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Montclair Board of Education approves Damen Cooper as new interim superintendent
MONTCLAIR ― The school board approved the appointment of Damen Cooper to interim superintendent during a special meeting held Monday night after the sudden death of the district’s previous executive, Dr. Jonathan Ponds, 10 days earlier. Cooper currently serves as director of secondary education, overseeing curriculum for grades 6-12. The appointment, which passed by...
Help Solve the Mystery of Missing NJ Man
A Central Jersey man is missing and may be in danger. His family is desperately trying to find him. They are asking the community for help bringing him home. This is the story of Anthony M. Reyes. Anthony Reyes is a 36-year-old man who disappeared on June 28th from his...
National Night Out festivities in Kearny set
The Kearny Police Department hosts its annual National Night Out festivities Aug. 6, from 6 to 8 p.m. along Belgrove Drive between Afton Street and Bergen Avenue. In conjunction with the Community Oriented Policing unit and PBA No 21, attendees should expect presentations from the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office, the Kearny Fire Department, Hudson County Sheriff’s office, the NJSP chopper, the FBI and others.
GoFundMe Started to Support Family of Kenilworth
KENILWORTH, NJ - A GoFundMe campaign has been set up for the family of a single mom and her three children to overcome a home renovation nightmare. Please see the following details of what occured as posted on the GoFundME page.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER A home renovation abandoned 15 months into a 6 month project. Structural deficiencies caused by a negligent contractor. Windows and doors installed with no waterproofing. A divorced working mom, her three teens, and their large black lab relegated to an RV in their backyard for almost 2 years. Unexpected...
Watchdog who criticized NYPD’s handling of officer discipline resigns
NEW YORK (AP) — The head of an oversight board that investigates allegations of misconduct by New York City police officers announced her resignation Monday, ending a tenure in which she had publicly criticized the NYPD’s handling of a major disciplinary case and sought to expand the panel’s authority.
Hit-or-miss showers to continue into middle part of week in tri-state area
NEW YORK (PIX11) — While it will not be needed for most of the time, the umbrella will be a handy device with the threat of showers and storms this week in the tri-state area. The extreme heat will also not be in place, but it will be rather humid until a cold front crosses through on Thursday.
Adams, Hochul, Lander Announce $500M Investment For Affordable Housing In New York City
New York City Mayor Eric Adams, New York Governor Kathy Hochul, and New York City Comptroller Brad Lander made an announcement today. They announced that a $500 million investment from the Battery Park City Authority’s Joint Purpose Fund to build and maintain affordable housing across New York City. Through an agreement between Mayor Adams, the Battery Park City Authority (BPCA), and Comptroller Lander, BPCA will disburse $500 million in excess operating funds to New York City’s Affordable Housing Accelerator Fund for the purpose of building affordable housing. The agreement builds on commitments by Mayor Adams, Governor Hochul, and Comptroller Lander to address the housing crisis by building safer, more stable, and more affordable homes, and reducing overall housing costs for New Yorkers.
Nonprofits get free tech help from JPMorgan Chase program
MANHATTAN, N.Y. (PIX11) — Knowledge is power, especially when it comes to advice on technology in growing your business. The heads of dozens of local nonprofits met for a summit at JPMorgan Chase in New York City. The event was part of a program called Tech for Social Good, which is run by JPMorgan Chase. JPMorgan […]
New York Blood Center introduces state-of-the-art blood donation pods
NEW YORK (PIX11) — The New York Blood Center is changing the blood donation experience with its state-of-the-art blood donation pods. The goal is to provide a more comfortable, efficient donation experience. The pods feature donor beds, a climate-controlled environment, and even access to streaming services, which will make donating blood much easier. The blood […]
Nutley Little League Intermediate 50/70 takes third in the state
Nutley Little League Intermediate 50/70 (13U) coach Albert Prodigalidad knows this age group often presents a bit of an unknown due to it being the first age group where the players from Nutley American and Nutley East come together to play on the same team. While the merger boosts the...
Consumer Alert: New Yorkers getting scam text messages claiming unpaid toll charges
ROCHESTER, N.Y. – It’s an old scam with a new twist. And we’ve already heard from viewers who have fallen victim. It’s the unpaid toll text message scam. I warned readers earlier this year about versions of this scam. But this time this old scam has...
Cedar Grove Recreation Announces Registration For Fall Cross Country
CEDAR GROVE, NJ - Registration for Cedar Grove Fall Cross Country is now open, according to the Cedar Grove Department of Recreation. Limited spots are available for the Fall Cross Country Clinic, which is open to students in grades 1 through 3. The Clinic will be held on Tuesdays from September 17 to October 15 from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Cedar Grove Park. It costs $50 per runner to register, with a $10 late fee after September 4. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The Fall Cross Country Team is open to students in grades 4 through 8. Meets will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays, September 10 to October 24 from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Cedar Grove Park. Registration is $95 per runner, with a $10 late fee after September 4. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Dwight Capital Rolls Out C-PACE Platform Led by Industry Veteran
New York City-based Dwight Capital has expanded its services, unveiling Dwight Green Finance, a lending platform led by Lisa Nordel that aims at financing a range of property improvements through C-PACE (Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy). This strategic initiative complements Dwight’s existing suite of financial solutions, including bridge loans, mezzanine, and HUD lending platforms.
Father, 2 kids killed in crash on Pennsylvania Turnpike
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A father and his two children were killed in a crash on the Pennsylvania Turnpike in Lancaster County over the weekend.In a release, Pennsylvania State Police said the deadly crash happened on the Turnpike in the area of mile marker 268.7 in Penn Township, Lancaster County, on Saturday around 4:25 a.m. State police said the driver of a tractor-trailer hit the driver of a Honda Accord in the right lane, knocking both vehicles off the road. All three people in the Honda died, authorities said. Both vehicles were headed eastbound. LancasterOnline reported that the three victims in the Honda Accord were identified as 43-year-old Donnell Hickson, of New York, 18-year-old Decir Hickson, of Pittsburgh, and an unidentified 11-year-old girl. Their deaths were reportedly ruled by the coroner as accidental. Law enforcement told LancasterOnline that the tractor-trailer overturned on top of the Honda. The truck driver was taken to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Police are investigating the crash.
There's Still Time To Sign Up for Week 2 of Nutley All-Star Soccer Camp
NUTLEY, NJ - Another great week of Soccer Camp returns to Nutley's Owens Field next week with Nutley High School Soccer Coach Mike DiPiano. For the past 14 years, DiPiano's coed soccer camp has become a township staple, with many participants eventually going on to play soccer in high school and college. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER As a coach at NHS, DiPiano sent more than 20 girls to play at the college level, and in most cases, the girls started in camp. Many later worked at the camp when they were in high school. The program is coed, for young people in grades 1 to grade 8. The cost is $150 for the week, which is lower than many of the soccer camps in the region. Camp dates are July 29 to August 1. DiPiano told TAPinto Nutley, "I really enjoy giving the kids of Nutley a great summer soccer experience" Details are in the flyer in the photo series. Of course, if parents have any questions, they are invited to email DiPiano at mikedipiano@gmail.com For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
NYC parents charged after unlicensed teen son allegedly caused deadly crash
NEW YORK -- It's believed to be the first-of-its-kind prosecution in New York. Two parents have been charged after their son -- an unlicensed teen -- allegedly drove at a high rate of speed and crashed, killing his passenger.Sean Smith, 40, and Deo Ramnarine, 43, stood inside Queens Criminal Court on Monday with their 17-year-old son, whose name is not being released because of his age.The teen is charged with multiple offenses, including manslaughter, and now his parents have been charged and sentenced.Here's what the DA says happenedThen 16, the teen was behind the wheel of a BMW on May...
An Assistant Principal at Edison High School Accused of Intimidating Muslim Students Association
EDISON, NJ -The Edison Board of Education is investigating an incident involving an Assistant Principal of Edison High School and members of the Muslim Students Association (MSA). The New Jersey chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-NJ) says Nicole Himmelstein threatened the student members for requesting a joint Ramadan celebration with neighboring schools. CAIR-NJ says Himmelstein “intimidated” the students, and released a recording of the February meeting. Edward Aldarelli, Edison Schools Superintendent, confirmed the investigation to TAPinto Edison and released the following statement.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER "As the Superintendent of Edison...
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