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Olympic spirit in the Poconos
MONROE COUNTY, Pa. — On the mats at the International Gymnastics School near Stroudsburg, gymnasts are perfecting their craft. Just like the pros on Team USA. "It is super exciting to be a part of the Olympic spirit here at camp," said program director Brad LeClair. From the bars,...
Fire burns through row of stores, destroying popular Fair Lawn bakery
A two-alarm fire burned through a row of stores in Fair Lawn, New Jersey, including a popular bakery.Heavy fire spread through the strip on Fair Lawn Road just after 2:30 a.m. Friday.A Jewish bakery, Zadies Kosher Bake Shop, sustained heavy damage."All our recipes are inside, they are all handwritten, they're four generations old, all on a piece of paper," the owner said. "On Friday, shabbas, we're a kosher bakery, there will be a lot of people here trying to get their stuff. I can't even contact all of the people who have orders for today."A Jewish deli, a restaurant, a...
Little League baseball NJ state tournament: Lincroft, Morristown have their showdown
FREEHOLD — The impressive summer the Lincroft Little League Baseball 12U team has had isn’t over, but it’ll take some magic to continue into next week. After suffering an 11-1 loss Thursday to Morristown in a matchup of opening round winners, Lincroft fell into the losers' bracket of the state tournament. But the District 3 champs are no stranger to having their backs against the wall.
Team USA Swimming's 'Jersey Boys' ready to take on the world at 2024 Olympics
In June, just before his 100-meter freestyle final at USA Swimming’s Olympic Trials, Jack Alexy had a few minutes to be a fan. From the pool deck in Indianapolis, the Mendham native watched Matt Fallon, his longtime Somerset Hills YMCA teammate, win the 200-meter breaststroke “by literally two body lengths” to qualify for Team USA.
The Truth of Stack Versus LeRoy Truth
UNION CITY – Leonard Filipowski says he didn’t know much about this city until a blogger friend of his said it may be a good place to ask questions about local government. Now, seven month later, Filipowski is embroiled in an ongoing battle with arguably one of the more influential politicians in the state – Brian Stack, who is both mayor and a state Senator.
PVWC Urges Customers to Participate in Free Lead Service Line Replacement Program
CLIFTON, NJ - The Passaic Valley Water Commission (PVWC) is encouraging customers to take part in its free, federally mandated Lead Service Line Replacement program, funded by the bipartisan infrastructure law. Executive Director Jim Mueller emphasized that participation in this health and safety initiative is open to all residents, not just landlords. Mueller announced that there are approximately 610 homes in Clifton, Passaic, Paterson, and Prospect Park with unknown pipe materials that require visual inspection. In Paterson alone, 1,142 lines remain to be replaced, with 1,665 already completed, marking a 59% completion rate.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR...
City of Bayonne hiring firefighters
BAYONNE, N.J. (PIX11) — The city of Bayonne in New Jersey is looking to hire more firefighters for its fire department. Applications opened on July 1 and will close on Aug. 30. According to the city’s website, you need to be between 18 and 34 years old, live in Bayonne, and be a U.S. citizen […]
McIver’s Newark council seat could be vacant for a year
Newark’s Central Ward could be without representation on the city council for nearly fourteen months if LaMonica McIver wins election to the U.S. House of Representatives in September, potentially gridlocking the state’s largest city while Mayor Ras Baraka is running for governor. McIver, the 38-year-old city council president,...
Late Paterson audits put $1.9M in health service grants at risk
PATERSON — Overdue municipal audits have prompted the New Jersey health department to put a hold on five Paterson grant applications for $1.9 million worth of services, including funding for childhood lead programs, according to state and city officials. The stalled applications reflect the latest developments in a year-long problem, a situation that...
'STAY INSIDE': Police in NJ warn of 'large swarm' after bees attack 3 workers, severely sting 1
Three workers were stung by bees while trimming trees in New Jersey on Thursday morning, leaving one of them with severe injuries, police said as they urged residents to take shelter in their homes.
Brownstone owner says Paterson councilman owes money on his wedding bill
PATERSON — Councilman Luis Velez faces a theft of services complaint for allegedly not paying in full for his wedding last August at The Brownstone banquet hall. The Brownstone co-owner Albert Manzo filed the complaint against Velez in Paterson municipal court on Monday. He said he thought it was “sad” that an elected...
LiGreci’s Staaten: A timeless venue | Then and Now
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — LiGreci’s Staaten, the popular dining, catering, and event venue in West Brighton, was constructed in 1956 after a fire on December 5, 1955, destroyed the large house on the property, according to Staten Island Advance archives. Mike Bilotto was the proprietor until Nick LiGreci and his brother, Jack LiGreci, purchased it from Bilotto in 1971.
High Point football seeks to establish consistency in 2024 | State of the Program
Victories have been hard to come by for High Point in recent seasons. So has consistency. New coach Bill Percey hopes he can bring both back to the Wildcats football program. High Point finished the season 3-6, winning a crossover game against Morris Catholic in the finale. Percey became the new head coach in late November, his second time as head coach and nearly a decade removed from his first stint. ...
Madison resident named to Clark University’s Spring Dean’s List
MADISON — Carmine J. Toto was named to second honors on the Clark University Dean’s List. This selection marks outstanding academic achievement during the Spring 2024 semester. Carmine Toto’s high school days at Madison High School they blended academic rigor, athletic achievements, and community involvement. From the moment...
Hasbrouck Heights BOE Approves New High School Principal
HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ - The Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education approved Vincenzo Barchini as the new Hasbrouck Heights High School principal during Thursday night's meeting. He will replace Linda Simmons who announced her retirement from the district in March 2024. The Board approved Barchini to begin on August 1, 2024. He is the current Director of Guidance & Testing. Previously, he was the Vice Principal under Simmons.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Read: Hasbrouck Heights High School Principal to Retire During the public comments, Euclid School principal Michael Sickels praised the service of Simmons, who had...
Join The 13th Annual Sarah Vaughan Jazz Competition: Registration Now Open, Harlem!
The New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) today announced the opening of the 13th annual Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition. The search is on for the next great jazz singer! Solo vocalists from around the world are encouraged to submit their entries before September 3, 2024, by visiting SarahVaughanCompetition.com. In the Fall, the Top Five Finalists will be announced followed by a star-studded final performance on the iconic NJPAC stage.
Dog Who Has Spent Nearly His Entire Life At Bergen Animal Shelter Needs Home (And More)
Two are strays and two are surrenders.All four dogs are ready for find their fur-ever families.The pups featured in this news article are among dozens who are ready to be adopted out from the Bergen County Animal Shelter in Teterboro. View this post on Instagram …
Newark Charter Graduate Takes Center Stage at National Education Conference
Newark native and recent graduate from Great Oaks Legacy Charter High School, Nathan “Miztyk” Duguid performed his original song earlier this month in Boston in front of thousands of attendees at the National Charter Schools Conference, which brings together advocates, educators, and leaders in the national charter community. Duguid’s song, “Teaching My Soul,” is a tribute to all of the teachers who made a difference in his life and a call for them to continue working hard for students. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER “I wrote ‘Teaching My Soul’ as an ode to inspire...
W Orange Planning Board Considering Request to Build Almost 500 Apartment Units Near West Essex Highlands
WEST ORANGE, NJ -- On Tuesday, July 30 and Wednesday, July 31 at 6:30 p.m., the West Orange Planning Board will be discussing the almost 500 apartments that a builder has proposed for property near the West Essex Highlands. Public comments will be accepted from residents in person in Council Chambers. During this week’s town council meeting, a couple of attendees spoke out against the development. Law Professor Paul Trachtenberg, a member of We Care, talked about the fee schedule for clearing the trees, “If that application is approved, the developer plans to remove many thousands of...
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