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Vitaminwater returns to its New York roots in Spike Lee-directed ads
Vitaminwater is getting back to its New York City roots for the beverage brand’s first ad campaign in two years, per details shared with Marketing Dive. “Vitaminwater from New York” features commercials directed by filmmaker Spike Lee, a New York icon, and is running in the U.S. through September. An anthem spot places Vitaminwater in city fixtures like bodegas, late-night food trucks and the Brooklyn Bridge while capturing the restless spirit of Big Apple residents.
Celine Dion congratulates Billy Joel on final MSG residency show: 'In a New York state of mind'
Music legend Celine Dion is congratulating fellow icon Billy Joel on the conclusion of his decade-long residency at one of New York's most iconic venues. "Congratulations to my long-time friend Billy Joel on closing out your historic 10-year residency today at New York City's Madison Square Garden (a venue that is also near and dear to my heart)," Dion wrote in an Instagram post Thursday.
East Brunswick's Sam Mattis Will Throw Discus in Summer Olympics in Early August
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ -- Earlier this month, East Brunswick native Sam Mattis finished second at the 2024 U.S. Olympic Trials to qualify for his second straight Olympic team. The opening ceremony for the Olympic Games in Paris will be on Friday, July 26.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Track and field events will be held from Aug. 1 to Aug. 11, with the qualifying round for men’s discus set to take place in the afternoon of Monday, Aug. 5 and the final to be held two days later. Mattis, who graduated from East Brunswick High...
Linden Public Schools STEM Camp Inspires Middle Schoolers
Linden, NJ - Linden Public Schools Summer Middle School STEM Camp concluded its thrilling two-week journey today with an exciting field trip to Merck Headquarters! Superintendent Atiya Cunningham-Perkins visited the camp to meet our enthusiastic 5th to 8th graders and will join them at Merck. She gave an inspiring pep talk to pump up their excitement for the big day!CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Throughout the camp, students tackled exciting STEM challenges, from designing their own thermos to conquering the egg drop challenge. Reflecting on their passions, they explored careers, dove into the engineering design process, and embraced engineering habits of mind. This collaborative experience fostered a deep appreciation for science and empowered our students to pursue their passions with confidence and enthusiasm! The 23 students from 6th, 7th, and 8th grades were guided by tech instructors Cynthia LaFace, a 7th-grade science teacher at McManus Middle School, and Kim Terwilliger, a 6th-grade science teacher at Soehl Middle School. Kim Leight served as the Science Coach, and Cindy Apalinski and Joe Scaldino supervised the grant-funded program. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Truck explosion destroys residential sound wall along NJ Route 3
CLIFTON — A truck explosion obliterated a sound barrier along Route 3 and melted the siding of a house Monday morning. Route 3 was closed in both directions where the highway meets Route 46 and passes over Valley Road in Clifton after the tractor-trailer went up in flames around 9 a.m. The highway remained closed as of 11:45 a.m.
Jazz Age Lawn Party brings the roaring ’20s to Governors Island this summer
GOVERNORS ISLAND, N.Y. (PIX11) — Put on your best flapper dress and boater hat and relive the roaring ‘20s at the Governors Island Jazz Age Lawn Party. Travel back in time to the Prohibition era, when it was illegal to manufacture, transport, and sell alcohol — but many still gathered at speakeasies to drink and […]
Ryan and Jordan from Owning Manhattan on real estate and being an iconic straight-gay duo
I thought I was tired of real estate reality shows, but I've always liked Ryan Serhant — not in an ogling way, but for his manner, professionalism, and creative flair. That's why I gave in and watched Netflix'sOwning Manhattan, which tells the story of Serhant and his fight to rise to the top of New York City's real estate world after starting his own company, aptly named Serhant.
Nets decide to sign former draft bust
The Brooklyn Nets are ready to bring on the memes. Shams Charania of The Athletic reported Thursday that the Nets are signing guard Killian Hayes in free agency. Charania adds that it is a one-year deal for Hayes, who will now have a chance to compete for a roster spot with Brooklyn. The move is... The post Nets decide to sign former draft bust appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
3 Things fans should know about new Knicks assistant coach Mark Bryant
Hours after Tom Thibodeau agreed to sign a three-year extension with the New York Knicks, SNY reported that Mark Bryant will join the head coach's staff. The 59-year-old has had several assistant coaching stops around the league. He spent the 2023-24 season in Detroit with the Pistons. Bryant joins Maurice...
NYCB Faces a Tough Road to Profitability
New York Community Bancorp on Thursday lowered its profit guidance for 2025 and widened its expected losses for 2024. CEO Joseph Otting has pledged to reduce NYCB’s reliance on commercial real estate loans. NYCB's Flagstar Bank unit agreed to sell its residential mortgage servicing business to Mr. Cooper Group.
Carmelo Anthony Says He Never Would Have Taken Jalen Brunson’s $113 Million Pay Cut For NY Knicks
Jalen Brunson may be the most loved man in New York for agreeing to a four-year, $156 million extension and leaving $113 million on the table for the Knicks to bolster the roster, but not everyone would be as selfless. Former New York Knick Carmelo Anthony appeared on Paul George‘s Podcast P and admitted he […]
Local Kitchens Introduces Yalla Falafel Menu in Partnership with Chef Einat Admony
Local Kitchens introduces Yalla Falafel, their latest menu made in collaboration with Chef Einat Admony. This authentic Mediterranean menu will be available in 11 Local Kitchens locations beginning on July 25, 2024. Local Kitchens has partnered with the creator of the highly lauded New York City restaurants, Balaboosta and Taim,...
Shams: Brooklyn Nets sign Killian Hayes to one-year, non-guaranteed deal
It’s a fallen angel summer in Brooklyn. A few days after acquiring Ziaire Williams, a No 10 pick, in a trade and signing Keon Johnson, a No. 21 pick to a partially guaranteed deal, the Brooklyn Nets have signed Killian Hayes, a No. 7 pick, to an Exhibit 10 training camp contract, essentially a make-good deal, Thursday.
Nicole Scherzinger Feels ‘Way More Confident’ in Her 40s: ‘This Is My Prime’
AELTC/Mike Lawrence Nicole Scherzinger is only getting better with age. “I’ve never been more fit, I've never been more sound of mind, I've never been more confident, I've never been more strong,” Scherzinger, 46, exclusively told Us Weekly ahead of her Friday, July 12, performance under New York City’s Brooklyn Bridge. “This is my prime. […]
Jersey City pension fund amends regulatory documents to include Bitcoin ETF exposure
Jersey City Mayor Steven Fulop has announced plans to invest a portion of the city’s pension fund in Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs), highlighting a significant step toward integrating crypto into municipal financial strategies. In a social media post on July 25, Fulop shared that the Jersey City pension fund...
Fake News: Augsburg, New York City & The American Revolution
Augsburg is spectacular city in Bavaria with a rich history in finance and culture. It was home to the Fugger family of bankers who rose to become a global powerhouse of capitalism in the space of just three generations. Wealth was translated into cultural splendor. As far back as the...
‘Jeopardy!’ champion and NYC teacher is arrested on child porn charges
A game show champion and teacher from New York has been arrested on child pornography charges.Winston Nguyen, who won more than $11,000 across two episodes of the trivia game show “Jeopardy!” in 2014, was arrested in front of students last month. Now, the Brooklyn District Attorney’s office has charged Nguyen with soliciting explicit photos of children. Nguyen will plead not guilty at his arraignment on Thursday afternoon, attorney Frank Rothman told The Independent. Nguyen surrendered himself to law enforcement, Rothman previously told the New York Times. The Brooklyn District Attorney’s Office declined to provide details on the case when contacted...
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