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Owner of Middle Eastern restaurant buys iconic Libby's Lunch site in Paterson
PATERSON — The owner of a Clifton restaurant where the menu features Middle Eastern smoked meats emerged as the high bidder on Tuesday to buy the iconic Libby’s Lunch hot dogs property at Paterson’s Great Falls, officials said. In an online auction, Sal Washah outbid several other restaurant businesses by making a commitment...
Activists in Paterson urge US attorney to intervene in Jameek Lowery case
PATERSON — Social justice activists on Tuesday called for federal authorities to conduct their own investigation into the January 2019 police custody death of 27-year-old Jameek Lowery. The activists are citing news stories about an autopsy performed for the Lowery family’s lawsuit against the Paterson Police Department that reportedly contradicts the findings of...
Passaic County Sheriff's Office layoffs expected in July. Here's what we know
Layoffs are coming to the Passaic County Sheriff's Office in July, but how many is still unknown, county officials said. Initial information released early in January had the department laying off 29 correctional officers. The newest numbers released this week show that 19 correctional officers may face layoffs, said Passaic County public information officer Keith Furlong.
Fairfield Police Arrest Paterson Resident on Shoplifting Charges
FAIRFIELD, NJ -- Fairfield police arrested a Paterson man on shoplifting charges on Monday. Police apprehended Gary Davis, 67. Officers were dispatched to the Target store at 2:31 p.m. Monday on a report of a shoplifter in custody. Officers Ryan Cleary and John Seragusa arrived at the store and located Davis being detained by security.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Davis allegedly arrived at the store, placed miscellaneous items in a shopping cart, and attempted to exit the store without paying. He was stopped prior to exiting by security and detained until police arrival. The total value shoplifted was $525.34. Davis was released pending a court appearance on June 25 at the Essex County Courthouse. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
North Jersey student wins NASA's national high school writing competition
RIDGEWOOD — Ridgewood High School senior Thomas Liu is the national high school division winner of its Power to Explore Challenge, NASA announced. The national writing competition, now in its third year, was designed to teach students about the power of radioisotope power systems for space exploration. The nuclear batteries have allowed spacecrafts to more easily investigate the harshest, darkest environments in the solar system.
Paula Alford Reelected as Chairwoman of Paterson Housing Authority
PATERSON, NJ - Paula Alford has been reelected as the Chairwoman of the Paterson Housing Authority (PHA). Following a challenging period in 2023, Alford expresses determination to lead the board into its next chapter. The Paterson Housing Authority is responsible for providing affordable housing and related services to low-income residents in Paterson, supporting over 4,000 families, promoting stability and community growth. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER During the previous term, Alford, who was initially appointed to the Board by Councilwoman-at-Large Dr. Lilisa Mimms, navigated controversies surrounding the executive director search, culminating in the reengagement of a search firm...
Prospect Park Board of Education: Meeting Date Change
The Prospect Park Board of Education hereby provides public notice of the following change to its Annual Meeting Notice: The Regular Board Meeting scheduled for Thursday, May 23, 2024, has been rescheduled. The new date of the Regular Board Meeting is:CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Monday, May 13, 2024 6:00 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Municipal Building, 106 Brown Avenue, Prospect Park, New Jersey 07508.DOWNLOAD THE FREE TAPINTO APP FOR MORE LOCAL NEWS. AVAILABLE IN THE APPLE STORE AND THE GOOGLE PLAY STORE. Fahim K. Abedrabbo Assistant Business Administrator Business Office Prospect Park Board of Education 94 Brown Avenue Prospect Park, NJ 07508 For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Families of victims in fatal N.J. school bus crash settle lawsuits for $20.5M
A trucking company involved in a 2018 Paramus school bus crash in Morris County that left two people dead has settled a lawsuit for $650,000, bringing total settlement amounts in the case to more than $20 million, an attorney said Wednesday. Bruce Nagel, who represented the families of one child...
Paterson Healing Collective Launches Healing Hub to Empower Community
PATERSON, NJ - The Paterson Healing Collective celebrated the grand opening event of their Healing Hub, a first-of-its-kind in the city, on Tuesday. The Healing Hub, located at 100 Hamilton Plaza, Suite 415, offers an array of services designed to address the holistic needs of community members. The Hub includes a yoga room, gaming room, music studio, library, food pantry and much more. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER "Our goal has always been to create safe spaces where everyone feels welcome and supported in their healing journey,” Executive Director Liza Chowdhury said. “Whether it's providing...
Sprain Brook Lanes Closing Between Yonkers, Mount Pleasant
Single and double lane closures along both directions of the Sprain Brook Parkway between the Bronx River Parkway in Yonkers and the Taconic State Parkway in Mount Pleasant will go into effect on Thursday, May 2, and Friday, May 3, the New York State Department of Transportation announced. Officials added...
Funeral arrangements scheduled for Passaic Police Officer Brian Lora
PASSAIC — Funeral arrangements have been scheduled for Brian Lora, the 29-year-old three-year city police officer who died suddenly on Monday. Visitation will be held on Sunday from 5 to 9 p.m. at Funeraria Alvarez, 66 Passaic Ave., Passaic. Mass will be celebrated on Monday at 10 a.m. at St. Anthony's Church,...
Paramus School Bus Driver's Parole Possible At Anniversary Of Horrific Crash That Killed Two
Hudy Muldrow, now 83, was taking 40 East Brook Middle School fifth graders and a small group of adults on a field trip to Waterloo Village on May 17, 2018 when he got lost and tried to make an illegal U-turn on the busy interstate in Mount Olive. A dump...
Why did NJ Attorney General takeover Paterson Police Department?
PATERSON, N.J. (PIX11) — To understand the combustible circumstances that set the stage for New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin’s unprecedented supersession – or outright takeover of the Paterson Police Department, you only have to look back a few years to a series of high-profile cases involving controversial police-involved deaths of civilians, a mysterious disappearance, and […]
Pedestrian struck by NJ Transit train early Wednesday in Garfield
A pedestrian was hit by a train early Wednesday morning, causing delays and cancellations along the Bergen County Line, NJ Transit said. At about 5:33 a.m., an out-of-service train was being moved on the Bergen County Line when it struck and injured a pedestrian near Plauderville Station in Garfield. There were no customers...
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