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New York City turns to AI-powered scanners in push to keep guns out of the subway system
NEW YORK (AP) — New York City is turning to AI-powered scanners in a new bid to keep guns out of its subway system, but the pilot program launched Friday is already being met with skepticism from riders and the threat of a lawsuit from civil liberties advocates who say the searches are unconstitutional. The Evolv scanner […]
First HBCU Family Day on Staten Island marked with music, book read-alouds, performances
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Staten Island residents were able to learn about opportunities to attend Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) while also having a family day of fun that included arts and crafts, step performances, and a book reading during the first-ever HBCU Family Day in New Brighton on Saturday.
Old Farmer's Almanac predicts fall forecast. See what it says for North Jersey
For those eagerly anticipating a trip to the apple orchards and pumpkin patches this fall, don't forget a sweater as temperatures are predicted to be cooler than usual, according to the Old Farmer's Almanac. The periodical released its annual fall forecast, and North Jersey residents are expected to see below average temperatures, while...
Broken wind turbine blade ‘crisis’ fuels NJ beach disaster fears
LONG BEACH — A New Jersey anti-wind group is demanding the state stop giving the green light to new offshore wind projects as pieces of fiberglass continue to wash up on the beaches of Nantucket. The renewed calls for a moratorium on awards from the state Board of Public...
Saturday Blurbs: Interesting Little Stories From the Past Week
On Tuesday, August 6th at 6:30 p.m., Jersey City will be hosting National Night Out events at Audubon Park, Pershing Field, Arlington Park, and Hamilton Park. There will be food, live music, and giveaways. A goal of these events is to foster relations between police officers and residents, and to promote safety and neighborhood unity.
Both Nico Hischier and Jesper Bratt could join Devils history this season
The New Jersey Devils have a long history of great players. While most people associate the history of the Devils with defense, there have been plenty of offensive juggernauts that called the Garden State home. Of course, there’s deserved Hall of Famer Patrik Elias, who spent his entire 20-year career in New Jersey and finished with north of 1,000 points while playing one of the best two-way games in the world.
Mosquito spraying set for Sunday morning in 2 Morris County towns
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ – The Morris County Mosquito Commission has announced that it will be using an All-Terrain vehicle to treat a section of woods in Rockaway, and East Hanover Township on Sunday morning. The mosquito spraying will go on from 4:30 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. on Sunday, July...
Kenilworth Fire Department & Rescue Squad Respond to House Fire on Coolidge Drive
KENILWORTH, NJ - On Friday morning, July 26, the Kenilworth Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad were dispatched to the 300 block of Coolidge Drive on the report of a possible structure fire. The following update was posted to the department's social media page to explain the incident in further detail. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Car 2, Car 3, Car 4, Engine 63, Truck 3, Squad 2, Rescue 3 & Rescue 2 responded. Upon arrival, crews found the residence to be fully engulfed. Crews quickly began fire suppression efforts & protected the exposure structures. The...
City Attempts to Prevent Deadly Lithium-Ion Battery Fires
New York City Mayor Eric Adams launched the New York City Safe Charging Accelerator program to ensure safe e-bike usage and charging, and to prevent deadly lithium-ion battery fires in New York City. As a part of this accelerator, the New York City Department of Transportation (DOT) will propose a...
Decade-old Superfund cleanup in Fairfield passes milestone. What's next at Unimatic site?
FAIRFIELD — Local and federal officials gathered Friday to announce "significant progress" in the decade-long cleanup of one of North Jersey's most contaminated sites. The site was once home to Unimatic Manufacturing Corp. which used polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) from the 1950s to the early 2000s as part of it metal-molding operations....
Shhh! Don’t Tell NJ Politicians. Gas Prices are Coming Down
I'm going to level with you. I didn't want to write this story. We haven't seen a whole lot of good news lately, so this is something that I wanted to share. The problem is we live in New Jersey. Invariably, anytime news like this gets out, our elected officials...
Livingston School Board Appoints Brooke Benavides as Principal at Riker Hill Elementary School
LIVINGSTON, NJ — Brooke Benavides, the former principal of Lincoln Elementary School in Nutley, has been selected to serve as the new principal at Riker Hill Elementary School in Livingston. Her appointment, which was approved during a public Livingston Board of Education meeting on Thursday, comes shortly after former principal Justin Toomey announced his resignation from the position after five years of service to Livingston Public Schools to begin a new chapter of his career as the new Superintendent of Schools in Hanover Township.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Benavides said she is “incredibly...
Celebrate National Cheesecake Day at Anthony's in Bloomfield This Tuesday
BLOOMFIELD, NJ - Continuing a tradition that has been going on for as long as anyone can remember, Anthony's in Bloomfield Center will join the nation to celebrate "National Cheesecake Day" this Tuesday. Held every July 30, National Cheesecake Day is a celebration of Bloomfield's favorite bakery confection - the cheesecake.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER This year Anthony's will celebrate with specials to enjoy in house or take-away. The special hours for the holiday are 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. Celebrants can expect: cheesecake tasting raffle and giveaway 10% off upcoming holiday cheesecake subscription plus, the restaurant will be open for coffee, cappucino, desserts and more Anthony's is located at 71 Washington St. Bloomfield NJ. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Livingston Residents Reminded of Difference Between Bulk Garbage and Metal/Electronics Recycling
LIVINGSTON, NJ — In Livingston, bulk garbage pickup day is the resident’s last regularly scheduled collection day of each month. Bulk pickup day is for disposing of large items like furniture, mattresses, toys, carpeting, toilets, and rubber tires (with rims removed). Ahead of this month’s bulk pickup days, Livingston residents are reminded not to put metal or electronic items out for garbage pickup — even on bulk day. Metal items and electronics will not be picked up by the township’s garbage collection vendor.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Bulk Garbage Bulk garbage includes larger items...
NJ looks for ideas on how to use two prisons set to close
The Murphy administration has made systematic changes over the last seven years to reform how young people interact with law enforcement in New Jersey. As one part of that effort, the state announced in 2017 that two youth detention facilities would close — the New Jersey Training School for male juveniles and the Female Secure Care and Intake Facility. To help brainstorm the most effective use of those spaces, New Jersey’s Attorney General Matt Platkin said his office is creating a new working group to come up with those ideas.
2 men charged in Tompkins Sq. Park shooting that killed 1, critically injured another
Two people were arrested for the fatal shooting of a 74-year-old man in Tompkins Square Park earlier this month and the attempted murder of a 44-year-old victim who was left with life-threatening injuries, police said Saturday.
Meet RHONJ star Danielle Cabral at Integrated Athletic Initiative’s 2nd Annual Night at Casa Belvedere
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Plans are underway for the much-anticipated 2nd Annual Night at Casa Belvedere, hosted by the Integrated Athletic Initiative, as part of the capital campaign for the new building and to build awareness for the Initiative. On Thursday, Aug. 1, the exclusive event will unfold at...
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