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Back to School Extravaganza: Help us fill school backpacks!
The New Jersey State Museum is participating in Trenton Public School’s Back to School Extravaganza on August 30. During this event, partners will provide on the spot health services, community resources and backpacks filled with new school supplies. In advance of the event, the school district is holding a school supply drive in to fill the backpacks that will be distributed.
TE Ben Rothhaar flips commitment to Rutgers
Rutgers landed another commitment in the class of 2025 today when Ben Rothhaar of Norwalk (Ohio) announced his plans to join the Scarlet Knights. The 6-foot-5, 210-pounder was previously committed to Kent State but has flipped to Rutgers. Rothhaar becomes the 30th commitment to the Rutgers 2025 class as he joined the program on a day when the staff was hosting an unofficial visitor barbecue for members of the class of 2026. The class of 2025 commits are expected to be on campus tomorrow.
Mayor Reed Gusciora Makes Interim Appointments For Business Administrator, Health, and Recreation
Mayor W. Reed Gusciora recently announced the appointment of Maria Richardson as the Interim Business Administrator, following the departure of Adam E. Cruz, who has accepted the B.A. position in Dover Township, NJ. Cruz served the City of Trenton with distinction for five years and seven months, contributing significantly to the city’s growth and development.
Summer Youth Basketball Camp Coming to Elizabeth
ELIZABETH, NJ - The Mayor J. Christian Bollwage Summer Youth Basketball Camp is making its return to the City of Elizabeth. The camp is open to male and female basketball players ages 7-15 and is directed by Elizabeth Boys Basketball Head Coach Phil Colicchio. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER There are two sessions from August 5 to August 9 and August 12 to August 16. Camp will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. each day at the Frank J. Cicarell Academy on 40 Morell St. Interested participants can register here. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
New Britain backyard fireworks display leads to criminal charges, $14k damages: Police
A 47-year-old New Britain woman is facing charges after police say a Fourth of July backyard fireworks display caused more than $14,000 in damage to her neighbor’s property. On July 4, Central Bucks Regional Police responded to two fireworks complaints from a homeowner in the 70 block of Sioux Road.
Without congestion pricing, MTA may pause extra weekday trips on some NYC bus routes
Make your contribution now and help Gothamist thrive in 2024. Donate today. Six express bus routes in Brooklyn, Queens and Staten Island with additional weekday trips to and from Manhattan could revert to their old schedules because of Gov. Kathy Hochul’s pause on congestion pricing, according to an MTA memo.
Helicopter makes ‘emergency landing’ on Staten Island’s South Shore, police say
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — A helicopter made an “emergency landing” in an empty parking lot on Staten Island on Saturday afternoon, according to preliminary information provided by police. A private charter helicopter with a pilot and two passengers landed around 1:30 p.m. on Saturday in an empty...
First HBCU Family Day on Staten Island marked with music, book read-alouds, performances
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Staten Island residents were able to learn about opportunities to attend Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) while also having a family day of fun that included arts and crafts, step performances, and a book reading during the first-ever HBCU Family Day in New Brighton on Saturday.
NYPD: Man, 62, sent to hospital after attack near Clove Rd. on Staten Island
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — A 62-year-old man lost a tooth and was sent to the hospital after an attack in Sunnyside, police said. The victim was set upon by two unknown males on Howard Avenue near Clove Road around 6:20 p.m. on July 15, according to a spokeswoman for the NYPD.
Robbinsville Police Department Offers Challenge (Coin) to Stay S.A.F.E.
ROBBINSVILLE, NJ - The Robbinsville Police Department is reminding local families that may have a loved one that has autism or is non-verbal to join the Rville S.A.F.E Team. By joining the S.A.F.E Team, the Department says on their website, families will be providing Robbinsville police officers with quick access to critical information about their loved one, should an emergency occur. The information provided remains confidential and only be shared with first responders during an emergency.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Included in the information to be provided is emergency contact information, detailed physical...
NYC Summer Streets kicks off in Queens, Staten Island
New York City’s Summer Streets celebration begins on Saturday in Queens and Staten Island, encouraging New Yorkers to get outside by turning hustle-prone streets into carless safety zones for pedestrians and cyclists.
Meet RHONJ star Danielle Cabral at Integrated Athletic Initiative’s 2nd Annual Night at Casa Belvedere
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Plans are underway for the much-anticipated 2nd Annual Night at Casa Belvedere, hosted by the Integrated Athletic Initiative, as part of the capital campaign for the new building and to build awareness for the Initiative. On Thursday, Aug. 1, the exclusive event will unfold at...
Zillow Gone Wild: NJ Artist's Pretty Pink Dream Home Listed At $500K (PHOTOS)
A New Jersey artist's pretty pink retro dream home is on the market for $500,000.Kate Gabrielle, 37, tells NJ Advance Media she moved into the home at 835 Hughes Dr., in Hamilton Township (Mercer County) in November 2022, and quickly got to ripping up the brown, shag carpeting and plastering the wa…
Liberty State Park’s Uncertain Future
Jersey Cityans have had roughly a decade to see their home vastly change. High rises, trendy markets, and the occasional quirky coffee shop are just some of what would have been impossible to even conceive of just a few years ago. As the city’s profile continues to grow, so too has the average person’s inability to keep up with Jersey City’s cost of living. Therefore, it is no wonder that despite the renaissance, many are demanding that the brakes on commercialization be pulled on a very public issue – Liberty State Park’s (LSP) Revitalization Program.
See all homes sold on the North Shore, July 15 to July 21
The following is a listing of all home transfers in North Shore reported from July 15 to July 21. There were 2 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 2,502-square-foot home on Taylor Street that sold for $1,011,122. Staten Island. Taylor...
N.Y. weather: Will we get another heat wave this summer?
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Staten Islanders should expect at least one more bout of extreme heat this summer, according to AccuWeather senior meteorologist Tyler Roys. “This is the prime time for a heat wave to occur,” Roys said. “The average temperature expected, or the historical average that’s expected for a high for this time of year is 85 and that runs from just after July 4 all the way through into early August. So, the chance for 90 degrees — this is it.”
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