Rochelle Park
LATEST NEWS
HS Football: Tie Sends Wood-Ridge to 5th in Week 4 Rankings
ROBBINSVILLE, NJ - Cedar Grove remains on top of the North Group 1 football ranking in the Week 4 ranking released by gridironnj.com. on Sunday. The Panthers defeated Newark Collegiate, a Group 2 school, 52-14 over the weekend to remain in the top spot with a 5-0 record. Butler, who defeated Hasbrouck Heights 34-6 last Friday night, moved up three spots to second in the rankings. The Aviators dropped from 10th to 11th with the loss.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERWood-Ridge, which was ranked second in the rankings last week, dropped to fifth...
Speeding Ebike Rider Arrested in Hoboken: Multiple Charges
HOBOKEN, NJ — After Hoboken police stopped a man for speeding on a sidewalk on his ebike last week, they found out he was wanted in Jersey City for several offenses, police said.On September 16, around 1:15 p.m., an officer was at the intersection of Washington and Third Streets when he observed a man riding an e-bike on the sidewalk at a high rate of speed and stopped him. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERAccording to police, the man, later identified as Corey Lamont Cooke, 46, gave a fake name, then attempted to flee on the...
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...
Great Falls Neighborhood Block Party Set for October 7
PATERSON, NJ - The Great Falls Neighborhood Block Party, presented by the New Jersey Community Development Corporation (NJCDC), is happening on Saturday, October 5, from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM. The event will be held at 75 Spruce Street, in the parking lot behind the Community Charter School of Paterson.This free, family-friendly event will offer a day full of activities including food, raffles, music, games, prizes, and bouncy castles. It's a fantastic opportunity for community members to come together and enjoy an afternoon of fun and entertainment.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERPre-registration is not required, but attendees have the option to pre-register online at bit.ly/njcdc-blockparty2024 for a smoother experience. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
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. Hero mom killed in Tel Aviv terrorist shooting while shielding her 9-month-old baby 11 workers at a Tennessee factory were swept away in Hurricane Helene flooding as workers forced to wait until it was ‘too late’ 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/
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...
'Delicious' rat birth control is NYC's newest method of eliminating infestation
Despite a failing pilot program last year, the city has decided to go ahead with its newest idea - putting out rat birth control hidden in 'delicious' pellets intended to mitigate the wild rat population
See homes sold in the Newark area, Sept. 23 to Sept. 29
The following is a listing of all home transfers in the Newark area reported from Sept. 23 to Sept. 29. There were 18 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 2,516-square-foot home on South 17th Street in Newark that sold for $550,000.
Oh, no! Port strike could trigger booze shortage in New Jersey
🍷 The majority of imported beer, wine and spirits arrive at East Coast ports. 🍌 Fresh fruits and veggies are rotting at Port Philadelphia. The strike by dock workers in New Jersey, Philadelphia and along the entire East Coast shows no signs of ending anytime soon and the possibility of product shortages grows by the day.
Suspects Arrested in Horrific Human Remains in Shopping Cart Case Linked to NYC Homicide
Last month first responders from Westchester County were altered to an active incident near the Oak Street Bridge, the located between the jurisdictional borders of Yonkers and the city Mount Vernon. Original the incident was reported as a fire and firefighters from Mount Vernon Fire Department arrived on the scene to handle the issue.
It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency:
Our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. As a platform hosting over 100,000 pieces of content published daily, we cannot pre-vet content, but we strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation.