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City Attempts to Prevent Deadly Lithium-Ion Battery Fires
New York City Mayor Eric Adams launched the New York City Safe Charging Accelerator program to ensure safe e-bike usage and charging, and to prevent deadly lithium-ion battery fires in New York City. As a part of this accelerator, the New York City Department of Transportation (DOT) will propose a...
Most Asylum Seekers in NYC Are in Hotel Rooms, Report Says
A new report from New York City Comptroller Brad Lander found that approximately 77% of asylum seekers are living in hotel rooms, which will cost the city more than $980 million between September 2022 through August 2024. The report analyzes the the cost of approximately 9,500 rooms — nearly half...
NEWARK RALLIES FOR SONYA MASSEY SUNDAY
On Sunday, July 28th, several organizations will rally to mourn the death and the horrific police killing of Sonya Massey!. Participants will assemble at the Lincoln Monument, located at 12 Springfield Av Newark at 2pm. Massey, a single mother of two, was shot to death by Sean Grayson, a deputy...
Cedar Grove Public Library To Hold Lecture on Brain Health
CEDAR GROVE, NJ - The Cedar Grove Public Library is holding a lecture on the brain. It’s scheduled for Wednesday, July 31 at 11 a.m. and will be conducted by a health educator from Blue Cross/Blue Shield of New Jersey. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Topics include how to maintain good brain health, how to keep the mind sharp, keeping your brain in best working order, and interactive puzzles and activities. The event is free and open to all Cedar Grove residents. To sign up, please email falcone@palsplus.org. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
NYC Summer Streets kicks off in Queens, Staten Island with expanded hours
New York City's annual Summer Streets celebration is officially underway in Queens and Staten Island.Under the program, selected streets across the five boroughs are open in both directions for people to play, walk, bike and enjoy the outdoors during the summer. Eyewitness News is in Hunters Point as celebrations are underway along Vernon Boulevard on Saturday morning."Across this entire route, you'll have about 2-3 miles of car-free streets. People will be able to run, walk, jog, whatever it is, really enjoy and reclaim a lot of the street spaces for different uses," said Tomas Garita, NYC DOT's Executive Director of...
NJ Spotlight News: July 26, 2024
We bring you what’s relevant and important in New Jersey news and our insight. Watch as the NJ Spotlight News team breaks down today’s top stories. But the South Asian voting bloc is not monolithic, some back Trump and the Republican slate. NJ looks for ideas on how...
From Rainforest To Asphalt: Amazon’s Sustainability Report Struggles To Navigate Harlem’s Future
Just recently, Amazon released their visionary 10 takeaways from Amazon’s latest Sustainability Report. While Amazon’s 2024 Sustainability Report highlights several positive initiatives, it’s important to critically examine how these efforts impact communities like Harlem, NY, and similar urban areas. Here’s an analysis of some key takeaways and...
NJ looks for ideas on how to use two prisons set to close
The Murphy administration has made systematic changes over the last seven years to reform how young people interact with law enforcement in New Jersey. As one part of that effort, the state announced in 2017 that two youth detention facilities would close — the New Jersey Training School for male juveniles and the Female Secure Care and Intake Facility. To help brainstorm the most effective use of those spaces, New Jersey’s Attorney General Matt Platkin said his office is creating a new working group to come up with those ideas.
What's Happening at Nutley's On3 Campus? Lisa Marie Falbo Shares on WJLP Sunday at 8 a.m.
NUTLEY, NJ - When Roche left Nutley, taking their $10 million in annual taxes with them, it seemed like Nutley's best days were in the past. Then Prism Capital bought the campus and put Nutley back on the map in ways we could never have imagined. Lisa Marie Falbo recently hosted Prism's Eugene Diaz and Edwin Cohen on YourNewJersey on MeTV - WJLP to learn more about the changes taking place on the north side of Nutley.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Nutley residents may not be familiar with Prism beyond the On3 project, but...
S.O.C.A. (South Orange Collective Arts) Tattoo Studio
On the anniversary of what would have been Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s 95th birthday last January 15th, a dream manifested in the form of a new establishment in South Orange, New Jersey. S.O.C.A. (South Orange Collective Arts) Tattoo Studio opened its doors in the quaint residential community where college students from nearby Seton Hall University and transplanted New Yorkers intersect in the culturally diverse Village.
NYC subway rider punched in face by woman yelling anti-Asian slurs on Q train
NEW YORK - A subway straphanger was punched in the face by another woman yelling anti-Asian slurs on board a Q train. Police say the 28-year-old victim was on the train at the West 57th and 7th Avenue subway station in Manhattan when an unknown woman started yelling at her on July 17.
Major Retail Store Will Raise Membership Prices In New Jersey
For the first time in seven years, the membership fee at this beloved chain is going up in New Jersey and all across the nation. According to the US Sun, membership fees at Costco are on the rise, and you will either pay five or ten dollars more annually, depending on which plan you have.
Produce recall in New Jersey expands due to possible listeria contamination
🔴 Ohio-based produce farm expands recall due to possible listeria contamination. 🔴 The affected produce was shipped to several states, including New Jersey. Out of an abundance of caution, an Ohio-based produce farm has expanded its July 12 recall to include additional produce because it may be contaminated with listeria, the U.S. Drug and Food Administration has announced.
This week will have New Jersey’s worst night of sleep, study says
You don’t need me to tell you it’s been quite a hot summer, but did you know that the heat could be leading to having a restless night?. Wanting to avoid the high energy cost of blasting air conditioning has resulted in many New Jerseyans not getting their desired amount of sleep.
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.
Renderings Reveal Liberty Landing Affordable Housing Conversion at 550 West 20th Street in West Chelsea, Manhattan
New renderings have been revealed for Liberty Landing, an affordable housing conversion and expansion of the former Bayview Correctional Facility at 550 West 20th Street in West Chelsea, Manhattan. Designed by COOKFOX Architects and developed in a joint venture between Camber Property Group and Osborne Association, the $108 million project will involve the repurposing of the 100,000-square-foot Art Deco building and the construction of a seven-story addition atop its parapet. The development will yield 124 permanently affordable housing units, with 74 dedicated to formerly incarcerated individuals, as well as 15 short-term transitional homes for individuals with mental health challenges, on-site supportive services, and a ninth-floor outdoor terrace. The property is located at the corner of West 20th and West Streets, across from Hudson River Park and directly abutting Jean Nouvel’s residential tower at 100 Eleventh Avenue.
Monmouth County to hold distracted driving enforcement
HOLMDEL TOWNSHIP — Another high visibility enforcement detail is coming to Monmouth County Thursday, according to the Holmdel Township Police Department. The goal of the countywide crackdown is to catch distracted drives in the act. For the Holmdel area specifically, Highway 34 will see more patrols out from 3...
Hackers steal addresses, IDs of pharmacy customers in NJ
💳 No credit card or payment information was accessed. 💳 Affected customers are being offered a monitoring service. A security breach this year compromised the personal information of millions of people who used Rite Aid several years ago. The company discovered a "security incident" on June 6 after...
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