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Prosecutor: Charges upgraded against West New York hit-and-run suspects after victim dies
Charges have been upgraded against a Westfield man accused in a deadly hit-and-run crash in West New York earlier this month. Officials say 20-year-old Samuel Collazo is now charged with leaving the scene of a crash resulting in death. Collazo is accused of striking a pedestrian with his motorcycle near...
State Monitor Overrides Nutley Board of Education Vote
NUTLEY, NJ - The New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE) monitor Jeanette Makus overrode a vote made by the Nutley Board of Education in what she described as being in the best interest of the students. The issue in question was a payment of $27,957.71 for unused vacation time for an employee of the district. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER When it came time for the BOE to vote on item J, Salvatore Ferraro and Joseph Battaglia abstained from voting. The other members of the BOE voted no. Item J reads: J. APPROVAL OF UNUSED VACATION DAYS BE IT RESOLVED that the Nutley Board of Education approves the payment of unused vacation days to Employee ID # 4205 in the amount of $27,957.71, as per contract. After the vote, Makus spoke and explained that she would override the BOE vote, citing the legal expenses associated with denying the payment. As state monitor, Makus has the ability to override all decisions in the best interest of the students, district, and ultimately the taxpayers. TAPinto Nutey education reporter Alley Shubert will have more details about the August 26 Nutley BOE meeting later in the week. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
See all homes sold in Bergen County, Aug. 19 to Aug. 25
The following is a listing of all home transfers in Bergen County reported from Aug. 19 to Aug. 25. There were 125 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 1,920-square-foot home on Walnut Street in Oakland that sold for $750,000. Allendale.
Here are the top zip codes for home sales, according to Realtor.com
Faced with high prices and mortgage rates, homebuyers are flocking to certain sections of the Midwest and metro-adjacent areas in the Northeast and Midwest in search of the right balance of affordable prices and desirable locales, according to Realtor.com's annual list which ranks the "Hottest Zip Codes" in the U.S.The U.S. housing market is in a deep sales slump, thanks to the double whammy of high borrowing costs and home prices that have priced many homebuyers out of the market. But don't expect properties in these zip codes to sit around for very long, according to Realtor.com. Properties in these zips saw...
Adams Faces Uphill Battle to Confirm Randy Mastro as City’s Top Lawyer Over Council Opposition
The City Council will hold a hearing Tuesday on the mayor’s controversial pick for corporation counsel, Randy Mastro, a former deputy mayor and longtime lawyer who is currently representing New Jersey in a case against New York. Mastro, a partner at the firm King and Spalding and the longtime chair of good government group Citizens […] The post Adams Faces Uphill Battle to Confirm Randy Mastro as City’s Top Lawyer Over Council Opposition appeared first on THE CITY - NYC News.
NYC Health Department to spray for West Nile virus
There are growing concerns about the West Nile virus around the country after several people, including former chief medical advisor Dr. Anthony Fauci tested positive for the virus. In New York City, the Health Department is spraying for mosquitoes tonight. FOX 5 NY’s Linda Schmidt takes a look at why health experts are extra worried about the virus this year.
NYC funeral home chain agrees to pay $700K for allegedly mistreating grieving families
R.G. Ortiz Funeral Home Inc. has locations throughout the city, including at 524 Southern Blvd. in the Bronx. R.G. Ortiz Funeral Home Inc. has agreed to a legal settlement with city regulators who sued the business last spring. [ more › ]
The Roosevelt Island Tramway Operator Is a True NYC Character
Gregg Paravati has been operating the Roosevelt Island Tramway for 48 years. The first commuter tram ever built, the Roosevelt Island Tramway, has been in operation since 1976. Paravati started his tram operator journey with that original tram and has been working there ever since, including through its rebuild in 2010. "It's the only tram in New York," Paravati says. "So that's unique in itself."
NYU cites ‘code words, like ‘Zionist’’ as discriminatory in updated student conduct policy
NYU updated its student conduct guidelines to include “code words, like ‘Zionist,’” as examples of speech that could violate the university’s Non-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment policies, Dean of Students Rafael Rodriguez announced in a universitywide email Thursday. In the updated document, the university defines discrimination as...
Live Review of Nation Beat in New York
Players: Scott Kettner, percussionist, bandleader; Tom McHugh, trombone; Mark Collins, trumpet; Paul Carlon, tenor saxophone; Heather Ewer, sousaphone; Christylez Bacon and Melanie Scholtz, guest vocalists. Material: To celebrate the release of their new album, Archaic Humans, Nation Beat held a show at Joe’s Pub. Nation Beat is a jazz group...
Live Review of Ringdown in New York
Players: Caroline Shaw, Danni Lee, vocals, synth, piano, violin. Material: On a sweltering Summer night, duo Ringdown performs their show at The Underground at Jaffe Drive. The Underground sits below Lincoln Center, essentially outdoors. Set in front of scientific photos of leaves and bathed in dramatic lighting, Ringdown delivers theatrics and emotion. Throughout the show, they showcase their repertoire and introduce the newest release, “Ghost.” Tracks highlight Shaw’s skill on violin, with Lee using her equipment to record, loop, alter, and add new instrumental layers. From there, vocal melodies join, adding sweetness and honesty. Ringdown’s expert knowledge of their instruments allows them to paint exquisite backdrops for their lyrics.
City agencies to address homeowner questions at community fair in Ridgewood on Sep. 5
Sign up for our QNS email newsletter to get news, updates, and local insights delivered straight to your inbox!. A group of New York City agencies will return to a Ridgewood community center next month for an evening dedicated to answering questions from homeowners and residents. Queens Council Member Robert...
Bluey is Coming to NYC with CAMP!
How many times has your kid wished that they could meet Bluey? Visit the Heeler home? We have good news; this year you can make those holiday wishes come true!. Everyone’s favorite powder blue puppy is coming to New York City! Bluey, the adorable dog who has won the hearts of toddlers, children, and adults alike is collaborating with CAMP, the interactive shop/play hybrid creators. At Bluey x CAMP, you and your family can experience stepping into the Heeler household for an unforgettable meet and greet with Bluey, Bingo, Mum, and Dad!
Red Lobster is closing another 23 restaurants. Here’s where they are
NEW YORK — Roughly two dozen more Red Lobster locations are scheduled to close within the coming days as part of the seafood restaurant chain’songoing bankruptcy proceedings. A recent court filing shows that the company is rejecting the leases of an additional 23 locations by Saturday, joining the...
US OPEN SECURITY: 'No credible threats' as record 1M fans expected; NYPD 'not tolerating' protests
The U.S. Open kicked off Monday in Queens, with officials anticipating a record 1 million spectators and police establishing an array of security measures amid a “different threat environment” and concerns of protests.
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