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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...
When NJ residents can expect their next ANCHOR rebate
💲 The process on a third year of ANCHOR payments is about to begin. 💲 ANCHOR benefits go to both homeowners and renters. 💲 You may not have to do anything in order to receive your next payment. The ANCHOR property tax relief program is part of...
Starting NJ’s School Year In August: Good Or Bad Idea?
Are you ready for the kids to go back to school yet?. Most of the New Jersey school districts don't return to the classroom until after Labor Day. Since it's required by the state for the school year to consist of at least 180 days, if the Garden State did decide to start school in mid-August, that would translate to an earlier start to summer break at the end of the school year. Sources claim it could potentially be a good thing because it would allow for high school students to focus on applying to colleges sooner.
New Jersey Businesses, Flights and First Responders Impacted by Global Technology Outage
NEW JERSEY — Some businesses and travelers in New Jersey are feeling the impact of a global technology outage. Gov. Phil Murphy said businesses and banks are impacted and flights are grounded.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike says Friday's outage happened when it deployed a faulty update to computers running Microsoft Windows. The company said that a fix was on the way. As of 9 a.m., there were major disruptions at Newark Liberty International Airport. On X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, the airport's handle posted "The PANYNJ is not affected by the ongoing global outage, but airlines are experiencing delays/cancellations. DO NOT head to EWR unless your flight is confirmed." Murphy said the state's Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) was activated as of 3 a.m.DOWNLOAD THE FREE TAPINTO APP FOR MORE LOCAL NEWS. AVAILABLE IN THE APPLE STORE AND THE GOOGLE PLAY STORE. "(The SEOC has) provided guidance to relevant executive branch agencies on how to address the situation. We are also engaging county and local governments, 911 call centers, and utilities to assess the impact and offer our assistance," Murphy said in a statement. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
New Jersey Ballet's Season Opener Friday November 8
Join New Jersey Ballet for Creative Forces, featuring Justin Peck's dynamic Murder Ballades and Jerome Robbins' elegant In the Night. The season opener will take place on Friday November 8 at 7:30pm Peck's Murder Ballades brings thrilling narratives and contemporary movements to the stage, set to Bryce Dessner's evocative music. Robbins' In the Night, set to Chopin's romantic nocturnes, explores different facets of love through masterful choreography. Celebrate the brilliance of these visionary choreographers in an unforgettable evening of ballet with additional repertory to be announced soon. Purchase tickets HERE For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
NJ weather: Low humidity is amazing, one snag this weekend
We made it! I have been calling Friday the nicest day of the week. And it truly looks beautiful, from start to finish. A comfortable morning, followed by a warm and sunny afternoon. The major key to success here is low humidity, as dew points bottom-out in the 50s. We...
New Jersey drug deaths plummet in first half of 2024
Suspected drug deaths fell 26% year-over-year in the first six months of the year as an overdose antidote became more broadly available. The post New Jersey drug deaths plummet in first half of 2024 appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.
NJ Department of Agriculture highlights Summer Food Service program
NEW JERSEY – New Jersey Secretary of Agriculture Ed Wengryn, U.S. Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service, and local representatives today highlighted the success of the Summer Food Service Program in New Jersey with a visit to the Pemberton Early Childhood Learning Center in Burlington County. According to...
NJ beach weather and waves: Jersey Shore Report for Fri 7/19
MODERATE RISK OF RIP CURRENTS. Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the surf zone. 8 - 14 knots (Gust 19 knots) TODAY: NE winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming SE late. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: SE 3 ft at 7 seconds and NE 2 ft at 4 seconds.
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