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Live video from the scene after NYC 9/11 memorial is vandalized with anti-cop and pro-Palestine graffiti
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. – The “Postcards” memorial to the victims of 9/11 was vandalized with graffiti this week. The Advance reported that the anti-police acronym “ACAB,” which stands for “All Cops Are Bastards,” was scrawled on the memorial, as was a misspelled “Free Palistine.”
NJ man suffers severe burns while making fireworks at home
HILLSBOROUGH — A Somerset County man suffered second-degree burns when chemicals he was mixing for a homemade firework exploded early Saturday morning. Hillsborough police and first responders from several neighboring towns responded to a residence on Three Bridges Road at approximately 4 a.m. They said the man, who has...
Staten Island family fun this weekend: Rocket show, block party with carnival games, outdoor ice skating and more
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. - Looking for some family bonding time? There’s a lot happening!. You can groove to free local outdoor music, check out a block party with bouncy houses and carnival games, ice skate in the summer time and much more!. Friday. Stone Painting / July 19, 11-4...
Staten Island weekend fun: Lake swimming/boating, rock and R&B concerts, Sprinklerfest and more
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. - Enjoy the simple pleasures of life this weekend!. Run through more than 30 sprinklers on a sizzling hot day and cool off with food and live music at Sprinklerfest. Spend the day swimming and boating at Grasmere Lake with a picnic. Or dance to live music -- there’s something for everyone to enjoy!
YouTube stunt influencer busted in string of NJ crimes
A reckless social media stunt driver has now been linked to a string of New Jersey burglaries by Fairfield police. Antonio Ginestri — who goes by the handle "Squeeze.Benz" on both Instagram and YouTube — was first arrested in May and now faces new charges in different crimes.
McIver, fresh off primary win, gets convention nod for full term
Newark City Council President LaMonica McIver, who two days ago won a special 10th district Democratic primary for the unexpired term of the late Rep. Donald Payne Jr. (D-Newark), was chosen at a Democratic convention tonight as the party’s nominee for the November general election as well. At a...
32-year-old motorcyclist dies in crash at N.J. intersection, police say
A motorcyclist died Tuesday night after he was involved in a crash at a Union County intersection, police said. An investigation showed that a motorcycle being driven by 32-year-old Rahway resident Justin Almenas was traveling west on Madison Hill Road in Clark shortly before 8 p.m., authorities said. He collided with a sedan that was making a left onto the road from Adams Street, according to a statement from the Clark Police Department.
Effort by Washington Twp. to Implement Direct Property Tax Relief for Taxpayers Hit by 2023 Massive School Tax Increase, Said to Stall
WASHINGTON—A plan for the Township of Washington to give direct property tax relief to individual township taxpayers to offset a 2023 tax increase caused by the local school board’s budget in closing a $473,871 shortfall, has reportedly stalled with local officials contending the “state is fighting us.”
The Grace Foundation of New York receives a $500K grant for Culinary Training Initiative
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — The GRACE Foundation of New York has received a $500,000 grant from the Regional Economic Development Council (REDC) through the New York State Consolidated Funding Application (CFA). The grant will fund phase one of the foundation’s innovative culinary training initiative, which aims to empower individuals...
New 17,000 sq. ft. headquarters lease in Clark leads strong Q2 for Signature Acquisitions
20 Commerce Drive in Cranford — Courtesy: Signature Acquisitions. A transportation logistics firm has leased more than 17,000 square feet at a Clark office building, the largest among nearly a dozen second-quarter deals completed by Signature Acquisitions. According to the landlord, All-Ways Forwarding will use the space at 100...
RWJBarnabas Health, Rutgers Cancer Institute name Dr. Gerardo Capo as medical director of Trinitas cancer center
RWJBarnabas Health, along with Rutgers Cancer Institute, the state’s only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, has named Dr. Gerardo Capo as the medical director of Trinitas Comprehensive Cancer Center at Trinitas Regional Medical Center in Elizabeth. Capo is a medical oncologist treating all types of tumors, with a...
New Jersey Devils claim two of the NHL's best contracts (and avoids one of the worst)
The New Jersey Devils have made it a point to avoid the detrimental contracts that make it hard to do business. Yes, they have some stinkers on the books. Many will point to Ondrej Palat’s $6 million average annual value, but he’s not even close to one of the worst contracts in the league. Then, there are the contracts for the team’s foundational pieces. Right now, he has Nico Hischier, Jesper Bratt, Jack Hughes, Timo Meier, and Dougie Hamilton in the middle of deals that were originally seven or more years long.
Guest Coaches Gain Insight at Devils Camp | FEATURE
As part of a NHL Coaches Association program, two college hockey coaches joined the Devils as guest coaches for their summer development camp. The opportunity provides each coach the ability to learn and experience the programming first-hand. Each coach will receive more support throughout the year from Devils staff as...
Stockton students spend summer measuring New Jersey shoreline
Listen now and subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSS Feed | SoundStack | All Of Our Podcasts. The project has been ongoing since the 1980s. A new group of students comes out every summer to track the shoreline.
Berkeley Heights Board of Education Special Meeting Scheduled for Thursday, July 25
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - The Board of Education has scheduled a Special Meeting for Thursday, July 25, at 6:30 p.m. The meeting will take place at Gov. Livingston High School, located at 175 Watchung Blvd, Berkeley Heights. The primary purpose of this Special Meeting is for the Board to vote...
Nine most expensive homes sold in Linden, July 8-14
A house that sold for $686,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Linden in the past week. In total, 11 residential real estate sales were recorded in the area during the past week, with an average price of $434,545, or $416 per square foot.
Chat with Roxbury's superintendent tonight
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Summit NJ Micro-paving Project Begins in Early August
SUMMIT, NJ -- The City advises that micro-paving on several Summit streets is scheduled to begin in early August, weather permitting. Residents on affected streets will receive written notification prior to the start of work. Specific project dates will be shared on the city website and social media once finalized. The affected streets include: Arden Place, Bellevue Avenue, Essex Road, Prospect Hill Avenue, Ridge Road, and Woodfern Road.
Jets partner with Caldwell University to promote higher education
FLORHAM PARK – The New York Jets have signed a multi-year partnership agreement with Caldwell University, as of Tuesday, July 9. The deal makes the school an official higher education partner of the team. HELP SUPPORT OUR WORK: You obviously care about local news and value good journalism. As...
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