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YouTube stunt influencer busted in string of NJ crimes
A reckless social media stunt driver has now been linked to a string of New Jersey burglaries by Fairfield police. Antonio Ginestri — who goes by the handle "Squeeze.Benz" on both Instagram and YouTube — was first arrested in May and now faces new charges in different crimes.
Gottheimer teams up with Scutari, Stack to fight for food security
Roselle resident Tiffany Edwards had been pushed to the brink. She is one of thousands of New Jersey residents who have experienced the theft of their food assistance benefits—in Edwards’ case, about $3,000 was stolen by scammers from three different benefit cards. Rep. Josh Gottheimer (D-Wyckoff) has mounted a joint effort with State Sen. Brian P. Stack (D-Union City) and Senate President Nicholas Scutari to promote legislation to stop the scams at their root: vulnerable cards.
Man, 37, Charged In Fatal Stabbing Of Woman In Edison: Prosecutor
A 37-year-old man from Edison was charged in the fatal stabbing of a woman he knew, authorities said.Joan Franklin Polanco, 37, was detained by NYPD hours after the Sunday, July 21 stabbing, according to Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone and Edison Police Chief Thomas Bryan.Lizbeth B…
Chair of NYC police watchdog agency resigns after criticizing NYPD in misconduct case
Make your contribution now and help Gothamist thrive in 2024. Donate today. The interim chair of the city’s police watchdog agency announced her resignation on Monday, after she criticized the NYPD and pressed for more power for the watchdog agency. Mayor Eric Adams appointed Arva Rice to chair the...
Coroner identifies victims in deadly Lancaster County crash
LANCASTER, Pa. — The Lancaster County Coroner's Office on Monday released additional details about a deadly crash on the Pennsylvania Turnpike in Penn Township over the weekend. Three people -- a father and his two children -- died in the crash, which involved a passenger vehicle and a tractor...
Plans for massive Brooklyn nightclub — with capacity for 1,000 partygoers — spark backlash: ‘Magnet for the most entitled’
You won’t find these Brooklynites in da club. Plans for a massive new nightclub in Greenpoint — which would stay open until 4 a.m. and hold up to 1,000 partygoers — are drawing fierce backlash from local officials and residents, who fear it will ruin the rhythm of the trendy, leafy neighborhood.
Mets shortstop Jose Iglesias seeks $7.6M for his Miami home
Jose Iglesias, the New York Met and freshly minted pop star, is offloading his North Miami abode, according to Realtor.com. The 34-year-old Havana-born shortstop, who goes by the artist pseudonym Candelita when he performs on a stage instead of the baseball field, is seeking $7.6 million for the manse. The listing is held by Susy Dunand of Coldwell Banker Realty.
Body found in fifth apparent drowning off NYC beach as pols call for more lifeguard hours: ‘Going to get worse’
A man was found dead in the water off the coast of Rockaway Beach early Monday morning in what appears to be the fifth drowning death at a New York City beach this summer. The man, who was identified as in his 30s, was pronounced dead on arrival at St. John’s Episcopal Hospital. A cause of death has yet to be released, though police said the death wasn’t suspicious.
How NYC’s ‘professional Italians’ exploded on social media with memes you can’t fuggedabout
Post the TikTok — take the cannoli. A family of Brooklynites is championing social media creators in New York’s Italian American community who produce funny and authentic content that’s being devoured like fra diavolo worldwide. Siblings Sabino and Michela Curcio and their cousin Rocco Loguercio have run...
Two major NYC tunnels to partially close for tests on 20-ton flood doors
Two New York City tunnels connecting Manhattan to Brooklyn and Queens will be partially closed throughout the Summer while the MTA runs tests on the 20-ton flood doors that protect the major passageways from hurricanes and storms. The tests, which are taking place in The Hugh L.Carey Tunnel and Queens...
NYC police watchdog leader resigns, goes out on ‘own terms’ after rift with Adams admin
The outspoken head of the NYPD watchdog has resigned from her post — leaving on “her own terms” after months of pressure from the Adams administration for her to step down, The Post has learned. Arva Rice submitted her resignation Monday morning in a letter to Mayor...
New York City officials announce $500M investment for affordable housing
NEW YORK (PIX11) — To address the housing crisis, officials announced Monday morning an investment of $500 million to construct affordable housing throughout New York City. Funds were generated from lease revenue acquired by the Battery Park City Authority, a New York State public benefit corporation that operates and maintains Battery Park City. To date, […]
Hundreds of jobs available with NYC Department of Transportation
NEW YORK (PIX11) – Hundreds of jobs are currently available with the New York City Department of Transportation — including some high-paying positions. The jobs are listed online on JobsNYC, the official careers website for the City of New York. There are currently 270 open positions with the New York City DOT. Nearly all of them are full-time jobs.
Self-professed ‘Wolf of Airbnb’ sentenced to over 4 years in prison for defrauding landlords
NEW YORK (AP) — A Florida man who boasted that he was the “Wolf of Airbnb” was sentenced Monday to over four years in prison for defrauding New York City landlords and a federal pandemic-relief government program. Konrad Bicher, 32, of Hialeah, Florida, was sentenced in Manhattan...
Fish falls from the sky, smashes Tesla car windshield in Atlantic Highlands
ATLANTIC HIGHLANDS - Add bluefish falling out of the sky to the list of perils living at the Jersey Shore. Cynthia and Jeff Levine had no idea what smashed the windshield of their 2023 Tesla Y in their driveway on Sunday afternoon. Cynthia said the car alarm started beeping and when they went to investigate, they saw their windshield was shattered in a bullseye pattern.
New York man identified as swimmer who drowned at Beach State Park: autopsy report
Authorities have idenitifed the man who died after drowning in Lake Michigan on Saturday.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchAround 8 p.m. three men, two aged 26 and the other 28, where swimming to the Beach State Park shore to a rock wall, according to the Lake County Sheriff's Office.While swimming, one of the 26-year-old men went under the water and did not come back up.Around 8:10 p.m., Beach Park Fire Department began searching for the missing swimmer with the help from authorities from nearby towns.After a two-hour search, authorities pulled the 26-year-old man out of the water. The sheriff's office said he was about 30 feet from the shore.The swimmer was taken to a hospital in Waukegan, where he died, the sheriff's office said.The man was idenfied as Akshith Reddy Bhandra of New York.SEE ALSO | Teen girl in critical condition after being pulled from Lake Michigan at Illinois Beach State ParkThe video in the player above is from a previous report.
3-team mock trade sees Knicks land Timberwolves superstar in exchange for Julius Randle
The New York Knicks have had a busy offseason, acquiring Mikal Bridges on a massive deal with the Brooklyn Nets, re-signing OG Anunoby, and extending superstar guard Jalen Brunson. Most of the league is finished making their moves in the market and teams are surveying their rosters as Summer League wraps up, but the offseason is not over.
East Hanover Cub Scout Pack 20 is Hosting a Recycling Regatta on July 23rd
EAST HANOVER, NJ - The East Hanover Cub Scout Pack 20 is hosting a recycling regatta for kids entering K-5th grade. The event will be held on July 23rd at 6pm at Lurker Park under the Pavillion.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER There will be an opportunity to make a boat and race iton the water track. 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
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