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Middlesex County, NJ dining staple of 40+ years forced to close
EDISON — Edison Family Restaurant, “home of the world-famous homemade soups,” has called Oak Tree Road home since 1978. But soon the property will look much different. The property will be sold off, Peggy Trstensky, property owner and former owner of the restaurant until her retirement, told MyCentralJersey.com.
Man arrested for driving drunk escapes cuffs, steals cop car in Long Island, police say
NEW YORK — A Long Island man facing arrest for drunk driving managed to escape police custody after slipping his handcuffs over his head and stealing a patrol car, according to New York police. He was later apprehended in a cemetery miles away and placed under arrest again. The...
New Rutgers prof suspended over animal abuse allegations
✅ Xiaobing Zhang was suspended at FSU before coming to Rutgers. ✅ He denied pain relief to 1,500 animals, according to the allegations. ✅ Zhang was hired by Rutgers Medical School to start work Sept. 3. A newly hired Rutgers professor has been placed on paid leave after receiving a...
Investigation underway after quadruple stabbing inside Brooklyn dance studio
An owner of a dance studio is having to defend her name and reputation after the business she worked so hard to build turned into a crime scene early Sunday morning.Kyaisha Max-Macarthy and her husband have been in the dance industry since 2010. The couple spent time on Sunday cleaning up their dance studio in Crown Heights, where they've been for about three years."Service is something that's very, very important to me and giving back to my community - and this is what my community gave back to me?" said Max-McCarthy.Police responded to the studio at 1493 Park Place just...
4 vehicle thefts were reported on Staten Island between Sept. 16-22; here’s where
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Four vehicle thefts were reported on Staten Island during the week of Sept. 16 through 22, according to NYPD data. Despite the number, the amount of automobile thefts reported in the borough this year has decreased. Car thefts reported through Sept. 22 dropped 23% (257 vs. 334) when compared to the same period in 2023, according to the NYPD’s latest CompStat figures.
Westfield High School Marching Band is ‘Chasing Dreams’ This Season
WESTFIELD, NJ — The Westfield High School marching band's show this year, titled “Chasing Dreams,” is inspired by the famous Banksy painting “Balloon Girl.” The Banksy painting this year’s theme is based on is of a girl reaching for a red balloon, symbolizing someone reaching for their hopes and dreams. This theme is portrayed in the marching band’s performances through a main character losing a red balloon in the beginning of the show and spending the rest of the time trying to find it. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERAt the end of the...
Did NYC experience fewer spotted lanternflies this year?
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Has all of our squishing and stomping paid off?. You might have noticed fewer spotted lanternflies on Staten Island in other parts of New York City this year, and some experts thank us for stomping, trapping and squishing them in an effort to protect the state’s environment.
Brickbat: The Most Magical Place on Earth
Six employees of the New York City Department of Education used federal funds to take their children and grandchildren on trips, including to Disney World. The money came from a program aimed at giving homeless children incentives to increase their grades and attendance. The educators listed homeless students going on the trips and forged parents' guardians' signatures, but they took their own children and grandchildren instead, according to a report by the Special Commissioner for Investigation for the school system. The department says none of the employees are currently with the school system, but it isn't clear how many of them were punished. None were referred for possible criminal charges.
Staten Island Home of the Week: Explore this $2.5M Todt Hill estate
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — A Colonial home on Todt Hill is on the market for $2,499,000. The property, located at 35 Julieann Court, features four bedrooms and four bathrooms across 5,400 square feet, according to the Staten Island Multiple Listing Services, MLSSINY.com listing. The home, listed by Kristina Gershteyn...
Police Arrests District Attorney Employee Who Threatened to Detonate Bomb at New York City Migrant Shelter
According to City Hall, New York has received more than 210,000 migrants since 2022. The sheer number has meant a huge impact on the city's shelter system. Even after the Adams administration established shelter limits for single adults to 30 days back in May, the migrant shelter population has hovered around 65,000 for months.
Date Night with Horseback Riding and Cheese in New York
This is the time of year when people are flocking to farms throughout the Hudson Valley to pick apples and pumpkins. Wineries, breweries, and places to enjoy cider are packed each weekend with people soaking up Fall. There are so many places to go. So many festivals and events. It...
NYC first responders deployed to North Carolina for post-Hurricane Helene recovery efforts
According to the New York City Emergency Management, the NY-Task Force 1, which is made up of the FDNY, NYPD and NYC Emergency Management, have already rescued three residents and their pets in Polk County, North Carolina.
Bribery, fraud investigations grow after mayor's top aide subpoenaed
It has been four days since a five-count indictment was unsealed outlining several charges New York City Mayor Eric Adams now faces.Adams is scheduled to appear in court on Wednesday for a conference. That's when the public could learn when this trial against the sitting mayor could get underway.Meanwhile, the defense says they'll be filing a motion to dismiss the case altogether.Adams has told his constituents that he plans to continue governing the city as he hopes to fight the federal charges accusing him of crimes from bribery, wire fraud and accepting improper campaign donations.He went before a judge on...
Man Run Off WIth Over $400 in Ice Cream from Montclair CVS, Says Police
MONTCLAIR, NJ - Montclair Police are investigating an ice cream theft that occurred at CVS on Claremont Avenue, says officials. According to police officials, on September 17, CVS employees reported that a male suspect entered the store and made his way to the frozen food section. While there, he allegedly walked out with approximately $430.00 worth of ice cream products.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERSgt. Terence Turner of the Montclair Police Department said, "He was described as a black male in his late thirties to early forties, wearing acamouflage bandana around his neck, a black and brown long-sleeve t-shirt, blue jeans, whiteshoes and a black hat. He also had white medical dressing wrapped around his right hand."The suspect was last seen running south on Pine Street. This incident is currently under investigation. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
West Orange Teacher/Resident Collecting Sleeping Bags for Homeless & Set Up A GoFundMe for a Former Student’s Family
WEST ORANGE, NJ — If the name Susan Palmucci sounds familiar to you, it could be because she organizes monthly clothing collections at the high school and posts them on social media. She’s a West Orange resident who teaches in Newark and has had homeless students in her classes, so she wants to help people in need.Palmucci shared, “I have seen the homeless population grow over the last 25 years that I’ve been teaching in Newark. This is my eighth year preparing food for Thanksgiving Eve and distributing sleeping bags. My first year, we gave out about...
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