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Virus Spread By Deadly Creature Confirmed In Upstate New York, HV
Several counties in New York State are confirming a virus spread by the "world's deadliest' creature. In late June, the Rockland County Department Of Health confirmed the presence of West Nile Virus for the first time in 2024. West Nile Virus Confirmed In Rockland County, New York. The infected mosquitoes...
Pride on the Pier: Hoboken LGBTQ Festival Set for Sunday
HOBOKEN, NJ - Pier 13 Hoboken and the Jersey City LGBTQ+ Pride Festival are hosting Pride on the Pier on Sunday! As one of the largest LGBTQ+ events in Hoboken, attendees can expect a day filled with fun, entertainment, delicious food, and refreshing drinks.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER There will be live music from DJs Nesto and Tim Dawg, performances and fun interactions with hosts Andora Tetee, Inita D, and Hibiscus and food and drink trucks. This event is a fundraiser dedicated to covering the production costs of the 35+ events happening throughout Jersey City Pride month in August. Tickets are $5 online and $10 cash at the door. Purchase Donation Tickets Here. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
New Jersey: Fair Lawn Fire Destroys Businesses Overnight
A severe fire ravaged a strip mall in Fair Lawn, New Jersey, overnight, resulting in substantial damage to several businesses. The blaze began inside the Green Dragon restaurant, located at the shopping complex on Fair Lawn Avenue near Chandler Drive, around 2:40 a.m. on Friday. Fire Origin and Impact. The...
Empty Passaic County jail used to film the movie 'Motor City' — complete with explosion
PATERSON — The Passaic County Jail is going out with a bang. In its final month before demolition, the empty corrections facility in Paterson’s downtown area is being used as a location for filming a movie, including a special-effects explosion and trail of fire. ...
Westchester home values in uncharted territory
WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- The median price of a single-family home in Westchester County, New York has topped $1 million for the first time. It's not just a big-dollar benchmark for real estate in New York City's northern suburbs. It's the new normal. "This is unprecedented, actually. Looking at us, this time last year we were in the 9s. And now we've definitely crossed way passed the $1 million mark," said Crystal Hawkins-Syska, with the Hudson Gateway Association of Realtors. "Demand right now is very, very high"According to Hawkins-Syska, a seven-figure median sales price is the result of a couple of factors, including...
Finkelstein Library Announces Temporary Service Disruption for System Upgrade
The Finkelstein Memorial Library, along with the Ramapo Catskill Library System, is set to upgrade its system to enhance services for patrons. This significant update will result in a temporary disruption of certain services from Thursday, August 1, to Sunday, August 4. During this period, online library account services—including searching...
Paterson councilman drops check at The Brownstone to cover unpaid wedding bill
PATERSON — Paterson councilman Luis Velez dropped a $5,649 bank check off at The Brownstone banquet hall on Friday afternoon to settle the unpaid balance from his wedding last August. The prominent catering hall’s owner, Albert Manzo, said he would ask the municipal court judge to drop the theft of services complaint he...
“Put Yourself In My Shoes,” Mayor Stack’s Plea Amid Death Threats
Union City Mayor and NJ State Senator Brian Stack has disclosed severe harassment and threats directed at him and his associates. In a press release, Stack described the intensity of these threats, which have included death threats. “Since becoming involved in politics, I’ve come to realize just how ugly it...
Saint Ann's Feast Well Underway in Hoboken
HOBOKEN, NJ - One of the most popular annual events has returned for its 114th year to the Mile Square City. The Saint Ann’s Feast features a variety of Italian treats - from their infamous zeppoles, to their succulent cheesesteaks, rice balls, mozzareppas and sausage and pepper sandwiches, visitors are guaranteed to find something that tickles their fancy!CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER While attendees fill up on Italian delicacies, they can also wander around, visit the beer garden, listen to live music, play games and do crafts. There is also a Grand 50/50 raffle and Nightly 50/50 raffle. The official dates and times for the remainder of this year's feast are as follows: Friday, July 26, 1.00pm - 11.00pm Saturday, July 27, 1.00pm - 11.00pm Sunday, July 28, 1.00pm - 11.00pm The 2024 Entertainment Schedule is as follows: 7/26 - JEREMY BECK’S AMERICANO ITALIANO featuring Broadway Performers DOWNLOAD THE FREE TAPINTO APP FOR MORE LOCAL NEWS. AVAILABLE IN THE APPLE STORE AND THE GOOGLE PLAY STORE. 7/27 - HEAD OVER HEELS 7/28 - KRYSTAL (special daytime performance at 3pm) & DJ JOEY LaBEATO to close the Festival that evening For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/StAnnHoboken/. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Combined paid/volunteer ambulance service proves quicker
HILLSDALE—Two top officials of the Hillsdale Volunteer Ambulance Service reported to the Borough Council that the new “combined” workforce of paid and volunteer workers has significantly decreased emergency response times, with medical care arriving on scene in about five minutes. Later in the meeting, councilors approved a...
Controversial gun-detecting tech goes live at NYC’s Fulton Street subway station
Mayor Eric Adams’ controversial plan to install gun-detecting tech in the Big Apple’s beleaguered transit system was booted up Friday in lower Manhattan. The weapons scanner pilot program from company Evolv, which was unveiled by the tech-loving mayor in March, went live in the Fulton Street station at around 4 p.m., ahead of the evening commute. A Post reporter observed passengers forking over their handbags and backpacks to police for inspection before they passed through the electronic detector, where there was a sea of additional officers waiting on the other side. Once cleared, they walked back and retrieved their items. One police officer...
Final carrier switched on for Mahwah cell tower, ending two decades of debate
MAHWAH — T-Mobile has confirmed its antenna has been activated on the long-awaited cell tower off Rozanski Lane. "The tower is on-line and residents should be noting a difference," T-Mobile spokesman Mason Miller said Thursday. "Hopefully, with the tower on, customers will get better reception." ...
Borough settles with office site owners; town to lose revenue as multi-year tax appeals succeed
WOODCLIFF LAKE—The Borough Council approved two tax settlements covering multi-year tax appeals for office buildings at 300 Tice Boulevard and 595 Chestnut Ridge Road during its July 15 meeting. Officials did not immediately clarify the potential impacts on property taxes resulting from the settlements. Both Tax Court settlements approved...
‘Very proud to be a Dominican’: New Yorkers showed up to celebrate their heritage
BRONX, N.Y. (PIX11) — New York City has the largest population of Dominicans outside the Dominican Republic. There was a really fun party at the Bronx Zoo celebrating the Dominican people and their contributions to life in the Bronx. The evening was called Noche Quisquiyana, or, as many said, the best party ever. It began […]
This Week: Super Sidewalk Saturday, Art in the Park in Ridgewood
RIDGEWOOD, NJ — There will be plenty to do this coming weekend, as the Ridgewood Guild's Art in the Park and the Ridgewood Chamber of Commerce's Super Sidewalk Saturday return to Ridgewood. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Friday, Aug. 2 Art in the Park, 6:30 - 9 p.m. Van Neste Square Memorial Park DOWNLOAD THE FREE TAPINTO APP FOR MORE LOCAL NEWS. AVAILABLE IN THE APPLE STORE AND THE GOOGLE PLAY STORE. Saturday, Aug. 3 Super Sidewalk Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
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