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Hank Williams Jr. coming to Upstate NY: When, where, how much are tickets?
Country music star Hank Williams Jr. is celebrating the 45th anniversary of his 1979 album and song, “Family Tradition,” with a 2024 tour that includes three stops in Upstate New York. The Country Music Hall of Famer will perform first at the Bethel Woods Center of the Arts...
Popular Western New York Business Moves To New Location
The fresh smell of flowers and the buzz of delivery vans have moved south on Transit Road as a popular flower shop in Western New York opened its doors to its new location. Elaine's Flower Shoppe has been in business in Western New York for over 40 years and just moved to a new location.
New York Announces $15 Million Funding Boost for Suicide Prevention Among Underserved Youth
A new initiative in New York has announced $15 million in conditional awards over five years to help community-based service providers develop programs aimed at reducing suicide risk among youth from historically underserved populations. Managed by the Office of Mental Health through the Connecting Youth to Mental Health Supports program, the initiative focuses on racial and ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ groups, including those in rural areas.
Beloved New York Retail Store Address Massive Closing Rumors
A very popular store with many locations in New York State is addressing its closing rumors. In late June, Bob's Stores announced a " Going-Out-of-Business Sale." Bob's Stores announced that the company was closing all of its locations after over 70 years in business. "Despite making swift and aggressive changes...
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...
Mercy And Verizon Provide STEM Training For Kids From Under-Resourced Schools
Classmates and families looked on approvingly as Vincent watched the delivery of his palm-sized Clash of Clans-inspired Ninja figure from a 3D printer. Some onlookers used their phones to snap pictures of the student and his project. It was July 17, nearing the last day of the Verizon Innovative Learning...
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
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. ...
Harrington Park, New Jersey Death Investigation
HARRINGTON PARK, NJ.- The Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office and the Harrington Park Police Department are continuing the investigation into what appears to be an accidental death of a 55-year-old woman who was found dead Saturday afternoon inside the bathroom of her Harrington Park home. According to Bergen County Prosecutor...
Peekaboo! A baby tree kangaroo debuts at the Bronx Zoo
NEW YORK — The second baby of a tree-dwelling kangaroo made its public debut this week in New York, poking its pink head head out of its mom’s furry white pouch. The tiny Matschie’s tree kangaroo, or Dendrolagus matschiei, was born in December and is the second born to the same mother since 2022. It also was the third of its kind born at the Bronx Zoo since 2008.
Bronx motorist arraigned for critically injuring cyclist while leading police on high-speed chase through Astoria: DA
A Queens grand jury indicted a Bronx man for striking an e-bike rider and speeding away while evading police during a car chase through the streets of Astoria earlier this month. Harold Vega, 46, of Jackson Avenue in the Mott Haven section, was arraigned Tuesday in Queens Supreme Court on...
New Jersey Man Arrested For Decapitating Seagull Over Stolen French Fries
Anyone who’s spent enough time at the beach has likely had to resist the urge to tear a seagull limb from limb at some point in time, and a man in New Jersey who was unable to prevent those intrusive thoughts from winning has found himself facing criminal charges as a result. As someone who’s […] The post New Jersey Man Arrested For Decapitating Seagull Over Stolen French Fries appeared first on BroBible.
Yonkers Marathon returns in September for 97th year. Here's how to register
Cue the training montage. The Yonkers Marathon, the second-oldest marathon in the country, returns on September 15 for its 97th year. Thousands of local and visiting running enthusiasts have been challenged by the steep hills of the two 13.1-mile routes for nearly a century. The race was founded in 1907, predating the New...
Basketball Court, Picnic Shelter Unveiled at Delfino Park
City and state officials enjoyed a more comfortable sunny afternoon and free ice cream last Friday while celebrating the official opening of a new basketball court and picnic shelter at Delfino Park. The new additions to the Lake Street recreational facility in White Plains were about six years in the...
'Sinatra house' in Point Pleasant Beach sells for about half initial asking price
POINT PLEASANT BEACH - The oceanfront home whose owners piped Frank Sinatra tunes onto the boardwalk for some 30 years has been sold for $2.26 million, a real estate agent said Monday. The "Sinatra home," first put up for sale in September 2022 for $4.4 million, was purchased by Jeffrey Woszczak and his family, real estate investors who plans to rent the property. ...
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