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N.J. mayor who made racist remarks caught using a slur, again
Clark Mayor Sal Bonaccorso is not apologizing for calling a political rival a slur for people with intellectual disabilities during last month’s council meeting. Bonaccorso made the derogatory remark during the township’s June 20 meeting after a Democratic candidate for council addressed the all-Republican board during its public comment portion, according to a recording on Clark’s YouTube channel.
After racist comments and corruption case, NJ mayor’s new hot-mic moment
CLARK — A mayor who previously made headlines for getting caught making racist comments on tape and getting charged in a corruption case, is back in the news after a microphone picked up derogatory comments about a township council candidate at a Township Council meeting. In video posted on...
Movies in Rahway Park in July!
RAHWAY, NJ — The City of Rahway will present Rahway Summer Nights 2024: Movies in the Park! this July in Rahway Park. On Thursday, July 11, the 2023 version of The Little Mermaid will screen at 8:30 p.m. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER On Thursday, July 25, Elemental will play, also at 8:30 p.m. Bring your own lawn chairs or blankets. To register for either of the events, or both, click here. [Don’t miss any TAPinto Rahway news. Go to tapinto.net/enews to sign up for our free e-newsletter, delivered each morning to your inbox.] For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
In Port Richmond, Staten Island, residents gathered to protest migrants being housed in their neighborhoods. The rally, led by Scott LoBaido and Curtis Sliwa, highlighted frustrations and concerns over this decision. Counter-protesters supporting the move assembled across the street, showing a divided community sentiment. Video courtesy of @leeroypress on X.
Rudy Giuliani disbarred in New York for falsehoods about 2020 election
Washington — Rudy Giuliani, who served as former President Donald Trump's personal attorney, was disbarred from practicing law in New York on Tuesday after he was found to have spread falsehoods about the integrity of the 2020 presidential election.A New York appeals court concluded that Giuliani is disbarred effectively immediately and ordered his name "stricken from the roll of attorneys and counselors-at-large" in the state. The court also ordered Giuliani to "desist and refrain" from practicing law in any form, appearing as an attorney before any court or judge, offering legal advice or "holding himself out in any way as...
Where to see the best fireworks in North Jersey: Check out these 7 massive displays
Looking for the best Fourth of July fireworks displays in North Jersey? Look no further — we've curated a list of some of the most extravagant, colorful pyrotechnic shows. Here's what to know about where to go to be dazzled for this July 4th holiday. ...
LISTEN: ‘A Good Lifeguard Never Gets Wet’
Hosts Chrissy, Katie and Harry talk about NYC’s $112 billion budget, changes in the summer swimming season, “gentrification in the ocean” and much more. The post LISTEN: ‘A Good Lifeguard Never Gets Wet’ appeared first on THE CITY - NYC News.
Jersey City Invites Public to Free Fourth of July Concert and Festival
JERSEY CITY, NJ – The public is invited to come out and celebrate Independence Day in Jersey City with an exciting lineup for the 2024 Fourth of July Festival and Concert, Mayor Steven Fulop reminded potential attendees. The City bills this year’s celebration as bigger and better than ever, with an entertainment-packed day of family-friendly activities, dazzling fireworks over the Hudson River, and performances by international superstars Funk Flex, Fat Joe, and Wyclef Jean.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The Independence Day festivities start at noon with a street fair featuring more than 80...
NY makes state park pools free to urge kids to ‘get offline'
New York is providing free pool access at state parks to urge people to "get offline, get outside." While regular parking fees still apply, families can escape the heat and stay active this summer at the pools. These programs are life-saving efforts, the governor said, citing the Center for Disease...
A century of patriotism: Plainfield's 100th July 4th parade takes on added significance
PLAINFIELD – The city's celebration of the 100th anniversary of its Fourth of July parade is more than a celebration of the holiday marking the country's independence. The three-day event is also a celebration of Plainfield, its organizers say. Beginning in 1924 as an event just for the city...
Three of the dirtiest cities in America are here in NJ
When we tell outsiders where we’re from, we all get the eye roll. We’ve all heard the Jersey dis about smokestacks, pollution, litter, and grime. No one ever thinks of farmland, the gorgeous lakes and mountains, the Jersey shore, the hiking trails, the nature. All we ever hear about is the dirty reputation, which just isn’t warranted or fair.
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