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These North Jersey towns are booming with development in 2024
In recent years, an abundance of new development and construction has brought vitality and commerce to several North Jersey towns. With the addition of luxury residential buildings, an uptick in commercial spaces, repurposing historic buildings, creating entertainment destinations and even giving transportation stations and public parks a face-lift, these towns have revitalized their local communities.
62-Year-Old Paterson Man Shot in Sunday Incident
PATERSON, NJ - A 62-year-old Paterson man was transported to St. Joseph’s University Medical Center for treatment of a non-fatal gunshot wound he sustained on Sunday, 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 Broadway and East 24th Street on a report of a shooting at approximately 10:22 a.m. Upon arrival, police located the victim and a potential crime scene. 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
337-unit Birch House on Jersey City’s West Side officially opens (PHOTOS)
The West Side of Jersey City has taken another step in transforming its image from an old industrial and commercial area to a hip section of the city. The 337-unit Birch House, at 49 Fisk St., was officially opened Thursday by Halpern Real Estate Ventures (HREV), Jersey City Mayor Steve Fulop and other local officials.
Citing Bedbugs, Newark to Require Old Mattresses be Wrapped
NEWARK — If you’re going to toss a mattress in Brick City, you may soon have to ensure it is wrapped in plastic. The City Council is set to approve a measure on Wednesday requiring that mattresses be wrapped in plastic before they are placed curbside for disposal.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER East Ward Councilman Michael Silva said he hopes the measure will force landlords to ensure disposed mattresses are wrapped and department of public works employees pick up the mattresses. “What happens is DPW passes by, doesn’t take the mattress,” Silva said during a meeting last...
Softball: County tournaments shake up latest North Jersey Top 25 rankings
The county tournaments, so far, have proven that some teams belong in the Top 25 rankings, and others were ranked too high. Wayne Valley, OK, I’m sold. You beat Passaic Valley three times and you’re in. The Passaic County final and Bergen County quarterfinals are both on Saturday. The early forecast is so-so....
New York City’s child welfare crisis
In May of last year, gut-wrenching headlines led the news for the briefest of moments — Jalayah Eason, 6, was dead. Another child in New York City victimized by horrifying family abuse. As more details emerged, the tragedy deepened. There had been other children living in the home with...
When will the rain start? Get ready for a soggy week in North Jersey
Get those umbrellas and duck boots ready. After a run of warm, sunny days, North Jersey is in store for an almost solid week of overcast, soggy weather, if the latest forecasts are accurate. The rain is likely to arrive overnight Sunday, according to the National Weather Service. In Bergen...
Columbia cancels main commencement ceremony after weeks of protests
Columbia University on Monday canceled its main commencement ceremony, saying “smaller-scale” celebrations will be held instead after weeks of pro-Palestinian protests disrupted the end of the semester and inspired demonstrations nationwide.
Paterson campaign notebook: 4th Ward shocker and 3rd Ward mailbox flyer complaints
PATERSON — After serving 26 years on the City Council, Vera Ames-Garnes pretty much handpicked Ruby Cotton as her successor for the 4th Ward seat when she retired 12 years ago. Cotton then rolled to three election victories in 2012, 2016 and 2020. She said she often would bring Sunday dinner to Ames-Garnes...
New Bill Will Bring Poop Bag Dispensers to New York Streets
New York City Council is looking to pass a new bill that will introduce dog poop bag dispensers on garbage cans. Councilmember Julie Menin notes that this will eliminate any excuses for dog owners not to clean up after their canines. It should help tackle the issue of pedestrians finding dog waste on the sidewalks […] The post New Bill Will Bring Poop Bag Dispensers to New York Streets appeared first on DogTime.
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