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Goffle Creamery Wins Best Ice Cream Shop In North Jersey: Meet HS Sweethearts Behind It
Some of Vinnie and Alyssa Penna's best childhood memories were getting ice cream at the Old Bar Milk Barn. If you grew up in Wayne, you know it: The brown barn with red and white signage. You could grab a cone at the walk-up window or sit in a booth or at a bar.
Videos show meteor that passed over NYC and New Jersey
NEW YORK -- Did you see that? Several people reported seeing a meteor streak across the sky Tuesday in New York City, along with a loud boom and shaking buildings. NASA said initial reports suggest the daylight fireball passed over the Statue of Liberty before moving west into New Jersey. Social media users report loud boomSome people on social media reported a loud boom and wondered if there had been an earthquake. New York City Councilman Justin Brannan wrote, "Folks from the Jersey Shore to the West Side of Manhattan reported hearing a sonic boom.""I personally spoke with NYC Emergency Management and there is...
Bergen County Cooling Centers Offer Relief from Heat for Ridgewood Residents
RIDGEWOOD, NJ — Facing a blistering heat index, Bergen County officials are doing what they can to help residents beat the heat. Consequently, Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco has opened several "cooling centers" throughout the county where residents can find respite from the unforgiving heat. Although none of the centers are located in Ridgewood, they are a short drive away for anyone looking to get out of the sun. Additionally, county officials are reminding residents that public libraries and shopping centers can serve as an oasis from the heat in a pinch.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR...
Your chemicals contaminated our water supply, N.J. city says in lawsuit against Dow
Garfield is suing Dow Chemical Company and others for allegedly contaminating the Bergen County city’s drinking water with a synthetic industrial chemical suspected of causing cancer. The city’s water supply was allegedly contaminated with 1,4-dioxane, a solvent and component used in paints and ink that the International Agency for...
Village of Ridgewood Imposes Mandatory Water Restrictions in the Face of Heat Advisory
RIDGEWOOD, NJ — Weeks after the Village of Ridgewood asked residents to restrict their water usage, the municipality is again asking residents to cut back, as the excessive heat could once again put the village at risk of a water shortage. Due to the excessive heat, the village is imposing a two-day watering schedule – odd number addresses can water their lawn on Tuesday and Saturday, and even number addresses can water their lawn on Wednesday and Sunday. There will be no residential watering on Monday, Thursday and Friday. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The announcement comes...
Failed Inspection Causes Emergency Closure On Busy Bridge In Westchester
Part of a busy bridge in Westchester is closed to traffic as crews make emergency repairs following a failed inspection, officials announced. The northeast ramp of the "H-Bridge" in Tarrytown, which carries Railroad Avenue over Metro-North tracks, is closed to traffic, village officials announ…
These 5 New Jersey Suburbs Make The List Of Wealthiest In America
For decades, part of the classic "American Dream" was for a family to buy a home in the Suburbs and escape City Life. For many Middle-Class Families, living in the Suburbs is a representation of their social status. But today, the Middle Class accounts for only 50 percent of United...
School calendar change, A/C upgrades, questions on demographics, new sidewalk, more in WWRSD BOE session
TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON—Westwood Regional Schools superintendent Jill Mortimer reached out to families on July 17 with an update from the July 11 school board meeting. She touched on the school calendar, class sizes, air conditioning upgrades, notes on Washington School, and the high school tennis courts. The board also...
Bergen County Little Leaguer born with one hand follows in the footsteps of Jim Abbott
EAST RUTHERFORD − Christian Campusano is a Yankee Kid all the way. His favorite players are Aaron Judge and … Jim Abbott. “I’d love to meet him,” Campusano said with a bright smile. “He was a pitcher for the Yankees. He had the same condition as me.”
Ossining River Jam: Music, Food & Fun By The Waterfront Fridays This Summer
The annual Ossining Riverjam Summer Concert Series kicked off with a bang on July 3, marking a successful start to another summer filled with music, food, drinks, and fun on the Ossining waterfront. Residents and visitors alike gathered at the Louis Engel Waterfront Park to enjoy the vibrant a…
US News & World Names Hackensack Top Hospital in NJ
Hackensack Meridian Health Hackensack University Medical Center was ranked number one in New Jersey by U.S. News & World Report for the second consecutive year, according to its annual Best Hospitals list released on Tuesday (July 16). In 2023–2024, Hackensack University Medical Center was the only hospital in New Jersey...
Broken elevator in Bronx apartment building causing hardships for residents
A six-story apartment building in the Bronx has had a broken elevator for weeks and residents say they are suffering.With no break in the oppressive heat, having a broken elevator is causing some residents who have health issues to climb the stairs or stay in their homes.Resident Troy Taylor said, "I don't go out. The elevators out, how can I go out?"New York Law requires every building with five or more floors to have a working elevator."This is a building where a lot of tenants with walkers, with wheelchairs live," Taylor said.On July 9, the city issued a violation to...
Move over Headless Horseman: Sleepy Hollow to welcome mermaids for new festival
The Headless Horseman isn't the only mythical creature hanging out in Sleepy Hollow. Rumor has it there may be mermaids in the village, too, making it a potential summertime destination for water and land lovers alike. There's only one way to find out if the rumor is true: head to the Sleepy Hollow...
2 neighborhoods in this New Jersey city picked as top ‘sleep sanctuaries’
Our days in the Garden State can be stressful, we have a lot going on. After a busy day we all just want a good night’s sleep, but where are the best places to get one in New Jersey?. Amerisleep recently surveyed 3,000 people to identify the most coveted...
Englewood Night Market: Get ready for some fun! 🌮🎶🎉
It’s editor-in-chief Liz Johnson here with some great news that I couldn’t be more thrilled to share: The Englewood Night Market is back. But before I get into all the things I want to share about it, let me start with this: It has been rescheduled to its rain date, July 18. Not even going to tell you the original date in case it confuses you. Just know: You’re going to want to go to downtown Englewood on Thursday night.
NJT Adding Electric Bus Charging at Meadowlands Garage
NJ Transit is planing to use a $99.5 million grant from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) to modernize the 31-year-old Meadowlands Bus Garage in Secaucus to accommodate electric buses. NJ Gov. Phil Murphy said the grant will be “transformational” in updating transit infrastructure. “In the most densely populated...
Clarkstown Announces Opening of Congers Lake Memorial Park Basketball Courts
The Town of Clarkstown announced that the installation of its much anticipated updated basketball courts at Congers Lake Memorial Park has been completed and that the courts are now open for residents to enjoy. The town announced in April that it would resurface the basketball courts at Congers, Zukor, Kings,...
County Officials Comment on Coach USA Route Terminations
PARAMUS, NJ - Coach USA, based locally, has terminated its agreement with NJ Transit, according to county officials, which they say will "prematurely" cut 20 bus routes and will likely impact students and staff commuting to Bergen Community College. On June 11, 2024, the bus company announced the beginning of "voluntary Chapter 11 proceedings in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware to facilitate sale processes to preserve jobs, ensure continued service and maximize the value of its businesses."CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER County Executive Jim Tedesco and County Commissioner Chairwoman Germaine...
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