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Macy's 4th of July Fireworks 2024: Street closures, entry points, more
NEW YORK CITY - Thousands of people are set to gather in New York City for the 48th annual Macy's 4th of July Fireworks Show. The fireworks will launch from the Hudson River for the first time in 10 years. NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JULY 04: Drones perform a...
Bergen County gas station attendant charged, accused of overcharging customers
A Park Ridge gas station attendant at Delta Gas was charged and accused of repeatedly overcharging customers, police said on Tuesday. Police alleged the unidentified attendant at the Kinderkamack Road Delta would manually charge more money when customers would use credit cards. When called out on the discrepancy by drivers, the attendant pretended it was a mistake and gave back the money, police said.
Three of the dirtiest cities in America are here in NJ
When we tell outsiders where we’re from, we all get the eye roll. We’ve all heard the Jersey dis about smokestacks, pollution, litter, and grime. No one ever thinks of farmland, the gorgeous lakes and mountains, the Jersey shore, the hiking trails, the nature. All we ever hear about is the dirty reputation, which just isn’t warranted or fair.
You can swim for free at these New York pools this summer
If you're a frequenter of the city's and state's many public swimming pools, you're by now familiar with the $2 entry fee that most of them ask for. That's, however, changing this summer: Governor Kathy Hochul just announced that the state is completely waiving entry fees at 14 state parks for the rest of the season. The list includes two public pools located in New York City: Roberto Clemente State Park Pool in the Bronx and the Riverbank State Park Pools in Manhattan.
NYC, state officials reveal free ways to get kids off their phones and outside: ‘Don’t scroll through life’
City and state officials urged New York parents Tuesday to get their kids off their phones and outside — and they gave a few suggestions on how to do it. Gov. Kathy Hochul announced that pools at New York’s state parks will be free to all for the rest of the summer — including at Jones Beach on Long Island, Riverbank State Park in Manhattan, Roberto Clemente State Park Pool in The Bronx and Bear Mountain in the Hudson Valley. The state will also chip in $1.5 million in transportation grants to help get disadvantaged kids to swim lessons at the pools,...
Where to see the best fireworks in North Jersey: Check out these 7 massive displays
Looking for the best Fourth of July fireworks displays in North Jersey? Look no further — we've curated a list of some of the most extravagant, colorful pyrotechnic shows. Here's what to know about where to go to be dazzled for this July 4th holiday. ...
Jersey City Invites Public to Free Fourth of July Concert and Festival
JERSEY CITY, NJ – The public is invited to come out and celebrate Independence Day in Jersey City with an exciting lineup for the 2024 Fourth of July Festival and Concert, Mayor Steven Fulop reminded potential attendees. The City bills this year’s celebration as bigger and better than ever, with an entertainment-packed day of family-friendly activities, dazzling fireworks over the Hudson River, and performances by international superstars Funk Flex, Fat Joe, and Wyclef Jean.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The Independence Day festivities start at noon with a street fair featuring more than 80...
Westchester inspectors trying to keep watery gas from damaging your car
NEW YORK -- CBS New York told you last week about multiple vehicles suffering significant damage after filling up at a gas station in Queens after water somehow got into the underground storage tanks.The city's Department of Consumer and Worker Protection said it sent an inspector to test the gasoline again Tuesday to make sure the issue has been resolved.Protecting you from that is very much on the radar of other local consumer protection officials.Westchester County officials are on the caseTanks that hold the fuel that flows through the pumps and into your vehicle are buried underground at more than...
Township of Nutley Independence Day Festivities
Mayor John V. Kelly, III and the Nutley Board of Commissioners are pleased to announce the Township's Fourth of July festivities scheduled for Thursday, July 4, beginning at 6:00 pm. “On July 4, as in previous years, Nutley is the destination to celebrate our nation's birthday! We are looking forward to continuing the Nutley tradition of celebrating our nation's birth with family friendly entertainment, and of course, fireworks”, commented Mayor Kelly.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Food vendors will line Franklin Avenue and DJMC Entertainment will be on hand to provide music and games. Nutley native Zach Sebek will perform the National Anthem to kick off the amazing firework display. The fireworks are scheduled to start at dusk. TRAFFIC ALERT: Franklin Avenue will be closed between Chestnut and Church St. beginning at 3:30pm and will not reopen until cleanup is finished. Please use caution while traveling in this area. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
NY weather: These 4 weather maps show latest Fourth of July forecast
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — The latest forecast maps for the Fourth of July show a potential for thunderstorms encroaching on New York City. Recent forecasts indicate that Independence Day will be in the upper 80s and feature thunderstorms in the evening hours. “On Thursday it could be a soaker...
NYCHA Steps Up Evictions on Tenants, Paying Marshal Fees
The cash-strapped New York City Housing Authority has begun to accelerate removal of tenants who have racked up significant rent arrears, evicting 62 households in the first quarter of 2024. That’s more than the 58 households evicted during all of last year. NYCHA is paying related fees and, unlike private landlords, shelling out for moving […] The post NYCHA Steps Up Evictions on Tenants, Paying Marshal Fees appeared first on THE CITY - NYC News.
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