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Man ejected from wheelchair on MTA bus on Staten Island, lawsuit alleges
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — A Staten Island man was severely injured when he was ejected from his wheelchair while riding an MTA bus that made “a sharp turn at high speed” in Charleston, a lawsuit alleges. George Capella, 53, who has multiple sclerosis, spent nearly 100 days...
Monmouth Park breaks ground on new sportsbook that will include a Shake Shack
Monmouth Park plans to open a new trackside sportsbook next year. The 16,0000-square-foot facility will also have a Shake Shack to serve hungry bettors who will be able to watch live sports on wall-to-wall, self-service betting kiosks. Indoor and outdoor seating will be available. The racetrack in Oceanport held a...
Man accused of punching worker at Macy’s at Staten Island Mall, stealing clothes, underwear
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — A man is facing multiple charges after being arrested in connection with a robbery at the Staten Island Mall. The incident occurred inside Macy’s around 2:35 p.m. on April 30, according to the criminal complaint. Freddie Rosario, 28, of Rock Tavern, N.Y., originally attempted...
NYPD: Teens stab and rob man, 28, on Staten Island
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — A group of teens stabbed and robbed a man in St. George on Tuesday night, police said. The 28-year-old man told police that he was approached by a group of teens in the vicinity of Hamilton Avenue and St. Marks Place just before 9:15 p.m., according to a spokeswoman for the NYPD.
More Closures on Route 18 North on Thursday and Friday
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - The East Brunswick Police Department has shared a notice regarding the closure of route 18 North in East Brunswick on Thursday and Friday nights this week. Here is the full message:CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) officials today announced that Route 18 northbound is scheduled to be closed and detoured tonight between Arthur Street and Milltown Road, and Route 18 southbound is scheduled to be closed and detoured tonight between Arthur Street and Racetrack Road as a pavement project advances in East Brunswick, Middlesex...
NYPD: Boy, 15, reported missing from Port Richmond
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — The NYPD is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a 15-year-old boy from Port Richmond who was reported missing. Armando Acevedo Solano was last seen leaving his Lexington Avenue residence on Wednesday at around 2:45 p.m., according to a statement from the NYPD’s Deputy Commissioner of Public Information.
Monmouth County store sells $1 million Cash 5 ticket. Did you win?
If you bought a Cash 5 ticket for Wednesday's drawing, you might have some distant relatives you never knew you had. Because you're not a million dollars richer. A Cash 5 ticket purchased at Laurel Market in Hazlet Township hit the jackpot. What we know:Mega Millions jackpot winner in Neptune...
Red Lobster, Applebee’s closing dozens of locations: Could this major restaurant chain be next?
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Mass closures have recently plagued two major restaurant chains: Red Lobster abruptly shuttered more than 50 of its U.S. locations and Applebee’s announced earlier this week that it will soon close 35 sites. And when Chili’s Grill & Bar – best known for its baby...
Mt. Laurel Police Credited for Role in Investigation Into Burglaries of Asian Business Owners
NEWARK, NJ — The Mount Laurel Police Department (MLPD) has been credited by the U.S. Attorney's Office for its role in a federal investigation that led to the guilty plea and subsequent sentencing of a New Jersey man for a conspiracy to target Asian and Asian-American small business owners for burglaries. Kevin Jackson, 57, of Rahway, NJ previously pleaded guilty in Newark federal court to an information charging him with one count of conspiracy to commit interstate transportation of stolen property. He was sentenced on May 13 to 33 months in prison, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.CLICK HERE TO SIGN...
You can now buy a Staten Island Ferry for less than the cost of a house; here are the details
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- What’s orange, 310-feet long, and costs $155 grand?. The Andrew J. Barberi ferry boat is now listed for public auction by the New York City Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS), with an opening bid of $155,000. As of Thursday afternoon, the boat has yet...
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