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Millburn Police Arrest Shoplifters at Mall at Short Hills & Locate a Car Stolen from Mall Parking Deck
SHORT HILLS, NJ — The second half of June saw numerous shoplifting attempts at the Mall at Short Hills and a car was stolen on the Neiman Marcus parking deck. A man from the Bronx concealed $620 worth of merchandise from Neiman Marcus in the Short Hills on June 19 and left the store. Police arrested him and charged him with multiple counts of shoplifting. A few days later, police arrested someone who had stolen $2,965 of merchandise from Neiman Marcus. On June 29, another person stole $147 of merchandise, and the police also arrested that shoplifter.CLICK HERE...
Literacy New Jersey Honors Volunteer Tutors
WESTFIELD — It was a night of celebration and recognition for Literacy New Jersey’s Union County volunteer tutors June 6 as over 60 tutors were feted at The Presbyterian Church in Westfield for years of volunteer service working with adults who struggle with reading, writing and speaking English.
Man accused of forcibly touching woman in NYC subway station: NYPD
CHELSEA, Manhattan (PIX11) — Police are searching for a man they said forcibly touched a woman in a Manhattan subway station on June 26, according to officials. The victim, a 25-year-old woman, was standing on the A/C/E southbound train platform at 23rd Street Station. Around 7 p.m., the suspect allegedly walked up behind her and […]
Killer convicted of N.J. teacher’s 1973 murder shouldn’t get parole, court rules
A man imprisoned for 50 years in the killing of a schoolteacher in 1973 will have to serve at least three more years behind bars before the state parole board considers his freedom. A state appeals court this week said the parole board was fair to deny parole to Fred...
P.S. 120 Hosts Annual Kindergarten Moving Up Ceremony
In Flushing, P.S. 120Q hosted their kindergarten moving up ceremony where students and families heard from school leadership about how their community is working together through the NYC Kids RISE Save for College Program to support students’ college and career dreams so they can be whatever they want to be when they grow up.
Real Estate Equities’ Brandon Miller in intensive care
Unconfirmed reports swirled on internet discussion forums this week that Brandon Miller, principal of Real Estate Equity Corporation, was dead or near death. Obituaries, apparently generated by AI, circulated online. But Miller was alive — in the intensive care unit at Stony Brook Southampton Hospital, a hospital representative said Wednesday....
Sean Quinn Is Recipient Of Catholic Media Awards
AREA— TheArchdiocese of Newark and its news outlet, Jersey Catholic, have been nationally recognized for their contributions to communications and Catholic journalism, earning 10 prestigious awards from the national Catholic Media Association (CMA) at its annual Catholic Media Awards ceremony held inAtlanta, Ga., on June 21. Archdiocesan staff members...
Raiders Down Millburn, 3-1, In Cal Ripken 12U District 12
Controlled pitching called the shots in the Cal Ripken, Jr. District 12 12U semifinal game between third-seeded, 3-1 Scotch Plains-Fanwood and second seeded, 4-0 Millburn-Short Hills at Gumbert Field 2 in Westfield on June 26. Pitcher Will Sacchetti won his duel against Miller pitcher Vir Bhatia, 3-1, to advance the Raiders to the District 12 Championship Game at the same location on June 29 to face the top-seeded Cranford Cougars who came from behind to nip the Chatham Cougars, 5-4, in the other semifinal.
NJ man charged after making online threats — from jail!
OAKLAND — A man already behind bars was charged with making online threats against law enforcement officers. Todd Gentile, 55, of Oakland, was charged after the office's Cyber Crimes Unit discovered "an emerging pattern" of posts on social media threatening to shoot law enforcement, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella said.
Cleaning effort in Paterson, NJ looks to spruce up commercial spaces
PATERSON - Mayor Andre Sayegh has been looking for a tool to spruce up city streets, and he tells New Jersey 101.5 the "Paterson is Picking Up" initiative is the answer. A cleaning crew is part of the ongoing effort to pick up trash along the six wards' commercial spaces; solar-powered trash receptacles have also been installed that alert the Department of Public Works when full.
This New Bourbon Is a Tribute to Jean-Michel Basquiat
Nearly a year ago, Great Jones Distilling Co. in Manhattan released a trio of bourbons in bottles that were designed to commemorate the late, great New York artist Jean-Michel Basquiat. It was just announced that the collaboration will continue in the form of a new bottle called Empire Edition, along with some apparel, all featuring Basquiat’s trademark crown drawing.Taste Test: Heaven Hill's New Bourbon Proves Grain-to-Glass Whiskey Is More Than a Gimmick Great Jones was the first whiskey distillery to call Manhattan home since Prohibition when it opened in 2021, and is currently the only one in operation in the borough...
Coney Island's July 4th festivities to draw thousands
As Independence Day approaches, Coney Island is gearing up for one of its biggest celebrations yet. Organizers anticipate a larger turnout this year than last, with thousands expected to flock to the iconic Brooklyn destination. The stage is set for the annual Nathan's Famous International Hot Dog Eating Contest, a tradition synonymous with the Fourth of July at Coney Island.
National Dance Institute Presents ‘Earth’s Song’
Featuring Queens public school children, National Dance Institute’s (NDI) highly anticipated 2024 Event of the Year, “Earth’s Song,” took place from June 15th to June 18th at NYU Skirball in Manhattan. This extraordinary event showcased the talents of over 150 children from New York City schools, including Queens schools PS 123, PS 161 and PS 33, in a series of captivating performances celebrating our planet’s natural wonders and addressing urgent environmental issues.
Long Island native among top race walkers in the US
NEW YORK (PIX11) – Ruby Ray, a Long Island native who attends St. John’s University, is among the top race walkers in the United States. Ray, 19, recently competed at the U.S. Olympic trials in Eugene, Oregon. She fell short of qualifying for the 2024 Olympics in Paris, but she now has her sights set […]
Kernel and Roast is Coming Soon to Ridgewood
Kernel and Roast is coming soon to Ridgewood. It’s being billed as a “stylish contemporary cafe” according to their social media. An opening is currently expected sometime this summer. Not much else is known about this upcoming spot, stay tuned for more details. Kernel and Roast. 1...
Pedestrian Killed By Train In Garfield, NJ Transit Says
The pedestrian was near Plauderville Station and Van Winkle Avenue in Garfield when they were struck just before 3:30 p.m., NJ Transit spokesman John Chartier said. The train, Port Jervis Line train 64, departed Port Jervis at 1:35 p.m., and was scheduled to arrive in Hoboken at 3:54 p.m. There...
K9 Sniffs Out Suspect Hiding On Playground After BMW Pursuit-Crash On Parkway In Paramus: Cops
Paramus Office Slavko Bajovic spotted a white BMW X4 driving carelessly along Route 17 north near Midland Avenue around 8:25 p.m. Tuesday, July 2, Paramus Police Chief Robert Guidetti said. A registration check found that the BMW was stolen out of Montgomery, NJ, and was wanted in two separate motorcycle...
JOAN KEE TO LEAD NYU’S INSTITUTE OF FINE ARTS
Art historian Joan Kee has been announced as the next director of New York University’s Institute of Fine Arts. She will step into her new role on August 19. Currently a professor of the history of art at the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, Kee is an expert in modern and contemporary art of Asia and the United States. She holds a law degree from Harvard and a Ph.D. from the IFA.
CU Buffs opponent preview: QB health key to success at Texas Tech
There has been plenty to like about Joey McGuire’s first two seasons as the head football coach at Texas Tech. McGuire is just the second coach in Tech history to lead the program to bowl games in each of his first two seasons, joining the late Mike Leach. In the six years before he took over, Tech had five losing campaigns and only two bowl appearances and he’s turned that round. And, he’s navigated the transfer portal well and landed a top recruiting class this season.
Three NY men charged in brutal Teaneck home invasion from last January
Three New York men were arrested Tuesday in connection to an home invasion in Teaneck in January in which the victims were allegedly held hostage for almost 4½ hours while their captors ransacked the home. After a six month investigation, Frank Salcedo, 43; Francisco Sandoval, 42; and Brian Arias,...
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