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Much-loved overdose victim targeted after death by Ettore Mazzei Staten Island crime empire
The nefarious empire of drug dealing, extortion and fraud led by high-profile Staten Island businessman Ettore Mazzei took a profound human toll on the community — including one local woman he victimized even after her death. Kristen Maher was the former girlfriend of Rudy Santana, 42, who was indicted alongside Mazzei last Wednesday for obtaining her bank account information and then ...
Millions along I-95 corridor face severe weather threat on Memorial Day as deadly weekend storms shift east
After severe weather and tornadoes tore across the nation's heartland and killed at least 20 people across four states over the weekend, the threat of severe storms shifts east on Memorial Day and places millions along the Interstate 95 corridor at risk of damaging wind gusts, large hail and a few tornadoes.
NJ teen stabbed at popular boardwalk, 'civil unrest' hits another beach town
Police in Ocean City, New Jersey are investigating a stabbing incident and another nearby beach town declared a state of emergency on Memorial Day weekend. Police responded to the boardwalk Saturday evening to find that a 15-year-old male had been stabbed by an unknown male suspect. The individual was transported to an area hospital and is expected to recover from his injuries.
Social Security latest COLA update for 2025 increase means bad news
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- The roughly 70 million Americans who receive Social Security benefits are expected to see the smallest bump in their monthly checks since before the pandemic. Each year, Social Security benefits are subject to an annual cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) based on inflation rates to ensure that monthly...
When does NYC congestion pricing start? With just weeks left, the countdown is on.
As of Monday, there are less than five weeks left until the start of one of the most controversial programs in the MTA’s history: Congestion pricing will come to New York City. In April the MTA announced Sunday, June 30 as the date the program will take effect. “Starting...
Black Bear Back in Montclair
A black bear roaming around Essex County was back in Montclair, spotted Saturday night. The bear visited a Highland Avenue home below Mills Reservation. Around 8 p.m. Saturday, the bear climbed onto the deck of Debbie Cohen’s home. Cohen tells Montclair Local the bear tried to open the bird feeder but was unsuccessful and left. She also said the bear has a white patch on its neck.
Newark hit-and-run leaves elderly man’s truck damaged
NEWARK — Vermont State Police are investigating a hit-and-run incident that left an 86-year-old man’s pickup truck damaged on Black Fly Blvd. Authorities say the crash occurred on May 25 when Paul Williams’ unoccupied GMC truck was struck by an unidentified vehicle, causing contact damage. Williams, a...
Rain, thunderstorms pummel NY, NJ on Memorial Day
NEW YORK (PIX11) – Memorial Day will bring storms with heavy rains and cloudy skies to New York and New Jersey Monday. Rain and thunderstorms will move through the region toward the evening, and a severe thunderstorm watch was in effect for New York City and New Jersey through 9 p.m. Monday.
Passaic Man Shot in Paterson: Police Investigate Carroll Street Shooting
PATERSON, NJ - A 51-year-old Passaic man was shot in Paterson early Monday, Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes and Paterson Police Department Officer-In- Charge Isa Abbassi announced. According to the law enforcement officials, members of the Paterson Police Department were dispatched to the area of Carroll Street and Pearl Street on report of a shooting at approximatley 1:47 a.m. Upon arrival, police located the victim who was then transported to St. Joseph’s University Medical Center for treatment of a non-fatal gunshot wound.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The Passaic County Prosecutor’s Office asks anyone with additional information about this incident to contact them on their tips line at 1-877-370-PCPO or tips@passaiccountynj.org or to contact the Paterson Police Shooting Investigation Unit at 973-321-1342. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
These North Jersey Pools Offer Day Passes To Non-Residents
Cool off at North Jersey pools, many of which are now open for the season. Here's which ones offer day-passes to non-residents:. Bogota: Day passes offered to Bergen County residents only at $15 per person. Check the website for hours. Darlington State Park, Mahwah: Bergen County adults can enter for...
Two Staten Island locations have the most power outages during severe weather
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — New York traffic may be awful, but nothing is more headache-inducing than frequent power outages. The loss of food, internet, heating and air conditioning make it disastrous — and costly. In a new study conducted by the University of Washington and the Columbia University...
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