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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...
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.
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.
Get Together Wendy's "Having Fun Raising Funds" For Wreaths Across America Butler/Kinnelon Veterans Group
TRI-BORO, NJ - Wendy's Get Together "Having Fun Raising Funds" will be benefiting Wreaths Across America Butler/Kinnelon Veterans Group. Join in helping the group raise money to put wreaths on veterans' graves. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The event will be held on July 16th from 5 pm until 8 pm. Location: 1204 Route 23 North Butler, NJ 07405 At purchase, remember to mention the fundraiser to ensure the organization gets credit. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Cars, rock and fireworks Saturday
Get ready for a week filled with live music and summer fun with classic cars, energetic performances and a fireworks display. Classic car and classic rock enthusiasts may visit a Classic Car Show at Murphy’s, 85 Windermere Ave., Greenwood Lake, N.Y., for a performance by Vinyl Tap at 1 p.m.
Toy drive continues through July 26
Lakeland Pools & Spas is holding its 12th annual toy drive in memory of Harrison Shauger. Harrison was born Aug. 2, 2006, with a congenital heart defect knows as tetralogy of Fallot. He died March 26, 2013, after multiple surgeries and cardiac catheterizations. The toy drive is in honor of...
Giro del Cielo Road Race is June 14
The 2024 Giro del Cielo Road Race will be held Sunday, July 14 in Branchville. The race, organized by Skylands Cycling, also will be the New Jersey State Championship Road Race this year. It features an all-new course, which will be a rolling 8.8-mile loop. All categories are limited to...
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.
Police Release Photos of Suspect in Connection with Theft of Montclair Pride Flag
The Montclair Police Department has released security camera photos of a suspect in connection with the Pride flag theft last month. On June 7, the community raised the Pride flag on the corner of Church Street and Bloomfield Avenue. On Friday, June 14, a member of Out Montclair, a local LGBTQ+ advocacy group, reported it missing.
Newark mayor’s anti-crime group interfering with police officers, union says
A union representing Newark police officers has asked New Jersey officials to investigate one of Mayor Ras Baraka’s anti-crime initiatives, claiming members of the group have repeatedly interfered with police at crime scenes. The Newark Office of Violence Prevention Trauma Recovery was formed four years ago to address quality...
Man Carjacked At Gunpoint: Newark PD
At 5 a.m., a man was parked on the 700 block of South 17th Street when he was approached by a Black man, wearing a black sweater and black face mask and brandishing a firearm, who opened his driver-side door and demanded he get out of the vehicle, Newark Public Safety Director Fritz Fragé said.
NFL Fans Saddened By Death Of Former New York Giants Pro Bowler
The NFL community lost a legend on and off the field of the New York Giants on Wednesday. The former Pro Bowler and Giants star Greg Larson passed away at the age of 84. He reportedly had passed with his wife by his side. The owner of the Giants, John...
22 Bank Branches Closing In New Jersey: Is Yours?
Several bank branches will be closing in New Jersey. It was announced back in 2022 that Lakeland and Provident Banks would merge and now due to what they're calling an "overlap," 22 bank branches will close toward the end of the summer, according to NorthJersey.com. “A careful and thorough review...
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