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Planting seeds of love: Staten Island Pride Center hosts Coming Out Day event
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- For members of the LGBTQ+ community, coming out to family and friends is rarely an easy task. But it’s often the start of new beginnings. And whether it’s done as a tween, 20-something or in someone’s sixth decade of life, coming out is all about sharing who you are with the special people in your life.
New Jersey's First-Ever Mormon Temple Coming To Summit
The Church of Jesus Christ Latter-day Saints announced it is building its first temple in the Garden State.The temple will be built in Summit (Union County), the church announced this month. The temple is one of 17 new temples the Mormon Church plans to build.“Why are we building temples at such an…
Who’s lighting it up? Season stats leaders in the Big Central Conference through Week 5
There have been loads of outstanding performances in the Big Central Conference this season. Quarterbacks hitting their targets with regularity, running backs finding holes and points behind the work of gritty blockers, and receivers complicating things for rival DBs with their precise pass routes and sure hands. If you purchase...
NYPD: Boy, 17, facing multiple charges in connection to shots being fired on Staten Island
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — A 17-year-old boy is facing multiple charges Monday, including attempted murder, after allegedly firing a gun in New Brighton, police say. On Wednesday, Aug. 21, at around 5 p.m., the young man allegedly discharged a firearm multiple times in the vicinity of Jersey Street and Winter Avenue before fleeing on foot towards Benzinger Avenue, according to a statement from the NYPD’s Deputy Commissioner of Public Information.
Juvenile arrested after Amazon driver carjacked while making deliveries in Irvington, New Jersey
An Amazon driver is recovering after she was carjacked at knifepoint in Irvington, New Jersey while making a delivery.The carjacking happened just before 5 a.m. on Tuesday, and it was all caught by a doorbell camera.In the video, the Amazon driver can be seen at her car pulled over on Oak Avenue with her hazard lights on. She's getting packages out to deliver when the carjacker's SUV reverses back down the street.One of the thieves gets into her car. The victim sees this and walks back to the driver's side of her car.The victim asks the suspect why they want...
Staten Island’s weekend family fun: Inaugural New York Road Runners dash for kids, Italian Festival, and more
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. - Get ready for an action-packed weekend filled with family-friendly activities!. From the inaugural Staten Island Half Marathon for kids to the vibrant Italian Festival, there’s something for everyone. Friday, Saturday, Sunday & Monday. Italian Festival at The Mount / Oct. 11-14, times vary. Join Catholic...
Man Inappropriately Touched Two Women At Dollar Tree: Raritan PD
On Wednesday, Sept. 4, officers responded to the Dollar Tree on Orlando Drive, Raritan police said. A woman said a man, later identified as Dylan Wilson, followed her around the tore and then walked by and intentionally made contact with her buttocks, police said. This was later confirmed by surveillance footage, police said.
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
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.
Girls Soccer: Union Beats Linden, 7-0, in County Tournament
UNION, NJ – The Union girls soccer team advanced in the preliminary round of the Union County Tournament with a 7-0 victory over Linden on Wednesday.Isabella Runa scored three goals for Union (6-7), which led, 4-0, at halftime.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERMaya Filian finished with two goals and one assist, Brielle Arnold had one goal and one assist, and Courtney Lamadieu also scored a goal. Gabriealla Gafanha and Leilany Molina each passed for two assists. Gabriella Romero also had one assist.Union, the 10th seed, will play at seventh-seeded Elizabeth in the next round on Tuesday. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
It's Back: New and Improved Hub Stine Track and Field Now Open to the Public
PLAINFIELD, NJ — On May 23 of this year, the track and field at the Hub Stine Sports Complex was closed due to renovations that started the next day. The district held a groundbreaking on May 29.“This marks the beginning of a new era for our athletes, students, and residents who will benefit from these state-of-the-art facilities,” stated Superintendent of Schools Rashon Hasan at the groundbreaking.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERWhile the field has already hosted the Plainfield High School football team, starting this week, the community can benefit from the renovation. Since Monday, residents have been observed using the track already.Construction continues, particularly along the perimeter of the site, where TAPinto Plainfield observed workers finishing the gate and entry areas on both Tuesday and Wednesday. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Yankees worried about Hurricane Milton while dealing with Royals in ALDS
NEW YORK — The Yankees are playing their most important games of the season this week and their focus isn’t totally focused on beating the Royals to win their Division Series. Not even close. Aaron Judge, DJ LeMahieu, Gleyber Torres, Austin Wells and other Yankees have homes in...
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