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Chicago native among 2 killed in New York City shooting over custody battle: NYPD
A 65-year-old Chicago native has been identified as the shooter in a New York City murder-suicide, according to the New York City Police Department. The shooting took place on Friday about a half-block away from the Gracie Mansion.
N.Y. Lottery: NYC player scores $1M in Powerball game as one-time lump sum
A New York City lottery player has claimed a $1 million prize for matching the first five numbers in a Powerball drawing. Ricardo Ching of Jamaica, Queens, matched the numbers on March 13, according to New York Lottery officials. The ticket was purchased at Avadh Convenience, located at 3714 Broadway in Astoria, Queens.
Off-duty New York City school safety agent arrested in Manhattan: NYPD
NEW YORK (PIX11) — A school safety agent was arrested in Manhattan on Friday morning, according to police. Sylvia Brown, 54, was taken into custody just before 12 p.m. The off-duty New York City employee was charged with petit larceny and criminal possession of stolen property, authorities report. The details on what led to Brown’s […]
SHEEN THE MUSICAL Prepares For Residency at HB Studio
SEGREGATION BANNED AT RYDELL! American teens, Dorothy and Lenny navigate friendship, romance, and the shift from crinolines to pencil skirts in the wake of Brown v. Board of Education and the integration of Rydell High. Sheen the Musical brings all new music and a new luster to a classic tale of teen turmoil at the dawn of the 1960's. Sheen is the answer to Grease you never knew you needed, but are damn sure glad you have!
Veolia issues boil water advisory for Jersey City Heights after pump shut down
Veolia has issued a boil water advisory for residents of the Jersey City Heights after a pump shut down for about 90 minutes last night, causing a loss of water pressure. “Troy Street lost a pump. Veolia has people en route to reset it. Once that pump is reset, full pressure will be restored. My council office is monitoring the situation and will update as soon as we get more information,” Ward D Councilman Yousef Saleh wrote on Facebook Friday evening.
Most Asylum Seekers in NYC Are in Hotel Rooms, Report Says
A new report from New York City Comptroller Brad Lander found that approximately 77% of asylum seekers are living in hotel rooms, which will cost the city more than $980 million between September 2022 through August 2024. The report analyzes the the cost of approximately 9,500 rooms — nearly half...
City Doesn't Have Enough Medical Examiners, Union Says
New York City doesn't have enough medical examiners and the union that represents the physicians that work for the city asked the mayor for more funding to hire additional examiners to prevent the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner (OCME) from collapsing. The physicians from the OCME, represented by Doctors...
City Attempts to Prevent Deadly Lithium-Ion Battery Fires
New York City Mayor Eric Adams launched the New York City Safe Charging Accelerator program to ensure safe e-bike usage and charging, and to prevent deadly lithium-ion battery fires in New York City. As a part of this accelerator, the New York City Department of Transportation (DOT) will propose a...
Cedar Grove Public Library To Hold Lecture on Brain Health
CEDAR GROVE, NJ - The Cedar Grove Public Library is holding a lecture on the brain. It’s scheduled for Wednesday, July 31 at 11 a.m. and will be conducted by a health educator from Blue Cross/Blue Shield of New Jersey. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Topics include how to maintain good brain health, how to keep the mind sharp, keeping your brain in best working order, and interactive puzzles and activities. The event is free and open to all Cedar Grove residents. To sign up, please email falcone@palsplus.org. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
New York City turns to AI-powered scanners in push to keep guns out of the subway system
NEW YORK (AP) — New York City is turning to AI-powered scanners in a new bid to keep guns out of its subway system, but the pilot program launched Friday is already being met with skepticism from riders and the threat of a lawsuit from civil liberties advocates who say the searches are unconstitutional. The Evolv scanner […]
MHS All Class Reunion Cruise: Sail the High Seas for a Good Cause
Mounties, get ready to hit the high seas! Montclair High School All Class Reunion, MHS ACR, is hosting a cruise to fundraise for the organization. A portion of the proceeds from the bookings of the cruise will go towards the MHS ACR Scholarship Fundraiser. Amirah Toler-Stoute graduated from MHS in...
What's Happening at Nutley's On3 Campus? Lisa Marie Falbo Shares on WJLP Sunday at 8 a.m.
NUTLEY, NJ - When Roche left Nutley, taking their $10 million in annual taxes with them, it seemed like Nutley's best days were in the past. Then Prism Capital bought the campus and put Nutley back on the map in ways we could never have imagined. Lisa Marie Falbo recently hosted Prism's Eugene Diaz and Edwin Cohen on YourNewJersey on MeTV - WJLP to learn more about the changes taking place on the north side of Nutley.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Nutley residents may not be familiar with Prism beyond the On3 project, but...
S.O.C.A. (South Orange Collective Arts) Tattoo Studio
On the anniversary of what would have been Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s 95th birthday last January 15th, a dream manifested in the form of a new establishment in South Orange, New Jersey. S.O.C.A. (South Orange Collective Arts) Tattoo Studio opened its doors in the quaint residential community where college students from nearby Seton Hall University and transplanted New Yorkers intersect in the culturally diverse Village.
Renderings Reveal Liberty Landing Affordable Housing Conversion at 550 West 20th Street in West Chelsea, Manhattan
New renderings have been revealed for Liberty Landing, an affordable housing conversion and expansion of the former Bayview Correctional Facility at 550 West 20th Street in West Chelsea, Manhattan. Designed by COOKFOX Architects and developed in a joint venture between Camber Property Group and Osborne Association, the $108 million project will involve the repurposing of the 100,000-square-foot Art Deco building and the construction of a seven-story addition atop its parapet. The development will yield 124 permanently affordable housing units, with 74 dedicated to formerly incarcerated individuals, as well as 15 short-term transitional homes for individuals with mental health challenges, on-site supportive services, and a ninth-floor outdoor terrace. The property is located at the corner of West 20th and West Streets, across from Hudson River Park and directly abutting Jean Nouvel’s residential tower at 100 Eleventh Avenue.
From Rainforest To Asphalt: Amazon’s Sustainability Report Struggles To Navigate Harlem’s Future
Just recently, Amazon released their visionary 10 takeaways from Amazon’s latest Sustainability Report. While Amazon’s 2024 Sustainability Report highlights several positive initiatives, it’s important to critically examine how these efforts impact communities like Harlem, NY, and similar urban areas. Here’s an analysis of some key takeaways and...
Morris County Chamber of Commerce celebrates women in government
FLORHAM PARK BOROUGH, NJ (Morris County) – The Morris County Chamber of Commerce celebrated women in government Friday at its annual “Women in Government Luncheon” held at the Park Avenue Club in Florham Park Borough, where Morris County Commissioner Director Christine Myers and Morris County Administrator Deena Leary were the distinguished guest speakers.
HED: Empowering Change: Hackensack’s Fight Against Climate Impact
“Editor’s note: This story was produced as part of “Stormwater Matters,” a project on stormwater management solutions by the New Jersey News Collaborative.”. Over the past 200 years, the burning of fossil fuels has heated the planet. The amount of fossil fuels we actually burn and how quickly may be a topic of debate, but its impact on the human race is not.
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