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Two Charged In West New York Hit, Run Crash That Critically Injured Pedestrian: Prosecutor
At 3:40 p.m., West New York police responded to a report of a pedestrian struck by a motorcycle on Bergenline Avenue and 57th Street and found the victim with life-threatening injuries, Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez said. The occupant of the motorcycle fled the scene on foot, Suarez said. The...
4Play Skate Lounge Creates Inclusive Space for Neurodivergent and Sensory-Safe Roller Skating
Roller skating rinks typically conjure nostalgic memories of dark, neon lit rooms with spinning disco balls flinging light over groups of skaters and the smell of old popcorn and spilled slushies embedded in patterned carpet. A new skating rink, 4Play Skate Lounge, in Sunset Park’s Industry City, rejects this environment,...
New Jersey Symphony to Relocate to Downtown Jersey City
The new state of the art Symphony Center will contain a multipurpose 550-seat theater, as well as education spaces and offices. Jersey City Mayor Steven Fulop recently announced that the New Jersey Symphony will soon relocate to a new, state-of-the-art venue in the city's Powerhouse Arts District. The new, 44,000...
Cast Set for FUREVER HOME THE MUSICAL at the Players Theatre
Literally Alive Productions has revealed the cast for the upcoming production of Furever Home the Musical. The original musical by Brenda Bell and Michael Sgouros is running Off-Broadway at The Players Theatre Oct 10 - Nov 5, 2024. The boisterous, heart-felt musical tells the "tail" of five stray dogs waiting...
Elderly Woman Being Sued for Squatting at UWS Apartment
A long-term squatter is every New Yorker’s nightmare. Unfortunately, this nightmare has become all too real for one Upper West Side couple, who have allegedly been dealing with an unrelenting interloper for several months. The NY Post reports that Nancy Hament and her spouse, Richard Scarola, own a studio...
NYC Office of Labor Relations Signs Agreement to Help NYC Residents on Probation
New York City Mayor Eric Adams and Office of Labor Relations (OLR) Commissioner Renee Campion have reached a tentative five-and-a-half-year contract agreement with the United Probation Officers’ Association (UPOA) to cover approximately 600 probation officers help individuals on probation to move out and stay out of the justice system.
People moving to NJ from these states the most — #3 is hysterical
Sure, we never think of it. We never think of people actually moving to New Jersey. We only think of people moving from New Jersey. I get it. New Jersey has often been ranked the most "moved away from- state. It’s incredibly expensive to live here. We have the highest property taxes in the nation, the fifth most expensive rents in the U.S., fifth highest car insurance liability coverage in America, etc. It’s hard to retire here. People eye places like North Carolina and Tennessee.
3 teens stabbed after fight breaks out on Bronx playground: sources
THE BRONX, N.Y. (PIX11) – Three teenagers were stabbed after a fight broke out on a Bronx playground on Wednesday, sources told PIX11 News. The stabbing happened on Prospect Avenue around 6 p.m. A 15-year-old boy suffered a laceration to his back, another 15-year-old boy was stabbed in the torso and a 16-year-old boy was […]
Former NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio says Tim Walz could galvanize, unify a new group of voters
A graduate of New York University, former New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio was elected to the office in 2013 and ran the city for eight years. As he spoke to Scripps News on Wednesday from Chicago, he said he felt a heightened buzz of excitement at the DNC.
NJ-9 Dems have an incredibly brief window to pick Pascrell’s successor
When a politician dies, the jockeying for their seat usually needs to wait at least a few days to begin; it’s the bare minimum of respect for the deceased. But in the case of Rep. Bill Pascrell (D-Paterson), who died this morning at the age of 87, candidates hoping to succeed him have essentially no choice but to begin their campaigns right away.
Local Officials React to the Passing of Congressman Bill Pascrell Jr.
BERGEN COUNTY, NJ - Local elected officials have reacted to the passing of longtime New Jersey Congressman Bill Pascrell, Jr. The longtime public servant whose career spanned local, state, and national politics, passed away at the age of 87 on Wednesday. He represented the 9th District in NJ, which spans three counties; Bergen, Passaic and Hudson. Local Bergen County towns in his district included Carlstadt, East Rutherford, Elmwood Park, Garfield, Hasbrouck Heights, Little Ferry, Lodi, Lyndhurst, Maywood (part, also 5th), Moonachie, North Arlington, Rochelle Park, Rutherford, Saddle Brook, South Hackensack, Teterboro, Wallington, and Wood-RidgeCLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Read: William James Pascrell Jr., Longtime Congressman and Dedicated Public Servant,...
“Concerned about flooding? Don’t Miss the Justice Alliance’s Community Meeting in Hackensack.”
The meeting will take place at The Second Reformed Church, 436 Union Street in Hackensack, New Jersey 07601, and online. The group that focuses on helping people hit EJA, a community most brutal by environmental issues, provides resources for residents and people working in the City of Hackensack to learn about strategies to reduce future flooding in the area and make neighborhoods greener and healthier.
Tailgate Party Fundraiser this Saturday, August 24 at Manahawkin Elks in Memory of Kim England
MANAHAWKIN, NJ - The Maximilian Foundation invites you to come out to the 3rd Annual Kim's Tailgate party at the Manahawkin Elks Lodge this Saturday, August 24th in memory of Kim England. All proceeds from the event benefit peer leadership/drug awareness, which aligns with their mission statement. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Tailgate starts at 6 p.m. and the game starts at 7:30 p.m. There will be food for purchase and raffles. Manahawkin Elks is located at 520 Hilliard Blvd, Manahawkin. The Maximilian Foundation supports programs that prevent self-destructive behaviors created by adolescent insecurities; strengthening the education of our young people by nourishing character, building confidence, and growing the life skills needed to sustain better choices.Our Tax ID & EIN# 47-2427944. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
One Bite! Dave Portnoy Rates Three New Jersey Pizzerias
"One bite, everyone knows the rules." Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy has paid a visit to the Garden State to film three episodes of his popular YouTube show "One Bite". The premise is simple, Dave tastes and rates local pizzerias. Hey may even take more than "one bite" so see what he thinks of a pizza.
Local Entrepreneur Launches Sustainable Cosmetics Company
This article was originally published on South Jersey Climate News and is reproduced here with permission. To read more stories that explore the effects of climate change on a local and regional level in southern New Jersey, visit their website at: https://sjclimate.news/. More than 200 million mascara tubes end up...
N.J. homes sell fast. See nationwide list.
Homes in New Jersey sold in a little over a month in July, according to Zillow. The data showed that homes sold in about 32 days in July, about two days slower than in June. Only Rhode Island, Connecticut and Illinois had homes that sold faster. If you purchase a...
Sick, hairless cats left at NJ business, animal shelters
🐕 Most of the cats have upper respiratory illnesses. 🐕 Police urge the men to contact a shelter instead of just leaving them. Police are looking for whoever has been abandoning hairless cats in the past week outside animal shelters and a business. Hopatcong police posted images of...
What is WaterFest? First-of-its-kind event coming to NJ
CAMDEN — The first-ever WaterFest is flowing into New Jersey this weekend. The free event is scheduled for Saturday at Von Neida Park & Splash Pad, as part of the United Nation's World Water Week. Hosted by New Jersey American Water and American Water Charitable Foundation, the "fest" isn't...
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