Elmwood Park
LATEST NEWS
Resident Startled by Masked Teen Intruder, Montclair Police Say
These are the stories of your neighbors, schools and local issues. It’s news for the community, by the community for people who live, work and play here. A tax-deductible donation helps keep Montclair’s news free for all. Yes, count me in!. A tax-deductible donation helps keep Montclair’s news...
Grieving NJ parents settle with Panera over ‘killer’ lemonade
Panera Bread has reached a settlement with the parents of Jersey City’s Sarah Katz over the now-retired Charged Lemonade. The 21-year-old student had long QT syndrome type 1, a heart condition, and was told by doctors to not drink energy drinks, according to the lawsuit obtained by NBC News. The legal complaint claims Panera did a poor job with the product’s warning and transparency about the ingredients.
Multiple injured as fire breaks out in Bronx building
FORDHAM, Bronx (PIX11) — Eight people were taken to the hospital after a fire broke out in a five-story residential building in the Bronx Tuesday evening. The fire was reported at 5:05 p.m., according to officials. 25 units responded to the scene. The fire was brought under control around 6:51 p.m. Nine patients were assessed, […]
Two Injured in Paterson Shootout, One in Critical Condition
PATERSON, NJ - Two men were injured in a shootout in Paterson late Saturday night, Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia Valdes and Paterson Police Department Officer in Charge Isa Abbassi said. According to a statement, officers received reports of gunfire at approximately 11:15 p.m. in the area of Straight Street and Park Avenue. Upon arrival, they discovered two male victims, both Paterson residents, suffering from gunshot wounds.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERA 33-year-old man sustained multiple gunshot injuries to his head and torso. He was rushed to St. Joseph’s University Medical Center, where he remains in critical condition. The second victim, a 28-year-old man, received non-life-threatening injuries and is currently listed in stable condition after being treated at the same hospital.The Passaic County Prosecutor’s Office asks anyone with additional information about this incident to contact us on our tips line at 1-877-370-PCPO or tips@passaiccountynj.org or contact the Paterson Police Detective Bureau at 973-321-1120. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Two NYCHA workers busted in NYC beatdown of former Gov. David Paterson, stepson: cops
Two adult public housing workers were nabbed Monday in the Upper East Side beatdown on former Gov. David Paterson and his stepson – the final suspects busted after two boys, 12 and 13, surrendered over the weekend, cops said. Travor Nurse, 40, who is accused of slugging Paterson, and Diamond Minter, 34 – both of whom work for the New York City Housing Authority – were apprehended in the Friday night attack on the pair on Second Avenue near East 96th Street, cops and sources said. Both suspects were charged with second-degree gang assault, and Travor faces an additional rap for assault injuring a victim 65 or older, both felonies, cops said. Former...
Fair Lawn School District Speaks to Disruption at October 2 Club Fair
FAIR LAWN, NJ - The school district emailed a letter to the community after it found “recent media coverage” of the October 2 Club Fair at the high school “inaccurate.”The letter did not state what media source it was referring to.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERThe Club Fair, an annual event, showcases more than 60 student organizations, and is organized “with the oversight of faculty advisors and school administration." “All clubs received equal guidance,” the letter said.According to the school district, “During this year’s Club Fair, both the Muslim Student Association (MSA) and...
Fight to control NJ child care costs continues
HACKENSACK, N.J. (PIX11) – Elizabeth Velazquez is a mother to three, two of whom go to Little Learners Child Development Center in Hackensack. “My children mean the world to me,” she said, holding back tears, “and I want to be able to continue to work hard every day to provide the world to them.” Paying […]
East Newark Is Home to New Jersey’s Most Famous Restaurant
Living in New Jersey definitely spoils you when it comes to food. I might be biased, but I think some of the best restaurants in the country are right here in the Garden State. Whether you're in the mood for an upscale dining experience, a hidden gem with amazing dishes,...
Former Adams aide Mohamed Bahi charged in NYC City Hall federal corruption investigation
Mohamed Bahi, a staffer in Mayor Adams’ office who resigned Monday, has been hit with criminal charges alleging he destroyed evidence and tampered with witnesses in the ongoing federal corruption investigation that resulted in the mayor’s indictment last month. Bahi was arrested at 6:20 a.m. Tuesday and presented on witness tampering and destruction of evidence charges brought by the FBI hours ...
This NYC borough just got its first new train cars in more than 50 years
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. (PIX11) – New train cars were introduced on Staten Island for the first time in more than 50 years on Tuesday, MTA officials said. The MTA launched new R211S subway cars into service on the Staten Island Railway. The R211S subway cars feature wider doors, security cameras throughout the train, digital route […]
Retired FDNY chief pleads guilty in federal corruption case
Brian Cordasco, a retired chief in the FDNY Bureau of Fire Prevention, pleaded guilty Tuesday to conspiring to accept bribes in exchange for expediting safety inspections."I plead guilty your honor," Cordasco said.The retired chief admitted that he received more than $5,000 between 2021 and 2023 to fast track mandatory safety inspections.Last month, he and retired Chief Anthony Saccavino were arrested in a year-long federal corruption investigation.Cordasco will be sentenced in February when he faces a maximum penalty of five years in prison.The plea agreement contains no expectation of cooperation against his codefendant, Saccavino, but federal prosecutors said Cordasco conspired...
30-Year-Old Hudson Valley Bakery Closed Due To “Exhaustion”
Owners say they are "mentally and physically exhausted." Last week, Hudson Valley Post reported on a steakhouse in Dutchess County is closing after the owners did some "soul searching." The final day for the eatery was Sunday. CLICK HERE to find more. Now, we've learned a 30-year-old bakery from the...
It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency:
Our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. As a platform hosting over 100,000 pieces of content published daily, we cannot pre-vet content, but we strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation.