Garfield
LATEST NEWS
US cities sharpen focus on building performance standards to meet net-zero goals
State and local governments are turning to building performance standards, or BPS, as a key measure to cut emissions and meet climate targets, according to a report from JLL released last week. Thirteen U.S. cities have a BPS in place, accounting for about 25% of all U.S. buildings as of...
New York joins cities questioning ShotSpotter costs, benefits
ShotSpotter, a system U.S. police departments use to detect gunfire, resulted in New York Police Department officers spending hundreds of hours in a single month investigating incidents the officers could not confirm were in fact shots fired, according to an audit the New York City comptroller released last week. But...
New class size caps could worsen teacher turnover at high-poverty schools, report warns
Sign up for Chalkbeat New York’s free daily newsletter to keep up with NYC’s public schools.New York City’s highest-poverty schools could experience an exodus of teachers in the coming years, an unintended consequence of a sweeping class size mandate, according to a new report.All of the city’s public schools must limit their class sizes by 2028 to between 20 and 25 students, depending on the grade level, thanks to a new state law. But more affluent schools tend to have more crowded classes, which will require more teacher hiring.Most of those educators will likely be new to the profession or...
This Year’s NYC James Beard Winner Is Tapped to Run Michelin-Starred Saga
Melissa McCart is the editor for Eater New York. Charlie Mitchell of Michelin-starred Clover Hill in Brooklyn Heights — who won this year’s James Beard Award for Best Chef: New York State — is headed to Manhattan. Mitchell will lead Fidi’s two-Michelin-star Saga on the 63rd floor of 70 Pine at Pearl Street, where he’ll become the executive chef following the death of founder James Kent last month, the New York Times reported.
Housing lottery launches for 115 rent-stabilized apartments in Greenpoint
Housing lottery applications are open for 115 rent-stabilized apartments at a new development on the Greenpoint waterfront. New Yorkers who earn $64,012 to $218,010 are eligible to apply, depending on the size of the household. Rents start at $1,782 for a studio. The pet-friendly building at 16 Dupont St. has...
Sudden Death Of Maywood Teen Sean Sidle Is 'Nightmare' For Grieving Parents, Brothers
A GoFundMe campaign launched by Sean's mother, Victoria, said that his death was sudden, and "a nightmare for any mother and father to have to go through." Sean's obituary on the Beaugard-McKnight Funeral Home website says he graduated from St. Peter the Apostle Grammar School in River Edge in 2019, and then from St. Joseph Regional High School, Montvale, where he played football and wrestled, in 2023.
Man, woman found dead in Brooklyn: police
BROOKLYN, N.Y. (PIX11) – A man and woman were found dead inside a building in Brooklyn Wednesday, police said. Police found the man and woman inside 640 Ditmas Ave. in Kensington after responding to a 911 call for a wellness check around 10:20 a.m., according to the NYPD. The man and woman were pronounced dead […]
New York Yankee executive’s wife found dead in NJ, report says
🔵 Former Mets general manager now works for the Yankees. 🔵 His wife was found dead in their Bergen County home, according to the New York Post. The wife of New York Yankees executive Omar Minaya was found dead in their New Jersey home, according to a report by the New York Post.
Saddle Brook football continuing to build for the future | State of the Program
Saddle Brook seeks to continue a recent trend under its new coach. After three seasons as an assistant, Rob Bernier succeeds William Van Kersen, who took over as athletic director at Pascack Valley. Van Kersen led the Falcons to a 7-1 record and the NJIC Union Division title in the first of his three seasons in 2021. ...
From bust to NFL's best: No better time for Andrew Thomas to complete his journey than now
EAST RUTHERFORD - There was a time not long ago when Andrew Thomas wanted you to call him the worst offensive lineman in the NFL. And given the way his professional career began, many critics obliged. The journey to where Thomas is now - widely regarded as one of the league's best at left tackle and an irreplaceable part of the Giants' present and future - has, in a sense, reached another crossroads. ...
Giants' Malik Nabers named to CBS Sports' 2024 All-Preseason Rookie Team
When the New York Giants selected wide receiver Malik Nabers in the 2024 NFL draft, he filled a need for a feature weapon on the offense. There are extremely high expectations around the Giants’ new top target, especially considering he may have very well been the team’s top wide receiver choice as we learned on HBO’s Hard Knocks.
See homes sold in the Clifton area, July 15 to July 21
The following is a listing of all home transfers in the Clifton area reported from July 15 to July 21. There were 29 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 2,104-square-foot home on Getty Avenue in Clifton that sold for $600,000.
PCCC Inducts Over 400 Into Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
Over 400 students were inducted into the Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) International Honor Society during Commencement Week 2024 at Passaic County Community College (PCCC). The May 20 ceremony in the Main Campus-Paterson gymnasium, also marked the 42nd anniversary of Alpha Eta Chi (AEC) – the PCCC Chapter of PTK, and one of the most honored chapters worldwide.
Paterson schools lose a top exec to Ridgewood for higher salary
PATERSON — The city’s school business administrator, Richard Matthews, has resigned to take the same position in Ridgewood at a higher salary. Matthews, who has been the city’s school business administrator since 2017, would have been making $212,990 in Paterson this year. His salary in Ridgewood will be $221,400, under a resolution approved...
55-year-old driver killed in Clifton truck explosion identified
The driver who was killed in a truck explosion on the highway in Clifton has been identified.Police announced Wednesday that Luis Santiago, 55, from Linden, New Jersey, was killed in the crash.The crash between the truck and a New Jersey Transit bus happened in the eastbound lanes of Route 3 on Monday around 9 a.m.Officials say the Brenntag truck, which was loaded with flammable and corrosive, non-toxic materials, clipped the bus that was carrying 29 passengers.Parts of the tractor-trailer went careening into the air as flames spilled onto the road and spread into neighboring back yards.At one point, all lanes...
NJ ice cream tour returns for second year
If you love ice cream, then get ready to travel around the state of New Jersey this summer for the second annual “I Licked My Way Through NJ Ice Cream Tour.” The tour will last until Aug. 18, this year featuring 12 shops throughout the state. In Monmouth and Ocean counties, they includes Belle’s Ice Cream in Spring Lake, Surfside Frozen Custard in Sea Girt, Miss Mindy’s Homemade Ice Cream in Bayville, You Scream Ice Cream in Brick Township, Skipper Dipper in Long Beach Township and Kohr Soft Ice Cream in Little Egg Harbor Township.
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.