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NYC Mayor Adams announces citywide initiative to prevent more lithium-ion battery fires
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. – Mayor Eric Adams announced several new citywide actions on Monday, each one aimed at preventing more deadly lithium-ion battery fires in New York City and promoting safe e-bike charging and usage. “When used correctly, e-bikes are a convenient, low-cost transportation option that reduce congestion and...
Hundreds of jobs available with NYC Department of Transportation
NEW YORK (PIX11) – Hundreds of jobs are currently available with the New York City Department of Transportation — including some high-paying positions. The jobs are listed online on JobsNYC, the official careers website for the City of New York. The New York City DOT currently has 270 open positions, nearly all of which are […]
Essex|NJCU Express Transfer Agreement Signed
New Jersey City University (NJCU) and Essex County College (ECC) have signed the Essex|NJCU Express — a transfer program Memorandum of Understandings to enable a seamless transfer experience from ECC to NJCU, according to the two institutions. The two schools gathered at a signing ceremony on July 18, 2024...
Biden dropping out was "heartbreaking," but Philly-area Democrats say it's time to move forward
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Democrats in Pennsylvania and New Jersey Monday lauded the work President Biden did for the Philadelphia region over his political career. But they acknowledged the party needs to look forward to who will lead them in this race after Mr. Biden dropped out Sunday and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris. With just over 100 days until election day, Mr. Biden announced he would end his bid to stay in the White House. Despite weeks of pressure by Democrats for Mr. Biden to drop out of the race, his decision Sunday left many in our area shocked. But it's a...
Three New Jersey Breweries Win Awards For Best Brews In the United States
For years, I have been telling people that some of the best craft beer anywhere in the United States can be found in New Jersey. Just in Cape May County, there are 11 Craft Breweries and Hammonton has three of their own too. Earlier this year, 18 Craft Brewing Companies...
Catch a Spectacular, Spectacular Free “Moulin Rouge” Screening at the Oculus
If you can’t be in Paris for the 2024 Olympics, the next best thing is to bring Paris (in 1899) to Lower Manhattan. On July 26, you can catch a screening of the 2001 Baz Luhrmann film “Moulin Rouge” at the North Oculus Plaza (Church and Fulton streets). The event is co-hosted by “Moulin Rouge: The Musical!” which is currently on Broadway (tickets here!).
New Jersey: Rakin’ Bacon! Odyssey has omnichannel debut at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Hard Rock Bet
Rakin’ Bacon! Sahara is now live in New Jersey. The slot game debuted July 19 with an exclusive omnichannel launch, in-person at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City and online at Hard Rock Bet. The launch was Hard Rock’s first joint omnichannel launch of a slot simultaneously...
Hackers steal addresses, IDs of pharmacy customers in NJ
💳 No credit card or payment information was accessed. 💳 Affected customers are being offered a monitoring service. A security breach this year compromised the personal information of millions of people who used Rite Aid several years ago. The company discovered a "security incident" on June 6 after...
3 N.J. track stars set to compete in USATF Junior Olympics this week
Three N.J. track and field stars are gearing up to take on the country’s top talent this week at one of the summer’s most prestigious meets. Benjamin Shue (Bergen Catholic), Ryan Jennings (Timber Creek), and Corey Greenfield (St. Peter’s Prep) are all scheduled to compete in the United States Track and Field Junior Olympics, which is set to run from July 22-28 at Texas A&M University.
Another Jersey diner closes. Is it the end of an era?
So many diners in my area have closed within the past year. Word came this week that the Voorhees Diner on Route 73 in Voorhees had closed abruptly. They had trouble staying open full-time since the pandemic. Some days or weeks they were closed and some they were open. They’ve had some financial troubles following a lawsuit by former employees back about five years ago.
LuisaViaRoma Sets up First-Ever International Flagship in Downtown Manhattan
LuisaViaRoma, a renowned name in luxury retail, has officially opened its first flagship location in New York City. Now located on Bond Street in downtown Manhattan, the new store is situated between the busy streets of Broadway and Lafayette, taking home in a historical building right in the heart of Noho. The New York opening marks the pioneering retailer’s first-ever physical storefront outside its home country, while also serving a huge part of the company’s global expansion strategy.
Justice after 44 years: Man sentenced for killing woman who went missing in New Jersey
A man with a lengthy criminal history convicted last year of killing a missing 21-year-old New Jersey woman in 1980 in California has been sentenced to 15 years to life in prison. The conviction brings a measure of closure to the surviving family of Holly Ann Campiglia who had been...
Tuesday’s Headlines: LEGO Finally Gets It Edition
Set your calendars. On Aug. 1, LEGO will finally start selling a "Downtown Streetcar and Station" kit as part of its LEGO City line, ending an epoch in which transit-loving kids were forced to build urban toys that only featured trucks, police SUVs, airplanes, science labs and even (hold onto your coffee) a "police prison island."
N.J. school district names replacement for superintendent who died unexpectedly
A replacement for Montclair Public Schools Superintendent Jonathan Ponds, who died unexpectedly earlier this month, was appointed Monday by the district’s board of education, school officials said. Damen Cooper, who served at the district’s Director of Secondary Education, will assume his new role as interim superintendent effective immediately, according...
New York Blood Center introduces state-of-the-art blood donation pods
NEW YORK (PIX11) — The New York Blood Center is changing the blood donation experience with its state-of-the-art blood donation pods. The goal is to provide a more comfortable, efficient donation experience. The pods feature donor beds, a climate-controlled environment, and even access to streaming services, which will make donating blood much easier. The blood […]
The Juilliard School Announces 2024-25 Season & First Annual ‘Juilliard Fall Festival’
The Juilliard School has announced its season for 2024-25, and the inaugural “Juilliard’s Fall Festival.”. This article only features vocal performances featured in these programs. “Touching Magic: A Vocal Arts-Sibelius Academy Collaboration” kicks off the Fall Festival. Performance Date: September 13, 2024. Installments of Juilliard’s “Liederabend” take...
Spotted lanternflies return to NY
They're baaaaaaack! Spotted Lanternflies have once again returned to the region for the summer, and experts say that unfortunately, this is the new normal. FOX 5 NY's Jodi Goldberg looks at just how widespread the pests are, and what kind of damage they're causing.
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