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Top 12 NJ Arts Events of Week: ‘The Godfather’ with NJ Symphony, Remember Jones, more
The landmark 1972 movie “The Godfather” will screen at Prudential Hall at NJPAC in Newark, Aug. 16 at 7:30 p.m.; and The Count Basie Center for the Arts in Red Bank, Aug. 18 at 3 p.m. At both shows, Nino Rota’s Grammy-winning, Oscar-nominated score will be played, live, by New Jersey Symphony, conducted by Nicholas Hersh, who currently serves as music director of the Modesto Symphony Orchestra in Modesto, California.
Canadian Wildfires Bring Haze Back to NYC, Could Last for Several Days
Smoke from the Canadian wildfires returned to the Big Apple this week, bringing hazy conditions that are expected to linger for a few days, forecasters said. Light smoke could be seen in parts of New Jersey and New York City Wednesday morning as smoke from wildfires burning up in parts of Canada drifts south, according to the National Weather Service.
Police warn against drunk driving ahead of Labor Day Weekend
The Delaware Port Authority is urging drivers to celebrate Labor Day Weekend safely by thinking before they get behind the wheel. “Keeping the roads clear of impaired drivers must continue to be a priority for law enforcement officers throughout this country,” Delaware River Port Authority Police Department’s Lt. Sean Longfellow said. “There is no excuse […]
Help a child in foster care: how to become an advocate in NJ
New Jersey youth in foster care get the one-on-one advocacy they need because of volunteers. And right now, there's a call out to get more of these volunteers on board. Court Appointed Special Advocates, or CASA, act as a voice for children in the state's foster system. Thousands of kids are in need of this kind of help on a yearly basis.
Flood control projects in 3 NJ cities get federal funding boost
Rutgers to lead ‘green infrastructure’ initiatives in Newark, Paterson and Perth Amboy. Like every other city in New Jersey, Paterson contends with rising floods and polluted runoff as bigger storms from a changing climate dump more rain on its extensive paved surfaces, contaminating waterways and inundating streets. Now,...
Upcoming Netflix film from Oscar-winning director Kathryn Bigelow casting N.J. locals, military vets, golfers
Kathryn Bigelow made history in 2010 when she became the first woman to win the Oscar for best director. Bigelow, who won the honor for her film “The Hurt Locker,” is now working on a new movie here in New Jersey for Netflix. And the production needs Jersey...
You Might Want To Put That Seashell Down On N.J. Beaches
One of my favorite things at the beach, besides swimming, is shell collecting. I always enjoy grabbing a few shells when we travel and hit new beaches. The reason I bring this up is that a new article from NJ.com talks about how some say you may wanna think twice before picking up some shells while visiting the Jersey Shore this summer.
17 Unions Support New York Times Square Casino Plan
Seventeen trade unions have approved plans for a casino in New York City’s Times Square. A total of 11 bidders thus far are seeking the three downstate casino licenses. The unions have responded positively knowing that the new developments will provide work for their members. New York Times Square...
NYC’s Ubers and Lyfts are getting ad screens similar to Taxi TV
Many New Yorkers have bad memories of tryin and failing to mute the Taxi TV screen. The screens could pad drivers' incomes, but similar ones in the city's fleet of cabs have for years annoyed passengers. [ more › ]
2 wanted for Central Park mugging as NYPD surges resources to combat juvenile robbery crew
The NYPD released new images Thursday of two suspects wanted for a mugging in Central Park this week, as the department surges officers to the park amid an increase in robberies.
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