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Oakland Man, 55, Charged With Threatening To Shoot Police, Prosecutor Announces
Todd Gentile was responsible for “an emerging pattern of social media posts threatening to shoot law enforcement officers,” the prosecutor said. Gentile had been in the Bergen County Jail following a similar arrest for making terroristic threats earlier this month, records show. He remained held Friday pending a...
Memorial Day in South Orange and Maplewood, NJ
Maplewood and South Orange, NJ – May 27, 2024, was Memorial Day and the observances for both towns that comprise SOMA had been carefully planned. However, the weather executed changes to the plans. In South Orange the Memorial Ceremony was canceled early in the morning while the heavy rain was still falling.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER In Maplewood, the decision was made a bit later in the morning, and there was a reprieve from the rainstorm, allowing the plans to go forward. However, due to a policy prohibiting school musical instruments to be...
Totowa Commemorates Memorial Day with Firemen's Ceremony and Parade
TOTOWA, NJ - The Borough of Totowa celebrated Memorial Day with a Firemen's Memorial Ceremony and Parade on Sunday. The event honored those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for their country and brought together over 1,000 residents and visitors. The day's festivities began at noon with a solemn ceremony in front of the Municipal Building. Local dignitaries, veterans, and community leaders gathered to pay their respects and lay wreaths in honor of fallen heroes. The ceremony was a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by servicemen and women, as well as first responders who risk their lives...
The Valley Hospital Honored for Commitment to Sustainability
For the ninth consecutive year, The Valley Hospital has received national accolades for its achievements and innovation in healthcare sustainability from Practice Greenhealth. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Practice Greenhealth describes itself as the nation’s leading organization dedicated to environmental sustainability in healthcare. The organization delivers environmental solutions to more than 1,100 United States hospitals and health systems. Valley received the Partner for Change Award for its ongoing commitment to improving environmental performance and for its efforts to build sustainability and resiliency into the operations and culture of the institution. Practice Greenhealth also awarded Valley...
Fort Lee woman charged after 12-year-old girl dies of suspected drug overdose
A 12 year-old girl who died Saturday night after being found unconscious in a Fort Lee home had ingested a "fatal dose of narcotics," the Bergen County Prosecutor's Office said. In a statement Sunday, the office said a woman who was in the Maple Street residence around the time of...
3 N.J. counties under a flood advisory early Monday evening
A flood advisory was issued by the National Weather Service on Monday at 2:02 p.m. in effect until 4 p.m. for Bergen, Essex and Hudson counties. The weather service comments, "Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected." "Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas," says the weather service. "Turn...
Wayne Township Memorial Day Parade Cancelled Due to Weather
WAYNE, NJ - Sadly, due to the persistent rain in the forecast, Wayne Township's Memorial Day Parade is canceled this year, according to the Wayne Parks and Recreation Department. There is no rain date for the parade, however, the Township will be hosting a Memorial Service at Noon at the American Legion Hall - 55 Mountainview Boulevard in Wayne.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER "We invite members of the public and our service organizations to join us as we pay tribute to the men and women who have served in the Armed Forces," said Tim Roetman, the Director of the Wayne Parks & Rec Dept. "Mayor Vergano will be hosting the ceremony." And, this year's Memorial Day Parade's Grand Marshall Specialist/Team Leader Lionel Torres-Bush will address the audience in attendance there as well. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Little Falls Honors Fallen Heroes with Annual Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony
LITTLE FALLS, NJ - The Township of Little Falls, in collaboration with American Legion Post 108, kicked off the Memorial Day weekend with its annual parade and ceremony on Saturday, honoring those who made the ultimate sacrifice for the nation. “Our town has a proud history of service and sacrifice as evidenced by our new banners," Mayor James Damiano said. "Many residents of our town have worn the uniform, stood in harm’s way, and some have not returned. It is our duty to ensure that their memory lives on, not just in our hearts, but in our actions...
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