Old Tappan
GOVERNMENT
Popular Bar, Pizzeria Announces Open Date For Bergen County Location
A popular bar and restaurant with nine locations in New Jersey is opening another later this month.Tommy's Tavern + Tap announced on Instagram that its Edgewater location will open at City Place on Wednesday, June 26.The expansive Tommy's menu includes pizza, burgers, salads, small plates, sushi, b…
What's it like being one of the few people who live in Teterboro? We asked them
Teterboro is more than just an airport to the dozens of people who call the tiny Bergen County borough home. Teterboro ranks among the smallest towns in New Jersey. According to Teterboro's website, it occupies a 1.1 square mile area with only 61 residents (as of the 2020 census). This area not only includes the airport, but also the Bergen County Technical School and Bergen County Animal Shelter, and major businesses like Walmart and Costco.
National Puerto Rican Day Parade draws thousands to Manhattan
NEW YORK -- Thousands of people lined Fifth Avenue from 44th Street up to 79th Street in Manhattan on Sunday, celebrating the National Puerto Rican Day Parade in style.In the sea of the island nation's flags, parade goers took in colorful floats, performances and music, all amid lots of cheering."(There is) nothing like the Puerto Rican Day Parade in New York," said Lilian Nieves Cruz of Manhattan. "I love the people. I love the vibrations, love the great vibes," said Leanna Salinas of Midtown.Everyone brought a lot of energy to the 67th annual parade and this year's theme, "Boricua de...
N.J. surgeon admits prescribing painkillers to patients who didn’t need them
A New Jersey doctor has pleaded guilty to federal charges of illegally prescribing opioid painkillers. Evangelos Megariotis, 72, of Clifton, admitted to seven counts of unlawful distribution of controlled substances in Newark federal court on Tuesday, the U.S. Attorney’s Office District of New Jersey said in a news release. An indictment originally charged him with 34 counts of the crime.
Residents accuse Bergen town of infringing on free speech with summonses over lawn signs
A handful of Lodi residents are accusing the borough, its mayor and a couple of employees of infringing on their free speech when they were told to remove political signs from their lawns. George Panagiotou, Joan Mastrofilipo, Bernard Guarino and Joao Mendes filed a lawsuit in Bergen County Superior Court saying they received...
Paterson mayor gets new ally in legal battle to stop state takeover of police
PATERSON — Mayor Andre Sayegh’s legal fight to stop the state attorney general’s takeover of the Paterson Police Department has gained support from the group that represents the state’s local governments. The League of Municipalities essentially agreed with Sayegh’s position that the AG’s Office lacked any basis in New Jersey law to justify...
NJ parents say town should show more support for Pride Month
Cedar Grove parents are upset that the Superintendent and Board of Education have not done more to show support during Pride Month, as they have not requested to fly a Pride flag outside schools, and the township has not been contacted to hang a flag or hold a ceremony.
West Orange Town Council Approves Study of Stop Sign Compliance
WEST ORANGE, NJ — During the June 10 town council meeting, members approved an ordinance to have a study done to determine if motorists are stopping at specific intersections with stop signs. The ordinance amends and supplements Chapter 7, Traffic subsection 7-20. Town Council President Bill Rutherford explained, “We know that there's a series of stop signs that many people choose to do a rolling stop, [like] Franklin Avenue. We've got some resource constraints, but we do want to crack down on traffic enforcement.”CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Rutherford spoke of other neighborhoods...
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.