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N.J. mayor who made racist remarks caught using a slur, again
Clark Mayor Sal Bonaccorso is not apologizing for calling a political rival a slur for people with intellectual disabilities during last month’s council meeting. Bonaccorso made the derogatory remark during the township’s June 20 meeting after a Democratic candidate for council addressed the all-Republican board during its public comment portion, according to a recording on Clark’s YouTube channel.
Three of the dirtiest cities in America are here in NJ
When we tell outsiders where we’re from, we all get the eye roll. We’ve all heard the Jersey dis about smokestacks, pollution, litter, and grime. No one ever thinks of farmland, the gorgeous lakes and mountains, the Jersey shore, the hiking trails, the nature. All we ever hear about is the dirty reputation, which just isn’t warranted or fair.
July 4th Fireworks Will Move Back to the Hudson River This Year
After 10 years on the East River, New York City’s July 4th fireworks show is coming back to the Hudson River. Macy’s, who sponsors the show, said that “many factors” affected the decision to move the location. The 48th Annual Macy’s Fireworks Show will have over 60,000 pyrotechnics for viewers’ enjoyment.
4th of July Fun in Cranford
CRANFORD, NJ – Independence Day celebrations are just around the corner and Cranford is taking two days to celebrate the occasion with fun for all ages. Tuesday, July 2:CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Cranford will host its annual fireworks display in Nomahegan Park. The festivities begin at 5 p.m. with rides, games, inflatables and food trucks. The fireworks will begin around 9:15 p.m. The rain date is July 7. Thursday, July 4: Canoe Races, which begin at the Cranford Canoe Club at 8:30 a.m. The Cranford Jaycees Firecracker 4-Miler and Fun Run will start at Nomahegan Park at 8:00 for the Fun Run, followed by the Firecracker 4-Miler at 8:30.DOWNLOAD THE FREE TAPINTO APP FOR MORE LOCAL NEWS. AVAILABLE IN THE APPLE STORE AND THE GOOGLE PLAY STORE. Need some flags to show your American pride this week? The Cranford Woman's Club is selling 10 quality 8" x 12" flags for $20 and can be purchased here. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Fireworks, festivals and fun: Fourth of July celebrations across the tri-state
A variety of events are scheduled throughout the tri-state area to celebrate the Fourth of July. The holiday's most famous celebration is without a doubt the annual Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks spectacle, which for the first time in more than a decade, will be held on the Hudson River --- giving New Jerseyans a front-row seat to the fireworks extravaganza that lights up the iconic New York City skyline.
A century of patriotism: Plainfield's 100th July 4th parade takes on added significance
PLAINFIELD – The city's celebration of the 100th anniversary of its Fourth of July parade is more than a celebration of the holiday marking the country's independence. The three-day event is also a celebration of Plainfield, its organizers say. Beginning in 1924 as an event just for the city...
Macy's 4th of July fireworks Hudson River map, where not to watch
NEW YORK - The Macy's fireworks will launch from the Hudson River for the first time in 10 years on Thursday, July 4. This means that New Jersey will also have a view for the fireworks show in parts of Hoboken and Jersey City. The display will launch from barges...
Seven weeks of free, live performances are set for NYC’s Little Island
There’s nothing quite like taking in live music or theater in the great outdoors, especially in NYC’s gorgeous parks. More often than not, these al fresco shows are free and that’s the case with Little Island’s Glade Series, which kicks off on July 10. The fairly...
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