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NJ Route 3 accident: Tractor-trailer reportedly explodes, catches fire in Clifton
NEW JERSEY - A tractor-trailer reportedly exploded and caught fire on Route 3 in Clifton, NJ, closing lanes on the highway and forcing evacuations at nearby homes on Monday morning. Fire in Clifton NJ today. Videos on X, formally Twitter, showed a large tractor-trailer on fire, with flames and smoke...
Meet Up and Coming Funny Guy Ismael Gaynor
Ishmael Gaynor, hailing from Yonkers, NY by way of Washington, DC, started his stand-up comedy career in Washington, DC. He grew up in the entertainment business where his father and mother worked in the music and fashion industry respectively. Their grind rubbed off on him. He has quickly risen through the ranks of both the NYC and Washington, DC comedy communities with his gut-busting, conversational style and his tell-it-like-it-is approach. He has won 25 comedy competitions and 30 comedy festivals.
Graduates Reunite at Montclair High School All Class Reunion
Graduates reunited at the Montclair High School All Class Reunion over the weekend at Nishuane Park. The annual event offers a chance for Mounties to reconnect and relive high school memories. It also raises funds to award a scholarship to a recent MHS graduate. Scroll through the slideshow below for...
1 dead in overnight shooting in Newark
Authorities are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred overnight in Newark. The shooting was reported about 2 a.m. in the 100 block of Woodside Avenue. One male was found dead at the scene, according to the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office. The Essex County Prosecutor’s Homicide Task Force is investigating....
World Champion for Panettone Leads a New Bakery Open in Manhattan
Realmuto Alta Pasticceria, a 5,000-square-foot all-day Italian cafe and pastry shop is in soft open mode starting today at 117 Seventh Ave South, the longtime home of the West Village Gourmet Garage supermarket. Owner Francesco Realmuto, who also owns Filaga Pizzeria and L’Arte del Gelato in Manhattan has tapped Giuseppe Zito to lead the bakery — a decorated pastry chef who has been a world champion for his panettone. On the sweet side expect bomboloni, cannoli, and more. There’s a full-service lunch and dinner component by Mauro Campanale, who also relocated to New York for the role, that includes several handmade pastas and other entries, as well as savory pastries like salted cod macarons and fava bean and pecorino tarts. By night, there will eventually be apertivi options as well. The space — decorated to look like a “vibrant indoor Italian piazza” seats around 50, according to a spokesperson. Reservations are up online.
#NYCtech Week in Review: 7/14/24 – 7/20/24
With so much going on in the city’s thriving ecosystem, it is easy to miss some of the happenings in the space. We keep you abreast of the things that you may have missed in NYC Tech News for the week ending 7/20 including the NYC startup fundings, NYC startup exits, and NYC startup events featuring news for Perchwell, cSigma Finance, Shaped, and much, much more.
‘Jingle Brawls’ to take place in December, as local police and firefighters to battle in the ring for a good cause
ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — Police officers and firefighters are vital members of any community, risking their lives every day for the safety and well-being of everyone. It’s also important for them to stay in shape, and boxing is a great way to accomplish that goal. A bunch of...
It’s the last day to get money for a new air conditioner in NYC
NEW YORK CITY (PIX11) – It’s the last day to apply to get money for a new air conditioner in New York City. Eligible locals can apply to get up to $800 for a window or portable air conditioner or a fan, or up to $1,000 for an existing wall sleeve unit. The cost will […]
Celebrated NJ township official stole recreation permit fees, cops say
BRICK — An award-winning recreation director has been charged with stealing municipal fees. Daniel Santaniello, 46, of Brick, asked private organizations that pay township facility permit fees to pay him directly in cash instead of paying the township, investigators said/. Santaniello pocketed the cash and issued fraudulent receipts to...
Man found dead in the water at Rockaway Beach, in a summer rife with drownings
Make your contribution now and help Gothamist thrive in 2024. Donate today. Police found a man dead in the water near the Rockaway Beach boardwalk in Queens shortly after midnight Monday morning, officials said. Bystanders spotted the man floating around 12:30 a.m. and called 911, police said. First-responders performed CPR...
Wawa fan in NJ goes viral collecting every possible receipt number
There’s this old cliche of an answer for mountain climbers asked why they climbed a dangerous, treacherous mountain. Sometimes it’s just as simple as a challenge. Even if the challenge is one only you yourself understand. Maybe for a certain New Jersey guy collecting every Wawa order receipt number 0 through 999 was his mountain.
Lego designer builds this NJ landmark, with hope Lego makes it into sets
◽ With enough support, could be reviewed for retail. A national landmark in New Jersey has been pitched as a Lego building set. Photos of the build have already attracted hundreds of supporters at the Lego Ideas website. Nassau Hall at Princeton University was built by the creator dubbed "Bricksmitherd,"...
The Delecor Closes in on Completion at 250 East 83rd Street on Manhattan’s Upper East Side
Construction is on the verge of completion on The Delecor, a 31-story residential tower at 250 East 83rd Street in the Yorkville section of Manhattan’s Upper East Side. Designed by SLCE Architects and developed by The Torkian Group, the 370-foot-tall structure will span 215,608 square feet and yield 128 rental units in one- to four-bedroom layouts, a collection of penthouses, and ground-floor retail space. The property is located at the corner of Second Avenue and East 83rd Street.
Video captures tense moment during NYC house fire bailout
NEW YORK — Video recorded at the scene of a residential fire in Stapleton captures the moment two firefighters narrowly dodged roaring flames. In the footage captured by Michael J. Carrasquillo, the blaze can be seen engulfing a vehicle to the side of the home. As firefighters move about before the front of the property, two firefighters can be seen emerging from a second-floor window onto a portion of the roof.
Hoboken Invests $1.1 Million in Advanced Police Mobile Command Center
Hoboken will soon boost its public safety with a $1.1 million high-tech Police Mobile Command Center (PMCC). Approved by the City Council, this PMCC will help with emergencies, public events, and daily patrols, making it easier for the police to protect and serve the community. Key Takeaways. Hoboken’s City Council...
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