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Goffle Creamery Wins Best Ice Cream Shop In North Jersey: Meet HS Sweethearts Behind It
Some of Vinnie and Alyssa Penna's best childhood memories were getting ice cream at the Old Bar Milk Barn. If you grew up in Wayne, you know it: The brown barn with red and white signage. You could grab a cone at the walk-up window or sit in a booth or at a bar.
NJ Transit scrambles to save bus routes after Coach USA pulls contracts in 3 counties
Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco is calling on NJ Transit to find a new bus company to serve commuters who will be left stranded after Aug. 16, when Coach USA stops operating 20 bus routes in Bergen, Hudson, and Passaic. “The fact of the matter is, we need more opportunities...
Videos show meteor that passed over NYC and New Jersey
NEW YORK -- Did you see that? Several people reported seeing a meteor streak across the sky Tuesday in New York City, along with a loud boom and shaking buildings. NASA said initial reports suggest the daylight fireball passed over the Statue of Liberty before moving west into New Jersey. Social media users report loud boomSome people on social media reported a loud boom and wondered if there had been an earthquake. New York City Councilman Justin Brannan wrote, "Folks from the Jersey Shore to the West Side of Manhattan reported hearing a sonic boom.""I personally spoke with NYC Emergency Management and there is...
'Stigma' free: Bergen County jail kicks off culinary class with five inmates
HACKENSACK — For the first time, and as part of a larger rehabilitation effort, Bergen County inmates participated in a culinary certification class to learn safe food handling practices. The new program is part of the overhaul of the jail to give it a new name and stigma-free image...
2 neighborhoods in this New Jersey city picked as top ‘sleep sanctuaries’
Our days in the Garden State can be stressful, we have a lot going on. After a busy day we all just want a good night’s sleep, but where are the best places to get one in New Jersey?. Amerisleep recently surveyed 3,000 people to identify the most coveted...
Update: Prepare for strong thunderstorms in Bergen County Wednesday night
An updated report from the National Weather Service was issued on Wednesday at 8:58 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 10 p.m. for Bergen County. Residents may experience wind gusts of up to 40 mph. "At 8:58 p.m., Doppler radar tracked strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near New Preston...
Test calling ISIS terrorists sparks trouble for NJ school superintendent
WAYNE — Parents are holding a school superintendent's feet to the fire after he apologized for a test question that called ISIS an Islamic terror group. The multiple choice question was part of a quiz in a seventh-grade class at Schuyler-Colfax Middle School in Wayne, according to the group Teaching While Muslim.
Montvale mayor challenging NJ’s affordable housing law
Raven Santana is an award-winning journalist with a passion for serving New Jersey’s diverse communities and a highly respected member of her own. Santana has served as correspondent/sub-anchor for NJ Spotlight News since 2018. She’s reported on the state’s business climate, health care issues, undocumented workers legislation and more. She also hosts New Jersey Business Beat with Raven Santana on NJ PBS. The first woman of color in that role, she has made it a mission to focus on often-overlooked aspects of business, from BIPOC ownership to gaps in equity and inclusion. Her recent accolades include being recognized in 2023 as part of COLOR Magazine's Power 40 Under 40 list, and in Perth Amboy Free Public Library’s 2nd Annual Women’s History Month Celebration, where she received a mayoral citation and the NJ Senate/General Assembly presented her with a Joint Legislative Resolution. She also serves on The WNET Group’s Diversity Equity and Inclusion council and is vice president of The Second Street Youth Center, based in Plainfield.
Paterson approves $8.6M contract to repave pothole marred River Street
PATERSON — The long-delayed resurfacing project for pothole-plagued River Street moved forward this week as the City Council approved an $8.6 million construction contract. Mayor Andre Sayegh said the work should start in August and be completed next spring. Paterson ended up getting a lower price on the contract...
Morris, Essex landlords broke law with limits on emotional support animals, NJ says
Apartment complexes in Parsippany, Verona and four other New Jersey towns likely violated the rights of residents to keep emotional support animals, the state Attorney General's Office said this week, in an announcement that highlighted new legal protections for people with disabilities. Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announced his office...
Paterson must give back $440K for long delayed veterans affordable housing
PATERSON — Mayor Andre Sayegh’s administration must repay the federal government $438,399 in housing funds spent on a proposed 31-unit veterans apartment building that has not been built. A resolution approved by the City Council on Tuesday said the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development has designated Paterson’s veteran housing proposal...
These NYC entrepreneurs are bringing a Soho House-like community to NJ’s tony suburbs
In the heart of New York City pre-COVID-19 pandemic, Jonathan Krieger and Brandon Hirsch were thriving, operating dozens of different businesses — including restaurants and a string of cafes — across the metropolis. But when the coronavirus struck, the entrepreneurial duo — feeling stifled and stymied by the new normal in the Big Apple — couldn’t help but dream of greener pastures. And so, they walked away from their New York lives and businesses — eventually setting their sights on the Garden State. Krieger is the founder and CEO of Cure Companies, where Hirsch is the COO. The duo made a name for themselves with...
Bergen County Cooling Centers Offer Relief from Heat for Ridgewood Residents
RIDGEWOOD, NJ — Facing a blistering heat index, Bergen County officials are doing what they can to help residents beat the heat. Consequently, Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco has opened several "cooling centers" throughout the county where residents can find respite from the unforgiving heat. Although none of the centers are located in Ridgewood, they are a short drive away for anyone looking to get out of the sun. Additionally, county officials are reminding residents that public libraries and shopping centers can serve as an oasis from the heat in a pinch.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR...
This Passaic County town will serenade local shoppers with summer concert series
HAWTHORNE — A series of outdoor concerts will take place this summer as officials continue to try to support downtown merchants in more creative ways. The six musical acts, which begin Saturday afternoon on the grounds of the Louis Bay 2nd Library & Community Center on Lafayette Avenue, will mark the latest attempt by the borough to charm new clientele to the business district. ...
Englewood, Bergen County's first city, celebrates 125th birthday
Once the "only city," the Englewood of today is known for its proximity to New York City, abundant trees and vibrant arts and culture. Englewood was born 125 years ago as Bergen County's first city. It is now city shaped by divisions of race, class and geography. ...
EPA expedites design of cleanup plan for polluted part of Passaic River
The EPA has decided to expedite the design work for cleanup of the upper 9 miles of the Passaic River to the Dundee Dam so the actual cleanup can be conducted simultaneously with work on the lower 8 mile section to Newark Bay, officials said at a public meeting this week.
Verona Concert Rescheduled Due To Inclement Weather
VERONA, NJ - The Township of Verona announced that due to predicted weather conditions, the Neil Diamond and Friends concert at the Verona Civic Center will be rescheduled to August 28. Originally scheduled for Wednesday night, the concert is one of five in Verona’s 20th annual Summer Concert Series. Besides the Neil Diamond and Friends concert, two more upcoming concerts will be held at the Verona Civic Center and one at the Verona Pool including: CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER July 24: The Infernos July 31: Parrot Beach at Verona Pool August 7: The John McDermott Band Each concert will run from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Residents are encouraged to bring their own lawn chairs.DOWNLOAD THE FREE TAPINTO APP FOR MORE LOCAL NEWS. AVAILABLE IN THE APPLE STORE AND THE GOOGLE PLAY STORE. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
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