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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 the few men in the group of 110-plus-year-olds and has lived a healthy life all those years with just some knee pain to complain about,...
Best Public High Schools In Bergen County Revealed In New Rankings
Bergen County is rife with top-rated schools.US News & World Report released its list of best high schools in the nation this week — and many of them are in Bergen County.ALSO SEE: Best High Schools: New Jersey Well-Represented In New National RankingsThe rankings were determined by perfor…
Fairfield Police Chief Cautions Residents After Another Break-in of an Occupied Home
FAIRFIELD, NJ -- Fairfield Police Chief Anthony Manna told Fairfield residents at Monday’s Township Council meeting to make sure all windows and doors are locked every night, and if they have a security alarm system, it should be set because there was another occupied residential burglary on Saturday, April 21. The suspects entered the residence at 2:48 a.m. through an unlocked side window after having forcibly removed the window’s screen. The fob to a 2024 BMW X7M was found inside the home, and the vehicle was stolen.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Chief Manna said, “Our department’s community services unit will be more than happy to meet with any resident at...
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...
'Something positive': Passaic gets funds to create fourth splash park
PASSAIC — The city's Colonel Johnson Park made the state Department of Environmental Protection's list for Green Acres funds. The DEP approved the city's $2.15 million grant request to convert the existing park into a splash park. The funds are part of this year's $117 million Green Acres funds allotment.
Owner of Garfield bat cave says town 'turned their backs on us' as redevelopment planned
The Wildlife Conservation and Education Center in Garfield known as the New Jersey "bat cave" is at risk of permanently shutting down as property owners Snowball Developments want to create an industrial-commercial complex. A zoning board meeting will be held on April 29 that will determine the fate of the...
Paterson Community Mourns the Loss of Rachel McNeil
PATERSON, NJ - The Paterson community is mourning the loss of Rachel McNeil, who passed away on April 12 after being hit by a car while crossing the road in Passaic. Throughout her 58 years of life, McNeil touched the hearts of many and left a lasting impact on those who had the privilege of knowing her, a resolution read. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER McNeil was born on December 15, 1965, in Paterson to Susan A. Coleman-Martinez and Hassel Allen. She was a cherished member of both the Paterson and Passaic communities. After graduating from John...
Little Falls Board of Education Approves $19 Million Budget
LITTLE FALLS, NJ - The Little Falls Board of Education approved a $19 million budget for the upcoming academic year, setting forth a comprehensive plan to sustain and enhance educational services for the district. With a tax levy of $16 million, the budget allocates resources strategically to support various initiatives aimed at providing quality education to students while maintaining fiscal responsibility. A significant portion of the budget, approximately 75%, is dedicated to salaries and benefits for staff members, ensuring that the district can attract and retain qualified educators to support student learning effectively.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR...
Pasterson police seek public's help identifying man who allegedly robbed woman at gunpoint
PATERSON — Authorities are asking for the public’s help in identifying a man police say robbed a woman at gunpoint on Tuesday and then tried to sexually assault her. The incident happened at about 5 a.m. near the corner of Totowa and Paterson avenues, which is two blocks from John F. Kennedy High School, according to authorities.
These Paterson council candidates pulled in tens of thousands in campaign donations
PATERSON — Fifth Ward Councilman Luis Velez has shifted into a new gear in terms of his campaign fundraising for the city's upcoming May 14 elections. Velez reported getting $45,520 in political donations through April 17, almost 30% more money than the combined total of what he raised in his three previous council elections. In 2012, he collected $12,505; in 2016, he received $17,465; and in 2020, he reported less than $5,100 in campaign contributions.
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