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To all NJ retailers thinking of Christmas displays now
Summer in New Jersey is all about fun in the sun. At no point is anyone thinking about Christmas at such an early point in the year. Well, maybe except for Christmas in July. But once we get through July, that should be it. No more Santa, no more Christmas trees, and certainly no mega holiday displays in stores. In fact, those shouldn't make an appearance until we get closer to Thanksgiving.
NJ mascots honored on National New Jersey Day
🔴 The state government posted a video on social media honoring its mascots. 🔴 Gov. Murphy and his wife celebrated by having lunch with a couple. Did you know that July 27 is “National New Jersey Day?”. According to NationalToday.com, the day celebrates New Jersey as the...
NCLGS Lawmakers Rebuke concerns of brick-and-mortar casino cannibalization
In Pennsylvania, lawmakers met to discuss potential model online casino legislation. Regulators in three states worked to dispel the belief that brick-and-mortar casinos would be cannibalized if online gaming continued to grow. These regulators and lawmakers met at the National Council of Legislators from Gaming States. They aimed to discuss the model online casino language that might be used in laws. David Rebuck is the former director of the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement. Online gambling has been legal in the Garden State since 2013. At the NCLGS conference in PA, Rebuck had this to say about his non-concerns with online brick-and-mortar casino cannibalization.
When Is It Going to Rain Again in New Jersey? Here’s Our Three Day Forecast
TRENTON, NJ —After enduring months of dry and hot weather, New Jersey is slated to receive much-needed drought relief through sporadic rainfalls over the coming days. Today, the state expects…
Pregnant woman killed in fiery South Jersey car crash – NJ Top News
FORT LEE — Authorities are investigating an early morning fatal police shooting in North Jersey.Police were called around 1:30 a.m. Sunday to The Pinnacle apartment complex on Main Street, according to the Attorney General's Office. The man who called 911 said to the dispatcher that his sister was in...
MTA unveils new LIRR schedules from Oyster Bay to Penn Station starting September
The MTA has announced new schedules for the Long Island Rail Road, which will double the number of trains from Oyster Bay to Penn Station, add trains to the Atlantic Terminal, and improve safety, reliability, and customer experience.
An affordable housing lottery just opened on Staten Island
The idea of finding an affordable apartment in New York City that is pet-friendly and has in-unit laundry is unheard of and often impossible. Now, however, in a new housing lottery from NYC Housing Connect, you can have this, and more. With additional amenities including a gym, rooftop terrace, playground, dog park, covered parking, bike storage, green space, recreation room, electric vehicle charging stations outdoor areas, the lottery for Water’s Edge—the name of the apartment building—is an opportunity you don’t want to miss.
Shower and storm threat continues Tuesday, with heavy rains possible — then heat returns
An unsettled weather pattern will take over the tri-state for most of the week ahead. Nearly every day brings the chance for showers and storms, some of which may be strong to severe and produce locally heavy rainfall. After some parts of the tri-state saw powerful storms — including heavy...
NY weather update: Rip current statement issued for part of New York until Wednesday night
The National Weather Service issued an updated rip current statement at 7:10 p.m. on Tuesday in effect until Wednesday at 9 p.m. for Brooklyn and Queens as well as Suffolk and Nassau counties. "Life-threatening rip currents are likely for all people entering the surf zone. Rip currents can sweep even...
6 Charged In NJ Luxury Car Thefts Across Somerset County: Prosecutor
In October 2023, broke into a Bernards Township home through a rear sliding window and stole a 2023 Mercedes Benz, Somerset County Prosecutor John McDonald announced. A 2020 Kia, previously stolen from Newark, was let behind at the scene. Several days later, entry was made into a home in Bernardsville and two BMWs were stolen, authorities said.
Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan signs new 25 mph speed limit
Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan gathered with elected officials Monday to sign a lower citywide speed limit into law. "It is not often that I hold a press conference when I'm signing legislation, but this has been a very long time in coming," said Sheehan, who signed two pieces of legislation that will take Albany's speed limit down to 25 from 30 miles an hour.
Astor Place Starbucks closes its doors for good after nearly 30 years in business
A long-standing Starbucks in the heart of the East Village closed its doors permanently on Monday.The coffee shop on Lafayette and 8th Street in Astor Place is now closed.The closure will be felt by customers and regulars of the store -- bringing an end to the location's nearly three decades of service to the area since the store's opening in 1995.The company said it will work with Workers United to collaborate on next steps, including transfer options, for the partners who were employed at the store.A Starbucks spokesperson said, "We do not take the decision to close stores lightly. Our...
Newark’s Early Childhood Office Beset By Departures
In Newark’s Office of Early Childhood, the Second Steps skills program teaches three and four year olds critical skills like how to manage their emotions and how to cope with feelings of disappointment and anger. Lisa Gray, a social worker in the office, says that the leadership team in her department is sorely lacking in some of these essential skills. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER “Regrettably, the work environment in Newark’s Office of Early Childhood has become toxic. Some of the leadership staff has resulted to yelling, screaming, rolling their eyes, slamming doors, and...
Catch the $1M Hambletonian at Meadowlands Racetrack
There’s something for everyone at the Meadowlands Racetrack on Saturday, Aug. 3 when the 99th Hambletonian overall and the 44th in New Jersey comes to East Rutherford for what’s called the “greatest day in harness racing.”. The favorites for the final are Karl and T C I,...
NYC student OMNY card program expanded to provide more flexibility, accessibility
The new OMNY student cards will be valid 24/7, all year long and include travels for after school activities. The cards are not be distributed directly by the MTA, they will be distributed to students at the start of the school year by their schools. The student OMNY cards will...
Lineup for York Theatre Company's 2024 New2NY Series Revealed
Off-Broadway's York Theatre Company has announced its 2024 fall season, including the New2NY series. This New2NY season will feature four new musicals, minimally staged for their New York debut. The first New2NY presentations were seen in 2008, in a series which included In Transit prior to its Broadway run. Other musicals that have been seen as New2NY presentations include the Larry Grossman revue Compose Yourself!, Andréa Frierson’s me and ella, and most recently 2023’s When We Get There by Lasser, Young Jr. and Barnett.
City of Yonkers Denied $5.2 Million by FEMA for Hurrican Ida Emergency Repairs
Yonkers Taxpayers Left to Fund Mitigation Work Required to Stabilize Slope that Caused Damage to MTA Metro North Railroad and Residential Homes. Nearly three years after Hurricane Ida devastated the lower Hudson Valley, Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano announced the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) denied the City of Yonkers over $5.2 million required to stabilize three slopes along the Hudson River and MTA Metro North Railroad, leaving Yonkers taxpayers to fund the emergency repairs.
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