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Loud boom reported in parts of NJ, NYC
NEW JERSEY (PIX11) — Social media was abuzz Tuesday with reports of a loud boom noise heard in parts of New Jersey and New York City. NASA’s Meteoroid Environments Office told PIX11 News it estimates that a fireball may have flown about 49 miles above Upper Bay near Greenville Yard in Jersey City. Based on reports […]
NJ will pay $153 million to demolish elementary school, replace a high school in Newark
Sign up for Chalkbeat Newark’s free newsletter to keep up with the city’s public school system.The state agency responsible for funding school construction projects in Newark will spend nearly $153 million to build a new South Ward high school and relocate a nearby elementary school.But the Schools Development Authority says the project is in its early stages of development and it’s unclear when the plans will begin as building designs, construction proposals, and timelines have yet to be completed.The plans call for the construction of a new University High School and the relocation of Hawthorne Avenue Elementary School students to...
Earthquake in NJ today? 'No evidence' for source of NYC-area shaking, USGS says
NEW YORK - UPDATE: NYC may have been rocked by a meteor, NASA says. Find updates here. Did the New York City area experience an earthquake? Not today, experts told FOX 5 NY. Multiple users on social media reported feeling shakes in parts of New Jersey and NYC around 11 a.m. Tuesday morning.
LaMonica McIver will win special election Democratic primary for deep-blue House seat in New Jersey, CNN projects
(CNN) — LaMonica McIver, the president of the Newark City Council, will win the Democratic nomination in the special election for a deep-blue New Jersey seat, CNN projects, putting her on the fast track to enter Congress later this fall.
New York On ‘High Alert’ After ‘Jaws’ Closes Down Many NY Beaches
New York State is in the midst of another heat wave. But those trying to beat that heat are dealing with sharks swimming dangerous close to shore. A Long Island Beach was closed on Monday after a shark was spotted near shore. Shark Closes Long Island, New York Beach. A...
FBI raid of Mayor Adams official uncovers illegal construction
An FBI raid of KSK Construction tied to NYC Mayor Eric Adams uncovered an illegal residential project in the East Village, Gothamist reported. KSK failed to obtain permits for the 12-story project at 280 East Houston St. to begin the above-ground work on the project. The city’s buildings department told Gothamist it did not notice the oversight until the publication inquired about it last month. By then, the 157-unit project already had five stories built.
Irvington Daily Buzz: Jul. 15, 2024
Follow local news and events in Irvington with The Jersey Bee. Here is The Daily Buzz for Jul. 15, 2024 from The Jersey Bee. Book sale planned by Irvington library on Jul. 22. There will be children’s books, adult books, and fiction and non-fiction options for sale from 12-3 p.m.
Hillside Announces Mobile Mammogram Screening Event
HILLSIDE, NJ - The Township of Hillside invites residents to its Mobile Mammogram event on Saturday, July 27 at the Hillside Community Center located at 274 Hillside Ave. The event runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Eligible participants include women over the age of 40 who never had a mammogram or whose last mammogram was over one year ago. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Appointments are required and can be made here. Proof of insurance is also required. No prescription is necessary. For more information, contact the Hillside Department of Community Affairs at community@uhnj.org or by calling 973-972-6273. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
After racist comments and corruption case, NJ mayor’s new hot-mic moment
CLARK — A mayor who previously made headlines for getting caught making racist comments on tape and getting charged in a corruption case, is back in the news after a microphone picked up derogatory comments about a township council candidate at a Township Council meeting. In video posted on...
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