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New York weather maps show rain set to return this week
After a pretty dry weekend, the rain's making a comeback – and potentially in buckets.The better part of today should remain dry with perhaps a shower or thunderstorm through the afternoon commute, but mainly inland. The odds will go up tonight, however, with a batch of showers and embedded thunderstorms expected to move through. Any storms, though mainly isolated and sub-severe, will be capable of dumping a lot of rain in a short period of time, so flooding will be possible.Heading into tomorrow, things will likely start off a little wet, but some sunshine should breakout thereafter. With daytime heating,...
Controversial Boat Works Purchase Begins In Toms River
TOMS RIVER – The Township Council voted to acquire a run down boat works property with the goal of having it be open land for the public to use, but the vote came with a lot of arguments. The property is located at 1 Robbins Parkway overlooking the Toms...
New Officers Welcomed, Promotions Congratulated
JACKSON – Township officials recognized both new hires and promoted officers of the township police department during a recent council meeting. Jackson Police Department Public Safety Director Joseph Candido, assisted by Captain John Giovanetti announced the promotion of seven officers and introduced two newly appointed full-time police officers. Lt....
Innovative justice center on Staten Island could be crime ‘game changer’: 4 things to know
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Mayor Eric Adams and Councilwoman Kamillah Hanks announced on Thursday that a significant investment had been made toward the future creation of the borough’s first community justice center. The $5 million capital investment, which was part of the city’s 2025 budget, marks a significant...
WBEN's James Stelianou embarks on Empire State Ride
WBEN’s James Stelianou has many passions. He produces the David Bellavia Show every weekday morning on WBEN, he moonlights as a DJ, and when he needs a break from his busy work schedule he hops on his bike. Read more here:
Toms River Regional schools slammed by budget crisis, but hungry students get a break
TOMS RIVER - There is some good news for parents amid the Toms River Regional school budget crisis: the price of school breakfasts and lunches is set to come down. The Board of Education is expected to agree to lowering the daily price of school breakfasts by 50 cents and school lunches by 75 cents, as the district has an adequate balance in the food service fund.
Food delivery apps, restaurants prepare for mandated new pricing options in Jersey City
Part of Jersey City’s new law regulating food delivery app companies takes effect Aug. 1, but restaurants have already begun to feel the relief it’s intended to provide. As required in the legislation, apps like Grubhub have already begun offering restaurants the option to retain more of their profit per order.
‘Smooth Sounds by the Sea’ mesh jazz and R&B with cool summer vibes
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — The 13th Annual “Smooth Sounds by the Sea” offered a relaxing afternoon of soulful jazz and R&B at the historic Alice Austen House in Rosebank. The yearly event pays tribute to and celebrates the contributions of people of African descent and the music and culture of America by showcasing a diverse range of live jazz and R&B performances.
Maker Park Radio Celebrates 7th anniversary with Music & Arts Fest
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Maker Park Radio — an all-volunteer, non-profit streaming station in Stapleton — marked its seventh anniversary with a vibrant Music & Arts Fest at Maker Park, located at 450 Front Street, attracting more than 400 attendees. The celebration featured performances by New York...
Motorcyclist, 31, dies a day after crash with minivan on Staten Island, says NYPD
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — A man who was seriously injured in a Saturday night crash on Hylan Boulevard has died, according to authorities. James Barry, 31, died a day after his motorcycle was in a crash involving a minivan near Hylan and Dongan Hills Avenue around 10 p.m. on Saturday night, the NYPD told the Staten Island Advance/SILive.com.
College scholarships awarded to 3 deserving Staten Island high school seniors
The Bayway Community Advisory Panel (CAP) Recently awarded $1,000 scholarships to 14 local students in the municipalities of Linden, Rahway, Elizabeth, and Staten Island, including three borough seniors: Erin Harris, a student at St. Joseph Hill Academy High School, Jose Perez IV of Curtis High School, and Sharif Rafa, also of Curtis.
New book delves into life of famous silent film star who once called Staten Island home | Inside Out
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Seasoned author Sean Crose has penned a brand new book that explores the life of silent film actress, Mabel Normand, a native Staten Islander who spent her formative years in the North Shore community of New Brighton. Crose calls his latest work “Catholic Girl: The...
Lakewood Mayor Ray Coles Responds to Your ‘Ask The Mayor’ Questions: Multiple Questions
The following is an ‘Ask The Mayor’ question submitted to TLS, and the Mayor’s response. Email your questions for the Mayor to [email protected]. Thank you for all the good work you do for the Lakewood community. I’m a resident in the Enclave Lakewood, & the turning...
The Clove Lakes Summer League closes its 27th hoops season with title games (102 action-packed photos)
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Clove Lakes Park erupted with basketball Saturday morning as players in the Clove Lakes Summer League competed for the No. 1 spot in their respective divisions. 12U, 15U and HS boys, and 13U and HS girls battled for the top spot in the 27th season of...
Staten Island FerryHawks drop second in a row in Lancaster
LANCASTER, Pa. -- The Staten Island FerryHawks were defeated by the Lancaster Stormers Saturday night by a final score of 7-6 in Atlantic League action at Clipper Magazine Stadium. It was the second straight loss for the Island club, which fell to 3-10 in the second half and 33-43 overall.
Free Life-guarding Crash Course for Mothers in Lakewood; Limited to 12 Participants
A free life-guarding crash course is being offered to mothers in Lakewood, but only 12 slots are available. Learn how to prevent water injuries and drownings and how to rescue a victim in shallow and deep waters. This Monday 12 -1 pm on 14th Street, and 6:15-7:15 pm in the...
Party Fair on the move to spiffy new home in Middletown
MIDDLETOWN - Party Fair is bringing the party to the Bottle King shopping center on Route 35. Its lease not renewed, Party Fair, a discount retailer of party supplies, is moving from Middletown Plaza, a shopping center on Route 35, to the Bottle King shopping center at the corner of Route 35 and...
Late bedtimes and not enough sleep can harm developing brains – and poorer kids are more at risk
Emily C. Merz, Colorado State University and Melissa Hansen, Colorado State University. Shorter sleep and later bedtimes are linked to potentially harmful functional changes to parts of the brain important for coping with stress and controlling negative emotions, our recently published research found. And children in families with low economic resources are particularly at risk.
New Yorkers warned of texting scam imitating E-ZPass & Tolls by Mail
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – The New York State Thruway Authority is warning residents about a texting scam imitating E-ZPass and Tolls by Mail via text message. Residents are told that E-ZPass and Tolls by Mail will never send anyone an email or text requesting sensitive, personal information such as social security, credit card number, usernames, […]
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