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Jersey City settles ADA class-action lawsuit with promise to install thousands of pedestrian curb cuts
Jersey City will install or upgrade at least 200 pedestrian curb cuts annually for the next 20 years to settle a federal class-action lawsuit over sidewalks and crosswalk entrances that are not compliant with the 1990 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The settlement stems from a 2020 lawsuit filed by...
Jersey City Charter School Soars to New Heights with Award of Prestigous Blue Ribbon
JERSEY CITY, NJ - Students, teachers, local officials, and parents were feeling blue at Soaring Heights Charter School in Jersey City on Monday.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERIn this case, from the blue pompoms students waved to the background colors of the street posters hung by the city, the blue feeling was one of celebration as the gathering was one to celebrate the award of coveted National Blue Ribbon Award from U.S Department of Education This high honor is awarded to the most academically successful schools in the country.Jacqueline Quagliana is one of the five...
Hoboken implements safety regulations for e-bike delivery workers
HOBOKEN, N.J. (PIX11) — E-bike delivery workers in Hoboken are now being mandated to register and obey certain rules. The mayor calls it a public safety matter. On busy Washington Avenue in Hoboken Tuesday evening, Mayor Ravi Bhalla engaged e-bike delivery drivers with one main purpose: to make streets safer for them and pedestrians. “We […]
Nephew of senior mayoral adviser Tim Pearson fast-tracked to detective
The nephew of senior mayoral adviser Timothy Pearson was transferred to the NYPD Internal Affairs Bureau after less than two years on the job and promoted to detective six months ago — all while making just two arrests in his four years on the job, department records show. Despite the record of one felony arrest and one misdemeanor arrest, Larry Pearson Jr., 30, was transferred to Internal ...
2 of 13 Most Haunted Hotels in America Can be Found in New York
New York is home to not one but two of the 13 most haunted hotels in the country. #8 Sagamore Hotel (Bolton Landing, New York) The Sagamore Hotel in the Adirondack Mountains has a long haunting history despite its luxurious accommodations and beautiful location on Lake George. It began in...
There's Still Time to Support Bayonne's Field of Heroes
BAYONNE, NJ - The Bayonne Board of Education will once again honor the men and women that have served the United States Armed Forces. On Friday, November 1, the 9th annual Field of Heroes ceremony will take place in the Alexander X. O’Connor Auditorium of Bayonne High School, Superintendent of Schools John J. Niesz and Board President Jodi Casais have announced. The event will begin at 11:00 a.m. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER As part of the ceremony, the front of Bayonne High School will once again be adorned with American Flags. Each flag will represent a five-dollar donation and each will honor a past or present member of the Armed Forces. Those wishing to support this effort, the proceeds of which will be presented to the Joyce-Herbert V.F.W. Post 226 Veterans Museum can do so by completing the attached form, and submitting it, with $5 per flag, to the Joyce-Herbert V.F.W. Post 226, 16 West 9th Street, Bayonne, NJ. 079002. Forms must be submitted by October 11, 2024. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Remembering Former Montclair Deputy Mayor, Councilman, John Allan Griffith: A Legacy of Service
WILLIAMSBURG, VA - Montclair residents mourn the loss of former Montclair High School Counselor, Councilman-At-Large and Deputy Mayor of Montclair, John Allan Griffith (1936-2024).According to his family, Griffith, a beloved father, husband, educator, and community leader, transitioned peacefully on September 23, leaving behind a legacy of service, dedication, and love. His passion for education and community involvement was only surpassed by his devotion to his family, especially his daughters.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERBorn on December 14, 1936, in Greensburg, Pennsylvania, John was the eldest son of the late Joseph Allan Griffith...
U.S. Navy Band Commodores Kick Off 2024 National Tour with stops in PA, NY, NJ, MA
The United States Navy Band Commodores jazz ensemble is launching their 2024 national tour on October 17 in Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania. The tour will feature stops across Pennsylvania, New York, Massachusetts, and New Jersey, with performances honoring jazz legends like Duke Ellington and Sarah Vaughan. The Commodores, known for their top-tier big band sound, will deliver a mix of classic and original jazz arrangements.
Edison bows to pressure from residents, changes Amboy Avenue redevelopment plan
EDISON – The township is taking action to prevent four-story buildings from being built in the Amboy Avenue neighborhood in the Clara Barton section The Township Council has approved changes to the Amboy Avenue Redevelopment Plan, including setting the maximum height for all buildings at 40 feet, and 3 ½ stories with the half stories for roof decks for residents and restaurants. ...
Half of NYC working moms face job-related disruptions due to child care woes: study
Julissy Acosta was getting ready to send her children back to school when the call came. Her toddler’s day care classroom at Beanstalk Academy in Brownsville, Brooklyn, was closed until further notice. His teacher, she was told, didn’t want to commute from Staten Island anymore and had resigned. That left Acosta, 38, who pays for child care with vouchers, without many options. Working as a ...
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