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New Jerseyans could experience a ‘rodent rampage’ in their homes
As if this summer hasn’t been brutal enough with the intense weather, we might not be done seeing the effects of the heat. According to a pest management company, the heatwaves likely created a ‘perfect storm’ for a surge in rodent activity. According to Zachary Smith of...
Pizzeria manager attacked by customer, pit bull in Manhattan restaurant Monday: Report
A Manhattan pizzeria manager is in critical condition after he was allegedly attacked by a customer and the customer’s pit bull during an argument about the dog not having a leash, the Daily News is reporting. Police told the outlet the victim, 50, was working at Roma Pizza on...
Landlord Accused of Discriminating Against Voucher Holders Must Pay
A landlord with dozens of apartment buildings in Brooklyn and Upper Manhattan will have to pay back prospective tenants it illegally rejected because they sought to use government housing vouchers to help pay rent. Under an agreement with New York Attorney General Letitia James, the property owner and manager, Shamco Management Corp., will also have […] The post Landlord Accused of Discriminating Against Voucher Holders Must Pay appeared first on THE CITY - NYC News.
Keith Powers excited by Harris-Walz enthusiasm at DNC
New York City Council Member Keith Powers is navigating a crucial moment in his political career, having recently announced his candidacy for Manhattan borough president now that incumbent Mark Levine is running for city comptroller. Having served in the City Council since the start of 2018, the term-limited council member representing Manhattan’s East Side and Midtown has focused on stabilizing housing, supporting small businesses and addressing quality-of-life issues. As a first-time delegate at the Democratic National Convention, Powers said he was enthusiastic about the presidential ticket and their potential impact. In an interview with City & State from the DNC, Powers highlighted the urgency of tackling housing insecurity and investing in neighborhood stability. He is focused on leveraging his experience as a lifelong Manhattan resident to address the borough’s most pressing challenges. This interview was edited for length and clarity.
First Tenants Move In At All-New Apartment Towers In Westchester
A new development boasting two residential towers in the downtown area of a Westchester County city has welcomed its first tenants. The first move-ins at 25 North Lex, a mixed-use residential community in downtown White Plains on North Lexington Avenue, were announced by developer Greystar on …
Funeral services set for woman allegedly killed by twin in Teaneck
Funeral services have been set for Naomi Hagley, a 26-year-old Teaneck woman whose twin brother was charged last week with fatally shooting her. Hagley, who officials say was shot three times inside the family home and died Aug. 15 at a nearby hospital, will be laid to rest Monday at 11 a.m. Monday...
Stuck In The Mud: SUV Thieves Arrested In Lyndhurst, Police Say
Carlos Sierra, 37, and Hortensia Herrera, 50, both of Guttenberg, have been lodged in the Bergen County Jail following their arrests in Lyndhurst Friday, Aug. 16, Detective Lt. Vincent Auteri said. Lyndhurst Officer Anthony Giaquinto was on patrol in the 1200 block of Wall Street West when he got a...
Active Paterson, New Jersey Shooting Investigation
PATERSON, NJ.- Passaic County Authorities are actively investigating a shooting that occurred early last night after gunfire erupted in the City of Paterson, leaving two men hospitalized from non-life threatening gunshot wounds. According to Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes, on Monday, August 19, 2024, just shortly before 7:30 p.m.,...
Two accomplished coaches to lead athletics programs at Wayne Hills, Wayne Valley
WAYNE — A pair of highly experienced coaches have been appointed by the Board of Education to lead athletics programs at Wayne Hills and Wayne Valley high schools. Ryan Bayley will assume the job at Wayne Hills, and Jason Carcich at Wayne Valley. ...
Homes at or under $400,000 in Bergen County
For prospective homebuyers eyeing the real estate market in areas of Bergen County, here’s what sold for or under $400,000 between Aug. 12 and Aug. 18. Below, we provide an overview of the top 10 properties in each area, chosen for their proximity to the desired price range and the largest living spaces.
New Jersey Man Drowns Swimming With Family In Hudson Valley, New York
A weekend trip to the Hudson Valley turned into a tragedy for a family. On Tuesday, New York State Police confirmed a drowning death in the Hudson Valley. New York State Police and the New York State Park Police responded to Lake Sebago for a report of a possible drowning.
NJ ‘fake fall’ weather: Two more days of 70s, 80s this weekend
Today's edition of the CMDZ is going to be a short one. Because there's really not much going on. And that's a good thing — New Jersey has lots more pleasant weather ahead!. New Jersey is in a nice, comfortable, relatively cool slice of the atmosphere this week. Meanwhile, the heat is on over the Southern Plains. (Tropical Tidbits)
N.J. drivers will be able to write off their E-ZPass tolls if proposed legislation is passed
A host of lawmakers want to give drivers who’ve been hit with four consecutive increases on state toll roads a tax break. Specifically, they want to allow those drivers who pay toll by E-ZPass to deduct tolls from their state income tax. The deductible amounts vary, according to drafts of the various bills. But the idea of allowing drivers to write off tolls on their state income taxes has faced a slippery legislative road, failing to gain traction in New Jersey in past years and in other states.
NJ Transit named one of the best employers in New Jersey
NJ Transit has been named one of the garden state’s best employers by Forbes for the fourth year in a row. It also came in first for the “transportation and logistics” category and it leads as one of the best large employers in the nation overall. The ranking is based on a survey of more […]
After ‘much harder’ camp, Jets’ Aaron Rodgers has no preference whether he plays in preseason finale
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Maybe Aaron Rodgers will play. Maybe he won’t. The New York Jets quarterback still isn’t quite sure if he’ll suit up for the preseason finale against the Giants on Saturday night. And Rodgers won’t campaign to coach Robert Saleh one way or the other.
4 More Lottery Jackpots Where Won In New Jersey This Past Week
The odds of you winning the lottery are slim to none, somewhere in the ballpark of 1 in 303,000,000, give or take. But you can't win if you don't play, and it seems like the odds of you winning the lottery in New Jersey are higher than in other states.
Jersey Shore Ring Finder going strong for 10+ years
TOMS RIVER — Ocean County’s Matt St. Germain, known as the Jersey Shore Ring Finder, will go just about anywhere in New Jersey to reconnect people with their beloved possessions. "It's anywhere from the beaches, the people's yards, out in parks. I've gone to wineries to help people,” he said to New Jersey 101.5.
NJ unveils plaque honoring Fannie Lou Hamer's speech at 1964 DNC
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ (CBS) -- Tuesday is day two of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, but 60 years ago the convention was held in Atlantic City.The year was 1964. Atlantic City hosted the convention at Boardwalk Hall. It's also where civil rights activist Fannie Lou Hamer gave her landmark speech and challenged the seating of an all-white Mississippi delegation."This plaque commemorates the fight and it honors those men and women that stood for freedom and those men and women that fought for civil rights," said Tate Reeves, the Governor of Mississippi.Reeves and New Jersey's Lieutenant Governor, Tahesha Way, helped unveil...
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