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Dan Noonan, Advocate for Cancer Awareness, Dies
Fire Department of New York (FDNY) Retired Firefighter Danny Noonan has passed away after a battle with leukemia. He was one of nearly 700 FDNY members who responded to a fire at the New York Telephone Company in Manhattan in 1975. Many of them were struck with cancer in the aftermath.
License plate reader helps Secaucus police bust trio shoplifting from Home Depot
An automated license plate reader helped the Secaucus Police Department bust trio that was shoplifting from Home Depot last week, Police Chief Dennis Miller announced. Wueilver Vasquez-Martinez, 25, Danyer Jimenez Naspe, 22, and Zallireth Rigio, 33, all of New York, New York, were each charged with shoplifting, conspiracy to commit shoplifting, and using an anti-shoplifting device, Miller said in a statement.
Local Playwright, Alum to Present Free Play at Bandshell in August
HAWTHORNE, NJ - A local playwright and Hawthorne High School alum is presenting her latest production at the town bandshell with two dates in August. Estelle Barbieri has written and directed the play “Out of Fuel”, which is to be performed at the town bandshell on Friday, August 9 and Saturday, August 10 at 7 p.m.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Estelle, who was a Hawthorne High School senior at the time, started the Summer Student Theatre Program in town a few years ago during the COVID lockdown. "The main reason she organized this group was because the high school theatre club came to a halt during that time and it allowed those students interested to continue performing in an outdoor environment," her mom, Susan Barbieri, said. "It also allowed Estelle to pursue her passion as a writer and director." Estelle is currently a film major at Hofstra University. This will be her third free performance with the Summer Student Theatre Program. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Rutgers launches program to help make adults with autism more self-sufficient
Rutgers School of Health Professions recently launched Nexus, a club for young adults with autism where members can learn and socialize with others on the spectrum. Nexus members also can strengthen their leadership skills, work on their resumes, practice for job interviews, and learn domestic chores such as ironing or cooking. ...
Calling All Actors: Two Stars Needed For a Downtown Movie
Our Filmmakers in Chief, Remy and Andrew Neymarc, known professionally as the Neymarc Brothers, are gearing up to film in Lower Manhattan this summer. The duo, whose credits include the viral short “Happy Valentine’s Day,” beat out an impressive selection of applicants for the Filmmaker in Chief creative residency with their film treatment, and soon they’ll start filming “Dance” downtown. The Neymarcs are looking to cast two lead roles: Gabriela and Raphael.
@Victory_Events girls’ recruit: Springside Chestnut Hill 2025 ATT Colin commits to Stevens Tech
Springside Chestnut Hill Academy 2025 attack Maille Colin has committed to play Division III lacrosse at Stevens Institute of Technology. High school: Springside Chestnut Hill Academy, Philadelphia, PA. Position: Attack. Grad year: 2025. College committed to: Stevens Institute of Technology. Club team: Reign LC. Expected major: Business. Why did you...
Football To Hold 7 On 7 Contest Wednesday
The Verona High School football team will hold its first 7 on 7 tournament on Wednesday, July 24, beginning at 4 p.m. There are four pools set for the contest and 16 high schools will be competing, from Don Bosco Prep to Elizabeth, Mahwah, Montclair Kimberley Academy and more, as well as VHS. Seven on seven is a non-contact version of football that emphasizes passing and receiving skills. Verona participated in a similar tournament organized by Nike at the Jets training facility earlier this summer.
Crash Damages Utility Pole, Wrecks Sedan In Fair Lawn (PHOTOS)
A driver escaped injury in a one-car crash early Tuesday, July 23 in Fair Lawn.According to Boyd A. Loving, a red Toyota Corolla struck a utility pole, directional sign, and parked vehicle on the 40-00 block of Broadway. Photo(s) of the day, 07/23/2024: The driver of a red colored Toyota C…
Hoboken’s Plan for a Better Waterfront: Living Shoreline at Weehawken Cove
Hoboken is creating a ‘living shoreline’ at Weehawken Cove to improve the waterfront with nature-friendly upgrades, better water quality, and storm protection. Learn more about these exciting plans and how you can get involved. Key Takeaways. Hoboken is planning a ‘living shoreline’ at Weehawken Cove to boost the...
Politicians and Charities Oppose Wynn’s NY Casino Plans
Las Vegas Sands isn’t the only company to face difficulties in relation to its New York casino plans. Politicians representing the West Side of Manhattan have now also opposed Related Cos.’s plans to construct a Wynn-branded casino hotel in the High Line area. The Property Would Add Gaming...
What is Happening This Week at the Kenilworth Public Library
KENILWORTH, NJ - Please see the list of events hosted by the Kenilworth Public Library the week of July 23 - July 26. THIS WEEK AT THE LIBRARYCLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Tuesday, July 23 LAP SIT (10:30am - 10:50am) Ages: 0 - 2 Read To A Dog: 4:00pm - 5:00pm on Tuesday, August 20 READ TO A DOG (4:00pm - 5:00pm)DOWNLOAD THE FREE TAPINTO APP FOR MORE LOCAL NEWS. AVAILABLE IN THE APPLE STORE AND THE GOOGLE PLAY STORE. For early beginning readers and those who are learning to read Young, reluctant, or struggling readers are...
Opening Alert: Bon Epi, Fort Lee, NJ
Bon Epi is a new sweets shop open in Fort Lee. It’s located next door to The Gyro Project. Their menu includes mochi donuts, bubble tea, Korean dogs, crocookies — the TikTok popular croissant cookies — and more. It’s currently open seven days a week.
Scratch-Off Lotto Tickets Stolen From Newark Store: Police
At 1:30 a.m., a man arrived at a store on the 300 block of South Orange Avenue and struck the business' camera with a stick, breaking it, Newark Public Safety Director Fritz Fragé said. At 3:40 a.m., the suspect was joined by another man and they broke a glass...
1522 First Avenue’s Façade Nears Completion on Manhattan’s Upper East Side
Façade installation is nearing completion on 1522 First Avenue, a 30-story medical office building in the Yorkville section of Manhattan’s Upper East Side. Designed by Perkins Eastman and developed by Extell, the 449-foot-tall structure will yield 400,000 square feet of Class A office space and retail space on the ground floor and cellar levels. The Hospital for Special Surgery will serve as the anchor tenant, occupying 200,000 square feet across the first eight stories of the building. The property is alternately addressed as 403 East 79th Street and is located between East 79th and 80th Streets.
BCAS DeKorte Park Evening Walk Tomorrow (Wednesday, July 24)!
Join the Bergen County Audubon Society for their first evening nature walk of the season! BCAS guides will lead you through the wonders of DeKorte Park from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Meet outside the Meadowlands Environment Center, 2 DeKorte Park Plaza, Lyndhurst. Contact: Don Torino at 201-230-4983.
Man Shot Multiple Times In Jersey City: Authorities
A man was shot several times in Jersey City on the early morning of Sunday, July 21, authorities said.At 12:58 a.m., police responded to 260 Bright St. for a report of a man shot, Kimberly Wallace-Scalfione, a spokeswoman for the mayor's office, said. The victim, 31, was already transported to a ne…
Governor Hochul unveiled a plan to convert a former jail into affordable housing
After being closed since 2012, an old prison in Manhattan may finally find new use. Governor Kathy Hochul revealed on Monday that the Bayview Correctional Facility on West 20th Street might be transformed into 124 affordable rental apartments. Following Hochul’s request for offers to convert the 100,000-square-foot complex into sustainable...
Police: Duo stole 280 iPhones worth $117K in NJ smash and grab
A Passaic man has been accused of helping steal a massive amount of iPhones from an Essex County wholesale electronics store three months ago. On April 18 around 2:24 a.m., Fairfield police were sent to investigate an alarm going off at United Tower Associates, which also operates as Digital World Shop, along Bloomfield Avenue.
Saddle River school superintendent fights one-year suspension of certificates
SADDLE RIVER — School Superintendent Gina Cinotti is seeking a stay while she appeals the one-year suspension of her teaching and administrative certificates. The suspension was ordered by the state Department of Education State Board of Examiners after a six-year investigation of charges filed against her by her previous employer, the Netcong School District in May 2018. ...
Former Newark educators rehired to consult on career and technical education programs, facilities
Sign up for Chalkbeat Newark’s free newsletter to keep up with the city’s public school system.The Newark Board of Education rehired two consultants to review its buildings and help implement new career and technical education programs as district officials work to address their aging facilities.Former Newark educators, Mary Bennett and Raymond Lindgren, were hired to help audit district buildings, consult on new career and technical education programs, and support ongoing school construction projects. The school board approved the $192,000 contract during its June meeting. The contract also tasks the consultants with providing support to finish construction at the Newark School...
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