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Dockworkers at ports in New Jersey and other parts of US go on strikeNews 1217 hours ago
'Happy Gilmore’ Star Adam Sandler Spotted in Montclair AreaTAPinto.net1 day ago
Montclair Firefighters Respond After Car Crashes into Glen Ridge HomeTAPinto.net1 day ago
Man Run Off WIth Over $400 in Ice Cream from Montclair CVS, Says PoliceTAPinto.net2 days ago
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'Happy Gilmore’ Star Adam Sandler Spotted in Montclair Area
NEW JERSEY — Actor Adam Sander keeps popping up here and there – across North Jersey and sometimes with his family – as filming continues for “Happy Gilmore 2,” the Netflix sequel to Sander’s 1996 comedy classic. According to local social media posts, he was spotted at Faubourg-Montclair Restaurant & Bar in Montclair on September 1. Sandler’s impromptu and scheduled appearances have become a big thrill for shoppers; store and restaurant owners, and their lucky customers. A number of New Jerseyans have posted ‘Sander-sightings’ on social media.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERFor instance,...
Montclair Firefighters Respond After Car Crashes into Glen Ridge Home
GLEN RIDGE, NJ - The Montclair Fire Department responded to a motor vehicle accident that resulted in “one of the cars traveling 75 feet off the road and crashing through a home”, said Montclair fire officials.On Sunday, September 29, at approximately 10:25 a.m., emergency crews from the Montclair Fire Department, Glen Ridge Police, and Glen Ridge EMS responded to a motor vehicle accident in Glen Ridge that involved a vehicle crashing through the side of a nearby home.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERUpon arrival, Montclair fire department personnel assessed the situation and...
Montclair Fire Department to Host Block Party, Oct. 5
MONTCLAIR, NJ - The Montclair Fire Department will be hosting a block party on October 5, says officials.The Montclair Fire Department’s Fire Prevention Block Party will take place on Saturday, October 5, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Nishuane Park located at 151 Harrison Avenue.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTEROrganizers said, “Come out and join us on Saturday, October 5th in Nishuane Park for our MFD Block Party! Meet your neighborhood firefighters, watch live fire safety demonstrations, touch a fire truck and more!”This event will have a variety of activities for the whole family, including the following:- Live fire safety demonstrations: Learn important fire prevention tips and watch real-time safety techniques from our skilled firefighters.- Meet and greet: Get to know your local firefighters and learn about their roles in keeping our community safe.- Touch a fire truck: Experience what it's like to be up close and personal with one of our fire engines.- Food, drinks, and giveaways: Enjoy refreshments and take home some fire safety swag. DOWNLOAD THE FREE TAPINTO APP FOR MORE LOCAL NEWS. AVAILABLE IN THE APPLE STORE AND THE GOOGLE PLAY STORE. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
A new Costco is coming to North Jersey
There are hundreds of Costco warehouse stores across the nation. New Jersey has 21 of them. I certainly have a membership for the one in my town of Flemington. You can definitely save money as long as you shop there regularly enough. As with any big box store the key...
'Good Times' Star John Amos, Of East Orange, Died In August, Family Announces
Born in Newark, Amos attended East Orange High School. His parents divorced when he was two and Amos supported his family by working as a garbage collector and street cleaner, according to the Washington Post. Amos attempted to play professional football but was cut from the Denver Broncos and Kansas...
Two Montclair Walking Tours You Don’t Want to Miss
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Discover the Most Haunted College in America – Right in New Jersey
Montclair State University is often regarded as one of the most haunted colleges in America. Over the years, countless reports of unexplained paranormal activities have emerged, including doors and windows slamming shut, lights mysteriously flickering on and off, and an eerie, persistent cold that can't be explained. Some students have...
Mistakes, Injuries Contribute to Montclair’s Loss to Ramapo
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Street is Named After New Jersey Music Legend
New Jersey has spawned quite a few legends in the music business. Our history of providing some of the best to the world of music goes back a very long time. The list seems neverending. As time goes by, those in the younger generation may blurt out names like Bruce...
Jon Bon Jovi to Join Stephen Colbert for Montclair Film Festival Conversation
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Man dies after hitting disabled tractor-trailer on NJ’s Route 95, police say
FORT LEE — One person was killed and a toddler injured when a car crashed into the back of a disabled tractor-trailer on Route 95 near the George Washington Bridge Sunday night, according to police. New Jersey State Police Sgt. Jeffrey Lebron said the driver in a Toyota Camry...
NYC Mayor Eric Adams Easter Egg Spotted In The Notorious B.I.G.’s “Juicy” Music Video
Eric Adams’ connections to Hip-Hop and its stars continues to be a hot topic, as New York City’s mayor previously made an unintended cameo in a Biggie Smalls music video thirty years ago.Sean "Diddy" Combs Hit With Over 100 New Sexual Assault Allegations, Houston Attorney Says A social media post pointing out a Eric Adams campaign poster in the visual to The Notorious B.I.G.’s 1994 single, “Juicy,” recently resurfaced amid the federal probe into Adams’ 2020 election campaign. The post, made by New York Times reporter Jesse Drucker on X, formerly Twitter, shows a screenshot from the video, in which a portion...
NJ wedding venue goes bankrupt, leaves clients out thousands of dollars
PATERSON — A popular event venue just steps from a national park has been shut down due to bankruptcy, leaving clients with weddings planned as soon as this weekend in the lurch. Art Factory Studios, which is part of Great Falls Industrial Park, first filed for bankruptcy in August,...
Man fatally struck crossing Route 3 after Giants game
EAST RUTHERFORD — A Jersey Shore man was fatally struck while crossing Route 3 after Thursday night's Giants games at MetLife Stadium. East Rutherford Police Capt. Jeff Yannacone told New Jersey 101.5 the 33-year-old Aberdeen man was hit by a Toyota Camry in the eastbound lanes near the service road around midnight.
NJ man’s Facebook posts lead to shocking home cache of war weapons
TOTOWA — A “large number” of illegal firearms, parts to make weapons, body armor and explosive items were removed from a home by police. Totowa police went to the Lincoln Avenue home of Kyle Arena, 35, on Tuesday after a resident sent an email about his "reckless activities with firearms and "questionable content" posted on Facebook, according to police chief Carmen Veneziano. Arena shares the home with his parents.
Murders, officer’s gunfire lead to charges at NYC jail where ‘Diddy’ is held
NEW YORK (AP) — Two inmates stabbed to death. Another speared in the spine with a makeshift icepick. A correctional officer charged with shooting at a car during an unauthorized high-speed chase. Criminal charges unsealed Monday offer a fresh window into violence and dysfunction that has plagued the Brooklyn federal jail where Sean “Diddy” Combs and Sam […]
Girl, 9, Burned By Instant Noodles Airlifted To Hospital, Garfield Police Say
Garfield officers and Hackensack University Medical Center EMS and paramedics were called to a home on Outwater Lane at approximately 3:25 p.m. Monday, Sept. 30, where the girl had suffered burns on her stomach, arm, and groin, Capt. Mario Pozo said. The girl and her mother were flown by Hackensack...
Passaic Valley High School Welcomes New Principal: Alumna Krista Voorhis Promoted to Leadership Role
LITTLE FALLS, NJ - Passaic Valley High School (PV) has a new leader at the helm, as Krista Voorhis, a proud alumna of the school, steps into the role of Principal for the 2024-2025 academic year. The promotion was officially announced following the High School's Board of Education's approval of Superintendent Bracken Healy's recommendation.Voorhis, who is celebrating her 20th year in education, brings a wealth of experience to the position, having previously served in leadership roles as Vice Principal at Passaic Valley (2021-2024) and Palisades Park Jr./Sr. High School (2018-2021). Additionally, she spent 13 years as...
Actor exonerated after 24 years in prison for wrongful murder conviction
“Sing Sing” actor Jon-Adrian “JJ” Velazquez is finally heading home after serving nearly 24 years in prison for a crime he did not commit. He was exonerated Monday morning of his wrongful conviction at the Manhattan Supreme Court by Judge Abraham Clott, according to Variety. Velazquez co-stars...
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