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Men’s Basketball Adds Kingston Price
BRONX, N.Y. – The Fordham men's basketball team has rounded out its 2024 recruiting class with the addition of Kingston Price, it was announced today by Head Coach Keith Urgo. "We're so excited to welcome Kingston and his family to Fordham," said Urgo. "Kingston is a high-energy, hard-nosed player...
Jack-o’-lantern-filled ‘Pumpkin Nights’ return to the Bronx Zoo this Fall
THE BRONX, N.Y. (PIX11) — The spirit of the great pumpkin is already taking over the Bronx Zoo. The zoo is already gearing up for its second annual Pumpkin Nights event, set to return on Sept. 26 and to run through Oct. 27. The fall-themed attraction features 5,000 animal-themed jack-o’-lanterns set up in different ecosystems. […]
Alzheimer’s Documentary by Two Former Rye Residents Earns Award
In June of 2024, Greg O’Brien claimed the Los Angeles Press Club Television Emmy Award for the movie he starred in, Have You Heard About Greg?, which looks at Alzheimer’s disease through the eyes of Greg, a patient of said disease. Friend and ex-Rye resident Steve Ecclesine was producer of the documentary-style film, which beat out 2300 other competitors to win the award.
Spotty Showers, Storms Will Be Followed By Big Change In Weather Pattern: 5-Day Forecast
Thursday, July 25, will be cloudy and warm, with high temperatures generally in the low to mid-80s, according to the National Weather Service. It will become breezy and less humid in the afternoon with widely scattered showers lasting into the evening. Isolated thunderstorms are also possible. Gradual clearing overnight will...
Starting NJ’s School Year In August: Good Or Bad Idea?
Are you ready for the kids to go back to school yet?. Most of the New Jersey school districts don't return to the classroom until after Labor Day. Since it's required by the state for the school year to consist of at least 180 days, if the Garden State did decide to start school in mid-August, that would translate to an earlier start to summer break at the end of the school year. Sources claim it could potentially be a good thing because it would allow for high school students to focus on applying to colleges sooner.
Man Busted Following Several Vehicle Burglaries: Wallington PD
At 2:35 a.m., police observed a man walking north on Main Avenue passing Stein Avenue, Wallington police said. The man, Jovan Feliciano, matched the description of a suspect involved in numerous vehicle burglaries in Wallington, police said. Police confirmed the man was the suspect they were looking for and apprehended...
Push to expand NJ’s paid family leave
Advocates are pushing state lawmakers to expand the New Jersey Family Leave Act, as a new report said 1.7 million people still lack coverage. Advocates this week attending a virtual press conference hosted by the NJ Time to Care Coalition highlighted the findings of a new report that revealed the wide gaps in coverage that are meant to give families time off after childbirth.
3-foot-long snake found inside Manhattan rehab center: NYPD
MANHATTAN, N.Y. (PIX11) – A 3-foot-long snake was discovered inside a Manhattan rehab center Wednesday night, according to the NYPD. Officers responded to 1920 Amsterdam Ave. in Washington Heights around 10:30 p.m. The snake was removed from the first-floor lobby and taken to the ASPCA, according to authorities. No injuries were reported. The snake is […]
Major Retail Store Will Raise Membership Prices In New Jersey
For the first time in seven years, the membership fee at this beloved chain is going up in New Jersey and all across the nation. According to the US Sun, membership fees at Costco are on the rise, and you will either pay five or ten dollars more annually, depending on which plan you have.
This week will have New Jersey’s worst night of sleep, study says
You don’t need me to tell you it’s been quite a hot summer, but did you know that the heat could be leading to having a restless night?. Wanting to avoid the high energy cost of blasting air conditioning has resulted in many New Jerseyans not getting their desired amount of sleep.
O&R Utilities program energizes hundreds of EV chargers at condo complex
Through Orange and Rockland Utilities (O&R) PowerReady incentive program, the Harbors at Haverstraw condo complex has energized hundreds of Level 2 electric vehicle chargers across a dozen buildings in Rockland County. The $2 million project, ... Read More » The post O&R Utilities program energizes hundreds of EV chargers at condo complex appeared first on Daily Energy Insider.
Hackers steal addresses, IDs of pharmacy customers in NJ
💳 No credit card or payment information was accessed. 💳 Affected customers are being offered a monitoring service. A security breach this year compromised the personal information of millions of people who used Rite Aid several years ago. The company discovered a "security incident" on June 6 after...
Below-Grade Work Continues for RAMSA’s 255 East 77th Street on Manhattan’s Upper East Side
Below-grade work is continuing at 255 East 77th Street, the site of a 36-story residential skyscraper in the Lenox Hill section of Manhattan’s Upper East Side. Designed by Robert A. M. Stern Architects with Hill West Architects as the architect of record and developed by Naftali Group, the 500-foot-tall structure will span 170,481 square feet and yield 62 condominium units, as well as 3,861 square feet of retail space, two cellar levels, and 33 enclosed parking spaces. The property is alternately addressed as 1481 Second Avenue and located at the corner of Second Avenue and East 77th Street.
Suspect ID’d after suspicious device removed from near Manhattan NYPD precinct
EAST HARLEM, Manhattan (PIX11) – The NYPD identified a suspect after a suspicious device was found outside of a Manhattan police precinct Wednesday. Chontrell Wrenick, 50, was charged with criminal possession of a possible explosive device, reckless endangerment, criminal possession of a weapon and possession of a bomb. A car with two men, who were […]
Schools procurement clearinghouse broke procedure, comptroller’s audit finds
The Educational Services Commission of New Jersey failed to report contract awards and lacked documentation for contracts worth millions, the comptroller found. The post Schools procurement clearinghouse broke procedure, comptroller’s audit finds appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.
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