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FAQ: New to HS sports in North Jersey? Here's everything you need to know
You made it. Your child is now a member of a varsity high school sports team. This is a big deal. Congratulations! The next two or three, or maybe even four, years will be filled with thrills and excitement. Now, you probably have questions. New Jersey offers 34 sanctioned high school sports, meaning...
For families seeking respite care for severe autism, NJ just got a bit more generous
The state announced that it will provide $7.3 million to pay for additional hours of caregiving for children with intellectual and developmental disabilities. New Jersey will provide $7.3 million to pay for additional hours of emergency caregiving for children with intellectual and developmental disabilities, after Gov. Phil Murphy signed the state budget and a bipartisan bill into law last week.
Investigation underway after 2 shot in Paterson
Police are responding to a shooting investigation along Broadway in Paterson on Wednesday afternoon.Officials say two people, a 56-year-old woman and a 35-year-old man, were found with gunshot wounds around 4 p.m. at the corners of Broadway and Main Street.They were taken to St. Joseph's University Medical Center for treatment and are expected to survive.A vehicle could be seen from NewsCopter 7 with its windows shot out between a Wendy's restaurant located at 145 Broadway and the entrance to Passaic County Community College.There was also a secondary scene up the block between Main Street and Washington Street in front of a pizzeria.It's not yet known if anyone is in custody.Few other details were released.----------* Get Eyewitness News Delivered* More New Jersey news* Send us a news tip* Download the abc7NY app for breaking news alerts* Follow us on YouTubeSubmit a tip or story idea to Eyewitness NewsHave a breaking news tip or an idea for a story we should cover? Send it to Eyewitness News using the form below. If attaching a video or photo, terms of use apply.
Parsippany HSS Chapter Honors Teachers at Annual Guru Vandana
PARSIPPANY — The Parsippany Chapter of Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh (HSS) celebrated its annual Guru Vandana on June 1, 2024, at the Montville Senior Center in Montville. Around 130 attendees gathered to express heartfelt gratitude to 17 Teachers and Board of Education members for their invaluable contributions to society. Across...
Indian Food Event At The Library
Former Verona resident Barkha Cardoz is a culinary entrepreneur dedicated to bringing the flavors of Indian cuisine to home kitchens across America. After the death of her husband, Chef Floyd Cardoz, she created Cardoz Legacy LLC to share recipes and family favorite spice and chai blends. On Tuesday, July 16,...
N.J. brewery owned by a female veteran has closed
New Jersey’s brewing community is again without another beer maker, with the recent closure of a business that’s believed to be among only a few woman-owned breweries in the state. Backward Flag Brewing Company, which was known as space devoting itself to helping veterans transition into post-military careers,...
Glen Rock basketball court, site of shooting, reopened as borough weighs options
The Wilde Memorial Park basketball court in Glen Rock, the site of a shooting on May 21, reopened last week as the town considers all future options for the site. The borough has set up a special task force to observe and detail how much the court gets used. Once the task force finishes gathering the data, "we will have the necessary information to make the best decision moving forward,” the borough said in a statement posted on its Facebook page.
Fairfield Police Charge Morris County Man in Connection with Burglary of a Vehicle
FAIRFIELD, NJ -- Fairfield police have charged a Morris County man with burglary after a case of theft from a vehicle on Daniel Road East. Police charged Matthew Logan, 29, of Rockaway with burglary and other offenses that occurred on Tuesday evening. At approximately 9:35 p.m., officers responded to reports of a motor vehicle burglary that had occurred at a business on Daniel Road East. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The caller reported seeing the incident occur approximately 30 minutes earlier on security cameras. A description of the suspect was provided to Fairfield officers. A...
Westwood HS Brawl: Names Released In Police Documents
As previously reported by Daily Voice, two graduating students and 11 of their family members were slapped with a total of 25 charges including assault, disorderly conduct, failure to disperse, and obstruction, following the fights on Thursday, June 20, Washington Township Police Chief John Calamari said. In accordance with the...
Dream Pairs Opens Second Location
After opening its first physical store in the Bronx, New York, last October, North Bergen, N.J.-based women’s footwear retailer Dream Pairs opened its second location on Wednesday, according to a company statement. Located at Bergen Town Center in Paramus, N.J., the new store was designed with the goal to...
New Jersey woman charged after several dead animals found inside freezer
A woman in New Jersey is in custody after dozens of animals were removed from inhumane conditions and several others were found dead inside her home.On Monday, police in Galloway Township executed a search warrant at a home on the 300 block of Cresson Avenue.The search warrant was the result of an ongoing investigation after police said they received multiple reports of animals living in poor conditions.At the home, authorities say they rescued seven dogs and 29 cats.Investigators also reportedly found two dead dogs, a dead cat, and four dead kittens inside a freezer.The woman who lived at the home,...
New Jersey Civil Services Commission Announces Volunteer Firefighter Opportunities For All Local Municipalities
ELIZABETH, NJ - The application portal for volunteer firefighter positions has opened according to the New Jersey Civil Services Commission. Opportunities are available throughout the state, including Elizabeth. The deadline to apply is September 3. The City of Elizabeth requires all applicants to be Elizabeth residents. All opportunities require proof of residency in New Jersey. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Additionally, all applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent and must be at least 18 years of age, but not older than 35, and have a valid driver’s license. Candidates may also be required to undergo a medical and psychiatric examination. More information can be found on the State of New Jersey website. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
RCC’s Visual and Performing Arts Department Announces the 27th Season of the Rockland Shakespeare Company
The Rockland Community College Visual and Performing Arts department is excited to announce the 27th season of the Rockland Shakespeare Company. This season will feature performances of “Macbeth” and “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” in the Cultural Arts Theatre, located on Rockland Community College’s main campus at 145 College Road, Suffern, New York.
Often chaotic Paterson council to hold fewer meetings. Will that be better?
PATERSON — Will fewer be better? That’s the assertion being made by Paterson City Council members — notorious for their lengthy, chaotic, and tumultuous sessions — as the explanation for their vote on Monday to reduce the number of public meetings they will hold. ...
Teen Struck By Boat Propeller Airlifted After Saved By Off-Duty Officer On Greenwood Lake
Vernon Cpl. Steve Rovetto was on the lake in West Milford when he saw that the man had been struck around 6 p.m. June 20, and called 9-1-1, West Milford Police Capt. Parrello said. Rovetto went over to the victim, improvised a tourniquet out of rope, and then accompanied him...
The Valley Hospital Adds New Imaging Technology
The Valley Hospital has installed two Naeotom Alpha® with Quantum Technology computed tomography (CT) scanners. The Naeotom Alpha is the first photon-counting CT and is manufactured by Siemens Healthineers. The Valley Hospital is one of the earliest adopters in the United States and the first institution in New Jersey to utilize this technology for diagnostic imaging, according to Siemens Healthineers.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER “This technology generates images with a high level of detail not seen with traditional CT scans. Using this scanner, physicians can make more confident clinical decisions with diagnostic consistency,”...
‘Forever chemicals’ in N.J. drinking water caused man’s cancer, lawsuit says
A New Jersey native who developed testicular cancer as a teenager says it was the result of being overly exposed to harmful, man-made chemicals for over two decades, according to a lawsuit filed Wednesday. The man had a son who has been diagnosed with autism, which the lawsuit alleges was connected to the man’s testicular cancer.
Officials once again call for water safety measures following Rockaway drownings
Following the drowning of two teens in the waters off of Rockaway Beach, locals are once again calling for increased safety measures along the borough’s and city’s shores. It has become a regular – if not annual – call from city officials, particularly those in Southeast Queens.
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