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Another Jersey diner closes. Is it the end of an era?
So many diners in my area have closed within the past year. Word came this week that the Voorhees Diner on Route 73 in Voorhees had closed abruptly. They had trouble staying open full-time since the pandemic. Some days or weeks they were closed and some they were open. They’ve had some financial troubles following a lawsuit by former employees back about five years ago.
Stolen vehicle out of Bertie County found in New Jersey, driver charged
AULANDER, N.C. (WNCT) — A New Jersey woman is facing charges from the Bertie County Sheriff’s Office after law enforcement said she stole a vehicle. Deputies responded to call for a stolen vehicle from Commerce Street in Aulander on June 28. The vehicle was later recovered in Vineland, New Jersey. Upon initially arrival to the […]
Pay to play: NJ does away with fee holiday for summer 2024
🏞 A perk that's been around for two summers has gone away. 🏞 The latest state budget is counting on your parking/entrance fees. New Jersey's budget this time around does not include a perk that residents have been able to enjoy for the past two summers. Once again,...
Two children shot near Bronx McDonald’s, gunman at large: NYPD
BRONX, N.Y. (PIX11) — Two kids were shot near a Bronx McDonald’s Saturday night, according to the NYPD. Police responded to a call of shots fired just before 10 p.m. Two children, a 12-year-old and a 13-year-old, were found at the location, police say. The minors were transported to Jacobi Medical Center. They are both […]
Dangerously Hot Day With Scattered Storms On Deck: Here's The Timing
Saturday, July 6 could feel as hot as 110 degrees in parts of the area, particularly Central Jersey and southeast of I-95, where an excessive heat warning is in effect, according to the NWS. A heat advisory is in effect for the rest of the region save for the southern Poconos.
N.J. Public Defender names first-ever police accountability director
A veteran public defender will lead a new effort to track police and prosecutorial misconduct in cases handled by the office, Public Defender Jennifer Sellitti announced. Danica Rue started with the Office of the Public Defender in 2010, in Essex County. Her new title is Director of Investigations and Police Accountability and she’ll report directly to Sellitti.
Video Shows Erratic Driver, 25, Fleeing Port Imperial After Seriously Injuring Trio: Cops
Luis Tubac-Socoy was behind the wheel of a Ford F350 when he struck a Honda CRV around 9:50 p.m. along Port Imperial Boulevard Friday, July 5, Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez said. After striking the Honda, Tubac-Socoy struck two pedestrians as he fled the scene, according to Suarez. Both pedestrians,...
Law Enforcement Set to Crackdown on Illegal Vehicle Activity in Hudson County Parks
HOBOKEN, NJ- Hudson County Executive Craig Guy has highlighted plans to crack down on illegal vehicle activity in county parks. With the summer months now in full effect, Hudson County residents and visitors are increasingly using park facilities like playgrounds, ballfields, and trails. This new initiative will emphasize regulations prohibiting people from riding vehicles that could endanger park visitors.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER “In Hudson County, our children’s safety is priority number one,” said County Executive Guy. “As we enter the summer months, more and more children and their families will take advantage...
Whole Spectrum Autism’s 9th Annual Autism Acceptance Gala A Success
JERSEY CITY, NJ - Almost a decade ago Sherry Singh found out that resources for those on the autism spectrum in Hudson County were not enough to provide assistance to everyone that needed them. Her son, who is now an adult, has severe autism, giving Singh an inside look into the struggles of a parent whose child had already aged out of the system that is more focused on providing early intervention and service to the younger members of the community.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER So, Singh decided to create her own group, Whole...
Amtrak service between New York City and Boston restored after lightning causes malfunction
Amtrak rail service between New York and Boston was restored after a lightning strike was believed to have caused a circuit breaker to malfunction, the rail service announced Saturday night.
FOX 5 News Update: Illegal Long Island fireworks display injures 4
In this FOX 5 NY Weekend News Update, we cover an illegal fireworks show that went wrong on Long Island, leaving four people, including an 8-year-old hospitalized, and avoiding scams on boats allegedly visiting the Statue of Liberty. Plus, viral video of newlyweds who hosted their wedding reception on the New York City subway.
Heat advisory in New York City is in effect from noon to 8 PM on July 6
NEW YORK—The National Weather Service issued a Heat Advisory for New York City from noon until 8 p.m. on Saturday, July 6. Hot and humid conditions are forecast, with heat index values potentially reaching between 98°F and 100°F (36.6°-37.7°C) in parts of the city. There is also a chance of showers and thunderstorms.
College-Bound NYC Students Earn $10,000 Milken Scholars Award
Four New York City students have been selected to join the prestigious 2024 class of Milken Scholars. The scholarship Program honors high school seniors in New York City, Washington, D.C., and Los Angeles County each year with a $10,000 cash prize and lifelong access to college advising, career counseling, internship assistance, community service opportunities, and a fund to help with graduate school applications, unpaid internships, study abroad programs, and other costs associated with their pursuit of a career.
Second Phase of Redevelopment at Kingsland Commons Set to Begin this Summer
Construction on the second phase development of Kingsland Commons, the former Greenpoint Hospital Campus, is set to begin this summer. The redevelopment will include an 18-story building with 311 permanently affordable homes serving low income residents including formerly homeless individuals and families. Construction is expected to be completed in April 2027.
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