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N.J. man charged a month after deadly shooting
A suspect has been charged more than a month after the deadly shooting of a man on a Newark city street. Zyion A. Williams-Jones, 21, of Phillipsburg, was arrested on Monday and charged with murder, unlawful possession of a weapon and possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office said in a news release.
See all homes sold in Sayreville, Sept. 30 to Oct. 6
The following is a listing of all home transfers in Sayreville reported from Sept. 30 to Oct. 6. There were 6 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 1,045-square-foot home on Washington Road in Sayreville that sold for $445,000. Parlin. 2009...
Eric Adams has no clue who Sabrina Carpenter is after she brags: ‘I got the mayor indicted’
Get him an espresso! Mayor Eric Adams claimed Wednesday he has no clue who pop sensation Sabrina Carpenter is after she bragged about “getting him indicted.” “I don’t know her, I don’t even know what that is about,” Adams said on 94.7’s “Jonesy In The Morning,” about Carpenter, whose chart-topping tune “Espresso” has been dubbed the song of the summer. Here’s what Hizzoner supposedly doesn’t know — Carpenter’s racy music video filmed in a Brooklyn church likely brought a flamboyant Catholic priest and his friend Frank Carone, Adams’ ex-chief of staff, under federal scrutiny for their business dealings. Manhattan DA opens probe into Adams admin’s...
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...
High-ranking NYC officials caught fighting, wrestling over phone at Gracie Mansion — forcing corrections officers to step in
Here’s a catfight worthy of “The Real Housewives of City Hall.” Two high-ranking New York officials have been caught on camera wrestling with each other over a phone at an official event at Gracie Mansion on Tuesday night. City Department of Correction press secretary Annais Morales and DOC compliance officer Mariam Singh struggled with each other in a diva donnybrook that was finally stopped by two uniformed corrections officers, a video posted to X revealed. NFL video randomly catches Falcons fan in vicious fight after game-winning touchdown City Hall blasted the pair for their reality show behavior. “We expect all city employees to act with...
Union Woman Takes Home First Place in NJ Senior Citizens Art Show
UNION COUNTY, NJ – A Union woman is among the thirteen Union County artists who have been selected as award winners in the 58th annual New Jersey Senior Citizens Art Show. The exhibit includes original artworks created by both professional and non-professional artists, ages 60 and up, from all 21 counties across the state.Luciano Felicio of Union took home first place in the Sculpture by a Non-Professional Artist category for her sculpture “Edgar, the Recycled Metal Raven”.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER“We are proud to share that Union County is home to some amazing award-winning senior artists!” said Union...
Suspicious item draws NYPD Bomb Squad to Staten Island; deemed harmless
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — The NYPD Bomb Squad and other emergency responders converged on a street in Oakwood during the Thursday morning rush hour to check on a suspicious item. However, the item turned out to be a false alarm. If you purchase a product or register for an...
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...
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.
West Caldwell Mourns the Passing of Former Police Lt. Richard Valentine
WEST CALDWELL, NJ – Lt. Richard F. Valentine, a retired former member of the West Caldwell Police Department, passed away on Oct. 4 at Morristown Medical Center.Valentine served the WCPD for 26 years prior to his retirement in 1998. He had served in Vietnam from 1968-1971, when he received an honorable discharge as an intelligence agent E-4. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERHe is survived by his former wife and best friend, Judy, his beloved daughter Jessica, and his cherished granddaughter Arya. Termed “a loving father, grandfather, and dear friend” by the WCPD...
Rahway PD Announces Street Closure Due to Sinking Road
RAHWAY, NJ — The Rahway Police Department announced this evening that Bryant Street, between Stanton Street and W. Stearns Street, will be closed for the next 24 hours.The department stated that the closure was due to the road sinking.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERMotorists are advised to avoid the area.[Don’t miss any TAPinto Rahway news. Go to tapinto.net/enews to sign up for our free e-newsletter, delivered each morning to your inbox.] For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
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...
See all homes sold in Monroe in Middlesex County, Sept. 30 to Oct. 6
The following is a listing of all home transfers in Monroe in Middlesex County reported from Sept. 30 to Oct. 6. There were 31 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 1,750-square-foot home on Springmeadow Way in Monroe Township that sold for $500,000.
Piscataway Wawa's Grand Opening To Feature Hoagie Competition, T-Shirt Giveaway
A Wawa is opening in Middlesex County and the convenience store chain will celebrate its 60th anniversary along with the new location, officials said.The new Wawa will be open at 451 Stelton Road in Piscataway on Thursday, Oct. 10, the company said in a news release.A countdown celebration wil…
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.
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