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Newark, New Jersey, woman killed in Pa. Turnpike crash
NEWARK, N.J. — A New Jersey woman was killed in a motorcycle crash Wednesday morning on the Pennsylvania Turnpike. The crash happened around 11 a.m. in the westbound lanes of the turnpike near Harrisburg, Pa. Pennsylvania State Police identified the rider as Kimberly Toliver, 49, of Newark, N.J. PSP...
Man charged in random assault on actor Steve Buscemi in New York
NEW YORK (AP) — A man wanted in connection with the random attack on actor Steve Buscemi on a New York City street earlier this month was arrested on an assault charge Friday, police said. The 66-year-old star of “Boardwalk Empire” and “Fargo” was walking in midtown Manhattan on...
N.J. man to serve 23 years for fatal shooting
A Plainfield man was sentenced Thursday to 23 years in state prison for the shooting death of a 50-year-old man two years ago. Haneef Welch, 34, fatally shot Eric Williams, of Plainfield, on a city street, Union County Prosecutor William A. Daniel said in a statement. Police were called shortly...
Feds investigating ‘suspicious’ fire at family home of man charged in Staten Island mob boss killing
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Federal authorities are investigating an early morning blaze in Eltingville at the family home of the man charged with gunning down a Staten Island mob boss, the Advance/SILive.com has learned. Anthony Comello, now 29, who was charged with second-degree murder in connection with the March...
‘Very emotional’: NJ store to close after more than 100 years in business
NEW JERSEY (PIX11) — Customers at Saunders Hardware in Montclair, N.J., seem to either have a story or an emotional connection with a business that’s been around for a staggering 131 years. But after failing to find a buyer for the store, Tom Vultee, the current owner, is ready to retire. It’s no accident that […]
Water Company Flushing System in Westfield: How to Fix Discolored Water
WESTFIELD, NJ — Don't be surprised if the water coming from your tap turns brown during the next couple of weeks. New Jersey American Water said that their crews began routine flushing of the water distribution system in the area this week, and will continue doing so through May 31, between the hours of 9 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., Mayor Shelley Brindle told residents in her weekly update Friday.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER “During this time, you may notice reduced pressure or discolored water,” her update says. “If your water is discolored, run the cold water taps only, at the lowest level of the house for about three to five minutes until the water runs clear,” it says. The water company advises people not to wash laundry while discolored water is occurring. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Pedestrian struck and killed on N.J. street, cops say
A pedestrian was struck and killed by a vehicle in Maplewood on Monday morning, officials said. The person was hit at 9:10 a.m. on Route 124, which is known as Springfield Avenue in the Essex County township, according to State Police fatal crash data. Maplewood police referred questions to the...
Officers Pursue Suspects Onto Route 78: Berkeley Heights PD
Two people who attempted to enter a home in Berkeley Heights led police on a pursuit on the early morning of Tuesday, April 30, authorities said.At 3:13 a.m., police in Berkeley Heights received a report of a resident from a resident on Cambridge Drive about a break-in, officers said in a release. …
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...
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