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One firefighter injured as FDNY responds to New Brighton house fire
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — The smell of smoke hung heavy in the air as 106 firefighters from 25 FDNY units responded to a residential fire in New Brighton Thursday night. The “all hands” two-alarm blaze was reported at around 7 p.m. in a two-story, multiple-family residence at 80 Henderson Ave., between Lafayette Avenue and Clinton Court, an FDNY spokesperson said.
To sit or not to sit? Adoptable pets to share your life with. Oct. 12 - 13
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — As much as we love and adore our pets, there are times and situations when we cannot take them with us. Boarding facilities and pet sitters are two options for pet care. When choosing the best option for your dog or cat, it’s crucial to consider the benefits and drawbacks of both pet sitting and pet boarding.
Interim NYPD Commissioner Thomas Donlon to step down weeks into the job
Thomas Donlon was sworn in as interim police commissioner on September 13, 2024. Mayor Adams appointed Donlon, an ex-FBI agent, after Edward Caban stepped down as NYPD commissioner amid his own federal probe. [ more › ]
Livingston Police Investigate Criminal Damage Incidents Involving Fireworks on Residential Properties
LIVINGSTON, NJ — The Livingston Police Department Detective Bureau is seeking assistance identifying individuals who were recently captured on surveillance video as they placed fireworks directly next to a window of a residence, lit the fuse and forcefully kicked the residence before fleeing on foot.This incident, which was reported to Livingston police at approximately 9:18 p.m. on Oct. 5, was the third of its kind to occur over the last few weeks. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERAccording to Livingston police, fireworks were also recently lit on residential properties on Kimball Avenue and Rainbow Ridge Drive. It is currently unknown whether these incidents are related. The Livingston Detective Bureau is investigating all three incidents. The video surveillance footage can be viewed BY CLICKING HERE. If anyone has any information regarding these incidents is urged to contact the Livingston Detective Bureau at (973) 992-3000 ext. 3500. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Feds raid NYPD’s school safety HQ as part of probe into city contracts: sources
Federal agents raided the NYPD’s School Safety Division headquarters in Queens Thursday as part of a probe into city contracts, sources said. The raids are the latest to target Mayor Eric Adams’ administration and appear linked to an investigation into Tim Pearson, a former senior aide and one of Hizzoner’s longtime friends under scrutiny for allegedly picking contractors in exchange for kickbacks. Agents hit the HQ at Queens Plaza North in Long Island City Thursday afternoon and seized papers and records tied to a “panic button” app contract allegedly greenlit by Pearson, according to the sources. Kevin Taylor, the up-and-coming former head of school safety...
Bayonne HS student arrested trying to bring BB gun into school: superintendent
A Bayonne High School student was arrested Thursday morning attempting to bring a BB gun into the school, Superintendent John Niesz said in a note to parents. The student, whose age and gender were not released, was stopped by security stationed at the metal detectors at the school entrance and was detained without incident, Niesz said.
Retired Queens couple's dangerous sidewalk finally fixed after 7 years
NEW YORK -- The rumbling of construction is music to the ears of Carol and Jack Wolf."My mood is grateful," Jack Wolf said.The retired Richmond Hill couple has finally gotten its buckling sidewalk fixed, but the path to get to that point has been just as bumpy.They had the home of their dreams and the sidewalk of their nightmares, a trip hazard outside their front door. Jack Wolf, who wears a prosthetic leg, was unable to clear the cracks and ridges on his mobility scooter. He was left to steer into the street to get around."This is scary to me," he said back in August.Because the pavement was warped by a city tree, repairs fell to the Parks Department.The couple said they joined a city waitlist for repairs back in 2017."I don't think we should wait seven years," Carol Wolf said.From the time of CBS News New York's first visit last November to a return in August, conditions had deteriorated further.We pressed the city, enlisting help from Council Member Lynn Schulman, and, at last, the Wolfs have their new, even sidewalk."It's a very happy view," Jack Wolf said.You can email Elle with Queens story ideas by CLICKING HERE.
NYC Public Schools Are Hiring For School Aides Across New York
New York City Public Schools is presently taking applications for school assistant positions at elementary, middle, and high schools across the city. To find online possibilities at each school, sort the listings by publication date. Depending on the school, applications will be accepted until October 21 or 22.
Adams launches new overnight homeless outreach program pairing police, clinicians on NYC subways
Shawn Tish is an outreach worker with one of the PATH teams. The PATH initiative aims to connect New Yorkers to services while addressing safety concerns on the transit system, building on Mayor Adams’ broader subway safety plan. [ more › ]
Northern NJ Road Construction Causes Major Delays
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ — Commuters traveling through northern New Jersey today should be prepared for significant traffic delays due to ongoing construction work across several major highways, including Route 23, Route 53, U.S. Route 46, I-80, and I-287. As of 9:00 a.m. this morning, lane closures and shoulder shifts have been implemented in multiple locations, with work expected to continue until the late afternoon.
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...
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...
Two Men Busted Stealing Tires From Morris County Tire Center: Police
At 1:17 a.m., an officer was conducting a routine business check when he found two men, Eduardo Rosales, a 36-year-old Newark resident and Abel Rodriguez, a 32-year-old Bloomfield resident. loading used tires into the back of a small white box truck at ETD Discount Tire Center on Route 23 South in Butler, Butler police said in a release.
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