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Fordham Women’s Tennis Named an ITA All-Academic Team
BRONX – For the ninth straight year the Fordham University women's tennis team has been named an Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) All-Academic Team. Additionally ten members of the program were named ITA Scholar-Athletes, the most ever in a season for the Rams. Earning ITA Scholar-Athlete honors were Raffaela Alhach,...
STEFKOVICH NAMED HEAD COACH OF FIELD HOCKEY AND WOMEN’S LACROSSE
Mahwah, NJ: Ramapo College Director of Athletics, Jan Koslowsky, has announced the hiring of Kelsie Stefkovich as the head coach of both the field hockey and the women's lacrosse teams. Stefkovich spent the 2023 fall season as the Interim Head Coach of the field hockey team and the 2024 spring...
FIVE ROADRUNNERS NAMED TO IWLCA ALL-ACADEMIC TEAM
Mahwah, NJ: The Intercollegiate Women's Lacrosse Coaches Association (IWLCA) honored 1,125 student-athletes from 201 different institutions on the 2024 IWLCA Division III Academic Honor Roll. Five Roadrunners were named to the squad; Alyssa Curto, Kelly Griffin, Alexis Leddy, Julianna McClain, Lauren Travaglini. To be eligible, student-athletes must be a junior,...
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...
Jersey City cannabis dispensary is 1st in Hudson County to unionize employees
The Cannabis Place, a Jersey City dispensary, is the first in Hudson County sign a union recognition agreement, in this case, with the United Food & Commercial Workers Local 360. Union recognition agreements provide a framework for industrial relations within an organization, setting out the rules and procedures to be...
Montclair Fourth Ward Councilor Toler Holds First Community Meeting: PSE&G, Homelessness Issues Discussed
MONTCLAIR, NJ - Montclair Fourth Ward Councilor Aminah Toler held what promises to be the first of many community meetings in her ward on July 23 at the Montclair Fire Department headquarters. Also in attendance were Mayor Renée Baskerville and Councilor-at-Large Carmel Loughman, both Fourth Ward residents, along with Deputy Mayor Susan Shin Andersen. The meeting was held in part to give information and updates on Fourth Ward news and activities but also gave residents a chance to air issues and grievances. Councilor Toler opened the meeting with updates on property development projects in the Fourth Ward, particularly...
The Weekender: Salsa at Grundy Park, final days of Restaurant Fest
From the final days of Restaurant Fest to free outdoor movie screenings, here’s a look at where to eat, shop, and chill in JC this weekend. The JC Resaturant Fest Summer Edition is now underway. Through July 27, you can enjoy prix fixe menus, BOGO specials, and discounted meals at participating Jersey City eateries.
Newark Charter Graduate Takes Center Stage at National Education Conference
Newark native and recent graduate from Great Oaks Legacy Charter High School, Nathan “Miztyk” Duguid performed his original song earlier this month in Boston in front of thousands of attendees at the National Charter Schools Conference, which brings together advocates, educators, and leaders in the national charter community. Duguid’s song, “Teaching My Soul,” is a tribute to all of the teachers who made a difference in his life and a call for them to continue working hard for students. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER “I wrote ‘Teaching My Soul’ as an ode to inspire...
Five years and five sentencings later, shooting death case of Bergen man, 23, concludes
In the over five years since Fairview resident David Duque-Soto was found lifeless in his Fourth Street apartment, four people have been sentenced for their roles in his death. The fifth, Lexie Burke, was finally sentenced on Wednesday, bringing a traumatic ordeal in court for the victim's family to an end. Bergen County...
Driver didn’t look ahead, DA says
The truck driver who ran over two young girls, killing one, on the last day of school and then kept going as if nothing happened has been indicted on 11 counts and was arraigned Tuesday, District Attorney Melinda Katz announced. Boubacar Barry, 28, killed 16-year-old Jael Zhinin and seriously injured...
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.
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...
Five Guys finds spot in Hampton Township. Find out what else is coming
Get ready for burgers and a big bag of steaming hot fries, because Sussex County's first Five Guys franchise is coming in hot. The Hampton Township Planning Board unanimously approved site plans on June 20 to convert a one-story retail building at 10 Route 206 (Hampton House Road) into mixed use, with several...
Hoboken United Synagogue Vandalized: Police Investigating
HOBOKEN, NJ - Local leaders in Hoboken are condemning an incident that left the United Synagogue vandalized on Wednesday, and called for the responsible individuals to be held accountable. According to reports, the Hoboken Police Officers responded to the United Synagogue of Hoboken,115 Park Ave., at approximately 9:00 a.m. following reports of graffiti. The synagogue staff reported discovering the message "Free Palestine" on their property. The spray paint has since been removed.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The Hoboken Police Department will now conduct additional daily patrols of the synagogue, and their Detective Bureau is...
New York Yankee executive’s wife found dead in NJ, report says
🔵 Former Mets general manager now works for the Yankees. 🔵 His wife was found dead in their Bergen County home, according to the New York Post. The wife of New York Yankees executive Omar Minaya was found dead in their New Jersey home, according to a report by the New York Post.
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.
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.
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