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Elizabeth Student Participates In Rutgers STEM Ambassador Program
ELIZABETH, NJ - An Elizabeth student was among several from Union County to participate in Rutgers University’s 4-H STEM Ambassador Program. The event was held at Rutgers University in New Brunswick from July 8 through July 12. The program aims to train students to lead STEM activities and share their skills with their peers. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER “As a proud public servant, I understand the importance of serving as a leader and making a positive impact in our community, and I commend these passionate students for their participation and for challenging themselves in order to make a difference,” said Union County Commissioner Chairwoman Kimberly Palmieri-Mouded. “I would like to also thank our partners in the New Jersey 4-H Program for their assistance in empowering these bright and talented young leaders. Their dedication gives hope for a more promising future ahead in Union County.” In total, seven students participated in the program including: Elizabeth: Maria Mendonca Hillside: Valerie AriasDOWNLOAD THE FREE TAPINTO APP FOR MORE LOCAL NEWS. AVAILABLE IN THE APPLE STORE AND THE GOOGLE PLAY STORE. South Plainfield: Josiah Philippe Plainfield: Immanuel Muhammed Westfield: Basil Glacken and Evan Roe New Providence: Anika Jolly For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
15 Least and Most Expensive Colleges in the U.S.
Families often start saving nearly as soon as their children are out of the womb, and some even begin planning where to live before that, aiming to get the best value within their home state. However, with the right research and accurate data, college planning doesn’t have to be such a daunting task.
Florida man gets over 50 months in prison for defrauding NYC landlords
NEW YORK (PIX11) — A Florida man, who refers to himself as the “Wolf of Airbnb,” was sentenced to over 50 months in prison for his connection in a scheme “to defraud New York City landlords and the U.S. Government,” United States Attorney Damian Williams said on Monday. Konrad Bicher, 32, failed to make more […]
Brownsville students on mission to homeland in Ghana
Sign up for our Caribbean Life email newsletter to get news, updates, and local insights delivered straight to your inbox!. A contingent of 15 students and three chaperons are next month heading on a mission to Ghana, West Africa as part of the Brownsville Abroad program at Frederick Douglass Academy VII (FDA VII) High School on Bristol Street, Brownsville, Brooklyn.
Paterson activist on police advisory group involved in bar assault
PATERSON — Ernest Rucker, a community activist and member of the Paterson Police Department’s advisory council, was involved in an assault late Friday night at the Elks Club bar on Ellison Street. Rucker, who is 71, told Paterson Press he was defending himself against a Rochelle Park man who was threatening to sexually...
Paterson woman hit by gunfire a block from City Hall
PATERSON — For the second time in less than three weeks, Paterson’s downtown business district was the scene of a shooting on Sunday night. A 43-year-old Paterson woman was injured by gunfire in Sunday’s crime, which happened just after 10 p.m. near the corner of Market and Prospect streets, a block from City...
Learn How to Become a Strong Community Organizer
Assemblymember Phara Souffrant Forrest is accepting applications for the second annual Bklyn ROOTS (Residents Organizing for Opportunities, Transformation, and Solidarity) cohort. Bklyn ROOTS is a series of training sessions designed to help residents of Assembly District 57 in Brooklyn, which consists of the neighborhoods of Fort Greene and Clinton Hill...
Over 50 BK Restaurants to Savor During NYC Restaurant Week
New York Restaurant Week kicks off Monday, July 22, with over 50 Brooklyn restaurants participating this summer in the semi-annual event. Two-course lunches and three-course dinners are priced at $30, $45 and $60. The delicious deals are available mostly during the weekday, although some participating restaurants may offer the set course on Sunday.
This Week In & Around Chelsea: July 22-28, 2024
Manhattan Community Board 4’s Full Board Meeting / Free Affordable Housng Workshop / Free Programming in Bella Abzug Park / The Sweat Sessions / HYHK Alliance Needs Assessment Survey / Food Bag Program: Fresh Food for Seniors / Down to Earth Farmers Market Chelsea /. The Full Board of...
Bristol Borough Man Embarks on 550-Mile Bike Ride to Fight Cancer
Eric Sokalski of Bristol Borough has begun a 550-mile bike journey from New York City to Niagara Falls to raise funds for cancer research. Eric Sokalski of Bristol Borough has begun a 550-mile bike journey from New York City to Niagara Falls to raise funds for cancer research, writes Tom Sofield for Levittown Now.
Duran Duran Summon Halloween Enthusiasts. Announce East Coast Run
Duran Duran are summoning all Halloween enthusiasts to show up, dress up, and celebrate All Hallows’ Eve in style at the legendary Madison Square Garden in New York City on Thursday, October 31. Now a highly anticipated annual tradition, The Danse Macabre Halloween Party was originally conceptualized at a...
Mayor’s Office And CUNY Invest $6.5M In Restorative Justice For 16 NYC Organizations
Today, the Mayor’s Office of Criminal Justice (MOCJ) and the Institute for State & Local Governance at the City University of New York (CUNY ISLG) announcement. They announced that a landmark investment of $16.5 million dollars in restorative justice (RJ), with $6.5 million going to community-based programming over the next 12 months. The initial funding will support restorative justice work at 16 organizations throughout New York City and reflects Mayor Adams’ commitment to the development of innovative community-based conflict resolution that promotes public safety and makes our neighborhoods safer and more livable.
Family planning to sell iconic N.J. restaurant after 75 years in business
One of New Jersey’s most scenic and remote restaurants, the Walpack Inn in Sussex County, may soon be on the market. Four members of the family that has owned the iconic restaurant for 75 years, in a famously isolated Sussex County town with less than a dozen residents, have announced plans to seek a buyer.
41-story tower on Greenpoint waterfront opens lottery for 115 apartments, from $1,782/month
Rendering courtesy of NYC Department of Housing Preservation and Development. A lottery opened this week for 115 middle-income apartments in a 41-story luxury rental on the Greenpoint waterfront. Developed by Park Tower Group and Rockefeller Group, the company’s first project in Brooklyn, The Dupont will offer 381 apartments, a vast majority of which will have incredible East River and Manhattan skyline views. New Yorkers earning 80 and 130 percent of the area median income can apply for the units, priced from $1,782/month for studios to $4,001/month for two-bedrooms.
Quick Dish NY: JULY REMIX A Black History Month COMEDY SPECIAL 7.28 at Caveat
Historians argue that five months after black history month is the blackest and funniest time of year. THUS, it is important to celebrate this moment through an iconic show with all black improv and sketch teams. Sunday, July 28th come out and honor this special time of year with this talented bunch of JULY REMIX teams with experience performing at places like UCB, BCC, The PIT, Magnet Theater, and more:
New York City is expected to have rain all week long
If you had outdoor plans this week, you might want to consider rescheduling or moving them indoors. After weeks of unbearable heat, Mother Nature is putting yet another damper on our hot girl summer with a weeklong forecast of nothing but rain. In fact, you can expect rain every day...
Chair of NYC police watchdog agency resigns after criticizing NYPD in misconduct case
58th Annual New York Urban League Frederick Douglass Awards Dinner NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 06: Arva Rice attends the New York Urban League's 58th Annual Frederick Douglass Awards Gala at The Ziegfeld Ballroom on June 06, 2024 in New York City. Arva Rice was appointed by Mayor Eric Adams to head the Civilian Complaint Review Board in February 2022. [ more › ]
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