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SUNY RCC president got payout to leave college: See details of separation deal
SUFFERN ‒ Former SUNY Rockland Community College President Lester Edgardo Sandres Rápalo got $175,000, plus a payout for 24 unused vacation and 4.5 sick days, in a deal to leave his leadership post, according to a settlement obtained by lohud via a Freedom of Information request. The lump-sum compensation was roughly 70% of his $250,000 base salary.
2 New Jersey residents plead guilty to helping physician distribute opioids
Two residents in Paterson, N.J., admitted to conspiring with a physician to distribute opioids without a legitimate medical reason. Jasmine McGregor, 32, and Jhenelle Lewis, 35, pleaded guilty to conspiring with Lisa Ferraro, MD, to prescribe oxycodone to people who were not actually Dr. Ferraro’s patients and whom she never examined or questioned, according to a July 18 news release from the Justice Department.
Police: Delivery truck driver who crashed vehicle into utility pole in Hackettstown was drunk
HACKETTSTOWN, N.J. - A delivery truck driver was drunk when his vehicle slammed into a utility pole in Hackettstown, New Jersey Tuesday, according to town police. Officers were on a motor vehicle stop around 3 p.m. in front of 100 Main Street, near the intersection of Main Street and Valentine Street, when the officers heard a loud crashing sound and saw a FedEx delivery truck had crashed into a utility pole at the intersection, according to a Facebook post from the Hackettstown Police Department.
Paterson approves $8.6M contract to repave pothole marred River Street
PATERSON — The long-delayed resurfacing project for pothole-plagued River Street moved forward this week as the City Council approved an $8.6 million construction contract. Mayor Andre Sayegh said the work should start in August and be completed next spring. Paterson ended up getting a lower price on the contract...
Mayor Vergano Answers Residents’ Concerns About Wayne YMCA Takeover
WAYNE, NJ – This past Township Council Meeting was of huge importance to residents of Wayne. Ahead is the possible purchase of the Wayne YMCA from its operator, the YMCA of the Oranges for $12.2 million. Then comes the much more difficult part, which is what Mayor Chris Vergano has promised: “to maintain and improve upon all of the programs that are there now.” Vergano spoke before the public comments on the first of three ordinances regarding the possible purchase of the Y which came up for a vote that night. He talked for some time and...
Effort by Washington Twp. to Implement Direct Property Tax Relief for Taxpayers Hit by 2023 Massive School Tax Increase, Said to Stall
WASHINGTON—A plan for the Township of Washington to give direct property tax relief to individual township taxpayers to offset a 2023 tax increase caused by the local school board’s budget in closing a $473,871 shortfall, has reportedly stalled with local officials contending the “state is fighting us.”
LEGALLY BLONDE JUNIOR to be Presented at the Shawnee Playhouse
The Shawnee Playhouse, celebrating its forty-fifth season, will present Legally Blonde Junior, from July 26th through August 10th, 2024. Directed and choreographed by Cordelia D'Orsi, and entirely comprised of an accomplished teenage cast, this fun-filled, high-energy musical showcases top talent from The Poconos, including Mikaela Lipitz as Elle Woods, Alexander Diduca as Warner Huntington III., and Thomas Russo as Emmett Forrest. This enthusiastic, lively rendition also features Julianna Mosser as Vivienne Kensington, Finn Feeney as Professor Callahan, Della Baird as Paulette, and Teagan Maltempo as Brooke.
Emergency Squad Chief Calls for ‘Crackdown’ on Illegal Drag Racing in Washington, with Mayor Describing ‘Pop-Up’ Races as ‘Like a Party’
WASHINGTON—“Big time” illegal drag racing in Washington Township is something that the chief of the Green Bank Volunteer Ambulance Company is calling on Washington Township officials to address. According to Chief Barbara Cavileer, she has observed drag racing occurring on County Route 563, a significant portion of...
Above and beyond: Here are Tuxedo's scholar athletes for 2023-24
The Orange County Interscholastic Athletic Association recently honored its top senior student-athletes for each high school. Tuxedo High School selected Veronica Chavez Granillo and Jake Sandak. Here are their profiles:. Veronica Chavez Granillo. GPA: 94.9. Class Rank: 3. Varsity Sports: Volleyball. Academic Honors/Extracurricular Activities: National Honor Society Vice President; Student...
Embrace Health and Wellness with Tego Tea
Milford, PA: This summer, Tego Tea invites you to experience the health boosting benefits of our carefully curated selection of teas. Available for purchase online and deliverable anywhere in the United States, our teas are designed to support various health needs through a variety of blends that can be enjoyed hot or iced.
Surprises Inside – Take a Tour of New Jersey’s Strangest House
At first glance, this home looks straight out of a sci-fi movie, but it's not. If the outside is this intriguing, imagine what the inside looks like. This unusual house is in Harding Township (Morristown) in Morris County. 75 Sand Spring Rd. is the location of this 14,000-square-foot home sitting...
Decades-old auto parts store in Southern New Jersey abruptly demolished
Here's another case of "here today, gone tomorrow" in South Jersey. A decades-old auto parts store right in the heart of Gloucester County is quickly being reduced to rubble. That store is the old Pep Boys right off of the corner of the Black Horse Pike and Ganttown Road in Turnersville, Washington Township.
BJ’s launching stores in NJ, NC come 2025
BJ's Wholesale Club is opening locations in New Jersey and North Carolina in early 2025. The stores will be located in Hanover Township, in New Jersey, and Southern Pines in North Carolina, according to a press release. In April the retailer announced it is planning to open a location in...
Test calling ISIS terrorists sparks trouble for NJ school superintendent
WAYNE — Parents are holding a school superintendent's feet to the fire after he apologized for a test question that called ISIS an Islamic terror group. The multiple choice question was part of a quiz in a seventh-grade class at Schuyler-Colfax Middle School in Wayne, according to the group Teaching While Muslim.
YouTube stunt influencer busted in string of NJ crimes
A reckless social media stunt driver has now been linked to a string of New Jersey burglaries by Fairfield police. Antonio Ginestri — who goes by the handle "Squeeze.Benz" on both Instagram and YouTube — was first arrested in May and now faces new charges in different crimes.
Veteran assistant named head coach of N.J. girls basketball powerhouse
The message from Rahim Huland El has been simple: Keep the train moving. For the last six years, Huland El has been an assistant coach for the Morris Catholic girls basketball program. He’s helped the Crusaders become one of the top girls basketball teams in the state and in the country in his role as an assistant.
Local author to discuss book on traditional expectations of Latinas | Kulick
There is an event planned for Thursday, Sept. 5, at 5:30 p.m. at the Eastern Monroe Public Library (Hughes Library) located at 1002 Route 611 in Stroudsburg that will focus on the cultural construct of Marianismo. Marianismo may be a word that you, like me, have no idea of its meaning. The definition explains it as a traditional gender role in Latin American and Hispanic cultures that describes the ideal behavior for women. ...
Famous NJ restaurant being sold after 75 years
Maybe its secret all along has been the most breathtaking view of the Kittatinny Mountain Ridge. Maybe it’s the good food in such a secluded place. Perhaps it’s those antler chandeliers. Whatever magic is part of its formula the Walpack Inn has been a thing in Sussex County...
2024 Orange County Fair Guide: Enter To Win Tickets
The Orange County Fair in Middletown, NY, has long been a cherished tradition, blending the nostalgia of county fairs with the vibrant community spirit in Orange County. The 2024 Orange County Fair marks the 184th fair and runs from July 18th through July 28th at the Orange County Fairgrounds in Middletown, New York.
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