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ALERT! This Nasty Virus Is Back New York State
Officials in portions of New York State are reporting that there has been an uptick in the amount of confirmed cases of a nasty virus. The summer is here and most people are spending time outdoors. Whether it is a backyard picnic, or camping and hiking, there are so many fun things to do when summer hits the Empire State. However, there are some dangers that you need to be aware of.
Totowa Joins Legal Challenge Against New Jersey’s Affordable Housing Mandates
TOTOWA, NJ - The Mayor and Council of Totowa have decided to join a legal effort challenging New Jersey’s affordable housing rules. This initiative, led by the Borough of Montvale in Bergen County, aims to address the state-imposed requirements for municipal affordable housing. The resolution emphasizes that while affordable housing benefits all municipalities, the responsibility should be distributed fairly. Montvale is organizing the lawsuit and inviting other municipalities to join to make the legal challenge more effective and efficient.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER By participating, each municipality could benefit from favorable court decisions. The...
13 Restaurants In Westchester County With Health Code Violations
These 13 restaurants in Westchester County, New York, had more than 5 health inspection violations each last month. Westchester County has published a list of restaurants that had 5 or more health code violations during their latest inspections in June. **Non-restaurant locations included. 1. BONNIE BRIAR COUNTRY CLUB - MAIN...
Brownstone owner says Paterson councilman didn't pay his wedding bill
PATERSON — Councilman Luis Velez faces a theft of services complaint for allegedly not paying for his wedding last August at The Brownstone banquet hall. The Brownstone co-owner Albert Manzo filed the complaint against Velez in Paterson municipal court on Monday. He said he thought it was “sad” that an elected official who...
De Blasio: Harris is ‘perfectly positioned’ to run
Former Mayor Bill de Blasio said in an interview Wednesday that Kamala Harris is “perfectly positioned” to run for president. “In a sense, Kamala Harris is perfectly positioned for the kind of campaign we need to run. This is all about women. The decision of this country is going to be made by women, in particularly by suburban women,” he said on “Inside City Hall.”
Flood advisory issued for Bergen County until early Monday evening
A flood advisory was issued by the National Weather Service on Monday at 2:14 p.m. in effect until 5:15 p.m. for Bergen County. The weather service says, “Poor drainage flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.”. “Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas,” explains the weather service. “Be...
LOCAL LAW 8, 2024 SEWER REGISTRATIONS
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Town Board of the Town of Orangetown, after a Public Hearing held on the 23rd day of July, 2024, adopted Local Law No. 8, 2024, amending Chapter 30 (Certificates of Sewer Registration) of the Town Code. Local Law No. 8, 2024, as adopted and...
Clifton neighbors concerned about chemical spill
CLIFTON, N.J. (PIX11) — Residents on Normandy Road in Clifton expressed concern Tuesday about the flammable chemicals from Monday’s tanker explosion on Route 3. “It smelled like gasoline but stronger, and it burns your eyes when you’re back there,” said Arturo Gaviria, referencing his backyard, which is steeped in chemicals. Gaviria said hazmat crews have […]
Expanding Rockland’s Homes for Heroes
With much fanfare and an eye toward helping struggling veterans, a sleek new Rockland Homes for Heroes supportive housing complex officially opened earlier this month at the former Camp Shanks military station in Orangetown. The 14-unit permanent supportive housing development, which aims to assist homeless veterans, was celebrated with a...
8 years later, fight continues to get "Kyra's Law" passed in N.Y.
MANHASSET, N.Y. -- It has been eight years since a little Long Island girl died at the hands of her own father.Since then, her mother has worked to save other families from a similar fate.But the question many are asking is why hasn't her bill become law yet?Kyra Franchetti's tragic story Kyra Franchetti of Manhasset was shot and killed as she slept by her abusive father during a court-ordered visitation. He then doused the home with gasoline in what was determined to be a murder-suicide.Pain was etched on the faces of parents, their children, and community leaders as they sent a...
Be A Community Leader—Support The Health And Education Of Paramus and Bergen County Children At The 45th Annual Terry Roemer Paramus Run
Join Paramus leaders as they support The Terri Roemer Paramus Run co-sponsored by The Valley Hospital Auxiliary. Standing left to right: David Bohan, Vice President and Chief Development Officer, The Valley Hospital Foundation, Chef JP Stuart, co-owner LaBella Roma Ristorante & Pizzeria and presenting sponsor of the Lou Lanzalotto Memorial 5K Run at the Paramus Run, Paramus Mayor Chris DiPiazza, Michael Roemer, Race Director, The Paramus Run, Sandy Carapezza, Executive Director, Development, The Valley Hospital Foundation, Barbara Mills, Co-Chair, The Paramus Run and member, The Valley Hospital Auxiliary.
Gov. Hochul unveils proposal to turn former prison into affordable housing units
CHELSEA, Manhattan (PIX11) — A former prison in Manhattan that has been shut down since 2012 might finally be repurposed. The Bayview Correctional Facility on West 20th Street could be converted into 124 affordable housing units, Governor Kathy Hochul announced Monday. The proposed project, titled Liberty Landing, was selected after Hochul called for proposals to […]
Affordable housing suit counsel set for vote at Zoom session July 26
MONTVALE—Mayor Michael Ghassali announced plans to introduce a legal team on July 26 that will represent a coalition of towns filing a lawsuit to compel 62 municipalities—now “exempt” from affordable housing obligations—to construct their “fair share” of low-income housing. Ghassali told Pascack Press...
13 Free NYC Concerts You Don’t Want To Miss This Summer
You don’t have to spend a lot to enjoy live music in the Big Apple this summer. The city does the work of offering something for everyone with its free concerts. Doing so showcases the talent and diversity of the performers who cherish New York City and its stages. Moreover, it gives music lovers and summertime city explorers an affordable thing to do.
Rachmastrivka Rebbes Meet to Discuss Beis Hachaim in Monsey
Yesterday afternoon, a big meeting took place at the home of the late Rachmastrivka Rebbe zt”l in Boro Park where all of his sons, the current Rachmastrivka Rebbes, were in attendance. The primary focus of the meeting was a substantial property in the Har Shulem cemetery, surrounding the tzion...
COOKFOX is flipping a former prison in Manhattan into affordable housing
The art deco building at 550 West 20th Street in Manhattan has lived many lives. It’s well-known in Chelsea for its chamfered corner that greets pedestrians turning from West 20th Street onto 11th Avenue. Shreve, Lamb and Harmon—the same office behind the Empire State Building—designed it in 1931 to...
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