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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.
Calls for FAA to explore other flight paths
Some people who live on Long Island say the noise from JFK Airport is shattering their peace. They’re also concerned these low-flying planes can be hazardous to their health. FOX 5 NY’s Jodi Goldberg has more on their plan to get the planes rerouted.
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,...
New York Business Owner Arrested for $1 Million Medicaid Fraud
(WNY News Now) – New York – New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced the arrest of David Moore of Tompkins County, who through his company ASAP 2, allegedly stole over $1 million from Medicaid by using fictitious billing and an illegal kickback scheme to overcharge for transportation services. For years, Moore illegally paid Medicaid recipients to use his company, and then fraudulently overcharged Medicaid for the rides he provided.
40 Under 40: Sasha Nutgent
New York’s burgeoning adult-use cannabis industry may be rife with problems, but Sasha Nutgent is doing everything she can to ensure the state’s first adult-use dispensary remains a beacon of stability amid a tumultuous industry. Nutgent is the director of cannabis retail for Housing Works, a nonprofit organization...
Free Pool Access at State Parks All Summer Long!
Governor Kathy Hochul has initiated a statewide campaign aimed at encouraging New Yorkers to embrace outdoor activities and recreation this summer. As part of the “Get Offline, Get Outside” initiative, she announced free admission to several New York State Park pools, alongside other initiatives promoting health and wellness.
Shakur Stevenson says Top Rank has stalled his career as he enters free agency
The path to Shakur Stevenson’s Saturday night homecoming title defense against Artem Harutunyan at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey has not been smooth. The WBC lightweight champion will fight for the first time since he won the vacant title in November against Edwin De Los Santos. The fight was considered a snoozer by all accounts, as they combined to land 105 punches, forcing a flock of disinterested fans to leave the arena before the final bell.
Maplewood library is hiring a substitute librarian
Maplewood library is hiring a substitute librarian. Applicants must have an MLS degree and NJ State Certification or be currently enrolled in a MLIS program. Resume and cover letter accepted by email. The Jersey Bee’s staff includes producers and editors who work together to gather, verify, and report useful local...
Summit NJ Fourth of July Traffic & Road Closure Information
SUMMIT, NJ -- As Summit gets ready for its big Fourth of July festivities on Thursday, residents should prepare for any potential traffic spots and road closures. The walking track, playground, tennis courts, and lower fields at Memorial Field will close at 1 p.m. to prepare for the fireworks display. Roads adjacent to the field will close to vehicle traffic at 6 p.m. The parking lot on Ashland Road next to the Memorial Field tennis courts will be closed all day on Thursday, July 4.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Entertainment will include concerts beginning at 1 p.m. The event will conclude with a fireworks display beginning at 9:15 p.m. For more information, please click here. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Man charged with attempted rape of woman in Central Park; Hochul signs bills aimed at increasing access to state parks
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Why Did Work Stop on Halo High Rise in Downtown Newark? What We Know
NEWARK — Amid claims of both funding and safety issues, construction has stopped on a gleaming residential high rise in downtown Newark – a project that has been among the most visible signs of the city’s development boom. The owner of the Halo on Washington Street sued its lender last week with claims Parkview Financial did not make good on a $90 million loan. And court records show the builder of a neighboring Essex County family courts building has also sued the Halo’s owner and general contractor with claims the construction endangered their workers with “safety issues”...
See homes sold in the Parsippany-Troy Hills area, June 24 to June 30
The following is a listing of all home transfers in the Parsippany-Troy Hills area reported from June 24 to June 30. There were 12 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 1,464-square-foot home on Welsh Place in Morris Plains that sold for $590,000.
Dursts look to sell major East Harlem dev site
The Dursts are looking to sell their large development site in East Harlem after the state hammered out a replacement for 421a. The Durst Organization put its property at 1800 Park Avenue up for sale, a spokesperson for the company confirmed to The Real Deal. It wasn’t clear what price the company is targeting, but with nearly 700,000 square feet of buildable floor area available, a deal could easily reach into nine figures.
Mobile MVC Clinic Returns to Roselle Park in July
ROSELLE PARK, NJ — Going to the DMV is a pain. Luckily, the Borough of Roselle Park will be bringing the clinic to you, as Roselle Park residents can make their appointment for the MVC’s “Agency on Wheels" mobile clinic starting now. Patrons will be received on a first-come, first-served basis with registration. Details on how to register will be released as the event gets closer, and posted on the Roselle Park event calendar, social media, and in the Borough’s monthly newsletter. Customers can obtain license plates, placards, registrations, drivers licenses, non-driver identification cards, and exam permits....
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