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Iconic Bagel Nook is opening another New Jersey store
We can’t get enough of our bagels in the Garden State. Sure, I’m biased, but I think New Jersey makes them better than anywhere else. One set of shops, in particular, makes bagels that should be considered art. Bagel Nook, known for their “Bagel Overloads,” just announced that...
The city closed a street in West Brighton, and a party broke out. It was like a Hallmark movie.
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — When the Castleton Avenue Merchants Organization (CAMO) throws a party, the people party in the street — literally. At its Saturday afternoon soiree in West Brighton, over a thousand attendees reveled in food, music and family-friendly festivities, courtesy of a Department of Transportation (DOT) Trick or Streets permit.
Key Food’s front parking lot is closed, but the store is open
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Key Food in West Brighton is undergoing improvements to its outdoor property, and while the front parking lot is being repaved throughout Monday, the store will be open. The back lot of 450 Forest Ave., repaved last week, is open to customers. Metered street parking...
Boys Soccer: Middletown South Beats St. John Vianney, 2-1
HOLMDEL, NJ – Matteo Niglio scored in the second half to give Middletown South a 2-1 boys soccer victory over St. John Vianney on Monday.Niglio also had a goal in the first half for Middletown South (7-3-3), which was locked in a 1-1 tie with St. John Vianney (8-3) going into the second half.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERCarson Perry made seven saves for the Eagles. Niglio, with three goals and two assists, is one of 12 players who have scored at least one goal this season for Middletown South.The Eagles' next game is at home Wednesday against Colts Neck. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Jewish Federation in the Heart of New Jersey launches Center to Combat Antisemitism
Jewish Federation in the Heart of New Jersey (JFHNJ) has launched the Center to Combat Antisemitism and Reinforce Multicultural Acceptance (CARMA), an initiative to address antisemitism and all forms of identity-based hate across Middlesex and Monmouth counties. "CARMA’s mission is rooted in the belief that education and dialogue are the most powerful tools in combating hate," Stacy Gallin, CARMA’s director and founding director of the Ferencz Institute for Ethics, Human Rights and the Holocaust, said in a...
Vote now: Where is the best specialty pizza on Staten Island? | Best Of 2024
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — We kicked off our latest Best of Staten Island 2024 category last week, asking readers to nominate the best specialty pizza pies on Staten Island. After 60 nominations were submitted on our Instagram, Facebook and TikTok posts, it’s time to narrow the field to the top three finalists.
Beyond the scorpion tattoo: ‘Christine’s Story’ to explore woman at center of Staten Island cold case
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Dark plumes of smoke seen billowing up from the eastern shoreline of Staten Island on the evening of Sept. 19, 1991, were the first sign of trouble. But it wasn’t until hours later, after a hard rain, that a 911 call prompted an NYPD response to the area.
Staten Island HS football rankings (Week 6): Curtis climbs after upset win; Sea returns to Top 5
As we head into the second half of the high school football season, some Island teams are proving they are contenders, while others are looking like pretenders. One of those teams who look strong and will make a run at a title is Curtis, which upset PSAL power Erasmus Hall on Saturday.
Morning audio update for Oct. 7: Weekend catch-up
Welcome to today’s Morning Report, which covers stories from the weekend through today (Monday). Listen to the audio update using the player above. To get full reporting on each of these stories, check out the accompanying links. Note that the stories in the report are editorially curated and then...
This national retailer is raising its minimum wage to $19.25 an hour
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. – Hobby Lobby, the popular arts-and-crafts retailer that opened its first Staten Island location earlier this year, has announced it will bump its minimum wage to $19.25 an hour -- $3.25 more than the required $16 NYC rate. “A pillar of our success is taking care...
Girls Soccer Top 20, Oct. 8: Shore Conference chaos creates statewide drama
The teams at the top remain the same this week, but rumblings down in the Shore Conference have changed up the order at the bottom half and moved one team into the Top 20 for the first time this fall. Wall knocked off a short-handed Freehold Township team in Group...
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