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Employment program gives young adults hands-on experience in entertainment industry
A new summer program is allowing young adults to get hands-on experience in the arts and entertainment industry in Newark, New Jersey.Young adults from ages 18-24 participated in training including sound engineering and professional recording, media and TV production, acting and the entertainment business at Galaxy Sound Studios."I really want these kids to get things that school can't teach them in music classes," said Cashmere King, Owner of Galaxy Sound Studios.Newark is becoming a major hub for arts and entertainment, with Lionsgate Studios moving there, and the presence of New Jersey Performing Arts Center, Newark Symphony Hall, and the Prudential...
Man Arrested In Denville With Active Court Warrant
DENVILLE, NJ - The Denville Police Department says they arrested a man with an active court warrant out of Paterson, New Jersey. On July 14, Denville Police stopped a vehicle after noticing the driver was not wearing a seatbelt. 63-year-old Anthony Ward of Paterson was found to have a suspended driver’s license and active court warrant. Ward was arrested and brought to Denville Police Headquarters for processing. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER He was released with a new court date and issued a summons for driving while suspended. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
NYC makes changes to dress code policy for public school students: What to know
Changes are coming to the dress code policy for all New York City public school students. The New York City Council approved legislation Thursday that requires public school dress codes to comply with Title IV, the federal civil rights law that bars discrimination based on gender. According to Councilmember Althea...
Palisades Park Dad Dies Days After Being Struck By Vehicle
Jun Young Shin, of Palisades Park, was at the intersection of Grand and Henry streets when he was struck by a 34-year-old woman from Teaneck around 10:05 p.m. Sunday, July 7, according to crash reports obtained by Daily Voice. Shin died on Tuesday, July 16. While the driver has not...
Rapper Lil Uzi Falls In Love With Mini Pig At NJ's Largest Exotic Pet Store In Lodi
The popular rapper, whose real name is Symere Bysil Woods, fell in love with a mini pig at NJ Exotic Pets in Lodi. Uzi flew into Teterboro on Monday, July 15, according to the store's spokesperson Chris Rivera. He came to the pet shop specifically looking for a mini pig.
The Show Must Go On: Back in the Day to Take Stage for Resheduled Concert Tonight
TOTOWA, NJ - With last night's concert canceled due to weather, it's a Rock & Roll Thursday in Totowa tonight. Back in the Day is set to take the stage at the Municipal Front Lawn, 537 Totowa Road, for their rescheduled show.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Starting at 7:00 p.m., lead singer Brian Glesias, along with Bill Henderson and Gene Boucher on lead and bass guitars, and Greg Hedgepeth keeping the beat behind the drums, will play a variety of classic rock hits from the 70s, 89s, 90s, and early 2000s. All four musicians are graduates of Passaic Valley High School, lining tonight's show to be one of the loudest reunions around. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Millburn Residents Speak Out Against Paper Mill’s Financial Request
MILLBURN, NJ — During the June 16 township committee meeting, multiple residents voiced opposition to the Paper Mill’s financial request for $7 million to make repairs on and renovate their building and the property. Committee Member Ben Stoller has explained that Millburn will receive funds from Paper Mill, but some residents feel the money could be better used toward renovating town hall, building affordable housing and other projects.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Dr. Richard Riva said that Paper Mill’s Executive Director, Michael Stott, should provide their annual report to township business manager, Alex...
Eyeing Sampson’s seat, Jersey City BOE president considers run for state assembly
Jersey City school board President DeJon Morris, whose short tenure has been filled with controversy, is considering a run for a 31st District state assembly, saying current Assemblyman Will Sampson IV has failed Jersey City. Morris, leader of the school board since a disputed takeover in February, said he has...
Two months after arrival, Jersey City neighborhood ‘centerpiece’ tree succumbing to the heat
The new kid on the block seemed content at first. In lockstep with most of the surrounding trees in Jersey City, the 25-year-old oak tree that the city hauled into Bergen Square grew green leaves as the region welcomed summer. If you purchase a product or register for an account...
Assemblywoman Barbara McCann Stamato will have Office at the City Hall Annex
JERSEY CITY, NJ- Jersey City has approved a lease for an office for Assemblywoman Barbara McCann Stamato at the City Hall Annex at 39 Kearny Avenue, also known as 4 Jackson Square. The Jersey City Municipal Council approved a resolution authorizing the lease agreement at its July 10 meeting, although Ward D Councilman Yousef Saleh abstained from the vote without specifying a reason.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER According to the resolution, McCann Stamato was in need of legislative office space in Jersey City and the City agreed to lease the space at 39 Kearney Avenue. The resolution states that in Annex 4, Rooms A and C will be rented to the Assemblywoman for $3,200 per month from July 1, 2024 to January 31, 2026. The contract can be renewed for one additional two-year term. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Pershing Field Pool to get $200K Lighting Update
JERSEY CITY, NJ- Jersey City is seeking funds from the Community Development Block Grant Public Facilities (CDBG-PF) program it participates in to upgrade lighting at Pershing Field Pool at 210 Central Avenue. At its July 10 meeting, the Jersey City Municipal Council approved a resolution awarding unallocated funds from the Community Development Block Grant Public Facilities (CDBG-PF) program year 2022, and authorizing a memorandum of understanding with the Department of Recreation and Youth Development, for an improvement project to Pershing Field Pool.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER According to the resolution, the primary purpose...
STACKED: Driver Fails To Yield In Fiery Bayonne Crash That Hospitalized 20-Somethings, Cops Say
A fiery crash involving one car that landed on top of the other closed Route 440 in Bayonne Thursday night, July 18.The crash happened in the northbound lanes closing the roadway at Pulaski Street and Goldsborough Drive as of 10:25 p.m., the OEM said.Bayonne Police Sgt. William Dundas said one…
Fundraiser nets more than $41K for sons of N.J. superintendent who died unexpectedly
A fundraising campaign for the family of Montclair Public Schools Superintendent Jonathan Ponds, who died suddenly last week, is collecting donations to help cover college costs for his children. The GoFundMe campaign had raised more than $41,000 as of Thursday afternoon toward a goal of $150,000. More than 180 people...
Law Named for Andrew Washington Yields No Funds for City Where He Lived and Died
When Gov. Phil Murphy signed the Seabrooks-Washington Community-Led Crisis Response Act into law in January, few would have predicted that Jersey City would fail to benefit from it. After all, momentum to pass the law had come from the tragic killing of Jersey City resident Andrew Washington, shot by police during a mental health crisis.
Wood-Ridge Swears in Three New Police Officers, Promotes Two to Lieutenant
WOOD-RIDGE, NJ – Wood-Ridge Mayor Paul Sarlo administered the oaths of office to three new police officers and two newly promoted Lieutenants at the July 17 meeting of the Wood-Ridge Mayor and Council in a packed Council Chambers. The Council approved resolutions approving the hiring of Officer Matthew Ronciaoli and the promotions of Matthew J. Muller and Robert J. Jones to Lieutenant. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The first to be administered the oath of office was Roncaioli, followed by officers Nico A. Casella and Oscar Castillio Zacconne, both of whom had been hired...
Senate approves resolution honoring NJ Purple Heart veterans
💜 New Jersey could soon become a Purple Heart state. 💜The Senate unanimously approved a bipartisan joint resolution. 💜 If signed into law, NJ would become the fourth Purple Heart state in the U.S. To honor our veterans, a bipartisan joint resolution that would declare New Jersey...
Too many reusable grocery bags? What you can do with them in NJ
🔴A groundbreaking plan for unwanted reusable bags launched in NJ last year. 🔴Residents can donate their unwanted bags to local food banks. 🔴The initiative has proven successful over the past 12 months. Not sure what to do with all those reusable bags piled up in your house...
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