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After iconic NJ hotel closure broke hearts, here’s the new plan
It was a story that hit people hard. A gleaming legendary hotel whose 22 stories reached for the sky almost in defiance of the expectations that came with the small town where it stood. People recognized it who had never been to it just from driving by it on a...
Water Main Break Floods Portion Of Route 17 In Paramus
A water main break flooded a portion of Route 17 in Paramus on Friday, Sept. 27 around noon.Veolia Water responded to the scene to mitigate the leak, and the right lane of Route 17 South will be closed until further notice, Paramus Police Chief Robert Guidetti said.As a result, the Chipotle and the…
NJ church destroyed by arson reopens 5 years later
FRANKLIN LAKES — A Bergen County church destroyed by arson in 2019 is up and running for the local faithful once again. Sept. 17 was the relaunch date for the Most Blessed Sacrament. A special "Mass of Dedication," attended by hundreds of parishioners, was led by Cardinal Joseph Tobin,...
Dionne Warwick is getting her own street in N.J. Will you walk on by?
Dionne Warwick is just weeks away from being inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. But before then, she’ll accept another honor. East Orange is renaming a street for her to celebrate her upbringing in the city. Warwick’s name is coming to North Arlington Avenue. “Can...
Paterson Celebrates Salsa Icon Frankie Ruiz with Street Renaming Ceremony
PATERSON, NJ - The City of Paterson honored the legacy of salsa legend Frankie Ruiz by renaming a section of Summer Street “Frankie Ruiz Way” on Saturday. The ceremony took place between Essex Street and Park Avenue, where local officials, family members, and community leaders gathered to celebrate the life and contributions of the salsa star.“This is not just a proud moment for Puerto Rico but for the entire United States, because Frankie Ruiz, a Puerto Rican pioneer from Paterson, put our city on the map,” Mayor Andre Saygeh said. "You can't think of salsa without...
Paterson's iconic Mr. G's diner closing amid legal dispute over restaurant's name
The kitchen is officially closing at a historic New Jersey diner that has called Paterson, New Jersey its home for close to a century.Mr. G's had been a community favorite, but recently became the center of a legal battle after new owners took over in August and reopened the diner. The dispute is over the eatery's iconic name."It's been here for years so, for it to close down over a name is just not good at all," said customer Gary Green.Russell Graddy operated the business until he died in 2021. It finally closed in 2022. The new owner made some...
Paterson Renames Street in Honor of Education Advocate Peter Tirri
PATERSON, NJ - Paterson's Straight Street, between 20th and 21st Avenue, has been renamed "Peter Tirri Way" in honor of the lifelong Paterson resident and education advocate Peter Tirri. The renaming recognizes Tirri’s decades of dedication to the Paterson public school system and his steadfast commitment to students, teachers, and support staff.“I’m truly embarrassed, but grateful for this honor," Tirri said, giving credit to his wife, Fran, who he said has always supported and allowed him time to “do what (he did).”CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER“I’ve worked in the Paterson school...
New York’s Favorite Halloween Town Is Hosting A Massive Fall Fair This October
For autumn done right, hop aboard the Metro-North and make your way to the Sleepy Hollow Street Fair on Saturday, October 5th. The mother of all fall festivals, this Westchester extravaganza sets the bar exceptionally high. You can expect close to 200 vendors and nearly 5,000 visitors from near and far making the most out of the New York Halloween town. A post shared by Jessie Spellmann-Mignone📍Westchester NY (@whats_in_westchester_ny) While perusing the happenings taking place on Beekman Avenue, expect seasonal trinkets and decor, food trucks, music, a bouncy house for kiddos, and of course, a taste of the local neighborhood. That means you should expect a drop-in from the unofficial town icon, the Headless Horseman, who will show up on his stallion in his finest creepy cape. He’s easy to find: he’s the one without a head.
What's on TAPinto in Hasbrouck Heights and Wood-Ridge for the Week of September 30
HASBROUCK HEIGHTS/WOOD-RIDGE, NJ - Check out what's on TAPinto in Hasbrouck Heights, Teterboro and Wood-Ridge this week. It may seem like high school sports have just started, but the NJSIAA playoffs and Senior Night events are on the schedule this week. All sports are pending weather conditions. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Monday, September 30: Hasbrouck Heights girls volleyball plays at Wood-Ridge, 4 p.m. NJSIAA first round...
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