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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,...
NYC area could see northern lights from geomagnetic storm
NEW YORK -- A potentially severe geomagnetic storm is expected to trigger the northern lights, or aurora borealis, around the New York City area this week.The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Space Weather Prediction Center issued a geomagnetic storm watch for the G4 storm, the second-highest classification."A fast CME erupted from the Sun the evening of 8 Oct and is likely to arrive at Earth on 10 Oct. This CME has been analyzed and there is potential to reach G4 levels upon arrival and throughout CME passage," the SWPC posted on social media. What is a geomagnetic storm?New York City's...
Former West Orange Ron Jolyn Apartment Residents Ask Township To Give Them Landlord's Reimbursement
WEST ORANGE, NJ — During the Oct. 8 town council meeting, several former Ron Jolyn residents spoke of how their lives were devastated when they were evacuated from their homes due to the collapse of the steep slope on the property during Hurricane Irene.Town Council candidate Joyce Rudin accompanied Christine Catalano and two her daughters to speak to council members. She stated, “Three years ago, almost to the day, 45 families in West Orange lost their homes forever. Bad things happened, but this was something that was foreseen. It was warned against. It was preventable.” She...
High-ranking NYC officials caught fighting, wrestling over phone at Gracie Mansion — forcing corrections officers to step in
Here’s a catfight worthy of “The Real Housewives of City Hall.” Two high-ranking New York officials have been caught on camera wrestling with each other over a phone at an official event at Gracie Mansion on Tuesday night. City Department of Correction press secretary Annais Morales and DOC compliance officer Mariam Singh struggled with each other in a diva donnybrook that was finally stopped by two uniformed corrections officers, a video posted to X revealed. NFL video randomly catches Falcons fan in vicious fight after game-winning touchdown City Hall blasted the pair for their reality show behavior. “We expect all city employees to act with...
2 NJ police officers hospitalized by drunk driver, cops say
SADDLE RIVER — A man from New York City was drunk and speeding when he crashed into two police vehicles involved in a traffic stop, according to prosecutors. Joseph Ford, 18, was one of four people hospitalized by the four-car chain-reaction crash in Saddle River late Saturday night. He's...
West Caldwell Mourns the Passing of Former Police Lt. Richard Valentine
WEST CALDWELL, NJ – Lt. Richard F. Valentine, a retired former member of the West Caldwell Police Department, passed away on Oct. 4 at Morristown Medical Center.Valentine served the WCPD for 26 years prior to his retirement in 1998. He had served in Vietnam from 1968-1971, when he received an honorable discharge as an intelligence agent E-4. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERHe is survived by his former wife and best friend, Judy, his beloved daughter Jessica, and his cherished granddaughter Arya. Termed “a loving father, grandfather, and dear friend” by the WCPD...
5 Westfield Students Earn Perfect Scores on ACT, SAT Subject Area Tests
WESTFIELD, NJ — Five Westfield High School students earned perfect scores on subject area tests of the June 2024 ACT and SAT, Westfield Public Schools announced Wednesday.The students are the following, according to the district: Luke Fitzgerald, Grade 11 - June 2024 SAT, Math Anya Ausiello, Grade 11 - June 2024 ACT, English/Reading Avery Bell, Grade 12 - June 2024 ACT, Reading Emily Kapuscinski, Grade 12 - June 2024 ACT, Math Chloe Katz, Grade 12 - June 2024 ACT, Reading For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Carmel Richmond’s ‘Family Day’ for staffers and friends created memories to last a lifetime
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Carmel Richmond Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center played host to a Family Day for staffers and their families to demonstrate gratitude and acknowledge loyalty, diligence and dedication to its residents. On hand were seven food trucks, a bouncy house, slides, an obstacle course, blow up rides,...
Officials call on Staten Islanders to help North Carolinians following Hurricane Helene
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Hurricane Helene ravaged parts of North Carolina last week, and Staten Island officials are calling on borough residents to help. Borough President Vito Fossella led a Borough Hall press conference Tuesday announcing the Staten Island Hurricane Relief Drive to collect supplies for North Carolinians impacted by Hurricane Helene.
Resident Startled by Masked Teen Intruder, Montclair Police Say
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Johnson Boys Soccer Now 7-4 Following October 7th Win Over Brearley
CLARK, NJ — The Arthur L. Johnson boys varsity soccer team has had a successful season so far, with some big wins (a double-overtime victory against Governor Livingston on September 19) and a few very close losses. The team, under the direction of longtime head coach Dan House, extended its record to 7-4, playing a great game against Brearley (4-4-1) this past Monday.Coming off two consecutive losses, the boys headed to Kenilworth on October 7, ready to turn the momentum in their favor.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERAnd it didn't take long,...
Comedian Nails Hilarious Comparison Between Upstate NY and NYC [WATCH]
Comedian Dale Elliott Jr. performed at the Albany Funny Bone on May 14, 2024, and part of his set included a hilarious comparison of Upstate New York and New York City. Elliott, a comedian, was born in Kingston, Jamaica. He moved to the United States during his life, and currently resides in California, but his Jamaican heritage gives him a unique perspective on America, a perspective that often gets incorporated into his routine.
New York City to close migrant shelter on Randall's Island in early 2025, Adams says
New York City Mayor Eric Adams on Wednesday announced the city is closing the migrant shelter on Randall's Island early next year.The city plans to shut down the Humanitarian Emergency Response and Relief Center by the end of February. The reason is that the influx of asylum seekers into the city has dramatically dropped."We're not out of the woods yet, but make no mistake, thanks in large part to our smart management strategies and successful advocacy, we have turned the corner on this crisis," said Adams in a statement. "We're not scrambling every day to open new shelters - we're...
NYC starts lowering speed limit as Sammy’s Law goes into effect
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- On Wednesday, the Department of Transportation (DOT) installed a new 20 mph speed limit sign near Prospect Park West and Third Street, the first of many under Sammy’s Law, which allows the city to set lower speed limits on local streets. “This initiative is not...
Israel's new spokeswoman in NYC tells WINS: 'I'm very excited to meet those that are not necessarily supporters of Israel – we need to have a dialogue'
“We don’t want Palestinians to die,” she said. “We always say we don’t have a fight with the Palestinian people. We don’t have a fight with the Lebanese people. Our combat is against … Hamas terrorists, Hezbollah terrorists.”
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