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Summer Raffle to Benefit Waretown Volunteer Fire Company
WARETOWN, NJ - The Waretown Volunteer Fire Company has just happily announced their Summer Raffle which will help pay for training and equipment. The winning ticket will be pulled on September 2nd at 3 p.m.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The donation is $10 per ticket and the winner does not need to be present at the drawing of the ticket to win. One winner will receive: Yeti 45 Cooler $200 Leamings Marina Boat Gas CardDOWNLOAD THE FREE TAPINTO APP FOR MORE LOCAL NEWS. AVAILABLE IN THE APPLE STORE AND THE GOOGLE PLAY STORE. Seatow Gold Membership Cruisin’ Tiki LBI-Tiki Cruise $200 Buy Rite of Waretown Gift Card $100 Captains Inn Gift Card For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Device recovered outside East Harlem NYPD stationhouse after machete assault was 'operable,' suspect arrested
NYPD officials confirmed on Thursday that a device recovered outside an East Harlem stationhouse the day before was “operable,” and the device holder, who also assaulted his cousin with a machete, was charged.
New Jersey Man Charged with Terrorism Offenses Attempting to Provide Material to Hizballah
Hadi Matar, 26, of Fairview, New Jersey, was arraigned today in federal court in connection with attempting to provide material support to Hizballah, a designated foreign terrorist organization; engaging in an act of terrorism transcending national boundaries; and providing material support to terrorists. “We allege that in attempting to murder...
Beth Israel hospital in Manhattan gets 'conditional' OK to close — but not yet
Ambulances are parked in front of the emergency entrance to Mount Sinai Beth Israel Hospital in 2020. It’s the latest in a monthslong battle between hospital officials and those who want to see the more than century-old hospital remain open. [ more › ]
NYC students soon eligible for more free subway rides
NEW YORK -- New York City students will be able to ride the subway for free a lot more starting in the 2024-25 school year. Mayor Eric Adams, Schools Chancellor David Banks and MTA Chair & CEO Janno Lieber announced the updated program on Thursday. Student OMNY cardsStarting in September, eligible students will receive OMNY cards that are good for four rides per day, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Until this upcoming school year, students received MetroCards that were good for just three rides per day, and only between 5:30 a.m. and 8:30 p.m. on school days. "These expanded student OMNY...
Linden Public Schools STEM Camp Inspires Middle Schoolers
Linden, NJ - Linden Public Schools Summer Middle School STEM Camp concluded its thrilling two-week journey today with an exciting field trip to Merck Headquarters! Superintendent Atiya Cunningham-Perkins visited the camp to meet our enthusiastic 5th to 8th graders and will join them at Merck. She gave an inspiring pep talk to pump up their excitement for the big day!CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Throughout the camp, students tackled exciting STEM challenges, from designing their own thermos to conquering the egg drop challenge. Reflecting on their passions, they explored careers, dove into the engineering design process, and embraced engineering habits of mind. This collaborative experience fostered a deep appreciation for science and empowered our students to pursue their passions with confidence and enthusiasm! The 23 students from 6th, 7th, and 8th grades were guided by tech instructors Cynthia LaFace, a 7th-grade science teacher at McManus Middle School, and Kim Terwilliger, a 6th-grade science teacher at Soehl Middle School. Kim Leight served as the Science Coach, and Cindy Apalinski and Joe Scaldino supervised the grant-funded program. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
6 outdoor concerts to stream now
Want to catch an outdoor concert while staying indoors? Below are six toe-tapping shows performed at New York City’s Bryant Park during its annual Picnic Performances series. As always, you can watch the following list of features online or on the ALL ARTS app wherever you may stream. Bobby...
We’d rather see you in November: Hoboken tenants blast rent decontrol compromise
Cornered by both landlords and tenant advocates, the Hoboken City Council ushered a sweeping change to city rent control through an introductory vote Wednesday that tenant advocates say endangers renters and hands an easy victory to landlords. The amendment, approved unanimously on first reading at Wednesday’s special meeting, is the...
Why Bonnie’s favorite up-and-coming NYC bands
Why Bonnie’s nostalgia-inducing debut album, 90 in November, captured Blair Howerton at a distinct time in her life — being a young woman in her 20s living out her dreams in New York City but longing for her younger days in Texas heat through a wide-eyed POV. The record introduced Why Bonnie as an intriguing up-and-coming band, melding biting, fuzzed-out alt-rock with country that put them in the same league as Ratboys and Wednesday. On the Brooklyn outfit’s upcoming second album, Wish on the Bone, however, Why Bonnie dig a little deeper, fixating on grander topics (spirituality, family, hope) through strains of Americana, dream pop, and indie rock. “I’ve changed since that album, and I trust that I’ll probably continue to change,” Howerton says in their album bio. “Maybe I won’t be the same person entirely two years from now.”
NYC triple jumper Salif Mane heads to 2024 Paris Olympics
NEW YORK -- The 2024 Paris Olympics start Friday, and New York City triple jumper Salif Mane is ready to show the world just how far he can fly.CBS New York had the chance to speak with the Fairleigh Dickinson University star after he qualified for the Olympic games earlier this month in Eugene, Oregon. He took home the gold by a whopping 2 feet over the second place finisher."An Olympian is something that's stuck to your name for life, and that's history right there," Mane told Otis Livingston. "So being able to say that I'm an Olympian, it's wonderful."Mane is...
Three favorites return to the NYC stage in August
Closing out the summer season next month are three returning fan favorites offering something for all ages around NYC, from the city’s longest running dance festival to a kids’ participatory show, to a cabaret concert at a legendary venue by a New York icon in the fashion and entertainment industries.
Fancy French pastry and tea shop opens its first NJ location
MILLBURN — A high-end French-based pastry, tea, and candy shop is set to open its first New Jersey location. Founded in 1862, Ladurée is an internationally renowned brand, famous for its iconic macarons. Besides France, Ladurée has shops all over Europe and the United States. Ladurée is...
'STAY INSIDE': Police in NJ warn of 'large swarm' after bees attack 3 workers, severely sting 1
Three workers were stung by bees while trimming trees in New Jersey on Thursday morning, leaving one of them with severe injuries, police said as they urged residents to take shelter in their homes.
New York’s Public Theater to celebrate reopening of Central Park stage with all-star cast
NEW YORK (AP) — A starry group of veteran Public Theater actors — including Lupita Nyong’o, Peter Dinklage, Jesse Tyler Ferguson and Sandra Oh — will help reopen the newly revitalized Delacorte Theater in Central Park in a free production of “Twelfth Night.”. “To say...
Fourth Ward Meeting: PSE&G, Trees, Public Safety
Residents learned about PSE&G programs, efforts to plant more trees and Montclair’s Vision Zero Task Force at a community meeting Tuesday led by Fourth Ward Councilor Aminah Toler. Toler started the meeting by sharing dates for the upcoming council meetings. She also went through the various Advisory Committees that...
Apollo Theater Makes History with Kennedy Center Honor
The Apollo Theater, Harlem’s legendary cultural institution, has made history by earning a rare Kennedy Center Honors, one of the highest accolades in the arts. For ninety years, the Apollo has been the heart of American culture, nurturing emerging artists, launching legends, and serving as a center of innovation for Harlem, New York City, and the world. As the largest performing arts institution dedicated to Black culture and creativity, the Apollo has significantly influenced popular culture globally.
Exclusive: First Look Inside N.Y.C.’s Newest Luxury Development on the Upper East Side
Robb Report got an exclusive first glimpse inside the Upper East Side’s latest luxury development, a boutique tower at 200 East 75th Street designed by the award-winning Beyer Blinder Belle Architects, with interiors by the AD100-recognized firm Yellow House Architects.Ultimate Homes: This $85 Million Manhattan Townhouse Is a Gilded-Age Manse for Modern Times Construction on the 18-story high-rise has already started, with completion slated for next summer. Once it’s finished, the buzzy new development will comprise 36 total residences, ranging from two- to six-bedroom homes. Pricing for the units starts at $3.3 million and goes up to $22.95 million for a full-floor penthouse. From the outside, the striking...
Police investigating ‘Free Palestine’ graffiti at United Synagogue of Hoboken
Local police are investigating who is responsible for “Free Palestine” graffiti at the United Synagogue of Hoboken yesterday morning, with Hudson County law enforcement partners also aiding in the probe. Yesterday at approximately 9 a.m., Sgt. Anthony Russo, Detective John Quinones, and Police Officers Chelsea Tamborra and Jesse...
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