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Union City: Hometown says Menendez ‘needs to go’
In U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez’s (D-NJ) hometown, Union City — where seven in 10 residents claim Latino ancestry — people reacted with deep disappointment to their favorite senator’s conviction on all 16 counts in his federal trial. Many said he should resign and they’ve lost trust in the man they’d long supported as a champion of Latino rights.
Celebrate Summer at the Jersey City Summer Beer, Wine, Spirits Fest July 27th (Plus Exclusive Promo Code)
The Jersey City Summer Beer, Wine & Spirits Fest is set to take place on July 27, 2024, from 1:00-4:30 pm at Liberty State Park. This exciting event offers a perfect opportunity for guests to try their favorite local brews, international wines, and top spirits from around the country. Save 40% on your tickets with code NJIB.
States force green transition in public transportation despite taxpayer burden
(The Center Square) – Despite a hefty taxpayer price tag, several states are requiring cities to transition their public transportation to emitting zero greenhouse gasses. Since 2022, seven states have passed laws to transition to zero-emission school buses. In Illinois, a law passed last year requiring all transit agencies...
Olympic dreams stir bad memories for hopeful denied bid thanks to Moscow boycott in 1980: ‘Dead wrong’
Former President Jimmy Carter turned Bob Giordano’s Olympic dreams into nightmares. Carter’s decision to boycott the Moscow Summer Games in response to the Soviet Union’s invasion of Afghanistan in 1979 still irks the ex-elite Team USA weightlifter, who was set to go to his first Olympics but stewed at home instead. “The biggest disappointment of my life,” the 6-foot-1, 225-pound Giordano, 73, told the Post a week before the 2024 Paris Olympics kick off on Friday. The Cedar Grove, NJ resident insisted he has no “ill will” towards Carter, 99 — who is currently in hospice in Georgia — but...
How New Jersey is this? There’s now a pork roll vodka
We’ve all heard of the “hair of the dog,” right?. After a night of drinking, to ease your hangover you have a drink after you wake up to help ease the pain. Well what if that drink actually matched the taste of your breakfast?. 3BR Distillery in...
Counting Down the 10 Most Impactful Devils for 2024-25 – No. 9 – Dawson Mercer
Welcome to the The Hockey Writers’ Countdown of the ten most impactful players of the 2024-25 season. This is not a countdown of the ten best but rather a list of players slated to have the biggest impact. These ten players offer unique contributions, are difficult to replace, and are essential to the New Jersey Devils’ quest to return to the postseason. The list continues with number nine, Dawson Mercer.
Daisy Edgar-Jones Dons Gucci Hybrid Loafer Creepers While Promoting ‘Twister’ in New York
Maude Apatow Elevates Gucci Ensemble With Platform Horsebit Loafers Daisy Edgar-Jones was spotted in New York yesterday on a press tour for her upcoming heart-pounding film “Twister.” Joined on the silver screen with the likes of Glen Powell and Kiernan Shipka, the film is set to release in theaters on July 19. Edgar-Jones took the Big Apple by storm in a pair of unlikely Gucci loafers. Retailing for $ 1,300, the loafer meets creeper style is only available in men’s sizes, however, the British thespian made them work regardless. The hybrid silhouette was first introduced during Gucci’s fall 2024 runway show and...
Kenilworth's Bubbles and Baskets Laundromat to Host Laundry and Ice Cream Event
KENILWORTH, NJ - On Saturday, August 3, Kenilworth's new and improved laundromat, Bubbles & Baskets, located at 630 Boulevard is collaborating with Park Ice Cream! Please see the following announcement that was recently posted to the establishment's social media page.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER How likely is a collaboration between a laundromat and an ice cream parlor? Very likely at Bubbles and Baskets Laundromat! On August 3 from 1pm to 3pm come by for @parkicecreamco ice cream cart! One cup for free, if you come in to do laundry. Otherwise it’s only $5.00 for a...
Savoring Heritage: The Creole Food Festival Celebrates Diverse Flavors And Cultural Connections Of The Diaspora
The Creole Food Festival has become a culinary beacon, illuminating the diaspora's vibrant flavors and rich culinary traditions. It returns to New York City on July 20 and 21 this year. The Creole Food Festival has become a culinary beacon, illuminating the diaspora’s vibrant flavors and rich culinary traditions. This...
Video shows moment firefighters narrowly evade wall of flames as blaze erupts on Staten Island
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Video recorded at the scene of a residential fire in Stapleton captures the moment two firefighters narrowly dodged roaring flames. In the footage captured by Michael J. Carrasquillo, the blaze can be seen engulfing a vehicle to the side of the home. As firefighters move about before the front of the property, two firefighters can be seen emerging from a second floor window onto a portion of the roof.
Two NJ police officers among trio accused in menacing burglary
JERSEY CITY — 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...
Rangers Shouldn’t Rush Igor Shesterkin Extension
Igor Shesterkin is arguably the most important piece to the New York Rangers’ franchise right now – but hockey has a business side that can’t be ignored. The Russian goaltender became first eligible to sign a contract extension with the team on July 1. For some, there might be some unease now that we are weeks past that date. Shesterkin, in five NHL seasons, won a Vezina Trophy and has carried his team through multiple playoff runs.
ICYMI: Those Link5G towers that don't have 5G
In a links roundup on Tuesday, we linked to items at Gothamist and Curbed about those Link5G towers around the city. However, only two of the nearly 200 towers installed since 2022 have been fitted with 5G equipment. Some cutting-and-pasting from Gothamist:. The 32-foot-tall structures, which resemble giant tampon applicators...
Firefighters take on Brooklyn blaze throughout three buildings
Sign up for our amNewYork email newsletter to get news, updates, and local insights delivered straight to your inbox!. Firefighters battled a three-alarm fire that broke out in three Brooklyn buildings. At just after 3:10 p.m. on July 19, FDNY units responded to a call at 220 Cayler St. in...
Reggie Miller claims New York Knicks won 2024 offseason
Reggie Miller claims New York Knicks won 2024 offseason Once upon a time, Indiana Pacers Hall of Fame shooting guard Reggie Miller earned the nickname, “Knick Killer,” for his infamous bouts against the New York Knicks in the 1990s. Most famously, in 1995, Miller scored eight points in 8.9 seconds to stun New York 107-105 […] The post Reggie Miller claims New York Knicks won 2024 offseason appeared first on Vendetta Sports Media.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art to present first major exhibition in America on early Sienese art
Pietro Lorenzetti, Tarlati Altarpiece, ca. 1320. Tempera and gold on panel. Overall: 9 ft. 9 11/16 in. × 10 ft. 4 3/16 in. × 3 9/16 in. (299 × 315.5 × 9 cm) Center panel height: 10 ft. 4 3/16 in. (315.5 cm) Flanking panels height: 94 1/2 in. (240 cm) FCS.040 Santa Maria della Pieve, Arezzo © Photo Studio Lensini Siena.
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