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Dog trainers in NJ don’t have to be certified — should that change?
Just say you're a dog trainer, and voila, you're a dog trainer. There's no legal requirement that one be certified in order to be hired to teach a dog behaviors and skills. But advocates say it's time for that to change. And a bill introduced in Trenton paves the way for New Jersey to become the first state in the U.S. to make the move.
Smoke advisory issued for parts of NJ
🔥 Two NJ counties are under a smoke advisory, state forest fire service officials say. 🔥 The smoke condition stems from a wildfire last month that's fully contained. The New Jersey Forest Fire Service has issued a smoke advisory for parts of the state because of a wildfire that started almost two months ago.
Chatham Golfer Rice Helps New Jersey Junior PGA Team Defeat Philadelphia Section to win Jon Pritsch Memorial Cup
BERNARDSVILLE, NJ -- Chatham High sophomore Roger Rice represented the NJPGA for the second year in a row in the junior circuit's season-ending Jon M. Pritsch Memorial, helping the Garden State contingent bring home the cup with an 11-7 win vs. a team representing the Philadelphia section. Rice clinched his match play round on the 14th hole to go up, 5 and 4, and teamed up with Ryder Hodgson to collect four birdies and five pars on the front nine in their 3 and 2 fourball win in the Ryder Cup style match play. The competition was held Friday at the Somerset Hills Country Club.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The Jon M. Pritsch Cup is played in honor of Pritsch, a former competitive New Jersey golfer who had an impressive matchplay record in his junior career, and died tragically in May of 1991 at the age of 17. The Jon M. Pritsch Memorial Fund has raised over $175,000 and given over 100 scholarships to juniors who hope to pursue a career in golf. The Philadelphia and New Jersey Sections alternate between hosting sites each year. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Here are 5 places to visit this week to take advantage of free NJ Transit
New Jersey commuters can look forward to a free ride starting Monday, as Gov. Phil Murphy announced a fare holiday on NJ Transit from Aug. 26 through Sept. 2. The move comes as a gesture of appreciation after a summer marred by service disruptions across the state’s transit system. “We know it’s been...
Teaneck school board still not following public meeting laws, former councilman says
TEANECK — Close may count in horseshoes, but a former councilman contends it does not apply to following Open Public Meetings Act rules, and he has filed a motion to make the local Board of Education comply with them. Former Councilman Keith Kaplan filed a notice of motion Friday to enforce the litigant's...
The Davenport Sisters Launch First Black-Owned Food Bookstore to Celebrate Black Culinary Heritage
In January 2021, sisters Gabrielle and Danielle Davenport turned their lifelong passions for food and literature into a pioneering venture: BEM Books & More, the first Black-owned food-focused bookstore. According to a report by Andscape, inspired by their shared family experiences, particularly in their grandmother’s kitchen, the Brooklyn-based store celebrates...
Bay Ridge volunteer ambulance group BRAVO celebrates 50 years of service
Sign up for our Brooklyn Paper email newsletter to get news, updates, and local insights delivered straight to your inbox!. Anthony and Diane Napoli first crossed paths in 1975 as volunteers with South Brooklyn volunteer ambulance service BRAVO. Today, the couple — married for 41 years — are at the heart of BRAVO’s 50th anniversary celebrations.
22-Year-Old Driver Nabbed After Hit-Run On Busy Westchester Road
A 22-year-old woman faces charges after driving away from the scene of a crash in Westchester that left a victim injured, police said.The crash happened around 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 24, when a 67-year-old woman was struck while crossing Mamaroneck Avenue from west to east in the crosswalk at…
Top-Tier Summer Internships Give Iona University Students an Edge Up
From finance and marketing to health care and social work, Gaels leveraged classroom knowledge to excel during their summer internships. Here’s what they had to say about the experiences – and how Iona helped prepare them for their career journey!. New Rochelle, N.Y. – At Iona University, students...
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