a BB gun into the school, Superintendent John Niesz said in a note to parents. The student, whose age and gender were not released, was stopped by security stationed at the metal detectors at the school entrance and was detained without incident, Niesz said.
Construction progresses at BJ’s Wholesale Club: Here’s what we know about new Staten Island store
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. – Most remnants of the Christmas Tree Shops and Bed Bath & Beyond have been removed from Bricktown Center in Charleston, replaced with bright red signage and a new exterior marquee. BJ’s Wholesale Club is readying to open its first Staten Island store. “Prior to...
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