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N.J. fire chief dies at 110. This was his touching final wish.
Vincent Dransfield was so famously resilient that when he passed away at home in Passaic County, three months after celebrating his 110th birthday, it came as a surprise. “It was very unexpected,” said his granddaughter, Erica Lista. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a...
Bergen County Zoo announces extended summer hours, ticket prices
Late summer hours have begun at the Bergen County Zoological Park, with the Paramus zoo open for longer hours every Wednesday for those wanting to beat the heat and visit later in the day. Throughout July and August, the site at Van Saun County Park will be open on Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., with the last entry allowed at 6:30 p.m. The train and carousel will also be open for extended hours, with last...
Thunderstorms with marble-sized hail to hit Bergen County Saturday
The National Weather Service issued a report at 5:07 a.m. on Saturday for strong thunderstorms until 5:45 a.m. for Bergen County. Wind gusts of up to 30 mph and marble-sized hail (0.5 inches) are foreseen. "At 5:06 a.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm over Monsey, moving northeast at 30...
Paramount takes a swing at housing; free swim; Spring Valley shakeup: Rockland Angle
Plans are afoot to build housing at the historic Paramount Country Club in New City. Zoning changes would be needed, town officials have confirmed, but the owners haven't filed the request yet. Find our coverage here; what do you think?. Free swim: Swimming pools at state parks throughout New York...
Attorney General James Stops Four School Bus Companies from Illegal Idling, Polluting at Bus Yards in NYC Communities
New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced settlements with four school bus companies to stop illegal excessive idling at their bus yards in communities of color and low-income communities in Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and on Staten Island. The companies—Consolidated Bus, Inc. (Consolidated), Logan Bus Company (Logan), Pioneer Transportation Co. (Pioneer), and Total Transportation Corp. (Total)—will each be required to invest up to $2 million to purchase new electric buses or electrify some of their current fleet. The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) alleges that these four companies violated New York laws by allowing school buses to idle for extended periods of time at their bus yards. Emissions from buses and cars are the largest contributor to air pollution in New York, and excessive idling endangers the health of surrounding communities. By contrast, the new electric buses will not emit any air pollutants. The companies will also install automatic idling shut-off timers on their remaining traditional buses and implement anti-idling training for drivers.
2-Year Project Begins At Northern Westchester Traffic Circle: Delays Expected
As a result of flooding and safety concerns, a busy traffic circle in Northern Westchester will undergo a two-year renovation project that will likely cause delays for motorists. The reconstruction project began on Monday, July 8 at the Annsville Circle in the Town of Cortlandt, officials anno…
Monsey Memories: The Historic Hamlet of Garnerville
Garnerville, previously known as Calicotown, is a hamlet in the town of Haverstraw, Rockland County, New York, United States, located north of New York City; east of Mount Ivy; south of Stony Point and west of West Haverstraw. Most of the hamlet is within the West Haverstraw village, while a small portion of Garnerville defaults to the town of Haverstraw.
Upgraded Rest Stop Opens on New York State Thruway
The New York State Thruway Authority is celebrating this week as one of the most traveled roads in New York become a little more "convenient" for Hudson Valley drivers. If you've ever found yourself driving on the New York State Thruway you know that every 50 miles or so there are service areas that drivers can use to fuel up, stretch their legs, use the restroom, and or get something to eat. The New York State Thruway Authority (NYSTA) currently has 27 service areas along the 500+ miles of controlled-access toll roads.
It's so hot that a NYC bridge literally stopped working
It's so hot in New York that the bridges stopped working. Well, one bridge anyway. The Third Avenue Bridge connecting the Bronx and Manhattan closed Monday afternoon as city agencies rushed to cool it down. That's right, cool it down. According to officials, the bridge got stuck in the open...
Fair Lawn Gets Full View Firework Show Compliments of Paramus
FAIR LAWN, NJ - The "postage-stamp" sized part of the borough that runs along Saddle River Road, got a great view of a firework show, compliments of Paramus. The firework show took place on Sunday, July 7 at the Garden State Plaza.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Between the trees, there was a clear view of the show. The display was rescheduled from last Sunday when inclement weather pushed it to last night. Fair Lawn's fireworks were on June 27 at Memorial Pool. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
We need more affordable housing in Bergen County. Our homeless crisis is very real
Several months ago, The New York Times issued a published an opinion piece on the state of housing insecurity in America. “A Life Without a Home: Voices from the Tents, Shelters, Cars, Motels, and Couches of America“ addressed the issue by listening to and photographing families and individuals who were homeless. It shocked many by reporting that they were not just people we see sleeping on the streets or in parks. Most of us are unaware of who might be homeless where we live, because it appears that they have a “home.” Not so!
New City Fire Department and Ambulance Corps Participate in Joint Training
The New City Ambulance Corps and the Fire Department participated in a joint training initiative at the Rockland County Fire Training Center last week. The drill was a valuable opportunity for the volunteers to practice working together and improve emergency response skills. The initiative between the fire department and EMS will enhance coordination and response times.
Alternatives To The Proposed Emergency Services Building
Verona’s town manager is proposing the construction of a single, $51 million building to house the Verona Police Department, Rescue Squad and one of Verona’s two fire stations. He says it is the best and most cost-effective option to get these first responders out of buildings that are out-dated, ill-suited to their missions or just plain dangerous, and into a facility with features that could be shared by all three.
Ridgewood Guild's "Up on the Roof Event" set for July 26
RIDGEWOOD, NJ — Get a bird's-eye view of the village and enjoy some drinks, dinner and dancing in the process at the Ridgewood Guild's "Up on the Roof" event on Friday, July 12 at Fitometry, 129 South Broad Street from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. You can secure your ticket by Venmo'ing $65 to the Ridgewood Guild. Food will be provided by The Best of Everything, a local Ridgewood catering company. There will also be live music and professional photos. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Read more Arts & Entertainment news from around Ridgewood here: Classical Piano Concert at Ridgewood Library, July 7 Attendees Dazzled at Ridgewood July Fourth Parade and Fireworks Show Ridgewood Guild's Art in the Park Series July 5 and August 2 For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Upgrades to Passaic County Tech Could Add Parking Garage to Help Keep Students from Parking on Wayne Streets
WAYNE, NJ – Architect Steven M. Coppa, of Coppa Montalbano Architects, was in front of the Wayne Planning Board for a capital review recently. He was representing the Passaic County Vocational and Technical Schools (Passaic Tech) and discussing possible plans to add a new athletic facility and a parking garage on the campus of the school, among other upgrades. According to Coppa, Passaic Tech “has over 500,000 square feet of space and 5,000 students,” making it the largest high school in New Jersey. “That’s why we need the parking," he said.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE...
This Week: Ridgewood Council Meeting, Movie in the Park
RIDGEWOOD, NJ — It will be a hot week in Ridgewood, in terms of both temperature and events. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Monday, July 8 Younghoe Koo's Kicking Camp, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. RHS Stadium Field DOWNLOAD THE FREE TAPINTO APP FOR MORE LOCAL NEWS. AVAILABLE IN THE APPLE STORE AND THE GOOGLE PLAY STORE. Tuesday, July 9 Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting, 7:30 p.m. Village Hall Court Room Wednesday, July 10 Village Council Meeting, 7:30 p.m. Village Hall Court Room Ridgewood Guild Movie in the Park, "Barbie" Special Event, 7:30 p.m. Van Neste Square Memorial Park For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Verona Township Council Approves Stop Sign on Claremont Avenue
VERONA, NJ - The Verona Township Council passed an ordinance during Monday’s Council meeting aimed at improving resident safety. The Council unanimously approved an ordinance that would allow the township to install a stop sign at the intersection of Claremont Avenue and Cumberland Avenue, an area the Council says has a higher rate of accidents. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Another ordinance was introduced, focused on the acquisition and improvement of a parking lot located at 46 Lakeside Avenue. A public hearing for this ordinance will be held at the next council meeting on July 22. The full meeting can be viewed on the Township of Verona’s YouTube channel. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
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