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Map shows where to watch NYC's 4th of July fireworks tonight
NEW YORK -- New York City's 4th of July fireworks show is back over the Hudson River tonight for the first time in more than a decade. We have everything to know about when it starts, how long it will last and the best places to watch the fireworks from both New York and New Jersey - as well as what to expect from the weather and which street closures to know about. If you aren't celebrating in the city, we also have a list of 4th of July fireworks displays in New Jersey, Westchester and Rockland counties and on Long Island. What time...
Three of the dirtiest cities in America are here in NJ
When we tell outsiders where we’re from, we all get the eye roll. We’ve all heard the Jersey dis about smokestacks, pollution, litter, and grime. No one ever thinks of farmland, the gorgeous lakes and mountains, the Jersey shore, the hiking trails, the nature. All we ever hear about is the dirty reputation, which just isn’t warranted or fair.
2024 Montclair Fourth of July Parade (PHOTOS)
The Montclair Celebrates July 4th Committee promised this year’s Montclair Fourth of July Parade would be fantastic, and they didn’t disappoint!. The community gathered along the parade route to celebrate Independence Day and cheer on the community groups marching. The annual event, full of local pride, featured fun...
Long Island beachgoers contend with crowds and closures
BABYLON, N.Y. - If you're thinking about beating the heat at the beach for the 4th of July holiday, you're not alone. People from across the Tri-State Area have been flocking to the beaches to beat the heat and humidity. Several beaches in our area had already hit capacity by midday. On Long Island, Gilgo State Park and Orient Beach State Park had filled to capacity by 10 a.m. Sunken Meadow State Park was filled to capacity by noon. Beachgoers on Long Island were urged to use Jones Beach and Heckscher State Park, where there were no early reports of delays. Officials warned of a moderate...
It’s Here! Final Steps for Multi-Million Dollar Project on Route 9
A massive project in the Hudson Valley is nearing completion, and it will allow pedestrians and cyclists on Route 9 access to New York City like never before. Across New York State, there are countless initiatives meant to encourage non-motorized travel. In the Mid-Hudson Valley, local organizations are hard at work to complete the connection of 60 miles of trails that would create a continuous path from Kingston, NY to Port Jervis, NY. The project further south, however, may be even more ambitious.
3 hot dog joints voted among NYC’s best are actually in NJ
As Bruce Springsteen sang in “Jack Of All Trades,” it’s all happened before and it’ll happen again. It isn’t the first time the most amazing New York City food establishments of a certain category wound up being named as a place across the river in New Jersey.
Wayne, NJ schools chief is SORRY for painting ISIS as a terror group
Pray for the kids of Wayne, NJ: If the “adults” running its schools are any indication, they’ll grow up unable to recognize evil, let alone fight it. We’re looking at the apology from Mark Toback, Wayne’s superintendent, after a question on a middle-school quiz identified the Islamic State as a terrorist group, drawing heat from the radical, anti-Israel group Teaching While Muslim. The question: What is the name of “a terrorist organization that commits acts of violence, destroys cultural artifacts, and encourages loss of life in order to achieve its goal of global rule under strict Islamic Sharia law?” The correct answer: the...
Temporary bridge to ease Route 15 traffic mess is opening later this month
State Department of Transportation officials plan to have a temporary bridge opened by mid-July after the loss of all Route 15 south lanes over a 124-year old bridge that was being replaced. The emergency lane closures last month detoured tens of thousands of cars onto local Jefferson Township streets. “The...
N.J. mayor who made racist remarks caught using a slur, again
Clark Mayor Sal Bonaccorso is not apologizing for calling a political rival a slur for people with intellectual disabilities during last month’s council meeting. Bonaccorso made the derogatory remark during the township’s June 20 meeting after a Democratic candidate for council addressed the all-Republican board during its public comment portion, according to a recording on Clark’s YouTube channel.
Montclair Residents Clash Over Mosquito Control Spraying
UPDATE: The original article contained inaccuracies regarding comments made by Lisa Johnson, the Environmental and Code Coordinator for the Township of Montclair. These comments have since been clarified. In a battle between lawn signs, Montclair residents have fueled a contentious debate on lawn treatments aimed at mosquito control. As more...
Crowds flock to beaches, boardwalks, parades across the Tri-State for July 4th
Heading to beaches, boardwalks and parades are a huge part of celebrating the 4th of July holiday weekend.Eyewitness News was in several locations across the Tri-State as people took a break to celebrate Independence Day and relax in the summer sun.People on Long Island made their way to Jones Beach to soak in the sun and get a prime spot for the annual Jones Beach fireworks show.Over 175,000 people were expected to attend the event."It's going to be a spectacular program," said New York State Parks Regional Director George Gorman. "There's a mix of traditional and modern music and it's...
With Hurricane Beryl threatening, many Jamaicans in NYC keep tabs on family
FLATBUSH, Brooklyn (PIX11) — Even though it’s 1,500 miles away, many people in the New York metro area are keeping a close eye on the path of Hurricane Beryl, since they have loved ones there who are potentially in danger from the storm. With Beryl being the only hurricane to reach Category 5 status this […]
Trauma Recovery Center in Coney Island hopes to expand after grand opening
NEW YORK - It's been several months since a new Trauma Recovery Center opened in Coney Island, and leaders say the community has responded in droves.Trauma Recovery Center trying to help survivors healIn a discreet building on Mermaid Avenue, a new space is dedicated to serving victims of crime and their families. Dr. Dulande Louis is the founding director of the Trauma Recovery Center, operated by the Jewish Community Council of Greater Coney Island. It's one of three centers citywide and 52 nationwide that work to promote survivor-centered healing."There is not a single person in this community who doesn't know someone who...
Essex County Daily Buzz: Jul. 3, 2024
Follow local news and events in Essex County with The Jersey Bee. Here is The Daily Buzz for Jul. 3, 2024 from The Jersey Bee. Free downtown Newark walking tour for all ages planned by Have You Met Newark on Jul. 8. The tour is from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Robert Treat Hotel, 50 Park Pl. It will include early Newark history, industrial history, art and cultural impacts.
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