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NJ beach weather and waves: Jersey Shore Report for Thu 7/25
MODERATE RISK OF RIP CURRENTS. Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the surf zone. 6 - 9 knots (Gust 13 knots) TODAY: SW winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: SE 3 ft at 7 seconds. Scattered showers with isolated tstms. TONIGHT: W winds 5...
New Jersey joins IRS' Direct File income tax program: What you should know
New Jersey is joining the Direct File tax program introduced by the Internal Revenue Service for the 2025 tax season. Gov. Phil Murphy and U.S. Department of the Treasury Deputy Secretary Wally Adeyemo announced Wednesday afternoon that New Jersey taxpayers would be eligible to use the program from the outset of the 2025 filing season. ...
USA Swimming's 'Jersey Boys' ready to take on the world at 2024 Olympics
In June, just before his 100-meter freestyle final at USA Swimming's Olympic Trials, Jack Alexy had a few minutes to be a fan. From the pool deck in Indianapolis, the Mendham native watched Matt Fallon, his longtime Somerset Hills YMCA teammate, win the 200-meter breaststroke "by literally two body lengths" to qualify for Team USA.
Fewer women run for US House and Senate. NJ is an outlier
The percentage of female candidates in NJ is still far less than the percentage of women in the population. Vice President Kamala Harris tops the ballot this year as the presumptive Democratic nominee for president, but 2024 is not looking to be a very good year for female congressional candidates nationally.
Key New York Giants Player Suffers Injury First Day of Camp
The New York Giants opened training camp on Wednesday with their first set of practices. There is always excitement when training camp begins, as people are optimistic about the upcoming season. Alas, the optimism in New York Giants camp lasted only a little while. One of their key offseason acquisitions, offensive lineman Jermaine Eluemenor, already […] The post Key New York Giants Player Suffers Injury First Day of Camp appeared first on NFL Analysis Network.
Senator Bob Menendez to Resign Following Bribery Conviction; Potential Successors Include Historic Candidate
ASBURY PARK, NJ - Democratic Senator Bob Menendez is set to resign next month after being found guilty in a federal bribery trial. The resignation is slated for August 20. With Menendez's imminent departure, attention is turning to who will fill his Senate seat. Among the top contenders is Christian Fuscarino, Executive Director of Garden State Equality (GSE), based in Asbury Park. Fuscarino would make history as the first openly gay male U.S. senator, adding a significant milestone to his candidacy.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Fuscarino has been a vocal supporter of Governor...
Scouts save man in cardiac arrest on flight to LaGuardia
NEW YORK (PIX11) — Their motto is “Be prepared.” Some New York and New Jersey Scouts showed they were truly ready for anything when a man needed CPR on their recent flight to LaGuardia Airport. The group, affiliated with the National Jewish Committee on Scouting, was returning from a scouting trip to New Mexico on […]
NYC students to receive OMNY cards with 4 free daily trips, starting this school year
For the first time, New York City students will receive OMNY cards instead of MetroCards, and the cards will include four free trips daily starting this school year, the MTA announced Thursday.
Inside the Latest Plan to Reopen the Upper West Side’s Metro Theater — Including Support from Martin Scorsese and Ethan Hawke
For nearly 20 years, the Metro Theater on the Upper West Side of Manhattan has sat closed and empty, despite its status as a protected city landmark. In that time, there have been several attempts to reopen its doors, the ones just beneath an art deco facade. But a potential new buyer has emerged with concrete plans, some serious Hollywood supporters, and the endorsement of a local community group.James Mangold Says Multiverse Franchises Are the 'Death of Storytelling' IndieWire can exclusively reveal that film producer and veteran executive Ira Deutchman (“Searching for Mr. Rugoff,” founder of CineCom and Fine Line Features)...
Robert DeLong & Atlas Genius At The Echoplex On Oct. 21
Atlas Genius and Robert DeLong have teamed up for a co-headlining tour set for this fall. The two-month trek includes a stop at Los Angeles’ iconic venue Echoplex on Monday, October 21. Australian alternative rock band Atlas Genius and electronic artist Robert DeLong will embark on their co-headlining tour...
Advocates sue Gov. Hochul over her decision to halt NYC congestion pricing
Advocates argue in legal filings that Gov. Kathy Hochul has no legal authority to halt congestion pricing. A group of advocates filed a pair of lawsuits claiming the governor lacked the legal authority to order the MTA to pause the Manhattan tolling program. [ more › ]
Billy Joel concludes record-breaking 10-year residency at MSG
NEW YORK CITY - Tonight marks the end of an era as Billy Joel will perform his final show at Madison Square Garden. This will be his 150th show and the end of his record-breaking 10-year residency at the Garden. Joel's journey to Madison Square Garden began in 1978. In...
Hoboken council unanimously approves 1st reading of rent control compromise
The Hoboken City Council unanimously (8-0) approved the first reading of a rent control compromise in hopes of avoiding a referendum in the fall at last night’s special virtual meeting. “The Hoboken Council has proposed amendments to the Rent Control Ordinance that seek to maintain existing tenant protections and...
Vitaminwater returns to its New York roots in Spike Lee-directed ads
Vitaminwater is getting back to its New York City roots for the beverage brand’s first ad campaign in two years, per details shared with Marketing Dive. “Vitaminwater from New York” features commercials directed by filmmaker Spike Lee, a New York icon, and is running in the U.S. through September. An anthem spot places Vitaminwater in city fixtures like bodegas, late-night food trucks and the Brooklyn Bridge while capturing the restless spirit of Big Apple residents.
NYC Ferry prices are rising: How can high school students get a discount?
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — If you travel by New York City (NYC) Ferry, the cost of a single trip will rise in September — but high school students will be able to get a discount. Starting Sept. 9, new NYC Ferry fare changes will go into effect, according...
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