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NYC families flock to sign up for Summer Rising. They often don’t show up.
Sign up for Chalkbeat New York’s free daily newsletter to keep up with NYC’s public schools.Since launching Summer Rising in 2021, New York City officials have frequently pointed to the large number of applications as evidence of the program’s success. But attendance numbers tell a very different story.This year, roughly 138,000 elementary and middle school kids applied for 110,000 available seats in the free program spawned during the pandemic. Its combination of academics and camp-like activities aimed to reconnect students to school — and each other — after remote learning. For the first time, summer school was no longer just...
MTA reports drop in NYC subway crime, but rider safety concerns persist
NEW YORK - During an MTA Safety Committee meeting on Monday, officials highlighted a significant decrease in major crimes in the New York City subway system, according to the latest stats released by the NYPD. The statistics revealed a 15% drop in major crime this past June, compared to the...
Samantha Galantini qualifies for 124th U.S. Women’s Amateur Championship
Sophomore Samantha Galantini has qualified for her second U.S. Women’s Amateur Championship. The West Orange, N.J. native shot a 67 (-3) — with five birdies and two bogeys — to make it into the field. Galantini competed at the 123rd U.S. Women’s Amateur Championship in 2023 and...
Kings County Criminal Bar Association hosts successful CLE seminar at Yankee Stadium
A year ago, the Kings County Criminal Bar Association hosted a continuing legal education seminar at Yankee Stadium with attorney Cary London. It was such a success the group decided to do it again and held yet another successful CLE event at Yankee Stadium with the prestigious defense attorney. On...
Winning $34K Take 5 Ticket Sold At Huntington King Kullen
The top prize-winning TAKE 5 ticket – worth $34,038 – was purchased in Huntington Station, at the King Kullen located at 275 West Jericho Turnpike, New York Lottery announced. It was sold for the evening drawing held on Saturday, July 27. TAKE 5 drawings are held twice daily...
KPSUE receives donated backpacks from Jersey Mike’s with helps of Elks, FMBA, PBA
Jersey Mike’s and the Kearny Elks recently donated 120 new backpacks and 70 combination locks to the KPSUE uniform exchange’s school supply drive. Kevin A. Canessa Jr. is the editor of and broadcaster at The Observer, an organization he has served since 2006. He is responsible for the editorial content of the newspaper and website, the production of the e-Newspaper, writing several stories per week (including the weekly editorial), conducting live broadcasts on social media channels such as YouTube, Facebook, and X, including a weekly recap of the news — and much more behind the scenes. Between 2006 and 2008, he introduced the newspaper to its first-ever blog — which included podcasts, audio and video. Originally from Jersey City, Kevin lived in Kearny until 2004, lived in Port St. Lucie. Florida, for four years until February 2016 and in March of that year, he moved back to Kearny to return to The Observer full time. Click Here to send Kevin an email.
Farewell to The Spot Bar — Another Closure Hits Hell’s Kitchen Amid Rising Costs
A Hell’s Kitchen gay bar that opened at the height of the COVID pandemic is closing down next month due to rising costs, the owner announced on Monday. “Serving you and our amazing community and working alongside some of the most talented individuals in the industry has been an immense privilege, and all of us […] The post Farewell to The Spot Bar — Another Closure Hits Hell’s Kitchen Amid Rising Costs appeared first on W42ST.
Healthfirst Celebrates Bronx Harmony Day with NYPD Community Affairs Bureau
BRONX, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 29, 2024-- On Wednesday, July 24, the New York Police Department (NYPD) and New York’s largest not-for-profit health insurance plan, Healthfirst, hosted Bronx Harmony Day at Oscar Comras Memorial Park. For the past eleven years Healthfirst has been a proud—and major—sponsor of Harmony Day, which was started nearly 30 years ago to give young people in the Bronx a chance to interact and form relationships with police officers. In addition to taking part in a variety of fun activities, 4,000 children enrolled in local camp programs and church groups also learned about the role of physical activity in supporting a healthy lifestyle. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240729231912/en/ “Healthfirst knows the impact we can make when we join forces with community partners to benefit our young people,” said Miguel Centeno, Vice President of Community Engagement at Healthfirst. “Having a local presence and serving the needs of residents has always been at the heart of our mission. We are proud of our continued relationship with the NYPD.” (Photo: Business Wire)
Last Chance to Register for Livingston Police Department’s Fifth Citizens Police Academy
LIVINGSTON, NJ — The Livingston Police Department (LPD) will be holding its fifth Citizens Police Academy from Sept. 4 to Oct. 9 in an effort to give residents a unique opportunity to understand the operations of their local police department and a working knowledge of what law enforcement entails. The deadline to submit applications for the 2024 class is July 31. The LPD hopes that this free six-week program will help strengthen the police-community rapport through an educational process, increase understanding of police practices and procedures, and dispose of misconceptions. In turn, the police department believes its members will become more aware of the concerns and questions of the community it serves.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Classes will be held every Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Senior/Community Center at 204 Hillside Avenue. Participants must be at least 21 years or older and reside or work in the Township of Livingston. Applications are now available and can be picked up at the Livingston Police Department or found online BY CLICKING HERE. For further information, contact Officer Joy Klapal at jklapal@livingstonnj.org or (973) 992-3000 ext. 3229. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Unification Church pitches Bryant Park offices as resi conversion
The Unification Church is the latest property owner seeking to pitch a dated Midtown office building as a residential conversion. The Holy Spirit Association for the Unification of World Christianity is looking to part ways with their 72,567-square office building on 4 West 43rd Street. The property had served as a headquarters for the religious organization founded by Sun Myung Moon, according to the property’s website.
NYC Medical Practice Rebrands as Ultimate Longevity Destination
Physicians, like fitness brands, are increasingly embracing longevity treatments as interest in preventative wellness heats up Longevity may be one of this year’s biggest buzzwords, with emerging leaders in the space having done the impossible: turning IV drips and advanced health testing into a status symbol of health and wellness. New York in particular has… The post NYC Medical Practice Rebrands as Ultimate Longevity Destination appeared first on Athletech News.
Robert Marston, acclaimed PR strategist, passes at 86
Renowned founder and CEO of Robert Marston and Associates and Marston Strategic Communications, Robert Marston, passed away on July 14 due to respiratory failure. At 86, Marston leaves behind a legacy defined by honesty, integrity, and competitive spirit. In May 1970, Marston founded Robert Marston and Associates, responsible for the...
Generous donation pays student debt for behavioral health professionals
NEW YORK - Staffing issues are top of mind as New York City hospitals care for patients experiencing a mental health crisis.A generous donation to one health system is helping turn the tide.Black Family Philanthropies, which has a history of donating millions to healthcare in the city, just donated $5 million to pay off the debts of more than 120 staffers in behavioral health at NYC Health + Hospitals. Each recipient receives up to $75,000 in student debt relief. "A huge need right now that's unmet" Hospital administrators and educators including those at Touro University call it a win-win investment in...
River Edge Fire Dept reports rise in grill fires; congressman suggests safety plan
RIVER EDGE, N.J. (PIX11) — The River Edge Fire Department’s volunteers have had a lot on their plate this year, especially in the summer. The department has seen an overall uptick in fire calls, including more calls for grill-related fires than in the last two years combined. “Maybe people are just out there cooking more,” […]
Six Newark Suspects Burglarize Homes, Steal Cars, Leave Behind Cars Stolen in Other Heists
SOMERVILLE, NJ – Five suspects from Newark have been arrested and charged with multiple residential burglaries and car thefts that began last year in several Somerset County towns, according to Prosecutor John P. McDonald, who said that the thieves left behind other vehicles reported stolen at other locations. A sixth suspect, also from Newark, is still at large.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER A total of five homes were broken into, and eight vehicles stolen. Four of the suspects were already in jail, charged with offenses in other municipalities when they were arrested for the...
No arrests made after man dies in N.J. shooting, cops say
A man died on Friday night shortly after he was shot in the city of East Orange, authorities said. The shooting happened on South Munn Avenue shortly before 8 p.m. on Friday, the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office said in a news release. When police arrived, they found a man in the area who was suffering from a gunshot wound.
Off-duty NYPD officer arrested in the Bronx: police
THE BRONX, N.Y. (PIX11) – An off-duty NYPD officer was arrested in the Bronx on Sunday, according to authorities. Imran Iqbal, 35, was taken into custody around 9:15 p.m. He was charged with acting in a manner injurious to a child, assault and criminal mischief. Iqbal was arrested in connection to a domestic incident, according […]
Woman stabbed twice in random NYC subway attack
A woman in her 20s was hospitalized in critical condition Sunday night after being stabbed repeatedly in a Queens subway station, authorities say. Police said Monday the 23-year-old victim was stabbed at least twice -- in the chest and abdomen -- at the Van Wyck and Jamaica Avenue station, in the mezzanine area, around 8:30 p.m. the night before.
Roselle Park Student Makes Honors List at Fairleigh Dickinson University
ROSELLE PARK, NJ — A Roselle Park native, attending college at Fairleigh Dickinson University's Metropolitan Campus, has been named to the Honors List for the Spring 2024 semester. Christopher Santos of Roselle Park earned this distinction by carrying a 3.5 or better grade point average out of a possible 4.0 and be enrolled in a minimum of 12 letter-graded hours (four courses).CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Read more Education news from around Roselle Park here: New Jersey School Board Association Gives Ethics Presentation at Roselle Park Board of Education Meeting Roselle Park Students Named to Deans List at Rochester Institute of Technology Roselle Park Residents Initiated into Phi Kappa Phi Honors Society For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
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