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This Wednesday (Aug. 28): Egrets Rule The Roost At Laurel Hill Park!
Join the Bergen County Audubon Society this Wednesday, Aug. 28, for the dazzling sight of dozens of Egrets that roost in Laurel Hill County Park in Secaucus. Starts at 6:30 p.m. Park and meet at first parking lot as you enter Laurel Hill County Park off Laurel Hill Drive. Contact:...
Florham Park Rotary Halloween Dog Parade
FLORHAM PARK — Get ready for a day of spooky fun and wagging tails as the Florham Park Rotary hosts its 4th Annual Halloween Dog Parade and Costume Contest on Saturday, October 19th. The event will take place from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Florham Park Gazebo & Great Lawn, offering a perfect setting for dogs and their owners to showcase their Halloween spirit.
Hughes Talks About Keefe's Hiring Ahead of Training Camp
In a recent interview with NHL.com, New Jersey Devils forward Jack Hughes shared his thoughts on his newly hired head coach, Sheldon Keefe. Hughes was asked about if he's looking forward to having some time to talk with Keefe when training camp starts on Sept 18. "I’m excited to get to New Jersey ...
North Arlington Motorcyclist, 24, Antagonizing Cops Arrested After Pursuit In Lyndhurst: PD
Robert Higgins, of North Arlington, has been charged with eluding and was issued a slew of traffic violations, Lyndhurst Police Detective Lt. Vincent Auteri said on Monday, Aug. 26. Lynrhust detectives Matt Giunta and Nick Abruscato were in an unmarked police vehicle near Rutherford and Park Avenues when they were...
Will New Owner With 'Magic Touch' Get This Englewood Tudor Its Mojo Back?
This Bergen County home may not be in its prime, but it could be soon, thanks to a new owner who saw its potential. The 2,316-square-foot home at 272 W. Ivy Lane in Englewood was listed by by Bonnie Bernhardt of ReMax, at $679,000 on June 5. According to Compass...
Paws For Style New York Fashion Mayhem At Its Very Best!
Animal Fair Magazine’s 6th Annual “Paws For Style” took place on May 25th at the New York City hot spot EXIT. This canine fashion show was the HOTTEST TREND to hit the red carpet in years! It was a dog-eat-dog fight on the catwalk with thousands of dollars raised for the Human Society in NY. Dogs arrived in the latest couture outfits by top designers including Coach, Gucci, Diane von Furstenberg, Juicy Couture, Rebecca Taylor, Von Dutch, Theory, Alice Roi, Joseph Abboud, Michelle Roth, Manolo Blahnik and Donald J Pliner!
NYC to continue spraying this week to combat West Nile virus
NEW YORK -- If you haven't noticed them already, you may see trucks driving through your New York City neighborhood this week to spray for mosquitos.It's all in an effort to reduce the risk of West Nile virus. The season in the city typically runs from May to October.Here are the parts of the city that are being sprayedThere have been six severe cases in the city so far this year. In an effort to reduce the risk, the Department of Health had its trucks out until 6 a.m. on Tuesday spraying pesticides in parts of Manhattan. It said a...
‘El Mayo’ fighting transfer to New York
EL PASO, Texas (Border Report) – The U.S. Attorney’s Office is doubling down on wanting Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada to face drug charges in New York first, even though the reputed Sinaloa cartel leader was arrested on July 25 in the El Paso region. On Monday,...
NYC making big investment in maternal health in Coney Island
NEW YORK -- On the eighth floor of NYC Health + Hospitals/South Brooklyn Health, elected officials used a sledgehammer to hit an old wall, beginning work on a new integrated women's health center in Coney Island."Maternity care starts long before the birth of a child. We need to invest in the overall health, safety and psychological well-being of women throughout their reproductive life," hospital CEO Svetlana Lipyanskaya said.The work begins following an $18.5 million allocation to the institution by Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso in 2023."Brooklyn is the most dangerous place in all of New York City for a Black...
Doctors offer back-to-school checklist to get kids ready
NEW YORK -- Students are days away from starting a new school year, which means parents have been busy getting everything their kids need. It's much more than buying school supplies, however. Health check-ups, staying up to date on vaccinations and other screenings are also important.More sleep, less screen timeDr. Jason Leider, with NYC Health + Hospitals, says parents should also prioritize getting their kids more sleep and less screen time before going back into the classroom."For a young kid in elementary school, probably 10 hours [of sleep] would be a good goal," said Leider. NYC Health + Hospitals recently hosted a Back-to-School...
Adams Faces Uphill Battle to Confirm Randy Mastro as City’s Top Lawyer Over Council Opposition
The City Council will hold a hearing Tuesday on the mayor’s controversial pick for corporation counsel, Randy Mastro, a former deputy mayor and longtime lawyer who is currently representing New Jersey in a case against New York. Mastro, a partner at the firm King and Spalding and the longtime chair of good government group Citizens […] The post Adams Faces Uphill Battle to Confirm Randy Mastro as City’s Top Lawyer Over Council Opposition appeared first on THE CITY - NYC News.
50K patients impacted in Gramercy Surgery Center data breach
Gramercy Surgery Center in New York City filed a notice of a data breach with the U.S Department of Health and Human Services, according to an Aug. 23 release by JD Supra. The notice was filed Aug. 9 after GSC discovered it was the target of a cyberattack. An unauthorized party was able to access identifying information and medical records, including treatment and health insurance information, of about 50,000 patients.
NYC programs could save you money on housing, food, child care, taxes
NEW YORK (PIX11) – A variety of programs are available in New York City to help people save money on housing, food, child care, taxes, and other basic needs. Mayor Eric Adams on Monday launched the “Money in Your Pocket” initiative, which aims to help people take advantage of more than 70 city, state, and […]
Mayor Adams Issues Order Requiring City Agencies to Review City Owned and Controlled Land for Potential Housing Development Sites
Part of Adams Administration’s Pledge to Use Every Possible Tool to Create More Affordable Housing and Deliver 500,000 New Housing Units by 2032. New York City Mayor Eric Adams has announced the issuance of executive order 43 requiring city agencies to review their city owned and controlled land for potential housing development sites. As New York City faces a generational affordable housing crisis with just a 1.4 percent rental vacancy rate, the Adams administration is proposing bold, forward-thinking solutions and using every possible tool available to deliver the affordable housing that New Yorkers need. The executive order will help support the Adams administration’s bold “moonshot” goal of building 500,000 new homes by 2032.
"Keep the Family and Community in Your Prayers" Woman, 18, dies after being struck by boat propeller, in Long Beach Island boating accident.
LONG BEACH ISLAND, NJ: In a tragic accident, over the weekend, an 18-year-old woman, a recent graduate of Wayne Hills High School, in Wayne, NJ, died after being struck by the propeller of a boat off Harvey Cedars, on Long Beach Island. According to the NJ State Police, on Sunday at about 4:30 p.m., state troopers responded to what Harvey Cedars police are calling a "tragic boating accident" in the waters off Sunset Park in Harvey Cedars.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Based on the initial investigation, Zeina Mahafzah, 18, was on a raft being pulled by a boat. While attempting to board the boat, she was struck by its propeller, and she sustained fatal injuries, according to NJ State Police. The incident is under investigation by the New Jersey State Police and the Harvey Cedars Police Department, who posted Sunday on Facebook: "As the investigation is in its preliminary stages, we ask that you keep the family and community in your thoughts and prayers." Mahafzah was set to begin her freshman year of college at Rutgers State University. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
New laws take on a soft spot in NJ’s strong public education system
Making sure more New Jersey students are reading at grade level is the main goal behind two pieces of legislation signed into law by Governor Phil Murphy on Tuesday. The moves include mandatory screenings for younger students, at least twice a year. “Recent years have brought forth many challenges for...
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