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Fairfield Mayor Galese 'Impressed' with District 40's Representatives' Attention to Township's Flooding Problems
FAIRFIELD, NJ -- Help might be in sight for the ongiong flooding issues on Route 46 near the Willowbrook Mall. This flooding does not only affect Fairfield residents, but all drivers who use this stretch of highway. Fairfield Mayor William Galese reported that Fairfield received a letter from Senator Kristin Corrado and Assemblymen Chris DePhillips and Al Barlas.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The letter states: We have seen the devastating impact of flooding on Fairfield and many of the surrounding communities every time it rains. During the campaign, we heard from residents the toll flooding has taken on them. After we...
Ramapo Officers Responded To A Local Address In Montebello After Receiving A Noise Complaint
Early Monday morning, Ramapo officers responded to a local address in Montebello after receiving a noise complaint. Officers found youth drinking beer and liquor, and about 30-40 of them ran when the cops arrived. Ramapo PD investigated, and about 7-10 youths were returned to their parents. Strewn about the yard...
Newark police seek public’s help identifying burglary suspect
Newark officials are trying to identify a woman believed to be connected to a burglary that happened Monday at Lincoln Park near Washington Street. Officials say the woman left an office at 8:55 a.m. holding a white bag with multiple items. They say she returned at 10:33 a.m. and then left with a laptop.
How wet will this April be in North Jersey? A look at the long-term forecast
As April approaches, New Jersey residents can anticipate a mixed bag of weather patterns across the state, with varying precipitation expectations for different regions. According to the National Weather Service, northern Jersey is set to experience precipitation levels in line with the monthly average, with no significant deviation towards below, near, or above normal. The average rainfall for the month in the Newark area stands at 3.87 inches, alongside an average high temperature of 62.6 degrees and an average low of 44.1 degrees.
Woman Struck, Killed By Vehicle In Belleville: Authorities
At 8:53 a.m., Teresita Cenit was hit by a car while walking on the 100 block of Union Avenue, Thomas Fennelly, a spokesman for the Essex County Prosecutor's Office said. She was transported to University Hospital in Newark where she was pronounced dead soon after, Fennelly said. The driver remained...
Man accused in the killing of Mary Taylor must remain in jail, judge says
PATERSON — A Hackensack man accused in the fatal shooting of Mary Taylor last year must stay in jail while the charges are pending against him, a judge ruled on Tuesday. Superior Court Judge Imre Karaszegi said no amount of bail would ensure that the accused, 26-year-old Christopher Thomas, would appear for his trial. Karaszegi cited Thomas’ track record of not showing up for court in other cases as well as his “escalating” criminal background.
Second Young Teen In Days Shot In Paterson
The victim arrived at St. Joseph’s University Medical Center via private vehicle with a non-fatal gunshot wound shortly after 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 26, Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes and Paterson Police Department Officer-In-Charge Isa Abbassi said in a joint announcement. He'd been shot near a ballfield and...
Man Busted With Loaded Handgun During Route 46 Traffic Stop: Police
Pavel Molina was heading east on Route 46 in a Nissan pickup in Mount Olive when police stopped him for a non-functioning headlight around 11 p.m., Mount Olive police said. During the investigation, police determined that Molina had a loaded handgun in the glove compartment, officers said. The handgun was...
Jenny On The Block: J-Lo Shooting New Movie In Hudson County
Jennifer Lopez is in town shooting the new movie "Kiss of the Spider Woman," according to Steven Gorelick, the director of the New Jersey Motion Picture and Television Commission. The movie is filming at Cinelease Studios Caven Point in Jersey City and 10 Basin Studios in Kearny. "Kiss of the...
Two proposals for restaurants near Paterson's Great Falls make progress
PATERSON — Two separate efforts to open restaurants at the Great Falls national park moved forward this week. The Paterson Planning Board on Monday approved a $10 million project that would include a food hall and rooftop restaurant at an industrial building on the McBride Avenue Extension, across the street from the park’s Overlook section.
Officials: 2 Peruvian nationals charged in ‘distraction theft’ scheme at Trader Joe’s, other stores
Two people from Peru are facing federal charges in a credit card fraud and identity theft scheme, the U.S. Department of Justice announced on Wednesday. Officials say 34-year-old Angel Giancarlo Bellido Cosio, also known as “Jesus Requejo,” last residing in Paterson, and 60-year-old Angel Eugenio Bances Chaponan, last residing in Queens, New York, are accused of victimizing shoppers at Trader Joe's and at other retail stores.
Secaucus couple charged with scamming the elderly out of $2.2M, authorities say
A Secaucus couple has been charged with scamming the elderly out of approximately $2.2 million by pretending they had won the Publishers Clearing House Lottery and had to pay taxes, fees, and/or IRS payments, authorities said. Akeem Lee, 30, and Majda Hodzic-Lee, 42, both of Secaucus, were each charged with...
Softball: Team-by-team previews for the 2024 season in North Jersey
Here’s a team-by-team look at the North Jersey softball teams entering the 2024 season. The Red Raiders are adding a talented young group to first-team All-League performers Mattingly Rodriguez (great baseball name) and Ashley Bustamante. Senior Miranda Citarella is back from an injury. Dumont. Dumont has become one of...
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