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How one city is tapping AI-powered scanners in push to keep guns off of mass transit
NEW YORK — New York City is turning to AI-powered scanners in a new bid to keep guns out of its subway system, but the pilot program launched Friday is already being met with skepticism from riders and the threat of a lawsuit from civil liberties advocates who say the searches are unconstitutional.
New firefighters on the job
The Bloomfield Fire Department has four new firefighters. They are Kevin Negron, Nick Conforti, Addison Valencia and Charles Pierce. Recently graduated from fire academy, they have been on-duty for only a few weeks. According to Chief Lou Venezia, the academy usually has a spring and fall class lasting 12 weeks....
Always A Best Bet in Nutley: Michelle Tortorello
NUTLEY, NJ - When it comes to best bets in Nutley, Michelle Tortorello always knows best. This week, in our continuing series, "Best Bets at the Nutley Farmers Market," Tortorello will share her best beats ahead of the next Sunday market. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER "Best Bets" is published every week, on the Friday before the next market. The best way to discover her best bets is to subscribe to the FREE daily TAPinto Nutley e-news. In the meantime, check out the best bets from other local celebrities: Mayor Kelly Shares This Week's Best Bets at the Nutley Farmers Market Lisa Zitola Shares This Week's Best Bets at the Nutley Farmers Market Dr. Scarpelli Shares This Week's Best Bets at the Nutley Farmers Market For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
2024 Mets Draft Pick: Top High School Player Adam Haight’s Impressive Profile
The Mets selected Adam Haight, a SS from Cedar Park Christian HS, as the 593rd overall pick in the 2024 draft. Haight, regarded as the top high school player in Washington, has a well-rounded tool set with a solid bat-to-ball, pull-side power, and an above-average arm. He led Cedar Park to multiple final-four appearances in the state tournament and stands at 6’2” and 190 pounds, with potential for further growth.
Tiempo 7/28/24: Latino artist Manny Vega leaves his unmistakable mark on New York City
In this edition of Tiempo, we explore the work of Latino artist Manny Vega.You've probably seen the murals and mosaics that decorate the city, artwork created by the Bronx-born artist. His creations often celebrate Latino pioneers.Vega has an in-residence exhibit at the Museum of the City of New York. Meanwhile, he is also conducting workshops for the public.Joe Torres speaks with Vega about his artwork and legacy.But first: Immigration scams are on the rise in New York City.Reports of those scams have spiked, according to several community agencies that help run the free immigration hotline by the New York Office...
New book on 19th century NYC crime boss Mrs. Mandelbaum
A new book tells the story of a German Jewish immigrant in 19th Century New York who built and ran America’s first major organized crime organization. The Talented Mrs. Mandelbaum chronicles the life of a Fredericka Mandelbaum who spent several years as an impoverished street peddler before becoming a buyer and seller of stolen goods. She was also an instigator of bank burglaries. WBGO’s Jon Kalish spoke to the author of the new biography…
Columbia politics professor analyzes Harris campaign
Vice President Kamala Harris has been on the campaign trail picking up some key endorsements from fellow Democrats since stepping in as the party’s presumptive nominee. Meanwhile, former President Donald Trump is back on the campaign trail after an assassination attempt earlier this month. Columbia University professor Donald Green...
Councilmember pushes for trauma center in the Rockaways
The recently approved city budget includes $25 million towards a new trauma center in the Rockaways. Officials and residents say the lack of a trauma center has been an issue in the Rockaways for years. Calls were renewed in March when NYPD Officer Jonathan Diller was shot and killed in the line of duty during a traffic stop in Far Rockaway.
GoFundMe Launched to Save West Bank Cafe and Laurie Beechman Theatre
West Bank Café, popular with the theater crowd, is struggling to stay afloat. The restaurant, located on 42nd Street near 10th Avenue, had been set to close permanently in August before a GoFundMe page was launched. It was just four years ago that the community came together to help...
New York City Ballet turns 75
Turning seventy-five is a milestone, especially for a ballet company. At three-quarters of a century, New York City Ballet is considered not just one of the best dance companies in the world, but also the foundation of ballet in America."For all of us that are here, I think we all really would agree this is the top of the top," said Megan Fairchild, one of New York City Ballet's principal ballerinas. The company is made up of 90 dancers, and has an unparalleled repertory of more than 500 ballets. Asked what is different about the way dancers dance at New...
NYPD says escaped prisoner back in custody
A man wanted for apparently escaping from police custody on Saturday in Queens is back behind bars. The 17-year-old suspect was being processed Saturday around 6:40 p.m. when he ran from the 103rd Precinct on 91st Ave. in Jamaica, according to the NYPD. The suspect was being processed for an...
Subsidized Housing Projects in New York City Repurposed for Immigrant Housing
NEW YORK, NY — New Yorkers are reported that subsidized housing projects in New York City originally intended for local families in need have been repurposed to house immigrants exclusively.…
Nearly half of New York’s homeless are LGBTQ+—but the only designated shelter for queer adults is a ‘nightmare’ of misconduct and living conditions
Marsha’s House has been the center of several lawsuits for abuse and neglect, and has been criticized by ex-residents.
Nic Fink, Pingry grad from Morristown, earns breaststroke silver at 2024 Paris Olympics
Is Morris County USA Swimming's new Olympic Titletown? About 24 hours after Jack Alexy of Mendham helped the U.S. win gold in the 400-meter freestyle relay, Nic Fink tied for silver Sunday in a thrilling 100-meter breaststroke final in Paris. ...
West Orange Public Information Officer Provides Updates
WEST ORANGE, NJ — During the recent town council meeting, Joseph Fagan, West Orange’s Public Information Officer, provided some updates from the fire department, the police department, road safety grants, street paving, Brendan Byrne's 100th birthday and more. He began, “West Orange has received a grant for almost $1,000,000, $966,000, and that was announced on July 10 by the Murphy administration. Over $21 million was awarded for 23 grants, and in West Orange, this will mean that sidewalks, high visibility, crosswalks, ADA curb ramps, LED stop signs and flashing beacons will be installed along Gregory Avenue and...
Orange Public Schools Provides Extensive Summer Programming to Help Students Avoid the Summer Slide
ORANGE, NJ — Orange Public Schools hosts a robust schedule of summer programs annually that are designed to foster academic growth, creativity, and community spirit among students. From the elementary level to high school, the school district's programs engage students in a variety of meaningful and enjoyable learning experiences. Across the district, the Summer 2024 ESL Advancement Program provided multilingual learners several opportunities to enhance their English language proficiency. Through instructional support from ESL teachers, students engaged in small groups and individualized instruction, participating in activities that improved their communication and writing skills.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR...
Woman fights off rapist in NJ mall bathroom attack, cops say
HACKENSACK — A woman managed to save herself from a terrifying attack in a North Jersey mall restroom. Craig Herbert, 30, of New Milford was arrested on Friday, according to Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella. The attack happened Thursday evening at the Riverside Square Mall in Hackensack, officials said.
Deadly Fort Lee police shooting of woman investigated by N.J. AG
FORT LEE, N.J. -- An investigation is underway in New Jersey after a police officer shot and killed a woman early Sunday morning.The investigation has been turned over to the state, which is standard procedure any time there's a police shooting. The New Jersey Attorney General's Office is now investigating after Fort Lee police officers responded to a building around 1:25 a.m. The 911 caller, the woman's own brother, told the dispatcher she was having a mental health episode and had a knife.Here's what investigators say happened Video footage shows investigators on the scene at the Pinnacle Apartments on Main Street.The...
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