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National Council of Negro Women’s Staten Island chapter installs new president
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — The National Council of Negro Women Staten Island Chapter (NCNW) has elected a new president. On Sept. 17, Beth Coleman-Oliver was officially sworn in as the new president of its Staten Island Section for the 2024-2026 term, marking a significant milestone in her commitment to advancing the interests of African American women and their communities.
Mountainside Public Library Announces Telescope Night Event
MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ - The Mountainside Public Library invites residents of all ages to join them in gazing at the night sky. The Mountainside Public Library in partnership with John Miller of the Pearl Observatory will be hosting a Telescope night on Monday, October 7 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. The event is free and open to residents ages five and above. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERChildren must be accompanied by an adult. To register, you may contact the Mountainside Public Library at 908-233-0115. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Newark Schools Reading Scores Inch Up to 31% at Grade Level
NEWARK — Standardized test scores presented to the Board of Education last week show that 31.4% of all students in grades 3 through 9 were proficient in English language arts, marking an increase from the 29% of students reading at grade level the prior year.Of third graders, 23.4% were reading at grade level, up from 19% of students proficient, according to the New Jersey Student Learning Assessment (NJSLA) data presented by Rochanda Jackson, District Executive Director of the Office of Policy, Planning, Evaluation. Third-grade reading is a key milestone that predicts success in high school and beyond....
There's Still Time to Support Bayonne's Field of Heroes
BAYONNE, NJ - The Bayonne Board of Education will once again honor the men and women that have served the United States Armed Forces. On Friday, November 1, the 9th annual Field of Heroes ceremony will take place in the Alexander X. O’Connor Auditorium of Bayonne High School, Superintendent of Schools John J. Niesz and Board President Jodi Casais have announced. The event will begin at 11:00 a.m. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER As part of the ceremony, the front of Bayonne High School will once again be adorned with American Flags. Each flag will represent a five-dollar donation and each will honor a past or present member of the Armed Forces. Those wishing to support this effort, the proceeds of which will be presented to the Joyce-Herbert V.F.W. Post 226 Veterans Museum can do so by completing the attached form, and submitting it, with $5 per flag, to the Joyce-Herbert V.F.W. Post 226, 16 West 9th Street, Bayonne, NJ. 079002. Forms must be submitted by October 11, 2024. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Governor Livingston High School to Host College and Career Fair For Local Students
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - There are different paths for students to take after high school which are unique to each individual. Navigating through the next steps can be difficult. To that end, Governor Livingston High School is hosting a College and Career Fair on Monday, October 7, providing students with the chance to meet with their prospective college or explore options post graduation. The event is open to students from all grades. School Counselor Emily Adriansse said, “This fair is a great opportunity for upperclassmen to get a better idea of their future.”CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE...
After a community push, new traffic light is installed by this Staten Island school
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- The city Department of Transportation (DOT) said it is hoping to “enhance safety” for students through the installation of a new traffic signal at St. Joseph Hill Academy, Arrochar. The DOT recently installed the new traffic light on the northern end of Hylan Boulevard.
US dockworkers strike over wages and automation in fight that could lead to shortages
ELIZABETH, N.J. — Tens of thousands of dockworkers went on strike from Texas to Maine on Tuesday to demand higher wages and a ban on all automation at ports in a move that could snarl supply chains only a month ahead of the presidential election. The International Longshoremen’s Association union and the United States Maritime […]
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It’ll be elegance, acrobatics and music at the next Richmond County Orchestra show Oct. 6
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — The Richmond County Orchestra will present “Rare Rhapsodies, An Afternoon of Elegance, Acrobatics and Music” — an event that celebrates its 26th anniversary season on Staten Island — with a kid-friendly, free musical program for students and children. The performance will...
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