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What's open July 4th? Grocery stores, MTA, NJ Transit, postal service
NEW YORK - Millions of Americans are celebrating Independence Day on Thursday, July 4. The Fourth of July celebrated the Second Continental Congress’ unanimous adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776 and the separation from Great Britain. One year later, according to the Library of Congress,...
Get to Know Your Orange Man: #28, LB Jahide Lesaine Jr.
It’s time to start preparing for the 2024 Syracuse Orange football season. We’re going through the roster to take a look at each Syracuse player as we get to know a lot of new faces to kick off the Fran Brown Era. Name: Jahide Lesaine Jr. Position: Linebacker.
Area Elks and Girls Scouts Send Care Packages to NJ Troops stationed overseas
Area Elks Club members recently teamed up with Girl Scouts from New Providence and Chatham at the Stirling Elks Lodge to assemble and mail 22 care packages packed with cookies and “Thank You” cards to troops from NJ who are currently deployed overseas. They were joined by Air...
NJ Spotlight News: July 3, 2024
We bring you what’s relevant and important in New Jersey news, along with our insight. Watch as the NJ Spotlight News team breaks down today’s top stories. Menendez defense rests case without senator testifying. Closing arguments could begin as early as Tuesday. Candidates to succeed Payne line up...
Stevens Institute of Technology applauds $7.5M allocation from state budget
The Stevens Institute of Technology is applauding their $7.5 million allocation from the 2024-2025 New Jersey budget, expressing excitement about improving their computer science and their artificial intelligence programs. This state funding is broken down into two parts: $5.75 million for the university and $1.75 million for their artificial intelligence...
Get Ready For Free Slurpee Day In New Jersey
This super popular convenience store is turning 97!. The one that keeps you cool and refreshed during these hot summer months here in New Jersey. 7-Eleven will soon celebrate its 97th anniversary!. Wow, 97 years it's been around and you can join in on the big celebration by stopping by...
“Our Mother Marsha” at Peggy Mercury July 5
KENT—Daniel Robin Clurman, who created “Our Mother Marsha,” will be present Friday, July 5, at Peggy Mercury, 9 Maple St., from 11 a.m. until 6 p.m. In addition to original works on view, 13 color silkscreen prints will be available for purchase with a portion of the proceeds benefiting Housing Works, the New York City based non-profit fighting the twin crises of AIDS and homelessness.
American Symphony Orchestra Shares 2024-25 Season Lineup
The American Symphony Orchestra is presenting four full orchestra concerts as a part of their upcoming 63rd season. The lineup consists of free shows at Bryant Park and Kupferberg Center for the Arts on September 6 and 7 as well as ticketed shows at St. Bartholomew’s Church on January 24, Lincoln Center’s David Geffen Hall on March 23, and Carnegie Hall on June 6, 2025.
‘Lack of guidance and communication’ by OCM threatening cannabis delivery operators (Guest Column)
Join NY Cannabis Insider for its next industry meetup in NYC on Aug. 13, 2024. Tickets available now. This guest column is from Matthew Krupp, the co-founder of Canterra, Western New York’s first cannabis e-commerce platform and delivery service. The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author, and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of NY Cannabis Insider.
Grace Episcopal Church in Nutley Offers Prayers for the Nation on Independence Day
Today we offer thanks for our liberties, along with petitions for our nation, our elected leaders, and all who strive for justice in our country. We also repent of the sins we have done, the work we have left undone, and the evil done on our behalf as a nation. “Lord God Almighty, you have made all the peoples of the earth for your glory, to serve you in freedom and in peace: "; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.” -...
The Magical “We Call It Ballet” Show Is Coming To NYC
When classical ballet and technology blend together, it enhances both the artistic expression and audience experience. And We Call It Ballet in NYC honors traditional artistry while embracing a new form of theatricality made possible by digital technology. Countless LED lights weaved into the dancers’ costumes create an ethereal glow, as they glide across the stage with a fluidity that captivates all who bear witness. This October, head to The Sheen Center on Bleecker Street to experience spectacular dancing, gleaming lights and a unique take on The Sleeping Beauty, one of the world’s most popular ballets. Places are limited so make sure to secure your spot now. Integrating interactive LED lighting into the ballet dancers’ costumes, We Call It Ballet creates a synchronized and responsive visual experience adding a dynamic new element to the traditional tale. Thanks to this wearable technology as well as a narrator setting the scene, the beauty of the ballet is made more accessible for younger audiences, the visually impaired and for those that just didn’t have a clue what was going on.
NJ’s athletes at the 2024 Paris Olympics
The 2024 Summer Olympics will kick off in Paris at the end of this month, and New Jersey will be well-represented in a number of the Games’ events. NJ Spotlight News spoke with NJ Advance Media sports columnist Steve Politi about some of the Jersey highlights. “I think most...
Flight diverted to NY airport after man exposed himself, urinated in aisle: officials
BUFFALO, NY - A flight to Manchester, New Hampshire, was diverted to Buffalo, NY, after a man allegedly exposed himself and urinated in the aisle of the airplane, officials said. The 25-year-old Oregon man was arrested and charged on Wednesday with indecent exposure after the flight landed at the Buffalo...
N.J. judge drunkenly kissed women at party, made ‘vulgar’ posts online, state claims
A longtime municipal court judge has been charged with ethics violations for inappropriately touching three women at a holiday party last year while he was intoxicated, a state judicial committee announced Wednesday. Richard Obuch is also accused of commenting on sexual social media posts on X (formerly Twitter) and posting...
5 New Jersey Beaches Are Under A Warning For Contaminated Waters
We're getting ready to head into one of the busiest weekends at the Jersey Shore, and it's been revealed that at least 5 New Jersey beaches are under warnings for excess bacteria. It's never something you want to see on the news and the reason for the contamination really stinks.
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