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By TAPINTO STAFF
January 29, 2024
NEW JERSEY - Longtime Democratic Party activist and veteran labor leader Patricia Campos-Medina is running for New Jersey’s U.S. Senate seat currently held by Bob Menendez. “I am running for the United States Senate because I want to make sure all our children have the same opportunity I ...
PATERSON, NJ – Two Paterson men, 18 and 30, were victims of a shooting near East Main Street and Hillman Street in the early hours of Monday, Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia Valdes and Paterson Police Department Officer-In-Charge Isa Abbassi announced. According to a statement, at around ...
As you scour the seed catalogs and websites for new and favorite flower and vegetable seeds, take time to inventory the seeds you have saved from previous years. You’ll save money by not buying more of the seeds you already have so you’ll have more to spend on something new. Starting with fresh ...
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ - A team of Rutgers researchers will recruit up to 500 women from Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital and Saint Peter’s University Hospital to participate in a study of the impact of environmental influences on pregnancy and children’s health. The Rutgers Health researchers ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – City officials in Coral Springs, Florida recently launched a 24/7 live camera showing the Everglades. The service is in partnership with EarthCam, Inc., of Upper Saddle River, NJ, which offers webcam content, technology, and services, to city spokeswoman Lindsey ...
TRENTON, NJ - Assemblywoman Shavonda Sumter will head the New Jersey General Assembly's Community Development and Women's Affairs Committee in the 2023-2024 legislative term. This newly formed committee will focus on legislation designed to improve and enhance the operations of municipalities ...
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ - State Senator John Bramnick (R-Middlesex, Morris, Somerset and Union) officially entered the 2025 race for Governor on Saturday. Bramnick, who will seek the Republican nomination for New Jersey's top elected position, is the third announced candidate following Jersey City ...
NEW JERSEY – Organ donation and transplants reached new record highs in New Jersey in 2023, Carolyn M. Welsh, President and CEO of NJ Sharing Network, announced recently. According to Welsh, who took over the top spot at the federally designated non-profit organization focused on saving and ...
PATERSON, NJ - Jenny Chen from Fine & Performing Arts Academy No. 24 won second place in the Passaic County My County Poster Contest this year. The Contest celebrates the artistic talents of fourth graders, capturing the essence of the county's rich history, local interests, recreational ...
PATERSON, NJ - The Eastside boys' basketball team hosted Passaic County Tech (PCTI) on Thursday, defeating the Bulldogs by a score of 44-40 in a game that featured a huge second half comeback by Eastside. The first quarter started off even with both teams trading bucket after bucket. The Ghosts ...
WAYNE, NJ - The Eastside girls basketball took on the Passaic County Tech (PCTI) Bulldogs on Thursday defeating the Bulldogs by a score of 50-41. A strong first quarter paved the way for the Lady Ghosts as Eastside scored 14 points while holding the Bulldogs to only eight. PCTI got more ...
WAYNE, NJ –Gary Giardina was sworn-in on Wednesday as the Acting Passaic County Sheriff. Giardina served as Executive Undersheriff under the late Sheriff Richard Berdnik who died on Tuesday from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Prior to this, Giardina worked his way up in the Clifton Police ...
NEW JERSEY -- New Jersey residents 60 and older can expand their horizons in health, wellness, technology, travel, and a host of other subjects by taking free classes online with GetSetUp. The New Jersey Department of Human Services, Division of Aging Services, offers access to GetSetUp, a ...
PATERSON, NJ - East 35th Street, between Alabama Avenue and Market Street, will be designated "Rory Sparrow Way" to celebrate the legacy of the accomplished athlete. Sparrow, a Paterson native, had an illustrious 12-year career in the NBA, playing for several teams, including the Brooklyn Nets, ...
SAYREVILLE, NJ - For those in search of real, authentic honey, Joe's Buzzed Bee Honey in Sayreville might just pique your interest. Joe Letlow, owner, has lived in Sayreville for over 30 years and has been selling homemade honey locally for over a decade. Letlow makes his products from his home ...
PATERSON, NJ - The Eastside High School Class of 1994 is gearing up for its inaugural 30-year class reunion. Originally conceived by a fellow classmate and committee President Enid Mojica's cousin, Chris, the idea of a reunion gained momentum through a Facebook group chat he initiated.
PATERSON, NJ – Huseyin Bayram, a community leader and the owner of Toro’s Restaurant, received the Key to the City on Tuesday to commemorate Muslim Heritage Month. “Today, we stand proud, celebrating our Muslim, Turkish, and Palestinian brothers and sisters,” Mayor Andre Sayegh said. “However, ...
PATERSON, NJ - On Wednesday, Mayor Andre Sayegh, alongside partners WinnDevelopment and ART-JIUS Enterprises, broke ground for the Hamilton Square Apartments located on Mill Street. "We're thrilled to announce more affordable housing in Paterson, a victory for our city," Sayegh said.
PASSAIC COUNTY, NJ - Condolences are pouring in from across the state as news of Sheriff Richard Berdnik's death continues to send shockwaves throughout Passaic County. “I am shocked at Richard Berdnik’s death. I am still processing this and waiting to learn more details," Congressman Bill ...
PATERSON, NJ - Stanley Londono, 40, Paterson, was arrested on Monday in connection with a stabbing incident that occurred on January 9 near 41 Sherman Ave, Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia Valdes and Paterson Police Department Officer-in-Charge Isa Abbassi announced. Londono, who turned himself ...
PASSAIC COUNTY, NJ - Residents impacted by the recent floods will soon be able to receive relief after the United Way of Passaic County initiated the Disaster Relief and Recovery Fund to secure crucial funds for community needs. Collaborating with Catholic Family and Community Services, the United ...
PATERSON, NJ - A 16-year-old became the victim of a shooting in the area of Hamilton Avenue and Godwin Avenue on Monday at around 7:56 p.m., Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia Valdes and Paterson Police Department Officer-in-Charge Isa Abbassi announced. According to a statement, upon arriving ...
PATERSON, NJ - Paterson high school students are invited to explore the exciting offerings at the Great Falls Youth Center located at 52 Front St. during their upcoming open houses. This is a chance for students in Paterson or those connected to them to discover the array of programs and activities ...
PATERSON, NJ - Deputy Mayor Raed Odeh interrupted comments by Congressman Bill Pascrell Jr. during a police swearing in ceremony on Monday to urge the veteran legislator to support a ceasefire in Palestine. “You are here in the largest Muslim and Palestinian community in New Jersey, and you did ...
PATERSON, NJ - Superintendent Dr. Laurie Newell, alongside Paterson School 15 Principal Ramona Garcia and the Paterson Reads team, brought the joy of reading to students at School 15 on Monday. The initiative aimed to foster a love for learning and improve literacy among young minds. Gathering ...
PATERSON, NJ – The City of Paterson welcomed eight new members to the Paterson Police Department on Monday. The event included the historic induction of Samia Sabeil, who became the first Sudanese American officer in the Department. Sabiel achieved a challenging milestone by completing 1,000 ...
PATERSON, NJ - An investigation launched by members of the Passaic County Sheriff’s Department’s Bureau of Narcotics led to the January 18 arrest of Edwin Garcia-Mendez, 40, Paterson, on charges related to the sales of illegal narcotics. According to Sheriff Richard Berdnik, while conducting ...
PATERSON, NJ - The City of Paterson will be hosting a celebration to honor and recognize African American members of the community for their contributions to the city. The ceremony, coinciding with the beginning of Black History Month, will be held on Thursday, February 1 at City Hall. The flag ...
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ – Rutgers University continues to face sharp criticism after it announced last week that it has lifted the suspension of the Students for Justice in Palestine chapter on its New Brunswick campus. “For weeks, the Rutgers Students for Justice in Palestine New Brunswick chapter ...
