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Newark's Ironbound to get another power plant despite high asthma rates
Despite protests from local advocates, New Jersey has approved a fourth power plant for Newark's Ironbound neighborhood, raising concerns about pollution in an area with high asthma rates. Nancy Solomon reports for Gothamist. In short:. New Jersey's Governor Murphy approved a new backup power plant in Newark's Ironbound, despite community...
Will spotted lanternflies be ‘everywhere’ in NYC again this summer?
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Staten Islanders may have to tough it out one more summer with an influx of pesky spotted lanternflies in numbers higher than last year before seeing a decline in future years, environmental experts predict. While agriculture and environmental authorities who spoke to the Advance/SILive.com differ...
N.Y. Lottery: 3 winners score $6k in TAKE 5 jackpot prizes, including 1 on Staten Island
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Three jackpot-winning tickets worth nearly $6,000 were drawn recently in New York state — including one winner on Staten Island, according to lottery officials. The New York Lottery announced that three winning tickets worth $5,882 were sold for the July 21 midday drawing. One...
2025 Washington G Kaden Powers talks Rutgers Basketball offer
Rutgers Basketball has sent out another new offer this week to a class of 2025 prospect recently as three-star guard Kaden Powers took to social media to announce the news. The 6-foot-5 shooting guard hails from Rainer Beach High School out in Washington and Powers spoke with The Knight Report not too long after receiving the offer.
Innovative justice center on Staten Island could be crime ‘game changer’: 4 things to know
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Mayor Eric Adams and Councilwoman Kamillah Hanks announced on Thursday that a significant investment had been made toward the future creation of the borough’s first community justice center. The $5 million capital investment, which was part of the city’s 2025 budget, marks a significant...
Parts of NYC’s housing proposal can work on Staten Island, say real estate experts
EDITOR’S NOTE: Tipping Point? is a journalistic initiative launched by Advance/SILive.com to inform Staten Islanders how NYC’s City of Yes for Housing Opportunity proposal could impact the borough. The plan, which will be voted on by the City Council this year, calls for significant zoning changes designed to spur development of new homes and apartments amid a citywide housing shortage.
Starting NJ’s School Year In August: Good Or Bad Idea?
Are you ready for the kids to go back to school yet?. Most of the New Jersey school districts don't return to the classroom until after Labor Day. Since it's required by the state for the school year to consist of at least 180 days, if the Garden State did decide to start school in mid-August, that would translate to an earlier start to summer break at the end of the school year. Sources claim it could potentially be a good thing because it would allow for high school students to focus on applying to colleges sooner.
NJ: Don’t fall for fake tax credits — not from IRS
💲 The IRS has issued an alert about a series of scams and fake social media advice. 💲 The advice leads to false claims for certain tax credits. 💲 This has led to thousands of inflated refund claims during the past tax season. The Internal Revenue Service...
High Levels Of Fecal Contamination Found At 4 More New Jersey Beaches
Summer at the Jersey Shore means long days on the beach, ice cream on the boardwalk, the sound of seagulls swooping overhead, and high levels of bacteria in the water. 4 more NJ beaches are now under advisory due to high fecal bacteria contamination. It's not something we're unfamiliar with.
5 things to know about former Shore soccer star at Paris Olympics as assistant coach
U.S. Women's National Team and Olympics soccer assistant coach Denise Reddy grew up in Hazlet and starred at Raritan High School before going on to Rutgers - where she was a varsity letterwinner in both soccer (1988-91) and basketball (1990-93), winning an Atlantic 10 hoops title under legendary coach Theresa Grentz.
Here's when the new SuperFresh supermarket in Highland Park is expected to open
HIGHLAND PARK – Plans for the opening of the new SuperFresh supermarket on Raritan Avenue are still several weeks away. The store opening is targeted for around the Labor Day holiday weekend, according to a borough official. No official grand opening has been announced, although the new SuperFresh sign...
WBEN's James Stelianou embarks on Empire State Ride
WBEN’s James Stelianou has many passions. He produces the David Bellavia Show every weekday morning on WBEN, he moonlights as a DJ, and when he needs a break from his busy work schedule he hops on his bike. Read more here:
NJ man sober for 30 years loses appeal after gun permit denied third time over alcoholism
An East Brunswick man has been denied a firearms license for the third time because of his admission that he was an alcoholic, despite his claims that he has been sober for more than 30 years. A state Appellate Division ruling on July 17 upheld a Superior Court ruling that...
Senate approves resolution honoring NJ Purple Heart veterans
💜 New Jersey could soon become a Purple Heart state. 💜The Senate unanimously approved a bipartisan joint resolution. 💜 If signed into law, NJ would become the fourth Purple Heart state in the U.S. To honor our veterans, a bipartisan joint resolution that would declare New Jersey...
Special Bet365 Bonus Code “DIMERS” Unlocks $150 Bonus Bet and $1K Safety Net in NJ, NC, OH, VA, and LA for Prime Day finale
As of Sunday, July 21st, 2024, Bet365 is rolling out last-chance access to the bonus available for Prime Day weekend’s major sports events, including the final round of the British Open Golf Championship and MLB games like Pennsylvania showdown between the Phillies and Pirates this afternoon. By using the Bet365 bonus code “DIMERS,” you can unlock an impressive $1,150 bonus to enhance your betting experience.
Five questions facing Rutgers football with Big Ten Media Days set to begin
It’s been a while since Rutgers football has started a season that’s been so highly anticipated as the one that’s about to begin. There are plenty of reasons for that. The Scarlet Knights are coming off their first winning season in 10 years. They return the Big Ten’s leading running back. The bulk of...
Cops arrest fugitive in sprawling NJ homicide case involving body in bags
✅ Kerry Rollason's dismembered body was found in a Jackson home. ✅ Jared Krysiak was considered a fugitive from justice in the case. ✅ The case is connected to the stabbing death of Gabriella Caroleo. Police on Tuesday arrested the fourth suspect wanted in the death and dismemberment of a...
Just in time for National Ice Cream Day: This is NJ’s favorite flavor
This will be some very welcome news for all of us dealing with the disgusting heat recently: July 21st is National Ice Cream Day!. While the best way to celebrate would be going to your favorite local ice cream place (as a native Freeholder, for me, that would be Jersey Freeze, of course), you could also honor the day with New Jersey’s favorite flavor.
16 Inductees Announced For New Jersey Hall of Fame Class of 2024
New Jersey is a state with a great history and culture. From the farms that produce Jersey Fresh Blueberries and Tomatoes to the popular Shore Towns and Beach, Nj is truly one of the more diverse states in America. As we have discussed recently, there are many famous people from...
Family planning to sell iconic N.J. restaurant after 75 years in business
One of New Jersey’s most scenic and remote restaurants, the Walpack Inn in Sussex County, may soon be on the market. Four members of the family that has owned the iconic restaurant for 75 years, in a famously isolated Sussex County town with less than a dozen residents, have announced plans to seek a buyer.
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