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Immaculate Conception High School Guard Jaren Barnett Nets Offer from Delaware State University Hornets
Class of 2026 Montclair Immaculate Conception High School (N.J.) guard Jaren Barnett has received an offer from Division I Delaware State University Hornets Men’s basketball program, yesterday he wrote on X. The Hornets’ D-1 offer was the first for the 5-foot-10 Montclair, New Jersey, native. In addition to...
Matt About Town: Experience the spectacle of Z-Burger’s annual Independence Day Burger Eating Championship
What if we told you the best Fourth of July-themed eating competition wasn’t in New York, but right here in the nation’s capital?. In today’s episode of “Matt About Town,” WTOP’s Matt Kaufax brought his buns, and his appetite, over to Z-Burger on Wisconsin Avenue in Northwest D.C., to experience the spectacle of the burger joint’s annual Independence Day Burger Eating Championship!
Things are happening at Downtown Cranford
CRANFORD, NJ — Storytime with Elmo: Storytime at Max & Luna was a delight, thanks to a special visit from everyone’s favorite red furry monster, Elmo. Not only were children treated to hugs and high-fives from Elmo, but Cranford Police Department Detective Lynne Galvez also read books about police officers and how they help members of the community. Thank you to Max & Luna for offering up their space to host storytime. Make sure you stop in and take a look at Max & Luna’s clothes, gifts and toys, including adorable outfits for the Fourth of July.
NY Jews unnerved by spike in antisemitism and raucous protests take to krav maga for self-defense
(New York Jewish Week) — Last year, as antisemitism spiked in New York City after Oct. 7, occupational therapist Ruth Peer began to hear about troubling incidents from the Jewish children she works with in Crown Heights. In one case, an elementary school-age patient told Peer that she was riding with her father when a...
NJ101.5 listeners have voted for the best ‘dive’ bar in NJ
Thousands of votes came pouring in on Friday and through the weekend after we announced the finalists in the four-region contest to find the best Jersey dive bar. We ended up with five finalists because of a rare tie in Central Jersey between Ellery's in Middlesex Boro. and Lagoda's Saloon...
Nutley HS boys volleyball team spikes down another successful season
NUTLEY, NJ — The Nutley High School boys volleyball team enjoyed another successful season. Under head coach Kevin Reilly, the Raiders finished with a 15-8 overall record, including finishing in second place in the Super Essex Conference–Colonial Division with a 7-3 divisional record. They also were the No. 6 seed in the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association’s North Jersey, Group 2 state sectional tournament.
Mother, 2 young children stabbed, critically injured in East Orange apartment
A mother and two young children were rushed to the hospital after being critically wounded in an East Orange apartment.The victims were attacked inside a second floor apartment at La Ferrera Apartments on Park Avenue around 1:30 a.m. on Thursday.All three were taken to University Hospital in Newark with apparent stab wounds.Neighbors told Eyewitness News the victims are a mother and her two young children, ages 1 and 3 - and that one of those children just celebrated a birthday this week."I am in complete and utter shock... and my heart is breaking right now," said one resident. "I can't...
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,...
EVG Etc.: NYPL funding restored; gunshots or fireworks?
• Advocates and lawmakers frustrated by late City Hall report on homeless encampment sweeps (City Limits... previously on EVG) • A woman was killed in a hit-and-run on the FDR Drive near East Houston (CBS 2) ... Family blames construction signage from the East Side Resiliency Project for the fatal hit-and-run (Daily News)
NYPD Officer Tragically Killed in Long Island Salon Crash Caused by Drunk Driver
A tragic incident unfolded at Hawaii Nail & Spa in Deer Park, NY, where a vehicle struck the salon, resulting in the death of NYPD officer Emilia Kowalczyk, 30. She was in the salon to get her nails done in preparation for a wedding. Driver Charged. Steven Schwally of Dix...
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.
Best Things to Do This Weekend in Montclair: July 4–7
It’s the Fourth of July, and this long holiday weekend is festive! In addition to parades and fireworks, you can enjoy live music, film and more. Plus, we’ve found fun activities for the kids, so the whole family has fun. Here are the best things to do this...
“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.
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.
Maine man shot by police in New York
BARRYVILLE, New York (WGME) -- A Maine man, who was listed as a missing person in a national law enforcement database, has been shot by a state trooper in New York. Around 2:15 p.m. on Tuesday, state police responded to a report of a suspicious person in a vehicle outside a business in Barryville, New York.
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