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Bayonne Woman Flees Attempted Robbery Inside ATM Vestibule, Police Make Arrest
BAYONNE, NJ - A Bayonne man was arrested on April 24 and charged in connection with an incident during which he reportedly followed a female victim into the Bank of America and attempted to force her to withdraw $900 in cash. According to Captain Eric Amato, Saliu Konate, 20, was charged with Robbery and Possession of an Imitation Firearm.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER A police reports says that at approximately 7:15 p.m. on April 21, Konate opened the door for the victim from inside the vestibule of Bank of America. When she passed through...
Chatham Borough Volunteer Fire Department's Annual Small Fry Fishing Derby Brings Out the Budding Anglers to Reel Them In
CHATHAM, NJ -- After hearing about Ford Cairns' enthusiasm for fishing, it wasn't a surprise to learn that the 4-year-old had reeled in the biggest catch among the boys at the annual Small Fry Fishing Derby sponsored by the Chatham Borough Volunteer Fire Department over the weekend. "Most kids watch cartoons, he only watches shows on catching, cleaning and cooking fish," Patrick Cairns, Ford's father, said.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Ford's catch weighed in at 2 pounds, 9 ounces. "This was the greatest weekend he's ever had," his father said. "He only talks about fish...
Randolph Schools Celebrate Bring Your Child to Work Day
RANDOLPH, NJ- Randolph Township Schools were excited to participate in “Bring your Child to Work Day” which is hosted on the 4th Thursday of April every year. The district was proud to support our educators and support staff as they provided a meaningful and exciting experience for their child or children. Staff members' children were welcome to participate in a variety of activities alongside students in every school building. This opportunity gave children insight about their parent or guardian’s career, while also teaching many social emotional competencies. Self-awareness, self-discovery, relationship building, and decision making are a few of the many skills we hope our guests learned on this very special day.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Wilson Aponte Delivers Plea to Remain Principal of Barlow School; Two Others Principals Removed
PLAINFIELD, NJ — At Wednesday's Plainfield Board of Education budget meeting, three principals were on the agenda to be removed from their schools for special assignment. Two were removed , while the third successfully argued against reassignment. In item F on the agenda, Principals Wilson Aponte of Barlow School, Lisa Armstead of Maxson School, and Gwynette Joe of Stillman School were recommended to be taken from their posts and moved to special assignments. Colloquially, this is called being put in a "rubber room". While personnel matters are not discussed publicly, a superintendent usually recommends principals be removed from...
Tractor trailer crashes into North Jersey pharmacy
An Essex County pharmacy is closed after a tractor trailer slammed into the building, fire department officials said. The Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy on Route 23 in Cedar Grove was seriously damaged in the Friday morning crash, Fire Department Chief Chris Donlon said. The crash involved two cars in addition to the tractor trailer.
Lillo Brancato, jailed in fatal shooting of NYPD officer, now helping others
METUCHEN, N.J. -- Actor Lillo Brancato was once a rising star in Hollywood, known for his role in "A Bronx Tale" in the 1990s. However, he was plagued by addiction and spent time in jail after being convicted for his role in the fatal shooting of NYPD Officer Daniel Enchautegui nearly 20 years ago.Brancato has since turned his life around. He's sober and helping others get on the right path.He is a testament to the power of personal transformation."I'm a modern day miracle," Brancato told CBS New York exclusively.Sobriety at the root of Lillo Brancato's new lifeHe has been sober...
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