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West Orange High School Students Shine at Paper Mill Playhouse Summer Musical Theater Conservatory
MILLBURN, NJ -- West Orange High School is celebrating the achievements of two of its students, Kyan Bashkoff and Vincent Fondetto. Kyan, a rising 10th grader, and Vincent, a rising 9th grader, who have been selected among 122 exceptionally gifted young performers from around the world to participate in the prestigious 2024 Paper Mill Playhouse Summer Musical Theater Conservatory. The Summer Musical Theater Conservatory at Paper Mill Playhouse is a rigorous program that empowers students to hone their individual performance potential while gaining a comprehensive foundation in theater arts. During the program, students engage in an intensive...
Union County Mosquito Control to Spray New Providence and Surrounding Areas
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ — Union County Mosquito Control has announced it will conduct adult mosquito spraying in New Providence and surrounding areas on Saturday morning, July 27, 2024. The spraying is scheduled to occur between 3:00 a.m. and 8:00 a.m., weather permitting. The areas in New Providence to be treated include:CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Gales Drive Area Charnwood Road Sherwood Drive Runnymede Parkway Ashwood Road Rosner Place New Providence Department of Public Works Central Avenue In addition to New Providence, the spraying will cover other local areas as follows: Berkeley Heights: Grant Street Area, River Road, Snyder Avenue, Emerson Lane Area,...
Westchester home values in uncharted territory
WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- The median price of a single-family home in Westchester County, New York has topped $1 million for the first time. It's not just a big-dollar benchmark for real estate in New York City's northern suburbs. It's the new normal. "This is unprecedented, actually. Looking at us, this time last year we were in the 9s. And now we've definitely crossed way passed the $1 million mark," said Crystal Hawkins-Syska, with the Hudson Gateway Association of Realtors. "Demand right now is very, very high"According to Hawkins-Syska, a seven-figure median sales price is the result of a couple of factors, including...
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.
Without congestion pricing, MTA may pause extra weekday trips on some NYC bus routes
Make your contribution now and help Gothamist thrive in 2024. Donate today. Six express bus routes in Brooklyn, Queens and Staten Island with additional weekday trips to and from Manhattan could revert to their old schedules because of Gov. Kathy Hochul’s pause on congestion pricing, according to an MTA memo.
2 men charged in Tompkins Sq. Park shooting that killed 1, critically injured another
Two people were arrested for the fatal shooting of a 74-year-old man in Tompkins Square Park earlier this month and the attempted murder of a 44-year-old victim who was left with life-threatening injuries, police said Saturday.
Trader Joe’s Brings Its Goodies To New Harlem Store
The store said it is looking to hire more Harlem residents. Trader Joe’s has opened its first store ever in Harlem, New York. On July 25, the store, located at 123 West 125th St., started serving the historic neighborhood. Harlem, long considered New York City’s Black mecca, has seen...
Video shows a home health care staff assaulting a 95-year-old New York City woman
Video footage captured a disturbing incident in Harlem where a 95-year-old woman was subjected to physical abuse by her home health care aide. The caregiver, who was meant to provide care and support, was instead caught on camera assaulting the elderly woman. This incident has raised serious concerns about the safety and wellbeing of vulnerable individuals who rely on home health care services.
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...
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...
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.
Meet RHONJ star Danielle Cabral at Integrated Athletic Initiative’s 2nd Annual Night at Casa Belvedere
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Plans are underway for the much-anticipated 2nd Annual Night at Casa Belvedere, hosted by the Integrated Athletic Initiative, as part of the capital campaign for the new building and to build awareness for the Initiative. On Thursday, Aug. 1, the exclusive event will unfold at...
N.Y. weather: Will we get another heat wave this summer?
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Staten Islanders should expect at least one more bout of extreme heat this summer, according to AccuWeather senior meteorologist Tyler Roys. “This is the prime time for a heat wave to occur,” Roys said. “The average temperature expected, or the historical average that’s expected for a high for this time of year is 85 and that runs from just after July 4 all the way through into early August. So, the chance for 90 degrees — this is it.”
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