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Moped rider knocks two men unconscious after being called out for driving on the sidewalk in Hell’s Kitchen
NEW YORK (1010 WINS/WCBS 880) – A moped rider collided with a man on a sidewalk in Hell’s Kitchen, then punched him and another man unconscious when they confronted him, police reported Wednesday as one of the victims fought for his life in a hospital. The NYPD released...
Devils Offseason Rankings: Goaltenders, Special Teams, and the Coach
Now in the dog days of summer, the New Jersey Devils are counting down the days until the puck drops on 2024-25. The roster is 99% set, barring any shocking trades or retirements. New Jersey underwent a relatively large re-tool this offseason after a disappointing season. They said farewell to their coach, multiple goaltenders, and players who did not fit the tougher new look of the team. How much will these changes improve the Devils, and what will be the most impactful change?
New York City tries to keep college-bound students on track after FAFSA chaos
Students in New York City and across the country have major financial-aid questions this summer that could complicate their ability to get to college in the fall. That’s because of the botched rollout of the redesigned Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) that kept many seniors from completing the form — a key step in accessing aid money for college — creating major headaches for school districts and colleges.
Vineyard Theatre Adds Haley McGee's
Off-Broadway's Vineyard Theatre has unveiled the remainder of its 2024-2025 season, which will include the U.S. premiere of Haley McGee's Edinburgh Fringe hit Age is a Feeling and The Wind and the Rain, a new site-specific piece from Sarah Gancher inspired by Brooklyn landmark Sunny's Bar. Both productions join a...
PVWC Urges Customers to Participate in Free Lead Service Line Replacement Program
CLIFTON, NJ - The Passaic Valley Water Commission (PVWC) is encouraging customers to take part in its free, federally mandated Lead Service Line Replacement program, funded by the bipartisan infrastructure law. Executive Director Jim Mueller emphasized that participation in this health and safety initiative is open to all residents, not just landlords. Mueller announced that there are approximately 610 homes in Clifton, Passaic, Paterson, and Prospect Park with unknown pipe materials that require visual inspection. In Paterson alone, 1,142 lines remain to be replaced, with 1,665 already completed, marking a 59% completion rate.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR...
Baseball: Bayonne Beats Madison, 5-4, to Win Summer Championship
BAYONNE, NJ -- The Bayonne baseball team won its second summer championship in the last three years with a 5-4 victory over Madison on Wednesday. It was the second High School Developmental League Union Division title since 2022 for the Bees, coached by Dave Hoffmann. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER In 2023, Bayonne lost to Ridge in the final, but 2023 was the year that the Bees won the spring season Section 2, Group 4 championship. Bayonne trailed, 4-3, in the bottom of the sixth inning against Madison on Wednesday when Brandon Drago put the...
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...
Faith Lutheran Collecting New Backpacks/Supplies for Area Children
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ — For the sixteenth consecutive year, Faith Lutheran Church in New Providence is collecting new backpacks and school supplies to be shared with St. Stephan's Grace Community in Newark's Ironbound, our Mission Partner congregation, and the Second Street Youth Center in Plainfield. The backpack collection grew from an idea at a church council meeting into a full-fledged ministry that has benefited from the community’s engagement and generosity. Multiple community organizations have received backpacks from Faith’s collection over the years.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Backpacks don’t often last from year to...
The Borough in the Palm of Your Hand: Roselle Park Launches New Mobile App
ROSELLE PARK, NJ — The Borough of Roselle Park has launched a new phone app, myRosellePark, that allows residents to report non-emergency issues, upload photos with geotagging and receive information about local events. The app will enable residents to report potholes, garbage, graffiti and code violations and provide them with real-time updates on the complaint status. App users can also opt-in to receive notifications on road closures and local emergencies. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The app is free and available for download on the App Store and Google Play. Read more Government news from around Roselle Park here: Sanitary Sewer Collapse on Grant Ave. Slows Roselle Park Commuters Roselle Park Mayor and Council Introduces Ordinance to Lower Sewer Bill Costs Assemblywoman Linda S. Carter to Hold "Office Hours" in Roselle Park For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Summer Streets starts in Queens, Staten Island this weekend
QUEENS, N.Y. (PIX11) – Miles of streets in Queens and Staten Island will close to vehicles this weekend, the first iteration of Summer Streets, which will hit all five boroughs. From 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, stretches of Queens and Staten Island will be open only to pedestrians and cyclists. Instead of the sounds […]
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.
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.
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.
Paladino, Sheft, Lowman, Loudig and Kernighan to be honored with prestigious ‘Eddy’ awards
Chris Paladino of New Brunswick Development Corp., Tony Lowman of Rowan University, Judith Sheft of the Commission on Science, Innovation and Technology, Dr. Olivier Loudig of the Hackensack Meridian Health Center for Discovery and Innovation and computer science pioneer Brian Kernighan will head the list of honorees at the 45th annual Edison Patent Awards.
Truck explosion destroys residential sound wall along NJ Route 3
CLIFTON — A truck explosion obliterated a sound barrier along Route 3 and melted the siding of a house Monday morning. Route 3 was closed in both directions where the highway meets Route 46 and passes over Valley Road in Clifton after the tractor-trailer went up in flames around 9 a.m. The highway remained closed as of 11:45 a.m.
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