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‘Incorrigible’ No More: In Rare Memorial Service, Graveside Tribute Paid to New York’s Formerly Incarcerated Girls
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Roselle Fire Department Announces Community Cooldown Event
ROSELLE, NJ - The Roselle Fire Department invites residents to beat the heat this summer at their first annual Community Cooldown Event. The event will take place on August 17 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Roselle Fire Department located at 725 Chestnut Street. It is free to attend. Residents of all ages are welcome. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Complimentary hot dogs and burgers will be served. Interested participants are able to run through the water with Roselle firefighters. Additionally, the Roselle Fire and Police Departments will be taking part in an eating contest. For more information, please contact the Borough of Roselle at 908-245-5600. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Apollo Theater makes history with Kennedy Center Honor
The Apollo Theater, Harlem’s legendary cultural institution, has made history by earning a rare Kennedy Center Honors, one of the highest accolades in the arts. For ninety years, the Apollo has been the heart of American culture, nurturing emerging artists, launching legends, and serving as a center of innovation for Harlem, New York City, and the world. As the largest performing arts institution dedicated to Black culture and creativity, the Apollo has significantly influenced popular culture globally.
Authors talk about new book and push to end forced, unpaid prison labor
It wasn’t that long ago that New York was facing shortages in PPE during the height of the pandemic and then-Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced his initiative to have inmates in state prisons make hand sanitizer. It’s a reality rarely considered. While in prison, inmates work for penny wages, some...
New York, New Jersey & Delaware sued for failing to protect endangered Atlantic sturgeon
The Hudson Riverkeeper and Delaware Riverkeeper Network filed the lawsuit, alleging the states have not obtained the necessary permits, and have allowed the endangered fish to be caught in fishing nets.
Fitness Studio Renews Flatiron District Lease with Moinian
The Moinian Group has signed a 3,000-square-foot lease renewal with Bodyrok, a Pilates-inspired strength training and fitness studio at 10 West 18th St. in Manhattan’s Flatiron district. Gabriel Whitman, VP of leasing at The Moinian Group, represented ownership. Bodyrok was represented by Amie Claps, partner at Easy Street Properties.
Ridgewood Zoning Board Rejects Controversial Digital Billboard
RIDGEWOOD, NJ — Many Ridgewood residents can breathe a sigh of relief, as after months and months of contentious debate, the Ridgewood Zoning Board of Adjustment has finally made a ruling on a proposed controversial digital billboard on Route 17 South, unanimously voting to reject the application. Five of the seven board members were required to vote in favor of the billboard for the application to be approved. The 40-foot tall, double-sided digital billboard, proposed by Outfront Media LLC., has been the center of controversy in Ridgewood since the application was first submitted, with over 30 residents,...
NYPD Seeks Public Help to Identify Suspects in Series of Robberies Across Multiple Precincts
NEW YORK, NY – The New York City Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in identifying suspects involved in a series of robberies impacting three precincts. The incidents, which…
Elizabethport Presbyterian Center Hosting Block Party Event
ELIZABETH, NJ - Elizabeth residents are encouraged to attend Elizabethport Presbyterian Center’s Block Party on Friday. The event will take place on Magnolia Avenue between First Street and Second Street from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. The Block Party features the grand opening of the Elizabethport Library and Museum, live entertainment, and activities for residents of all ages. Free hot dogs will be available for kids and there will be a $5 Fish Fry for adults. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Activities include a water balloon toss, a track race, an egg spoon race, and a sack race. For more information, contact the Elizabethport Presbyterian Center at 908-351-4850. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Bergen Square Facelift Dedicated as Fulop Revives Hope for Pompidou x
A rare green space – or, least, quasi-green – in the heart of a heavily-trafficked, construction-dominated section of Jersey City was dedicated Monday. Mayor Steven Fulop presided over a ceremonial ribbon-cutting in the heart of Bergen Square, which he characterized as “one of the oldest established town squares in America, dating back to 1660.”
Tragic Drowning in NYC Rockaways Highlights Urgent Need for Lifeguards
(WNY News Now) – NYC – A man in his 30s was found dead from an apparent drowning at Rockaway Beach, marking the fifth beach death of the season and intensifying calls for improved lifeguard services and swim education. In the early hours of Monday, a man in...
Take your child to a free show as Kids' Night on Broadway returns
Kids' Night on Broadway returns Tuesday, Aug. 20. The program, propelled by the Broadway League, allows children 18 and under to attend a Broadway show for free when accompanied by an adult paying full price. The offer is applied as 50 percent off each ticket when purchased as a pair. ...
Advocating for the closure of Rikers Island and criminal justice reform
The news was huge for Jonathan Monsalve, president and CEO of Osborne Association, a nonprofit advocating for the closing of Rikers Island, decriminalization and decarceration. Gov. Kathy Hochul announced on Monday that $108 million would be allocated to transform the former Bayview Correctional Facility along Manhattan’s west side near Chelsea into 124 affordable housing units and a community hub. The project, entitled “Liberty Landing,” partners Osborne with Camber Property Group to house formerly incarcerated individuals.
‘Uncovering your best self’: The application process for future FDNY firefighters
NEW YORK (PIX11) — The deadline to become a firefighter with the FDNY is approaching. The filing period for the firefighter exam is open for applicants ready to start their careers with the nation’s largest fire department and will close on Aug. 9. “Take the first step in uncovering your best self,” read the website […]
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