LATEST NEWS
Burlington Slated to Open in Downtown Newark
NEWARK — A nationally known “off-price retailer” will make its debut in downtown Newark next week in a development the special improvement district has warmed up to. Burlington is slated to open at 729 Broad St. on Friday, May 10, the company has announced. It follows the opening of a Burlington Store in Clifton last week.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER “We’re continuing to expand our footprint across the country and are excited to be opening new stores in New Jersey,” Michael O’Sullivan, CEO of Burlington Stores, said in the announcement. “We look forward...
Marble-sized hail expected with thunderstorms in Essex and Union counties Monday
A report was issued from the National Weather Service on Monday at 6:41 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 7:30 p.m. for Essex and Union counties. Expect marble-sized hail (0.5 inches) and wind gusts of up to 30 mph. "At 6:41 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm near East Hanover,...
What really went down on Columbia campus as protest deadlines loomed — and passed — is shameful
Columbia University administrators seemed poised to take a brave stand against ongoing student protests Monday — and then totally wimped out, cowering in the face of student activists. This morning, school president Minouche Shafik steadfastly announced on the school’s website that Columbia would not divest its endowment from Israel. “The university will not divest from Israel,” Shafik courageously declared, while also acknowledging that negotiations to clear student protesters — who have been camped out on campus since April 17 — had been unsuccessful. Ball in her court, Shafik laid down a new 2 p.m. deadline for the “liberated zone” to empty and the...
City seeks to have lawsuit tossed in 2 shipfire deaths, says it’s a workers’ comp issue
Newark has moved to dismiss a $50 million wrongful death lawsuit brought by the families of two firefighters who perished last July aboard a burning cargo ship, arguing that accidents arising out the course of employment do not belong in the federal courts, but instead are a workers’ compensation matter.
Passaic moves past Paterson Eastside- Baseball recap
Jesus Bandala doubled and drove in three runs to lead Passaic to a 9-3 win over Paterson Eastside in Paterson. Andy Rodriguez went 2-for-4 with a double and an RBI for Passaic (11-3). Randis Rosaio went 2-for-5 with a double in the win. James DeLaLuz gave up two unearned runs...
Westwood school board eases limits on classroom debate, restricts recordings of teachers
The new Westwood Regional School District board has reversed more of the policies adopted last year by "parental rights" advocates, with a vote to scrap rules that limited the opinions teachers could give on "controversial issues." At a meeting last week, the board also approved a “right to privacy” policy that restricts the recording...
‘We stand with the students’: Shut It Down for Palestine holds Friday midnight protest, outnumbered by NYPD
Shut It Down for Palestine held a protest on 115th Street and Broadway at midnight on Friday to support the ongoing “Gaza Solidarity Encampment” on South Lawn. The demonstration, which drew about 50 people, came on the ninth day of the encampment. Shut It Down is a coalition...
Construction worker survives 30-foot fall in Teaneck, another jumps into window to safety
A construction worker fell 30 feet and another construction worker jumped into a nearby open window when the exterior hanging scaffolding they were working on collapsed Monday morning, officials said. At about 11:58 a.m. on Monday, the Teaneck Police Department responded to 329 Alfred Ave. in Teaneck after a 911 call reporting that a construction worker had fallen from the building, a seven-story apartment project that is under construction. ...
Feds: 86-year-old wiseguy guilty of extortion, punching steakhouse owner in Manhattan
An 86-year-old purported member of the Genovese crime family is heading back to prison for two years, as he allegedly couldn’t keep his hands to himself, according to a report in the New York Post. Anthony (Rom) Romanello was convicted in Brooklyn Federal court on charges related to extortion,...
MTA's Manhattan congestion pricing program is launching prematurely
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority is set to launch its congestion pricing program on June 30. The first of its kind in the U.S., the congestion pricing program appears set to begin even as lawsuits — including one filed by Rockland County Executive Ed Day — play out. The rush to start congestion pricing violates an open public participation process.
Important Nutley Mobile DMV Inspection Unit Update
Nutley Commissioners Tom Evans and Mauro Tucci announce that the NJMVC Mobile Inspection Unit has been RESCHEDULED FOR Monday, May 6, 2024 7am-3pm Please Note: The NJ Division of Motor Vehicles will still be present on April 30, 2024 for REAL ID, registration renewal and duplicate titles! ONLY the Mobile Inspection Unit is being rescheduled. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER No appointment required for inspections. Please bring your driver license, vehicle registration and proof of New Jersey insurance. NJMVC Mobile Inspection Unit 44 Park Ave, Nutley Monday, May 6, 2024 7am – 3pm For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
‘Stop! Stop!’: 13-Year-Old Girl Viciously Attacked By Five Adults Who Were Allegedly Looking for Her Friend But Beat Her Out of Revenge Instead
A Black mother plans a $40 million lawsuit against the city of Yonkers after her 13-year-old daughter was attacked at school by a group of […] ‘Stop! Stop!’: 13-Year-Old Girl Viciously Attacked By Five Adults Who Were Allegedly Looking for Her Friend But Beat Her Out of Revenge Instead
North Jersey man killed in single-vehicle crash on Route 17 in Lodi on Sunday morning
A man from Jersey City was killed early Sunday morning in a crash in the area of 99 Route 17 north in Lodi, the Lodi Police Department reported. Officers responded at about 4:14 a.m. after a report of a single-vehicle accident. They found a newer-model Jeep with a single occupant, the driver, trapped...
Duo charged with murder in killings of couple whose remains were found scattered on Long Island
Two people were charged with murder on Monday in the killings of a couple whose remains were found scattered around Long Island earlier this year.Jeffrey Mackey, 39, and Alexis Nieves, 33, pleaded not guilty to killing Malcolm Brown and Donna Conneely, of Yonkers, at their arraignment in state court in Riverhead.Mackey, Nieves and two other people were previously charged with concealing a human corpse and tampering with evidence in connection with the discovery of body parts in Long Island parks in late February and early March.Assistant Suffolk County District Attorney Frank Schroeder said in court that Mackey stabbed Brown...
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.