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Bridging Art and Community: Village Alliance and Greenwich House Unveil Astor Place Installation
In the Village, the intersection of art and community often reveals itself in unexpected places, contributing to the unique history of the district as a center for culture and the arts. This August, the Village Alliance and Greenwich House are set to showcase a new chapter in this ongoing narrative, merging community engagement with artistic expression.
Norwood: 22 People Displaced and Rehoused following 2-Alarm Residential Fire
Fire department officials said there were no injuries reported after a 2-alarm, residential fire broke out in Norwood on Wednesday morning. FDNY officials said they received a call at 11.20 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 21, for a report of a fire at 3079 Decatur Avenue and East Mosholu Parkway, and East 204th Street.
Manhattan College rings in new semester as a university
RIVERDALE, The Bronx (PIX11) — One local college is changing its name for the first time in more than 100 years. Manhattan College in the Bronx will start the upcoming semester under the new name Manhattan University. It marks the first name change for the Catholic institution since 1861. The change is meant to recognize […]
Yankees pitcher Marcus Stroman is helping Bronx teens pay for college with $25k scholarships
Yankees pitcher Marcus Stroman is stepping up for two Bronx teens by awarding $25,000 scholarships to help kickstart their college journeys. The recipients are Elani Wyatt, who graduated from Equality Charter High School, and Geurys Florentino of Monsignor Scanlan High School. They are both 18. “I was so overwhelmed with...
Lyndhurst football looks to ‘get back on track’ with strong senior group
The 2023 season saw Lyndhurst win the NJIC Liberty Division title, but if you ask head coach Rich Tuero and the Golden Bears, there wasn’t much to celebrate at the end of the year. That’s because the four-straight wins to clinch the division was followed up by five consecutive losses, the last, a 33-30 defeat at Newton in the first round of the North 1, Group 2 tournament.
First officially licensed recreational cannabis dispensary in Rockland opens in Nyack
Treehouse Cannabis, Rockland's first officially licensed adult-use recreational cannabis dispensary, opened its storefront in Nyack Aug. 15. "Needless to say, this has been an interesting journey," Owner Seth Marks said while recounting the "emotional rollercoaster" of a process it took to make the brick-and-mortar dispensary a reality. ...
Q&A: Rising Junior Researches Educational Equity in Manhattan
Public health major Isabella Damaso ’26 presented her findings at the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention in Atlanta. This summer, Isabella Damaso ’26, a public health major, participated in the Summer Public Health Scholars Program at Columbia University, a part of the Lewis Ferguson Partners program. Why...
Neighbors want court to annul Ramapo approval of 637-unit housing enclave at golf course
RAMAPO — A neighbors' lawsuit asks a state court judge to derail a proposed 637-unit housing enclave with businesses and open space at the former Minisceongo Golf Course. The legal action claims Ramapo Town Board members violated New York state environmental regulations when approving a higher density zone in March that would allow for the Miller's Pond development amid 143.6 acres outside Pomona. ...
Nutley Football enters the season, far ahead of last year
Christian Helm doesn’t want to make any excuses about the 3-7 record Nutley had in his first season as head coach. But as Helm starts his second season leading the Maroon Raiders, the difference of a normal offseason and weightroom, as well as an additional year of implementing the culture he wants to create is obvious.
See homes sold in the Wayne area, Aug. 12 to Aug. 18
The following is a listing of all home transfers in the Wayne area reported from Aug. 12 to Aug. 18. There were 15 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 1,958-square-foot home on Caribou Circle in Wayne that sold for $760,000.
Men’s Soccer to Open Season at No. 17 Hofstra
BRONX, N.Y. – The Fordham men's soccer team will officially begin its 2024 season on Thursday night when it visits No. 17 Hofstra for a meeting with the nationally ranked Pride. Kick-off from Hofstra Soccer Stadium is set for 7 p.m. on FloFC. Fordham, under the direction of sixth-year...
Two Clinton Park Boasts Extensive Amenities in New Rochelle
In late July, downtown New Rochelle officially welcomed a new addition. RXR, the master developer behind the transformation of the area, celebrated the grand opening of Two Clinton Park. It’s the newest and most luxurious residential tower in its portfolio with 390 state-of-the-art apartments and extensive amenities. RXR was...
Paterson City Council Approves $457,000 Request for Clean Collection Project
PATERSON, NJ - The Paterson City Council has approved a proposal to request nearly $457,000 in state funds for a Clean Collection Project within the city's Urban Enterprise Zone (UEZ). This initiative aims to address littering and garbage issues by acquiring a new garbage truck and employing a dedicated cleaning team. The approved proposal requests the funding from the New Jersey Urban Enterprise Zone Authority with the allocated funds used to purchase a garbage truck and hire a CDL driver along with two laborers, all of whom will work exclusively within the UEZ. The dedicated cleaning team will handle tasks such as emptying the recently installed solar-powered trash cans and addressing litter and illegal dumping throughout the UEZ area. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The new truck will feature prominent state and city UEZ logos, underscoring its exclusive use within the designated zone. Officials have said that they intend to reapply for the funs annually to ensure the effort's long-term success. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Dobbs Ferry is setting for insectoid horror in Luis Paredes’s novel Headhunters
Dobbs Ferry has been given a spooky mythos in Headhunters, a new novel by Luis Paredes. The novel, Paredes’s sophomore effort after his 2023 debut Out On A Limb, owes its setting to the author’s two-decade-long residency in the town. In an interview with the Rivertowns Current, Paredes explained that while neighboring locales Sleepy Hollow and Yonkers have their own dark reputations, Dobbs Ferry has yet to gain its own creep factor. But in Headhunters, Dobbs Ferry becomes the playground of giant alien insects who wreak havoc on the families of two young protagonists.
Registration for Nutley Fall Tennis Lessons Now Open
Commissioner Mauro G. Tucci announces the Fall Tennis Lesson registration is now open! The Nutley Department of Parks and Recreation offers a top quality tennis program, directed under the supervision of Barry Rubach, an accredited member of the U.S. Professional Tennis Association and former Collegiate Champion.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Classes range in age groups starting in 1st grade and continuing through 8th grade. This program assists in developing special skills such as technique, stamina, speed, reflexes and imagination. Bring your tennis racket and join us for this high energy, Five-Week program. “We encourage residents to take advantage of the wide variety of programs the Nutley Recreation Department provides for our community,” stated Commissioner Tucci. Online Registration is now available at https://register.communitypass.net/nutley.DOWNLOAD THE FREE TAPINTO APP FOR MORE LOCAL NEWS. AVAILABLE IN THE APPLE STORE AND THE GOOGLE PLAY STORE. Class sizes are limited and are filled on a first come, first served basis. Lessons will be held at Msgr. Owens Park Tennis Courts on Fridays. For more information on this or any Recreation Program, please contact the department at (973)284-4966, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Bronx man seeks to delay Pittsfield murder trial
A Bronx man accused of shooting and killing someone in Pittsfield is asking to delay his retrial. Lance Burke is charged in the murder of David Green Jr. in 2018. The first trial in 2023 resulted in a hung jury. His lawyers are appealing to have key evidence suppressed. The...
Season Preview: Men’s Soccer
Montclair, NJ – The Montclair State University men’s soccer team was selected first in the New Jersey Athletic Conference Preseason Coaches Poll on Wednesday. PRESEASON POLL The Red Hawks led the NJAC with five first place votes, with Rowan slotting second with four first place votes. Stockton was selected third, with Kean in fourth and receiving the final first place vote. Rutgers-Camden, Rutgers-Newark, and Ramapo were tabbed fifth through seventh, with NJCU being named the “Dark Horse” in eighth. William Paterson and The College of New Jersey round out the group. 2023 IN REVIEW Montclair opened the campaign with five-consecutive…
Did “Father Paul” Steal $600,000 of Your Charitable Donations?
The news last week that U.S. Attorney Damian Williams had indicted Paul Bielecki for wire fraud and for stealing more than $650,000 in donations made by good Samaritans that were falsely claimed to be used for charitable purposes, could have resulted in Westcheter resident falling victim to his lies. Bielecki,...
Shooting Victim, 39, Found Lying Face Down At Paterson Intersection: Police
Officers responding to a ShotSpotter activation around 1:35 a.m. found the man with a gunshot wound lying face down at Madison Avenue and 14th Avenue, Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes and Paterson Police Department Officer-In-Charge Isa Abbassi said. Officers attempted to render aid to the victim, but he was...
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