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Officials call on Staten Islanders to help North Carolinians following Hurricane Helene
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Hurricane Helene ravaged parts of North Carolina last week, and Staten Island officials are calling on borough residents to help. Borough President Vito Fossella led a Borough Hall press conference Tuesday announcing the Staten Island Hurricane Relief Drive to collect supplies for North Carolinians impacted by Hurricane Helene.
The lies making hurricanes like Milton and Helene deadlier
Disinformation isn’t new, from the Great Moon Hoax of 1835 to the Barack Obama birther conspiracy to COVID-19 and the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol. Now, such ideologically driven false claims sow confusion and doubt in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene and the impending landfall of Hurricane Milton, which is forecast to be one of the most destructive hurricanes on record when it hits west-central Florida late Wednesday night.
Family-friendly fun returns to NJ park for popular fall event
Fall is in the air throughout the Great Garden State. The air is crisp, and the foliage is plentiful. There's just nothing like it for great family fun. Now sure, there are some exceptions when it comes to the weather. Autumn is, after all, a transition year. One day may be hot, while the next may feature frost.
NYC starts lowering speed limit as Sammy’s Law goes into effect
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- On Wednesday, the Department of Transportation (DOT) installed a new 20 mph speed limit sign near Prospect Park West and Third Street, the first of many under Sammy’s Law, which allows the city to set lower speed limits on local streets. “This initiative is not...
Get free McDonald’s french fries during Mets playoff run
NEW YORK CITY (PIX11) – When the Mets win, everybody wins. Thanks to the Mets’ big win against the Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday, New Yorkers can get free french fries at McDonald’s on Wednesday. The promotion is triggered when the Mets score at least 5 home runs. Then, a medium fries order is free for […]
Street on Staten Island blocked to traffic during Wednesday morning rush hour
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Traffic is being diverted away from Front Street during the Wednesday morning rush hour. The street that turns into Murray Hulbert Avenue is blocked from Wave Street in Stapleton to Hannah Street in Tompkinsville. If you purchase a product or register for an account through...
New ER coming to North Jersey as hospitals deal with population boom
Walk into Palisades Medical Center's emergency room along the Hudson River on a given afternoon and you'll likely see families cramped in a tiny waiting room, a few patients on hospital beds lining the hallways and doctors and nurses buzzing around trying to attend to the overflow. The emergency room in this Hackensack...
Justin Timberlake postpones show at Prudential Center in Newark
NEWARK, N.J. (PIX11) — Justin Timberlake postponed his show Tuesday at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, a post on the arena’s X account said. In an Instagram post, Timberlake said he was suffering from an injury. “I’m so sorry to postpone tonight’s show. I have an injury that is preventing me from performing,” […]
Individual sought for questioning in connection with theft of wallet from gym on Staten Island, use of credit card
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — The NYPD is asking for the public’s help to identify an individual sought for questioning in connection with the alleged theft of a wallet from a gym on Staten Island. An unidentified individual removed a 43-year-old man’s wallet inside LA Fitness at 1565 Forest...
Criminals Saw Through Sheet Rock Wall to Steal Merchandise from London Jewelers in Mall at Short Hills
SHORT HILLS, NJ – The Millburn Police Department reported that they responded to an activated burglary alarm at London Jewelers at the Short Hills Mall during the late night hours of October 5, 2024. According to Captain Mark Azzopardi, “The investigation revealed that unknown actors forced entry into the store through a service entrance utility room. The actors cut a hole through the sheet rock wall and gained access to the store. They stole an undetermined amount of jewelry. The actors fled in awaiting vehicles. This incident remains under investigation by the Millburn Police Detective Bureau.”CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERTAPinto will share more information as it becomes available. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Cranford Appoints New Chief of Police
CRANFORD, NJ – At last night’s Cranford Township Committee meeting, the committee members voted unanimously to appoint Captain Matthew Nazzaro, a 22-year veteran in town, to lead the Cranford Police Department following the retirement of Chief Ryan Greco.“The Cranford Police Department is home to the finest officers in the state. It's a great honor to lead this exceptional team as the next Chief of Police,” said Captain Nazzaro, who will assume the office on December 1 and will work closely with Chief Greco on the transition. “My goal is to ensure that our workforce has the...
Israel's new spokeswoman in NYC tells WINS: 'I'm very excited to meet those that are not necessarily supporters of Israel – we need to have a dialogue'
“We don’t want Palestinians to die,” she said. “We always say we don’t have a fight with the Palestinian people. We don’t have a fight with the Lebanese people. Our combat is against … Hamas terrorists, Hezbollah terrorists.”
Edison among largest NJ school districts to drop state trans policy
EDISON — One of New Jersey’s largest public school districts has become the latest to drop the state’s recommendation on dealing with transgender students without notifying parents or guardians of a child’s preference for gender identity. The Edison School Board of Education voted 5-3 to repeal...
Carmel Richmond’s ‘Family Day’ for staffers and friends created memories to last a lifetime
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Carmel Richmond Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center played host to a Family Day for staffers and their families to demonstrate gratitude and acknowledge loyalty, diligence and dedication to its residents. On hand were seven food trucks, a bouncy house, slides, an obstacle course, blow up rides,...
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...
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