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UPDATE: Motorcyclist killed in fiery crash in Morris County ID’d
PARSIPPANY-TROY HILLS, NJ (Morris County) – Authorities identified the motorcyclist killed in a fiery crash in Parsippany-Troy Hills Wednesday afternoon as a 30-year-old resident of Little Falls, according to Morris County Prosecutor’s Office Public Information Officer Meghan Knab. On Aug. 21, at around 4:00 p.m., the Morris County...
Military Appreciation Day is August 26
MORRIS COUNTY — All veterans are invited to Morris County Veteran Appreciation Day on Monday, August 26, from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at VFW 3401, located at 45 Tabor Road in Morris Plains. There will be food and refreshments, and veteran organizations and dignitaries will make presentations. New...
Saturday Blurbs: Interesting Little Stories From the Past Week
Earlier this week at the ShopRite of Metro Plaza Jersey City, Inserra Supermarkets presented a check for $109,356 to the Diabetes Research Institute Foundation. The company’s “Dollars Against Diabetes” fundraiser in June raised $54,678, which was matched by the Inserra Family Foundation. The DRIF awarded ShopRite of Jersey City a trophy for coming in first place in the 2024 DRIF Fundraising Program.
50th Canal Day Music & Craft Festival
MORRIS COUNTY — The 50th Annual Canal Day Music and Craft Festival, set for this Saturday, August 24, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. in Hugh Force Canal Park at 180 West Central Avenue, Wharton, promises to be a lively celebration of the historic Morris Canal and the rich heritage of the communities along its route.
Jersey City to Face Daily Fines For Not Reinstating Cops Fired for Using Cannabis
Jersey City could begin facing daily fines starting Saturday for refusing to reinstate two police officers whose terminations over their cannabis usage were overturned by the state Civil Service Commission. The state will fine the city $100 daily for each officer — Norhan Mansour and Omar Polanco — with a...
Gotham FC marks NWSL return with a superb win against Portland
On a beautiful Saturday afternoon, NJ/NY Gotham FC resumed the NWSL season with a game against Portland Thorns FC. This comes after an impressive summer thus far, for the Bats secured medals at the Summer Olympics and will play in the finals of the NWSL x Liga MX Femenil Summer Cup.
Man fatally stabbed on NYC subway train in the Bronx
THE BRONX - A man is dead after he was stabbed following a dispute on a NYC subway train in the Bronx, the NYPD said. The stabbing happened around 3 p.m. on a northbound 2 train in the area of E. 149 Street and 3rd Avenue in the Melrose section.
Emerging Artists Theatre’s Spark Theatre Festival NYC Returns from Monday, September 9 to Sunday, September 29 at The Chain Theatre
Emerging Artists Theatre’s (EAT) bi-annual Spark Theatre Festival NYC, running from Monday, September 9 to Sunday, September 29 at The Chain Theatre will present over 60 workshop presentations during the 3-week run, including new musicals, dance, solo shows, sketch comedy, drag/burlesque,and plays. Award-winning EAT, now in its 32nd year...
Justin Peck’s ‘Decalogue’ Pushes Into New Ballet Forms
<First published online in the New York Times on May14, 2017>. Justin Peck — still not yet 30, yet resident choreographer at New York City Ballet since 2014 — makes ballets both with apparently complete assurance and as if conducting experiments. His latest work, “The Decalogue,” which had its world premiere with City Ballet on Friday night, is his most exploratory piece so far.
NYC hits Coney Island Cyclone operators with 2 violations, as iconic ride remains shuttered
The lonely Cyclone remains closed for repairs after a mechanism cracked this week. A mechanical malfunction on the century-old wooden rollercoaster Thursday was not reported to the Department of Buildings, officials said. [ more › ]
The Unstuffy Gala: City Ballet Delivers Youth and Style
<First published online in the New York Times on September 29, 2017>. Five years ago, New York City Ballet’s fall gala became an event for fashion onstage: an annual rendezvous in which new choreography joined new couture. Since 2014, the formula has been four creations, made by four different choreographers, each with a design team from the fashion world.
Gunman sought after 17-year-old repeatedly shot inside Inwood apartment building
Police are investigating after a 17-year-old boy was shot inside an Inwood apartment building early Saturday morning. The teen was shot inside a stairwell leading to the roof at 128 Sherman Ave., near Academy Street, just before 2:30 a.m.
Celebrating Old Times With New: A Premiere
<First published online in the New York Times on May 9, 2014>. New York City Ballet’s spring gala on Thursday at the David H. Koch Theater was, for many reasons, exciting. Above all, it celebrated the company’s 50 years at Lincoln Center. And the evening reached its climax with a sensational world premiere: Justin Peck’s 42-minute new ballet, “Everywhere We Go,” a work both diffuse and brilliant whose rich supply of configurations, phrases and rhythms often (if not always) suggests that young Mr. Peck can do anything he wants with choreography: a virtuoso of the form.
NYU issues new hate speech guidelines discouraging students from targeting ‘Zionists’
(New York Jewish Week) — Students and faculty who discriminate against or harass “Zionists” may be violating New York University’s hate speech policies, according to the school’s updated guidelines for the fall semester. In July, Meta banned the use of “Zionist” as a cover for attacks on Jews or Israelis on its platforms. Now, NYU,...
Lithium-ion batteries are exploding in NYC's garbage trucks. Only you can stop them.
Caption: A fire erupted in a Boro-Wide truck last year after a lithium-ion battery was inappropriately put out for trash pick-up. Don’t put your e-bike batteries — or any lithium-ion batteries — in the trash. [ more › ]
New York Senator Addabbo urges governor to expedite NYC-area casino bidding process
New York Senator Addabbo urges governor to expedite NYC-area casino bidding process. About a dozen furlongs from one of the oldest racetracks in the nation, a debate on the licensing prospects of three New York casino projects has become a summer rite of passage. Story continues below. Since the inaugural...
Spectacular weekend forecast for tri-state area
NEW YORK (PIX11) — Saturday kicks off a great beach weekend in the tri-state area with continued warm and dry conditions and highs expected to be in the mid 80s. Winds will shift from the northwest to the southwest by Saturday afternoon, bringing in even warmer temperatures on Sunday. Highs will be in the upper 80s.
A World Premiere of Pure Dance to a Familiar Score
<First published online in the New York Times on February 15, 2015>. Three years ago, Justin Peck had choreographed no professional ballet. Today his works (new commissions and existing pieces) are in demand across America, and he has been resident choreographer at New York City Ballet since July. Not everything he has made, however, has succeeded. It seems fair to ask this season if he will prove one of those rare artists who, having begun with several important successes, can grow further.
First Alert Forecast: A beautiful summer weekend!
The trend of exceptionally nice weather continued Saturday, with the only difference being that high temperatures returned to their normal levels in the low and mid 80s. Temps will trend upward in the coming days, but for Saturday night, they will stay on the comfortable side, with 60s and even some 50s for lows.SundayFor Sunday, a slight uptick in the humidity will be noticeable, while highs top out in the mid to upper 80s.Most of the day looks sunny and dry, however, a stray shower or two is possible in the afternoon and early evening hours.The week aheadMonday brings a slightly better chance of some afternoon showers and storms. Even so, it's looking very spotty and many places will likely stay dry.By the middle of the week, we'll get into the upper 80s with more humidity. Rain chances remain low, but Wednesday afternoon brings the best chance of some showers and storms.For now, enjoy this beautiful weekend!First Alert Weather mapsLive Tri-State Area radarLive Long Island radarLive NYC northern suburbs radarLive Jersey Shore radarTri-State temperatures
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