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More bank closures in New Jersey
đ¸ Dozens of bank branches have closed in New Jersey this year. đ¸ Online banking has reduced the need to visit a physical branch office. A Pennsylvania-based bank has announced the closure of 13 branch offices including nine in New Jersey. It's the latest in a wave of...
At Rikers, comedians, dogs, and people in custody mix â for a cause
NEW YORK (PIX11) â What do you get when you bring a half-dozen comedians to Rikers Island, along with dogs? It should come as no surprise if thatâs a question that sounds like a comedy routine because, in fact, it is â in a very unconventional way, for a very good cause. The group of [âŚ]
Michigan Deli Lunch Specials July 26
KENILWORTH, NJ - Michigan Deli of Kenilworth has different lunch specials Monday through Friday. Check it out! Cheese Ravioli w/choice of Vodka, Marinara or Alfredo Sauce served with Garlic Bread $14.95CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Fish N Chips (Cod) served with FF, ColeSlaw & Tartar Sauce $14.95 Tuna Salad, w/Avocado, Onion, Tomato & Baby Greens, on a Rye Bread served w/Tots $14.25 Homemade Soups of the Day: New England Clam Chowder or Chicken Pasta or Rice $5.00DOWNLOAD THE FREE TAPINTO APP FOR MORE LOCAL NEWS. AVAILABLE IN THE APPLE STORE AND THE GOOGLE PLAY STORE. Michigan Deli is...
City Council denounces mayor's commission process
With little recourse left, local lawmakers took to the streets on Thursday for one final push against Mayor Eric Adamsâ Charter Revision Commission. At a rally, local lawmakers accused the mayor of trying to bypass the Democratic process in favor of his commission making changes to local laws. âWhatâs...
Newark Charter Graduate Takes Center Stage at National Education Conference
Newark native and recent graduate from Great Oaks Legacy Charter High School, Nathan âMiztykâ Duguid performed his original song earlier this month in Boston in front of thousands of attendees at the National Charter Schools Conference, which brings together advocates, educators, and leaders in the national charter community. Duguidâs song, âTeaching My Soul,â is a tribute to all of the teachers who made a difference in his life and a call for them to continue working hard for students.  CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER âI wrote âTeaching My Soulâ as an ode to inspire...
Kenilworth's Harding Elementary School Principals' Summer Update
KENILWORTH, NJ - Please see the following information from Harding Elementary School Principal Mr. Ronald Bubnowski. Hello Harding Families,CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Happy Summer Break! The Harding PTO is selling prepackaged school supplies for the 2024-2025 school year through School Tool Box. Please see the attached flyer and link for additional information. Grade level supply lists are also attached. PTO_School Tool Box Fundraiser.pdf https://schooltoolbox.com/school-supplies/school/list-boxes/?schoolId=64182 Grade Level Supply Lists 2024-2025.docx (1).pdf Harding Summer Assignments: Knowing the impact that summer can have on our children's academics, assignments have been coordinated through the Office of Curriculum and Instruction. Below is a link to...
NJCDC AmeriCorps Alumni Reconnect for 30th Anniversary Celebration
PATERSON, NJ - Alumni of the New Jersey Community Development Corporationâs (NJCDC) AmeriCorps program, gathered for the first time as part of NJCDC's 30th Anniversary celebration. The event marked a milestone for the non-profit organization, which has been dedicated to serving Paterson's inner-city youth and families through education, youth development, affordable housing, and community building. The NJCDC, serves approximately 4,000 kids and families each day. Its AmeriCorps program focuses on eliminating barriers to academic achievement and providing new opportunities to transform the lives of Paterson's youth and families. AmeriCorps members work in local elementary schools and high...
FDNY Commissioner Laura Kavanaghâs last day revealed
NEW YORK (PIX11) â FDNY Commissioner Laura Kavanagh will officially leave her position on Aug. 7, the fire department announced on Thursday. An FDNY spokeswoman told PIX11 News: âAs she promised, the Commissioner has spent the past several weeks leading a planned transition of leadership at the FDNY, in addition to helping the mayorâs team [âŚ]
Bedford Park Gets a Clean Up!
For the fourth year in a row, the Sanitation Foundation, the official nonprofit partner of NYC Department of Sanitation (DSNY), in conjunction with the New York Yankees and the Office of the Bronx Borough President, is hosting its annual Bronx Summer Clean-up Series. To incentivize volunteers to clean up their...
âThere is Desperate Need Elsewhereâ
BPCA Seeks Balance for Funding Affordability Near and Far. The Battery Park City Authority (BPCA) has reached an agreement with Mayor Eric Adams and City Comptroller Brad Lander to earmark $500 million for the development and preservation of affordable housing throughout the five boroughs of New York City. This allocation will come from the Authorityâs Joint Purpose Fund (JPF), a repository for a share of the monies collected from payments in lieu of taxes (PILOT) and ground rent payments, both of which are remitted to the Authority by commercial and residential property owners in the community.
NYC man punched by police officer in viral video speaks out
NEW YORK -- A Brooklyn man seen in a viral video getting punched by an NYPD officer as other officers restrained him is sharing new details about the encounter. Mark Wyche, a father of three from Coney Island, said he relives the trauma every time he sees the cellphone video. "They took away everything," Wyche said in an exclusive interview with CBS News New York. "I'm embarrassed, you know? Hurt." Viral video taken after July 4th barbecueThe video was taken in the early morning hours on July 5, after a Fourth of July barbecue outside Wyche's home. Dozens of his neighbors were there. Before...
Report: Living conditions in private, low-income housing are 'horrendous'
Poor living conditions are not just a New York City Housing Authority problem, but a private low income housing problem too, according to a new report from Community Service Society. The latest âUnheard Thirdâ survey, reported exclusively by City & State and New York Nonprofit Media, revealed âhorrendousâ living conditions,...
What to know about Breaking, the new Olympics sensation
NEW YORK -- A form of dancing known as Breaking is breaking down barriers at the Olympics.It has been introduced for the first time in Paris and has countless excited about what it will mean for its future.While it's the newest sport for the worldwide competition, it's not new to the general public.Breaking training is no jokeThe dance form originated in New York City back in the late 1960s.Kelly Peters, the co-founder of the hip hop dance studio Brickhouse NYC, said the dancers, known as "B-Boys" and "B-Girls," are just like any other athlete."They're training just as hard as the...
Hoboken United Synagogue Vandalized: Police Investigating
HOBOKEN, NJ - Local leaders in Hoboken are condemning an incident that left the United Synagogue vandalized on Wednesday, and called for the responsible individuals to be held accountable. According to reports, the Hoboken Police Officers responded to the United Synagogue of Hoboken,115 Park Ave., at approximately 9:00 a.m. following reports of graffiti. The synagogue staff reported discovering the message "Free Palestine" on their property. The spray paint has since been removed.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The Hoboken Police Department will now conduct additional daily patrols of the synagogue, and their Detective Bureau is...
Brooklyn nonprofit helps parents facing challenges keep custody of kids
NEW YORK â Struggles like mental health challenges and homelessness can put parents at risk of losing custody of their children, but a program in Brooklyn is working to help lower that risk.The Institute for Community Living's Emerson Davis Family Residence is a unique supportive housing model in Brooklyn that serves parents with mental health challenges and histories of homelessness who are at risk of losing custody or looking to regain custody of their children.Despite the main facility undergoing renovation, the program operates 16 treatment apartments out in the community and almost 100 family supportive housing units. It serves parents all over...
Two NJ police officers among trio accused in menacing burglary
JERSEY CITY â Two off-duty Jersey City police officers and a third man have been accused of threatening individuals earlier this year, while one defendant was armed with a baseball bat. Adrian Tejada and Robert Nunez were each charged with burglary and three counts of terroristic threats. The 28-year-old...
6 charged in election fraud case from 2023 NYC Council primary in Queens
Five out of six defendants surrendered to authorities Thursday morning to face charges in an election fraud case linked to last year's New York City Council primary in Flushing, Queens.All six are being charged with absentee ballot fraud. They were all volunteers for the campaign of Yu-Ching James Pai, a candidate in the June 2023 Primary for City County District 20."As alleged in this case, the defendants went to the Board of Elections and filed fraudulent absentee ballot applications on behalf of 23 voters they had never met," said said District Attorney Melinda Katz,Appearing in court Thursday to face...
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