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Aid organization members handcuffed while trying to distribute food in Harlem
NEW YORK -- Members of a mutual aid organization were arrested this past weekend for distributing food without a permit in Harlem.They tell CBS New York's Kristie Keleshian they're standing by their message of helping others.We The People members arrested for distributing food without permitThe mutual aid organization We The People runs a weekly food and clothing distribution event every Saturday at 1 p.m.On May 11, Rosie Torola says they and their friend were handcuffed minutes after setting up on Lexington Avenue. Video shows members struggling with a number of New York City Police Department members as one person...
Shelter in Place Alert at Connors Elementary as Individual at Neighboring Building Said to Have Made Threats
HOBOKEN, NJ - Connors Elementary School was ordered to shelter in place after someone at a nearby senior building was making threats and had a knife, according to a source. Marci Rubin, a spokesperson for the HPD, said the individual had barricaded himself into his apartment, forcing surrounding roads to be closed to vehicular traffic. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER "HPD officers responded, and the situation was resolved safely. Roads have been reopened. No injuries were reported and there were no hostages," said Rubin. A heavy presence of first responders surrounded the area near Connors in Southwest Hoboken at around 2:30pm on Friday, with a Hudson County SWAT Team vehicle placed outside the school. Monroe Street between Second and Third Streets was closed off due to police activity. There were also Hudson County Police, Hoboken Police Department as well as Jersey City Medical Service and Hoboken Volunteer Ambulance Corps vehicles in the area. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Iconic NYC steakhouse sneakily displays ‘A’ health rating — when it earned a ‘C’
It’s a high-steaks scandal. Iconic Big Apple Theater District steakhouse Gallaghers has been displaying an “A” health rating on its storefront while online city records show it earned a “C”— and some customers now have beef with the pricey eatery. During its most recent reported inspection in May of last year, the white-tablecloth restaurant was found to have “filth flies” and workers with “inadequate” personal cleanliness such as untrimmed fingernails, according to online city Department of Health records. The inspector also reported the eatery — which sells prime rib for $78 a plate, and filet mignon for $67 — had kitchen surfaces that...
North Bergen man accused of attempted murder-for-hire plot
A North Bergen man was arrested this week in an attempted murder-for-hire scheme, authorities stated Friday. Miguel Cortes, 37, was charged with first-degree conspiracy to commit murder following his arrest Tuesday outside his home on Paterson Plank Road, the Hudson County Prosecutor's Office said. ...
Student Brought Gun To School, Newark PD Says
At 10:26 a.m., police responded to the KIPP Newark Collegiate Academy after a student was found to be in possession of a handgun, Newark Public Safety Director Fritz Fragé said. School officials turned the handgun over to responding officers, Fragé said. The 16-year-old male was arrested and charged...
Inside Thor Equities $3B Proposal To Build NY Casino & Hotel In Coney Island
Thor Equities is one of several developers trying to obtain one of the three gaming licenses that New York is expected to issue. Their casino project is called “The Coney” and is designed to feature a 250,000+ square-foot hotel. Additionally, it would have 92,000 square feet of convention center and meeting space. On top of that, their design has 70,000 square feet dedicated to retail food and beverage space.
Passionate Pleas and Unanswered Questions Mark Nutley's Missing Money Crisis
NUTLEY, NJ - Nutley students and residents took to the microphone at the May 16 Nutley Board of Education meeting to express their concerns and fears regarding the finanical challenges facing the school district. In a nutshell, several weeks ago, the school district spent more money than was coming in. The issue came to light following an audit of the school finances. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Since that time, rumors have been circulating in Facebook groups about what actually happened, and what will happen. At this time, it appears the budget shortfall is $7 million. Special...
NYPD Reports: 20-Year-Old Shot in East New York Thursday Afternoon
In a troubling incident, the New York City Police Department (NYPD) has reported that a 20-year-old individual was shot in East New York on Thursday afternoon. The shooting adds to the concerning trend of gun violence in the city and underscores the urgent need for community safety measures. According to...
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