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Fulton Bank closing at least 9 branches in Southern New Jersey
Published reports say Fulton Bank will be closing at least nine branches across South Jersey over the coming weeks but customers likely won't have to travel too far for access to their money. According to the Philadelphia Business Journal, the closures come after Fulton took over Republic Bank, which failed...
Millburn Fire Captain Robert Echavarria Introduces New Firefighter at Township Committee Meeting
MILLBURN, NJ — During the recent Millburn Township Committee meeting, Fire Captain Robert Echavarria introduced the department’s newest firefighter. “On behalf of all the members of the Millburn Fire Department, I want to express my sincerest thank you to the township committee and the community. It is my great honor and pleasure to be able to introduce a candidate for appointment tonight as a probationary firefighter, Jonathan Feinberg.”CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Echavarria shared, “Jonathan was raised in New Providence and moved in with his father in Roxbury, New Jersey. He attended Roxbury...
Sudden Death Of Maywood Teen Sean Sidle Is 'Nightmare' For Grieving Parents, Brothers
A GoFundMe campaign launched by Sean's mother, Victoria, said that his death was sudden, and "a nightmare for any mother and father to have to go through." Sean's obituary on the Beaugard-McKnight Funeral Home website says he graduated from St. Peter the Apostle Grammar School in River Edge in 2019, and then from St. Joseph Regional High School, Montvale, where he played football and wrestled, in 2023.
Paramus High School hires new principal, Dominick Miller, formerly at Roxbury HS
Paramus High School will welcome a new principal this coming school year. Dominick Miller, who most recently served as the principal of Roxbury High School for the past six years, will now join Paramus High School as its principal this fall. He is replacing Raymond Kiem, who is retiring after 10 years as...
East Orange teen helping to beautify older residents in community
EAST ORANGE, N.J. (PIX11) — A 17-year-old from East Orange, New Jersey, is using her talents to connect with older residents in her community. Jalessa Illery is the creator of Beautified Seniors, a new program coming to the East Orange Senior Center. It will teach the art of wig-making and styling to older adults. “This […]
Netanyahu's speech in D.C. draws criticism from Tri-State Area residents
CLIFTON, N.J. – Palestinian youth held a news conference at a community center in New Jersey condemning Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's visit to the United States Wednesday.Netanyahu was in Washington, where he addressed a joint meeting of Congress.Palestinian Americans in New Jersey protest Netanyahu's speech to CongressAs the prime minister spoke in Washington, those at the Palestinian American Community Center in Clifton, New Jersey, spoke out."He is in our Capitol, in our government. We stand here in solidarity and as a form of protest with the national movement in Washington D.C.," said Palestine Education Director Basma Bsharat.Children painted signs...
Citing Pellegrini, Hoboken medical cannabis business sues over quashed license
Citing allegations made in a lawsuit by a former Hoboken director, a medical cannabis business is suing the city over a quashed license, despite getting initial cannabis review board (CRB) approval in January 2022. The five-count lawsuit, filed by Nature’s Touch Med NJ, LLC in Hudson County Superior Court yesterday,...
Jersey City Police Face Charges for Threats and Burglary
Two Jersey City police officers and another man have been charged with terroristic threats and burglary after an incident in January. Two Jersey City police officers and another man were arrested and charged with terroristic threats and burglary. The incident involved threats made with a baseball bat in a private...
Backed by big companies and labor, Supply Chain Council debuts
JERSEY CITY, N.J. – Against a backdrop of New York Harbor and cranes looming over the Port of Newark, the Supply Chain Council announced its formation Wednesday, boasting that it will fill a void among logistics-focused associations by casting a wider membership net. At a press briefing at Liberty...
See all homes sold in Teaneck, July 15 to July 21
The following is a listing of all home transfers in Teaneck reported from July 15 to July 21. There were 2 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 2,056-square-foot home on Ivy Lane in Teaneck that sold for $830,000. 54 Blauvelt...
Politically connected Hudson County attorney’s law license suspended by state review board
The law license of a politically connected Hudson County attorney with a history of ethics complaints has been suspended for six months by the state Supreme Court Disciplinary Review Board for practicing law during a prior suspension in 2016 and “conduct involving dishonesty, fraud and deceit.”. John Collins, an...
Be A Community Leader—Support The Health And Education Of Paramus and Bergen County Children At The 45th Annual Terry Roemer Paramus Run
Join Paramus leaders as they support The Terri Roemer Paramus Run co-sponsored by The Valley Hospital Auxiliary. Standing left to right: David Bohan, Vice President and Chief Development Officer, The Valley Hospital Foundation, Chef JP Stuart, co-owner LaBella Roma Ristorante & Pizzeria and presenting sponsor of the Lou Lanzalotto Memorial 5K Run at the Paramus Run, Paramus Mayor Chris DiPiazza, Michael Roemer, Race Director, The Paramus Run, Sandy Carapezza, Executive Director, Development, The Valley Hospital Foundation, Barbara Mills, Co-Chair, The Paramus Run and member, The Valley Hospital Auxiliary.
NJ homeowner catches thieves in the act on surveillance video while away from home
Two men were arrested after a homeowner who was away caught them breaking into his home on his security camera.The burglary happened Monday just after 9:30 p.m. at a home on River Vale Avenue.The homeowner wasn't home, but saw two people inside and called police.Police responded and found two suspects trying to hide in the back yard with a pillowcase full of stolen items.The two men were arrested and a neighbor reported seeing a third suspect, believed to be a lookout, run away.The two suspects are charged with burglary and theft."The identification on the suspects showed that one of them...
Jersey City Man Learns His Fate For Stabbing Woman Dead In Her Home 5 Years Ago
Ishmeal Coleman was sentenced after he was found guilty of murder and multiple weapons charges in February, Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez said. In August 2018, Jersey City Police responded to a residence at 391 Forrest St. and found Takeela Wilson with a stab wound to her torso, Suarez said. She was pronounced dead soon after, authorities said.
New Jersey lottery player wins $4 million in Mega Millions. Here's where ticket was sold
A trip the market turned into one lucky New Jersey lottery player into a millionaire. The ticket sold in Monmouth County won $4 million by matching the five white balls in Tuesday's Mega Millions drawing and having the Megaplier option. The winning ticket was sold at the Laurel Market on Laurel Avenue in Hazlet Township, the New Jersey Lottery announced. ...
See homes sold in the East Orange area, July 15 to July 21
The following is a listing of all home transfers in the East Orange area reported from July 15 to July 21. There were 9 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 1,804-square-foot home on Emerson Street in East Orange that sold for $440,000.
College Students Take Part in Summer Special Ed TeachingTraining Program
NEWARK, NJ - Le’Naya White, an early education major approaching her final year as a college student at Juniata College, wasn’t quite sure how she would connect with her students when she started as a teaching fellow this summer in an Uncommon Schools program for children on the autism program at North Star Academy Charter School in Newark. White is part of the Summer Teaching Fellowship, where college students who may have interest in teaching once they graduate take part in a seven-week professional development program, which includes three weeks of in-classroom teaching alongside a certified teacher. CLICK...
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