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Freshkills Park Alliance announces 2 new board members
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y.-- Freshkills Park Alliance “proudly” announced two additional board members to their team-- Denis Kelleher and Christopher Benbow-- on Aug. 15, 2024. “Both Denis and Chris bring a wealth of knowledge, community engagement, and activism to our Alliance,” said Mark Murphy, President of FKPA. If...
Over 1,000 attend final FDNY summer block party
NEW YORK — A crew of firefighters from Engine 157/Ladder 80 in Port Richmond climbed aboard the huge, red vehicle and rolled out as they do each and every day, serving the community. Immediately, firefighters got to work, deploying the ladder to gain access to a rooftop. The men scrambled up the incline, turned around — then smiled and waved.
Brooklyn book launch canceled over ‘Zionist’ moderator is rescheduled for next week
(New York Jewish Week) — An event at a Brooklyn bookstore that was canceled because an employee objected to its “Zionist” moderator, causing widespread backlash, has been rescheduled for a different location next week. The event for “Tablets Shattered,” a new book on American Jewish life by journalist Joshua Leifer, will take place on Monday...
Wayne Valley Football Drawing Inspiration from Recent Hall of Fame Inductees
WAYNE, NJ - Wayne Valley football’s proud tradition was on display August 21st at the North Jersey Country Club in Wayne when four past greats were inducted into the team’s Hall of Fame. The group included former players Rick Wardle, Troy Sherin, Kyle Schroeder and former assistant coach John Zisa.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER “The men we enshrined helped lay the foundation for the success we have enjoyed recently,” head coach Roger Kotlarz said. “I considered it an honor to present them with this well-deserved honor.” Wardle, a wide receiver and defensive back from...
Wagner College Theatre ranked among the best collegiate theatre programs by the Princeton Review
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Wagner College Theatre has earned a distinguished spot as No. 7 on The Princeton Review’s list of the top collegiate theater programs in the United States for the 2024 Edition of “The Best 389 Colleges.”. Renowned for its rigorous approach to the performing...
Pascrell, Citizens Police Academy, Activity List, All On Mayor's Mind
Hawthorne lost a friend this week. Bill Pascrell, our Congressman, passed away at the age of 87. After serving his country as a member of the Army, Bill went on to a career teaching history. He later became Mayor of the City of Paterson and for the past 28 years Bill served in the U.S. House of Representatives. Bill was tenacious, passionate and never lost his touch with the people. He lived his entire life in his beloved City of Paterson but ventured into our town frequently, visiting with his family members who have lived here,...
Will NYC Sanitation have scheduled trash pickup on Labor Day? Here’s what to know ahead of the holiday weekend
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Staten Islanders who typically put their trash out Sunday night for Monday morning pickup may be wondering what to do ahead of Labor Day weekend. There will be no trash collection on Labor Day and, according to the Department of Sanitation (DSNY), residents may experience collection delays as the department works to pick up the backlog of material.
Handgun Seized, 5 Burglars Captured Following Wild Pursuit Through Wyckoff, Franklin Lakes
A Birch Road resident called 911 reporting two people inside her home, Franklin Lakes Police Capt. Robert Grassi said. Responding officers located a suspect vehicle, a white 2016 Ford Fusion, near the home and tried to conduct a motor vehicle stop. The vehicle fled and a pursuit ensued into neighboring...
Rutgers Women’s Soccer Aims for Victory Against UMass
Rutgers women's soccer, entering its match against UMass at Rudd Field on August 25, holds a record of 1-0-1 after a 1-1 draw with Wake Forest. Redshirt-freshman forward Reilly McGlinn scored her first collegiate goal during that match. The Scarlet Knights, who had a strong previous season with a record of 9 wins, are aiming to maintain momentum, bolstered by several returning players and 12 newcomers this year. UMass, currently 0-2, seeks to turn around its season after recent losses to Syracuse and Army. This match marks the 15th meeting between Rutgers and UMass, with Rutgers winning their last encounter.
Montclair Goes to Chicago for DNC
If you tuned in to watch the Democratic National Convention, you might have seen a few familiar faces from Montclair and Essex County. Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill and Essex County Commissioner Brendan Gill, both of Montclair, were in Chicago for the DNC. Sherrill, who is considering a run for governor of New Jersey, spoke at a DNC event honoring women in national security. Gill, who was joined by his wife, Assemblywoman Alixon Collazos-Gill, served as a delegate.
Edison Township to Auction Off Vehicles and Equipment
EDISON, NJ - The township will be auctioning off vehicles, equipment, and supplies from Saturday through Wednesday. Bids can be made online and are open to the public. To see all available items for auction, click here. Edison Township has listed 32 items for auction. These include cars, trucks, transport trailers, vans, forklifts, trailers, bicycles, and various computers and monitors. Minimum bids range from $5 to $100 depending on the item.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER According to USGovBid, items may be inspected on Monday between the hours of 9:00 AM and 2:00 PM. All auction pieces are located at the Edison Department of Public Works, 745 New Durham Road. All participants must be 18 years old with a valid driver's license to bid, according to the website. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
N.J. police chief who lost $210k job used homophobic slurs, ripped mayor, new docs show
Roselle Police Chief Stacey Williams lost his job in July, when the borough fired him after an investigation concluded he had made graphic homophobic remarks to his officers. Now, an internal affairs report shows just what those alleged slurs were. One was made to a friend in the presence of...
Dog trainers in NJ don’t have to be certified — should that change?
Just say you're a dog trainer, and voila, you're a dog trainer. There's no legal requirement that one be certified in order to be hired to teach a dog behaviors and skills. But advocates say it's time for that to change. And a bill introduced in Trenton paves the way for New Jersey to become the first state in the U.S. to make the move.
New Jersey sees steep decline in mental health issues like anxiety, depression: Study
Are you over the pandemic blues? According to a study, most people in New Jersey are getting there. Virtual medical assistants DocVA gathered data on anxiety and depression from the...
The best states to live in — do you agree with NJ’s ranking?
⚫ A new report ranks the 50 states, based on 51 factors. ⚫ NJ performs better than Pennsylvania and New York. Dozens of measures have been analyzed in order to determine the best places to live in. The personal finance website WalletHub is out its 2024 list of the best...
Heiler Painting: A Company Built on Care, Capability, and Community
In New Jersey, a painting company has been making waves with its commitment to exceptional service, community involvement, and employee growth. Heiler Painting, founded over a decade ago, has evolved from a small team of two to a thriving business with 50 employees, serving the Philadelphia Metro and South Jersey areas.
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