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Message from the Director: Take a Musical Adventure at the Library with Play Date!
Children of all ages and their caregivers are invited to join us as we celebrate the end of the Library’s 2024 Summer Learning Challenge with a fun and interactive family concert! On Sunday, August 4th at 2pm we will be taking a musical adventure in the Library’s program room as we sing and dance together to music performed by Play Date!
A FAMILIAR PLACE: FC Motown reaches NPSL final for 3rd time 7 years with semifinal win over Columbus United
MADISON, N.J. – For the third time in seven years, FC Motown has reached the National Premier Soccer League championship game. The team accomplished it by recorded a 2-0 win over Columbus Untied FC at Ranger Stadium on the campus of Drew University on Saturday night. El Mahdi Youssoufi...
Twice-convicted killer of N.J. realtor sentenced to life in prison
Twice tried and twice convicted, former Wood-Ridge resident Daniel Rochat has once again been sentenced to life in prison for the 2012 murder and torching of Bergen County realtor Barbara Vernieri. Rochat, 49, continued to maintain his innocence on Friday as Judge Christopher Kazlau handed down another life sentence in...
New York Yankee executive’s wife found dead in NJ, report says
🔵 Former Mets general manager now works for the Yankees. 🔵 His wife was found dead in their Bergen County home, according to the New York Post. The wife of New York Yankees executive Omar Minaya was found dead in their New Jersey home, according to a report by the New York Post.
To all NJ retailers thinking of Christmas displays now
Summer in New Jersey is all about fun in the sun. At no point is anyone thinking about Christmas at such an early point in the year. Well, maybe except for Christmas in July. But once we get through July, that should be it. No more Santa, no more Christmas trees, and certainly no mega holiday displays in stores. In fact, those shouldn't make an appearance until we get closer to Thanksgiving.
NJ beach weather and waves: Jersey Shore Report for Sun 7/28
4 - 6 knots (Gust 11 knots) TODAY: NW winds around 5 kt, becoming E early this afternoon, then becoming SE late. Seas around 2 ft. Wave Detail: SE 2 ft at 9 seconds and NE 1 foot at 2 seconds. TONIGHT: S winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 2...
More bank closures in New Jersey
💸 Dozens of bank branches have closed in New Jersey this year. 💸 Online banking has reduced the need to visit a physical branch office. A Pennsylvania-based bank has announced the closure of 13 branch offices including nine in New Jersey. It's the latest in a wave of...
Two men arrested in fatal East Village shooting: NYPD
EAST VILLAGE, Manhattan (PIX11) – Two men were arrested Thursday related to a fatal shooting of a 74-year-old in Tompkins Square Park earlier this month. Angel Sardina, of Manhattan, and Rafael Macias, of the Bronx, both face murder and attempted murder charges related to the July 12 shooting in the park on Avenue A, according […]
Hoop dreams: Manhattan youth basketball tournament honors two slain NYPD detectives
Sign up for our amNewYork email newsletter to get news, updates, and local insights delivered straight to your inbox!. Basketball City on South Street in Lower Manhattan buzzed with excitement on July 26 as the New York Dominican Officers Organization, the NYPD Community Affairs Bureau, the Police Athletic League, the New York City Police Foundation, and NYPD Blue Chips hosted the third-annual Det. Jason Rivera & Det. Wilbert Mora Basketball Classic.
New York City Ballet turns 75
Turning seventy-five is a milestone, especially for a ballet company. At three-quarters of a century, New York City Ballet is considered not just one of the best dance companies in the world, but also the foundation of ballet in America."For all of us that are here, I think we all really would agree this is the top of the top," said Megan Fairchild, one of New York City Ballet's principal ballerinas. The company is made up of 90 dancers, and has an unparalleled repertory of more than 500 ballets. Asked what is different about the way dancers dance at New...
22-Year-Old Newark Woman Killed In Route 280 Crash In Harrison
According to NJSP Sgt. Charles Marchan, Kaylee Mendez was heading east when she ran off the road to the right and struck a guardrail around 1:25 a.m. She was ejected from the vehicle and killed. The crash remains under investigation, and no additional information is available. to follow Daily Voice...
Moonburger Opens New Location Outside the Hudson Valley
Most know by now my love for Moonburger, the greatest burger I've ever had. The popular plant-based Hudson Valley burger joint has three Hudson Valley locations (Kingston, New Paltz, and Poughkeepsie). The Poughkeepsie spot inside the Chestnut Market inside the Mobil on Rt 9 opened back in April. Just last...
Stop The Sting Is Helping To Control New Jersey’s Jellyfish Population
If you've spent any time in the Barnegat Bay this summer, you may have noticed that you're not alone when you're swimming. And I'm not talking about the other swimmers. Sea Nettles, a type of Jellyfish have been running rampant this summer causing a lot of people to get stung.
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