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This N.Y. town ranked as one of the best small cities in U.S.
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Sometimes the big city is just a little too big. Smaller cities can offer their residents urban amenities without compromising on the peace and quiet of more rural areas. To that end, WalletHub, a personal finance website, set out to determine the best small cities in...
Hub Stine Track and Field Expected to Open to Public on Monday
PLAINFIELD, NJ — While the Plainfield Public School held a ribbon cutting for its new track and turf field on Friday, September 20, right before the football team's 41-0 rout of Perth Amboy, the facilities have not yet opened to the public as the finishing touches are made.On Monday, the Plainfield Board of Education reported that the track required two additional layers of stenciling to finalize the lane markings and that additional district branding needed to be added. The district anticipates completing these enhancements by Monday, October 7, when they are expected to open the track and 78,000 turf field to the public. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Crime Bill Advocated by Mayor Joshi Passes Assembly, Creates Harsher Sentencing for Juveniles Who Commit Burglary
EDISON, NJ - A crime bill advocated by Mayor Sam Joshi has passed the state assembly by a unanimous vote, according to a press release. The bill was passed on Monday and will be sent to Governor Phil Murphy’s desk in 45 days.The bill classifies home invasion as a first-degree offense and residential burglary as a second-degree offense, extends imprisonment for those convicted of a home invasion or burglary in possession of a firearm, and permits juveniles to be tried as adults if charged while in possession of a firearm.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER“I...
City of Elizabeth Announces Bike Ride For Cancer Awareness
ELIZABETH, NJ - The City of Elizabeth invites residents to join them on a bike ride to support cancer awareness. It is free to participate. The City of Elizabeth, Mayor J. Christian Bollwage, and the Department of Health & Human Services are hosting a Night Ride 4 Life Cancer Awareness Ride on Sunday, October 20. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERThe ride will take place at 50 Winfield Scott Plaza. The City of Elizabeth says preparation begins at 4:30 p.m. Start time is at 6:30 p.m. The ride will be 12 miles throughout the city. For more information, call 908-413-3504. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
New Exhibit at Cornelius Low House Museum in Piscataway Celebrates Sports in Middlesex County
PISCATAWAY, NJ — The Cornelius Low House Museum is launching a new exhibit, “Hometown Pride: The Power of Sports in Middlesex County,” which highlights the impact of sports on local communities and athletes. County residents are invited to attend the exhibition opening reception on Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024, from noon to 4 p.m., with light refreshments provided.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERPresented by the Arts Institute of Middlesex County, the exhibit explores how sports have brought communities together and fostered pride, from Little League to professional leagues. Middlesex County’s sports history includes milestones...
Bayonne Officials Hope to Thwart Port Strike
BAYONNE, NJ - Mayor Jimmy Davis said he has been meeting with all of the parties involved in hopes of avoiding a strike by dockworkers that could start as early as Tuesday.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERMembers of the International Longshoremen’s Association have threatened to go on strike, an action that would result in serious consequences for the local and national economy, over an ongoing contract dispute.While ILA President Daggett has pledged that the union will maintain its commitment to both handling military cargo and service cruise ships, the strike could have a devastating impact on the shipment of...
National Park Service Approves Plans for New Athletic Fields at Thomas A. Edison Park
EDISON, NJ - The National Park Service has approved the county’s plan for the Thomas A. Edison Park, including the construction of new fields, playgrounds, bike pathways and more. The NPS has issued a Finding of No Significant Impact, meaning the project will have no major effect on the quality of the environment.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER “This new and improved park is designed for the enjoyment of County residents and visitors, to foster and address the growth of athletics and public recreation for generations to come,” said Middlesex County Commissioner Ronald Rios in...
NYC Rent-Stabilized Apartments Face 2.75% Increase
The increase in rent for New York City's rent-stabilized apartments will be implemented starting Tuesday, with one-year leases seeing a 2.75% hike and two-year leases facing up to a 5.25% increase. Despite protests from tenants and activists, the city's Rent Guidelines Board approved these raises over the summer.
Can I use a plastic bag in my compost bin in New York City?
Curbside composting is coming to Staten Island, Manhattan and the Bronx beginning on Oct. 6. That means that it will be mandatory for residents of those boroughs to separate their organic waste from their regular trash starting on that date. The compost, which must be placed in a separate bin,...
City Officials Confident Bayonne Medical Center Will Keep Doors Open
BAYONNE, NJ - Bayonne Medical Center will not likely close its doors, despite reports of CarePoint’s financial trouble, Mayor Jimmy Davis told TAPinto Bayonne recently.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERLast week, CarePoint sent notices to 2,602 employees, including 859 workers from Bayonne Medical Center, 843 workers from Christ Hospital in Jersey City, and 900 workers from Hoboken University Medical Center, of pending “mass layoffs” and “financial restructuring.” The legally mandated advance notice is designed to give employees time to find new jobs and/or enroll in training leading to new employment.Council President Gary LaPelusa, who has been credited...
Take care of your fur babies! Hazlet Township to Host Free Rabies Clinic for Dogs and Cats.
Hazlet, NJ – Hazlet Township will be offering a free Rabies Vaccination Clinic for dogs and cats on Saturday, October 5, from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Department of Public Works building, located at 39 Leocadia Court, off Laurel Avenue. This event is open to all Monmouth County residents and will be held rain or shine.To ensure your pet’s license renewal in January 2025, the rabies vaccination must be valid through October 31, 2025. Residents are encouraged to bring their pets on a leash or in a carrier for safety. For deceased pets or...
Unsafe conditions and over $1M in questionable spending at NYC affordable housing complexes, audit finds
An audit released by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli on Tuesday found unsafe conditions and over $1 million in questionable spending at three affordable housing complexes.
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