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New Name, Same Celebration: Bayonne to Host Italian Heritage Parade
BAYONNE, NJ - The City of Bayonne will play host once again to a Columbus Day Parade this year, just under a different name. , “We decided not to call it a Columbus Day Parade in order to avoid controversy,” Councilman Neil Carroll said.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Instead, Bayonne's Italian Heritage Parade will take place on Sunday Oct. 20, leading marchers along Avenue C from 56th Street to Devlin Drive, where a post parade party featuring live music, food, drinks, and raffles will be held at the Masonic Lodge. Columbus, who has historically been credited with discovering America in 1492, has come under fire for questions revolving around the impact of his journeys on Native Americans. While supporters of the explorer's accomplishments believe the criticism to be historically inaccurate, there has been a stigma connected with celebrating them in such a public fashion. For Italian Americans, Columbus remains a hero, and Columbus Day has been a celebration of Italian culture. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Maplewood is having an outdoor movie night, but its kind of a protest
It sounds like pure fun. Oh, and it will be. The backyard movie night planned for Maplewood on September 7 is more than just a good time. It’s kind of a demand and a bit of a protest. Maplewood used to have a movie theater. Now they have none....
GR Police Blotter: August 12 – August 18, 2024
During the period between August 12, 2024, through August 18, 2024, members of the GRPD handled 347 calls for service, the highlights of which included:. 10:05 AM – A Glen Rock resident reported being notified that a Synchrony American Eagle credit account had been fraudulently opened in their name. Person(s) unknown had used the complainant’s date of birth, Social Security number, and maiden name to open the account which had $750 charged to it. The bank was immediately notified, and the account was closed. The matter was referred to the Detective Bureau for review.
Resignations Shake Newark’s Landmarks Commission After Penn Station Controversy
Two Newark preservationists have resigned from a city commission over a controversial project at Penn Station. Richard Partyka, who spent the last seven years protecting the city’s historic buildings as chair of the Landmarks and Historic Preservation Commission, stepped down. A few days later, he was followed by the vice chair Susana Holguin-Veras. The absence of leadership has left the commission in limbo – their last meeting was in April.
Store Employee Assaulted with Chair Over Sandwich Price
MONTCLAIR, NJ - An employee at the Mission Mart on Mission Street reported an altercation with a customer that escalated into violence. According to the police, the August 6 incident began when a man entered the store and ordered a sandwich. A verbal dispute ensued between the man and the employee over the price of the sandwich. The situation escalated further when the man started placing various items into his pockets and attempted to leave the store without paying.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER When the employee tried to prevent him from leaving, the suspect became aggressive, striking the employee multiple times in the head with his fists and a chair. The employee was later treated by Montclair EMS for his injuries. The suspect fled the scene before authorities arrived. He was described by police as a male wearing a white t-shirt and red shorts. The investigation is ongoing, and anyone with information is encouraged to contact the local police department. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Grandmother Kills Ex-Daughter-In Law From NJ In Twisted Murder-Suicide: Reports
A 45-year-old New Jersey native and Westchester County, NY middle school teacher was shot and killed by her ex-husband's 65-year-old mother, who then turned the gun on herself in New York City, multiple news outlets say.Marisa Galloway — who hails from Wildwood, NJ and worked as a special education…
Man Critical After Hit By Motorcycle in West New York That Fled Scene: Prosecutor
At 3:40 p.m., West New York police responded to a report of a pedestrian struck by a motorcycle on Bergenline Avenue and 57th Street and found the victim with life-threatening injurie, Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez said. The occupant of the motorcycle fled the scene on foot, Suarez said. The...
Protect Your Home: How Burglars In New Jersey Are Outsmarting Security Systems
😮 Terrifying new trend in home burglaries in New Jersey. 😮 Burglars are using new tech to stop you calling for help. 😮 Burglars can also wirelessly disable security cameras. A rise in high-end car thefts is driving a similar increase in home invasions as car thieves...
Flooding, downed trees, power outages in the aftermath of Sunday's storm in North Jersey
Heavy rain drenched New Jersey over the weekend, causing flooding, road closures, rescues and downed trees as up to 4.33 inches of rain fell in some areas. Here is everything we know about flooding, power outages and other incidents in the region Monday in the aftermath of Sunday's storm. In Morris County,...
Beachside terror: Missouri man threatens murder, suicide at NJ motel, cops say
ATLANTIC CITY — A 75-year-old man from Missouri was armed with a loaded handgun when he threatened to kill himself and a woman he was dating, according to police. On Friday night, Atlantic City patrol officers responded to a domestic dispute at a motel on the beach block of Iowa Avenue.
New Jersey transit will be free for an entire week
As an apology for some pretty gnarly service this summer, New Jersey governor Phil Murphy is giving commuters a full week of free transit. Fares will be waived on all New Jersey transit systems between August 26 and September 2. “Understanding that our commuters have faced many disruptions this summer,...
NY, CT see 1 in 1,000-year rainfall event; hundreds stranded as flash floods engulf region
Hundreds of people were stranded and many daring vehicle rescues performed as powerful weekend storms dumped nearly a foot of rain on parts of Connecticut and followed it up with a grand finale late Sunday, again lashing the tri-state with blinding downpours and crippling travel. Rainfall rates of up to...
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