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Tax holiday on back-to-school supplies is halted
New Jersey’s ‘annual sales tax holiday’ lasted just two years. While many families are readying for back-to-school shopping amid a period of stubborn inflation, New Jersey is no longer offering a tax break to ease the burden for students and parents gearing up for a new school year.
Public Outrage in New Jersey Over ‘Trashiest Towns’ List
I work hard to trying to shine the spotlight on the good sides of New Jersey. After all, there is constant bad publicity and jabs at the Garden State. The reality is that Jersey is a beautiful and diverse state with a lot to offer. While it might not be...
Driver Killed In East Orange After Crashing During Police Pursuit: AG
Detectives from the Bloomfield Police Department began pursuing the vehicle after being notified it was involved in a robbery investigation, the New Jersey Attorney General's Office said. Police followed the vehicle from Bloomfield to Newark and attempted to initiate a motor vehicle stop, but the driver refused to pull over, authorities said.
Mr. Apollo describes the rich history of the Apollo Theater in Harlem
For 90 years, the Apollo Theater has been the beating heart of Harlem, a beacon of African American artistry. It's a place where legends are born and history is made.One man has witnessed just about all of it."I remember every time I saw Mr. Brown, or Marvin Gaye here at the following concert, they would always, always ask me how was I doing in school and always lied to him, I was doing well. And apparently, James Brown didn't believe me one day," said Billy Mitchell, Mr. Apollo. "He made me leave the Apollo, go to the Bronx, get my report card and bring it back and show it to him."You can watch Joelle Garguilo's full report in media player above.
Rock Road Closure Planned for Aug.1-8 for RR Track Repair
GLEN ROCK, NJ - You've seen the sign, now here are more details about the week-long construction planned for the Bergen County Line railroad crossing at Rock Road near Harding Plaza. According to police, beginning on Thursday, August 1, 2024, and concluding on Thursday, August 8, 2024 (weather permitting), the NJ Transit railroad crossing at the Bergen County Line on Rock Road will be closed for construction.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Two police officers will be assigned to the construction detail for the first two days to assist with traffic control for the...
Work Begins On $1.9B Water Supply Tunnel Project In Mount Pleasant
Work on the $1.9 billion Kensico-Eastview Connection tunneling project began in Mount Pleasant on Tuesday, July 23, the New York City Department of Environmental Protection announced. The two-mile-long tunnel, which will run around 500 feet below ground, will run between the Kensico Reservoir and the Catskill-Delaware Ultraviolet Light Disinfection Facility...
BOUTIQUE RENTAL STARLING SURGES PAST 75% LEASED IN JERSEY CITY’S BERGEN-LAFAYETTE
Upscale Building Features High-End Studio-to-Three Bedroom Homes and Inspired Amenities. JERSEY CITY, NJ, July 2024 – More than 75% of the upscale rental residences at Starling have been leased, according to development partners Alpine Residential and Fields Grade. This quaint, boutique collection of luxury apartments in Jersey City’s resurgent...
Trader Joe’s to open in Harlem: ‘Honored to be part of this community’
HARLEM, N.Y. (PIX11) – In a first in the company’s history, Trader Joe’s is opening in Harlem on Thursday. The store is set to open its doors at 123 West 125th St. at 8 a.m. “We’re honored and excited to be part of this community,” a spokesperson said. “We genuinely look forward to providing our […]
Manhattan/Bronx robbery crew getting bolder while stealing motorcycles and necklaces: NYPD
Sign up for our amNewYork email newsletter to get news, updates, and local insights delivered straight to your inbox!. A band of thieves stealing motorcycles and jewelry across Manhattan and the Bronx are getting bolder and more dangerous, police reported. According to police sources, the robbers — who numbered between...
Four new pickleball courts added at Alley Pond Park
Search our comprehensive guide to things to do in Queens for more local events — or submit your own!. Queens community members and leaders gathered at Alley Pond Park in Oakland Gardens to celebrate the completion of four new pickleball courts in the athletic fields on Friday, July 19.
A new game hall and music venue just opened in the East Village
Sugar Mouse NYC is a new sort of nightlife concept that we can easily get behind: marketed as a game hall and music venue, the new space at 47 Third Avenue near 11th Street also features ping pong and pool tables, a space for DJs and bands to play live sets, rotating art exhibits and a slew of different themed nights and events.
New state law classifies deed theft as a felony crime
Beginning July 23, 2024, deed theft in New York State will be considered grand larceny, a felony-level crime, and expands the AG's authority to prosecute. ALBANY | New York Attorney General Letitia James reminded New Yorkers that a new law establishing deed theft as a crime and expanding the Office of the Attorney General’s (OAG) ability to prosecute deed theft went into effect July 23.
NJ man gets 12 years in prison for fatal high speed, DWI on Garden State Parkway
ELIZABETH - A Newark man has been sentenced to 12 years in state prison in connection with a high speed 2021 Garden State Parkway crash in Clark in which an East Orange man was killed. Rolando Godwin, 47, was sentenced July 19 by Union County Superior Court Judge Candido Rodriguez Jr. Goldwin must serve at least 85 percent of his sentence before becoming eligible for parole. ...
Leila Barackman ’22 wins Fulbright to Spain
Tapping into her experience at a New York charter school, she will teach English in Madrid. Leila Barackman ’22 will embark on the trip of a lifetime this fall, traveling to Spain for the first time to teach English in Madrid as a Fulbright scholar. The New York City...
Daniel Boulud and LifeWorks launch catering company in US
Chef Daniel Boulud, in partnership with the LifeWorks Restaurant Group, has launched a bespoke catering company, Cuisine Boulud New York. The new venture will provide catering services for social events including galas, weddings, corporate functions and workplace gatherings. Cuisine Boulud New York, under the leadership of Daniel Boulud and his...
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