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14-year-old arrested in slashing of man, 19, at shopping plaza on Staten Island
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Police arrested a 14-year-old boy in connection with the slashing of a 19-year-old at a popular shopping center in Eltingville. The assault occurred in front of the Greenridge Plaza at 3275 Richmond Ave. on Tuesday at about 6:55 p.m., according to a spokesman for the NYPD.
Here’s Where Elizabeth High School Ranked in US News’ Top School Rankings
ELIZABETH, NJ - Elizabeth High School was ranked 23rd in the state in U.S. News.com’s 2024 rankings. The list covers all high schools in New Jersey. Schools are ranked based on their performance on state-required tests, graduation rate, and how well they prepare students for college.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER According to the scorecard, 100 percent of students took at least one AP exam, with 61 percent of students passing at least one. Elizabeth High School was also credited with a 94 percent graduation rate and a 93 percent reading proficiency. A full breakdown of Elizabeth High School's ranking can be found here. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Whole Foods Worker Goes Missing After Shift At Vauxhall Store: Police
Rousier Romain did not return home after he left his shift abruptly at the Whole Foods in Vauxhall, Township of Union police said. Romaine left Whole Foods at 3:40 p.m. and was last seen on foot in the parking lot near the fence along the edge of Route 78, adjacent to the property, police said.
Someone left 4 malnourished kittens on N.J. animal shelter porch, then ran, video shows
The Plainfield Area Humane Society is looking for a person who was caught on video abandoning four kittens on the group’s front porch in Union County. The shelter posted video surveillance footage on Facebook showing a person running toward the porch, dropping off a small cage and quickly running away just before 6 a.m. Wednesday.
Celebrate Mother’s Day With A Tour of Notable Homes
WESTFIELD – The popular Tour of Notable Homes produced each year by the Friends of NJ Festival Orchestra will be held on Saturday, May 11 between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m., Mother’s Day weekend, to benefit NJ Festival Orchestra. “This year we present a stylish medley of five...
Returning to the Scene of the Crime in Wayne Proves to be a Mistake for These Suspected Thieves
WAYNE, NJ – Two suspected thieves returned to the Willowbrook Mall ten days after allegedly stealing packages from a UPS truck making deliveries to the mall. Alert Wayne Police Officer Matthew Bernardo had learned of the theft and was on patrol at the Mall when he spotted the suspects at the scene of the crime and promptly arrested them. Bernardo made a bonus arrest, as a passenger with the suspected duo, turned out to be wanted in “multiple jurisdictions.” The following is based on a statement released by the Wayne Township Police Department.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP...
110-year-old NJ man who lives on his own and drives daily offers tips on longevity
A former New Jersey volunteer fire chief and great-grandfather of seven turned 110 last month — joining the rare few supercentenarian men across the globe. Vincent Dransfield, of Little Falls, celebrated his milestone birthday on March 28 at his former engine house, Singac Volunteer Fire Company #3 — as he became the eighth oldest reported man alive. With women making up 90% of supercentenarians worldwide, according to the New England Centenarian Study, Dransfield is one of few men in the group of 110+ and has lived a healthy life all those years with just some knee pain to complain about,...
New Jersey Rep. Donald Payne Jr. Dies at 65, Just 3 Weeks After Heart Attack
Rep. Donald Payne Jr. (D-NJ) died Wednesday, succumbing to complications from a heart attack he suffered earlier this month, New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy announced Wednesday. He was 65.Payne had been unconscious since his heart attack on April 6, which his office said stemmed from diabetes.He was in the middle of his sixth term in Congress, representing Newark and parts of Essex, Hudson, and Union Counties. Payne came from a prominent political family in Newark, who, combined with his dad’s service before him, represented the city dating back to 1988 when Donald Payne Sr. became the first Black member of...
Hillside Public Schools Announces Autism Awareness and Acceptance Event
HILLSIDE, NJ - Hillside Public Schools is celebrating autism acceptance. Hillside Public Schools is hosting an Autism Awareness and Acceptance event at Ola Edwards Community School on April 28 from 11:00 a.m. to 2 p.m. Ola Edwards Community School is located at 1530 Leslie St.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The event will feature a wide variety of different activities and guests, including balloon artists, a petting zoo, bubble shows, magicians, and an inflatable slide. Food will be provided. In case of rain, the event will be moved indoors. “We are very excited about hosting our Autism Acceptance event scheduled for Sunday, April 28th. This event brings awareness and celebrates acceptance. We were so pleased to hear that there will be staff and families making it a point to participate and volunteer their time to join us. We hope to make this an annual event for our students and families for many more years to come,” says Matthew Ricca, Supervisor of Student Support Services. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Three Police Officers Injured In Stolen-Vehicle Pursuit
WESTFIELD — Three members of the Westfield Police Department are recovering from injuries sustained during the pursuit of a stolen motor vehicle late last week. Charges ranging from resisting arrest to assaulting a police officer have been filed against a Maryland resident in connection with the incident. According to...
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