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Dillon Rinaldo Honored Posthumously as Hometown Hero
FAIR LAWN, NJ - Longtime residents Ralph and Gerri Rinaldo recently accepted an honor on behalf of their son, Dillon, who was named a "Hometown Hero". Congressman Josh Gottheimer recognizes "heroes" in the 5th district twice a year, telling their stories and honoring their service.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Dillon Rinaldo was a Baltimore City Firefighter for six years, and on October 19, 2023, he was injured along with five other firefighters while battling a blaze. The 26-year-old, who was living out his dream to be a professional firefighter, succumbed to his burn injuries on October...
YouTube stunt influencer busted in string of NJ crimes
A reckless social media stunt driver has now been linked to a string of New Jersey burglaries by Fairfield police. Antonio Ginestri — who goes by the handle "Squeeze.Benz" on both Instagram and YouTube — was first arrested in May and now faces new charges in different crimes.
Suspects wanted, over $800 retail theft at Ulta
STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Two men are accused of retail theft worth over $800 at Ulta. On July 15 Stroud Area Regional Police were called to Ulta Beauty for the report of a theft. Two men left the store with around $841 worth of unpaid merchandise, police say. Anyone with information on the identity of […]
New York State Troopers Stop Man For Oversized Load, You Won’t Believe This
How many times have we seen that guy traveling along Main Street with a mattress on the roof of the car and his left arm out the window holding on to the mattress for dear life? Transporting a mattress with your car is legal but you will get stopped if it isn't secure.
Take a Drive to New Jersey’s Most Stunning Waterfall
If searching for the most beautiful waterfall is on your bucket list of things to do while the weather is warm you're in luck. New Jersey is home to one of the largest waterfalls in the country. It's time to get outdoors and explore. Before we get to the most...
An olive oil sommelier — yes, they exist — taught me these 5 important lessons
You’ve surely heard of wine sommeliers … but have you ever met an olive oil sommelier?. Well, we found one in New Jersey! Donna Liotto-Scocozza from Montclair has been a certified olive oil sommelier since 2023. Liotto-Scocozza received her olive oil sommelier certificate from Olive Oil Times Education Lab in New York City.
Our Lady of Peace Sandwich Ministry: A Community Effort to Combat Hunger
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ - The Our Lady of Peace Sandwich Ministry in New Providence exemplifies community service, uniting volunteers to prepare and distribute sandwiches to those in need. Every week, this dedicated group assembles hundreds of sandwiches, delivering them to various local charities and soup kitchens. A Weekly Routine with a Big ImpactCLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Each week, volunteers gather to make sandwiches, often consisting of bologna and cheese, peanut butter and jelly, and occasionally salami and cheese. The ministry also receives bread donations from local organizations, making it a true community...
Community Night Out brings thousands to Long Valley park
WASHINGTON TWP. - It was a night of food, fun and friendship when the town held its Community Night Out on Tuesday, July 16. Amid all the excitement there was an important purpose to the event that was held at Rock Spring Park other than just a summer party. Thousands...
See homes sold in the Parsippany-Troy Hills area, July 15 to July 21
The following is a listing of all home transfers in the Parsippany-Troy Hills area reported from July 15 to July 21. There were 13 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 2,360-square-foot home on Brook Court in Parsippany that sold for $785,000.
Indictment against N.J. cop who shot, paralyzed fleeing man will be dropped, reinvestigated
An indictment against a police officer who shot a fleeing man in Paterson, causing him to become paralyzed, will be dropped, and the case reinvestigated as new evidence has emerged, authorities confirmed Tuesday. Paterson police Officer Jerry Moravek shot 28-year-old Khalif Cooper in the back during a foot pursuit on...
Overturned Tree Trimming Truck Causes Traffic Headaches on Route 80
PARSIPPANY, NJ - There were major traffic headaches on Tuesday in Parsippany when a tree-trimming truck towing a chipper flipped over on its side on Route 80 westbound at mile marker 43. The overturned truck caused all lanes to be blocked for several hours. This was reported via breaking news...
COMET Initiative launches at NJII Advanced Manufacturing Center
A July 19 ribbon-cutting ceremony in Landing celebrated the COMET program – a joint initiative of the New Jersey Innovation Institute’s (NJII) Defense Division, New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) resources, and the United States Department of Defense. The only-of-its-kind summer internship program offers college students a hands-on,...
Borough Officials Alerting Madison Residents of New Scam Hitting the Area
MADISON, NJ - A new scam is hitting the Madison area. According to borough officials, someone fraudulently posing as an ADT representative have been texting residents about upgrading their alarm system. The fraudster would then come to the residence to allegedly perform an upgrade. Once at the home, the fake...
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