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Village of Ridgewood Imposes Mandatory Water Restrictions in the Face of Heat Advisory
RIDGEWOOD, NJ — Weeks after the Village of Ridgewood asked residents to restrict their water usage, the municipality is again asking residents to cut back, as the excessive heat could once again put the village at risk of a water shortage. Due to the excessive heat, the village is imposing a two-day watering schedule – odd number addresses can water their lawn on Tuesday and Saturday, and even number addresses can water their lawn on Wednesday and Sunday. There will be no residential watering on Monday, Thursday and Friday. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The announcement comes...
Staying cool at public parks during the summer
NEW YORK (PIX11) – New Yorkers are looking to beat the heat by heading to parks, beaches, and spray parks across the city. NYC Parks Commissioner Sue Donoghue joins PIX11 to discuss the lifeguard situation and a billion-dollar investment from the city to upgrade parks and pools. For any additional information please click the link […]
Changing the discussion around menopause
NEW YORK (PIX11) – For a long time women have been begging the world to take menopause more seriously. Journalist Tamsen Fadal, board-certified OB-GYN Dr. Mary Claire Haver, and Dr. Michelle Henry join New York Living for a special roundtable discussion. They delve into topics such as what women are curious about when it comes to menopause, how hormones can alter your skin, and how menopause can change your way of life.
Preview: ‘Meet Me in the Middle’
Serial entrepreneur Gary Vee joins New York Living to discuss the concept of soft skills and why children need them. Vee also provides tips to help those interested in starting a business and what the inspiration behind his first children’s book “Meet Me in the Middle.”
Lodi man charged in Little Ferry hit-and-run that left 2 seriously injured
A Lodi man was arrested Tuesday and accused of committing a hit-and-run in Little Ferry that left two people with serious injuries, officials said. During the early morning of Sunday, the Little Ferry Police Department responded to a "serious two-car motor vehicle accident on Route 46." An investigation later revealed...
Hoboken Fire Department accepting applications through September 3rd
The Hoboken Fire Department is accepting applications through September 3rd at 4 p.m. as they seek new recruits between the ages of 18 and 35. “Hoboken Fire is easily the most dedicated fire department in the state,” Fire Chief Anton Peskens began in a statement. “Our members have courage,...
What’s on the menu at Rikers Island jail complex?
NEW YORK (PIX11) – Thousands of inmates are incarcerated on Rikers Island at any given moment, and they all need to eat. Menus must adhere to dietary restrictions like kosher and halal and must be approved by a dietitian, according to New York State Law. Inmates at local correctional facilities receive at least three meals […]
AND1 Celebrates Decades of History With The Return of The Open Run in Coney Island
It’s June 23rd, we’re in Coney Island, New York, and in the words of Samuel L. Jackson, “I have today’s forecast. Hot!” But amidst the blistering heat of this Sunday afternoon, shaded by trees and buildings that overlook the streets of Brooklyn from a hundred feet above, people line up around the court for a chance to compete in AND1’s Open Run Tour.
13-year-old St. Louisan packs her bags — and bass — to study at Juilliard
When Lyric Green learned that her friend and school orchestra’s only bassist was moving away, the reality that the orchestra would be missing its heartbeat didn’t sit right with the then 12-year-old. “I didn't want us to just have that empty spot on stage because usually bases help...
A New Season Begins with a Celebration of a Master - four Balanchine ballets, April 2007
Photograph: Kyra Nichols in George Balanchine’s “Pavane” (1975) First published on line in the “New York Times” on April 26, 2007, this was my first true review for the newspaper. I had been in New York for over two weeks, but the editors wanted me to make my debut with a major event: in this case, the opening night of New York City Ballet’s spring season. AM.
SBS, DVS Commissioners Expand NYC BOSS UP Program For Veteran Entrepreneurs
The New York City Department of Small Business Services (SBS) Acting Commissioner Dynishal Gross, New York City Department of Veterans’ Services (DVS). Including Commissioner James Hendon, and the K & R Moelis Family Foundation, and FJC – A Foundation of Philanthropic Funds today announced the expansion of the NYC Boss Up Veteran Entrepreneurship Program and open application period for the second cohort. The program will provide up to 10 selected winners with a grant of $20,000 and enrollment in SBS’s small business education program, FastTrac® GrowthVenture™ for Veterans, to help veteran and military family entrepreneurs build and grow their businesses.
Seven Lions Announces Ophelia Records Block Party Events in NYC and SF
Seven Lions and Ophelia Records are bringing community-focused Block Party events to The Brooklyn Mirage and The Midway SF this fall. Seven Lions has been dominating festival stages and clubs nationwide this year, and the Ophelia Records crew has been churning and burning just as much. Now, they’re bringing something fresh and exciting to life on both coasts by announcing their special community Block Party events this fall in New York and San Francisco.
NJCU process of meeting state deadlines is ‘underway’; tuition hike offset by free textbooks
New Jersey City University is “well underway” in meeting the deadlines set by the state, including the search for a “fiscally sound” university to partner with, state-appointed monitor Henry Amoroso said. A four-page transition plan, authored by the Office of the Secretary of Higher Education (OSHE),...
Nutley Senior LL All-Stars add to championship legacy
Tony Mielnicki has seen the players on Nutley Little League’s 15-16U Senior League team do nothing, but win in the five years he’s coached them. With such a resume – one Mielnicki compares favorably to any Nutley Little League team – it came as little surprise to him that this same group would continue its winning ways, despite being a year younger than most of the competition.
Jersey City Invites Community To Repaint Pride Colors At City Hall
JERSEY CITY, NJ- Jersey City Mayor Steven Fulop’s LGBTQ+ Task Force will host a Pride crosswalk community painting to refresh the rainbow colors in front of City Hall. This is the fourth annual repainting of the progressive flag on this intersection in the City. The event will be hosted by Cha Cha Boi Luna in front of City Hall at 280 Grove Street on Wednesday, July 17 from 9 to 5 p.m.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER There will be music, games, prizes, and fun activities throughout the day. Registration is required at bit.ly/4eoC4Rh. For more information, email mayorslgbtqtaskforce@jcnj.org or call 201-547-4538. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Opera to mark 10th anniversary of Eric Garner's chokehold death
The family of Eric Garner and Dartmouth's Hopkins Center for the Arts (the Hop) will mark the 10th anniversary of his death on Wednesday with a seven-part opera and art festival. The big picture: Garner's death after a banned chokehold by a New York police officer and his plea, "I...
Iona’s Hynes Institute and The Viscardi Center Join Forces to Break Barriers in Entrepreneurship
The second IdeaSpark Pitchfest engaged individuals with disabilities in developing an entrepreneurial mindset. New Rochelle, N.Y. - Iona University’s Hynes Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation partnered with The Viscardi Center -- a nonprofit organization that educates, employs and empowers individuals with disabilities as part of the second annual IdeaSpark program. Nine participants from around the country dedicated eight weeks to develop their entrepreneurial ideas for the chance to win $7,500 in non-equity cash grants. The culmination of their hard work resulted in a PitchFest which took place during Disability Pride Month.
JFK Airport’s new Terminal 6 will feature work by 18 renowned artists
Renderings courtesy of Gov. Kathy Hochul’s office. The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey and JFK Millennium Partners (JMP) have announced that permanent installations by a selection of highly-regarded local and regional artists will be featured in the new $4.2 billion Terminal 6 at John F. Kennedy International Airport. Curated by the Public Art Fund, the newly commissioned public artworks will include sculptures, suspended installations, wallworks, and glass mosaic floor medallions, installed in spaces within the terminal. Terminal 6 is scheduled to open in two phases beginning in 2026.
Lansdowne Yonkers Appoint Matt Kane as Technical Director
Lansdowne Yonkers FC and its board of directors are proud to announce the appointment of Matthew “Matt” Kane as the club’s new Technical Director. This move is part of Lansdowne Yonkers’ long term strategy of expanding opportunities and development for the newly rebranded “Lansdowne Yonkers Academy,” where qualified young soccer players will be given higher standard training, coaching and guidance towards a college and pro soccer career from the age of 8 through their graduation from high school. Kane, a native of Belfast, Ireland, has already been on board for a full season as the first team’s head coach, and yielded results in the form of a season where “the Bhoys” captured the EPSL Metropolitan Conference title with a league record 57 points, and the Werner Fricker Region 1 Open Cup.
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