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Stream NYC screamo band OLTH's new two-song single
OLTH have been building a reputation as one of NYC’s best newer screamo bands, thanks in part to their wild live show (I caught them with Liturgy at TV Eye last year and it was batshit), and their recordings are just getting better and better too. They’re following their 2023 debut LP every day is sOmeOne’s speciaL day with a new two-song single, “fire dOve / xO,” and these are two of their strongest, most musically-varied songs yet. They’ve got their harsh, screeching, caustic screamo down pat, and they also branch off into heavy/beautiful post-metal territory on the climactic “fire dOve” and tread some Slint-like waters on “xO.”
Madison Area YMCA to Hold Mariner Swim Tryouts In August
Are you interested in becoming a Mariner? Join the Madison Area YMCA for the Mariners Swim Team Tryouts for the upcoming season! Tryouts will take place Thursday August 1, Wednesday August 7 and Saturday August 10.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Swimmers will be expected to swim all four strokes in the following distances: 8 & Under: 25 Yards (1 lap of each stroke) 9 & 10: 50 Yards (2 laps of each stroke) 11 & 12: 50 Yards (2 laps of each stroke) 13 & 14: 100 Yards (4 laps of each stroke) 15 & Older: 100 Yards (4 laps of each stroke) CONTACT Head Coach, Kevin Carney at kcarney@madisonymca.org or 973.822.9622 ext. 2231. Senior Director of Aquatics, Yean Jimenez at yjimenez@madisonymca.org or 973.822.9622 ext. 2265. REGISTER here. For more information and to sign up, visit madisonareaymca.org. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Gas leaks cost US fire departments more than half a billion dollars each year, finds study
Responding to gas leaks cost U.S. fire departments over $564 million in 2018, according to a new study published in Energy Policy. The study, led by PSE Healthy Energy, is the first to estimate the financial burden placed on first responders by gas leaks. In 2018, New York City experienced 22,090 gas leak incidents—more than the next 25 cities combined—conservatively costing the city $70 million.
Robberies at smoke shop, deli on Staten Island carried out by 18-year-old, accomplices, cops allege
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — An alleged robbery that resulted in injuries at a smoke shop on Staten Island has landed two young defendants behind bars, one of whom is facing similar charges in another case. Dustin Johns, 18, of the 200 block of Schmidts Lane in Castleton Corners, is...
Hospital for Special Surgery names medical leadership in Florida
New York City-based Hospital for Special Surgery appointed new medical director roles in Florida. Sheeraz Qureshi, MD, is chief medical officer of HSS Florida and succeeds Douglas Padgett, MD, according to a July 22 news release. He has been co-chief of HSS Spine and holds the Patty and Jay Baker Chair in Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery. In the expanded role, he will oversee clinical operations and quality for HSS' Florida presence and work with HSS Florida CEO Tara McCoy to grow access to care.
NYPD: Armed car theft attempt thwarted by complainant on Staten Island’s South Shore
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — A Tottenville residence became the target of an attempted grand larceny auto Sunday, until a male complainant apparently scared off the perpetrator. Police responded to the alleged incident just after 8 p.m. on the 200 block of Wood Avenue, where multiple high-end vehicles were parked on the residential block.
Off-duty NYPD officer arrested in Brooklyn: police
BROOKLYN, N.Y. (PIX11) – An off-duty NYPD officer was arrested Sunday night in Brooklyn, according to authorities. Noe Tattegrain, 37, was taken into custody around 10:30 p.m. He was charged with assault and suspended without pay, according to authorities. Tattegrain allegedly attacked his significant other during a domestic incident, sources told PIX11 News.
Driver dies days after I-287 crash in Middlesex County
A 73-year-old Somerset County man died of his injuries five days after a single-vehicle crash on Interstate 287 in Piscataway, authorities said. Bill Schocklin was driving south near milepost 8.8 at about 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday when when his car veered off the highway, struck a guard rail and overturned, according to State Police.
Many Arrested After New York Residents Drugged And Robbed, AG
A "wide-ranging conspiracy" that resulted in at least four deaths has led to many arrests. The FBI thinks there are many more victims. The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania seven people were charged in a "wide-ranging conspiracy" that resulted in at least four deaths.
Romance Scam: Kansas woman sent $110,000 to New York man
SEDGWICK COUNTY —A New York man was sentenced in Sedgwick County District Court last week for his role in a “romance scam” that defrauded an elderly Wichita woman of more than $100,000. Jango Touray, 35 of New York City, pled guilty earlier this year to the felony...
Jersey Cash 5 ticket worth $1.6M sold at convenience store
A Jersey Cash 5 lottery ticket worth $1,637,643 was sold for Friday’s drawing at a convenience store in Passaic County. The winner made the lucky purchase at ZT Convenience Store on Haledon Avenue in Prospect Park, state lottery officials said Monday. Friday’s winning numbers were: 1, 8, 23, 40...
Longtime Union Resident Celebrates 100th Birthday with Family and Friends
UNION, NJ - Family and friends gathered together on Saturday to celebrate the 100th birthday of longtime Union resident Mary Izzo. Izzo was born on July 17, 1924. She moved from Newark to Union in 1965. She raised five children and became a consummate volunteer, including as the town's Girl Scout troop organizer, as the leader of Troop 588 for twenty years, and as a Washington Rock Girl Scout delegate. She also provided invaluable input as a member of the executive board for a local PTA.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Izzo held the...
Hot tea spill permanently burns woman’s hand, new Dunkin’ lawsuit says
HILLSIDE — In the latest hot spill lawsuit against Dunkin' in New Jersey, a Union County woman claims she suffered severe and permanent burns on her hand due to negligence. Essence Springer bought a hot mint tea at the Dunkin' drive-thru on Liberty Avenue in Hillside on Dec. 17, 2023, according to the lawsuit filed last week.
Meek Mill Taunted Over Diddy Rumors After Thrusting On ATV In Viral Video
Meek Mill just cannot shake those Diddy rumors and found himself the butt of the jokes after pulling a stunt on an ATV. Meek Mill may be well known for his love of riding ATVs, but his latest stunts left fans baffled, with many rehashing the gay jokes following allegations in Lil Rod’s sexual assault lawsuit against Diddy.
Police: Elizabeth woman arrested in Guttenberg for kicking police officer
An Elizabeth woman was arrested in Guttenberg for kicking a police officer after authorities responded to a call of her being an unwanted guest in a home. On Sunday, July 14th, members of the Guttenberg Police Department’s Patrol Division responded to the area of 68th Street and Madison Street on a report of an unwanted party in a residence, the department wrote in their police blotter.
REDCOM raises $4,000 for The Valerie Fund, joins 5K as first-time participant
From left: REDCOM Design & Construction Manager of Special Projects Joe Orsita, Vice President of Preconstruction Vinny Calabresi and Senior Vice President of Sales Sam Rockaway participated in The Valerie Fund’s annual Walk and 5K Run on June 8. — Courtesy: REDCOM. REDCOM Design & Construction is among...
Need lighting, pottery, jewelry or mac and cheese? Check out these new NJ businesses
The Record, NorthJersey.com, the Daily Record and the New Jersey Herald want to keep you up to date on all the newest shops, restaurants and service providers moving into your towns. Below is a roundup of businesses that recently opened or are coming soon. Are you opening a business in...
VOTE: Which team should be No. 1 in the North Jersey Public Top 20 rankings?
We're just over a month away from the start of the high school football season in North Jersey. As we begin unveiling our North Jersey Public Top 20 rankings, we want to know: Which team do you think should be No. 1?. Let us know which team you think should...
NJ lottery player wins $1.6 million Jersey Cash 5 jackpot. Here's where ticket was sold
A trip to the convenience store turned into a big payday for one lucky Passaic County lottery player on Friday. A $1,637,643 Jersey Cash 5 jackpot winning ticket was sold at at ZT Convenience Store on Haledon Avenue in Prospect Park, the New Jersey Lottery announced Thursday. The retailer will receive a $2,000 bonus for selling the winning ticket.
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