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NYC health dept. to spray for mosquitoes to reduce West Nile virus risk
NEW YORK – The New York City health department will be spraying pesticides in parts of the city next week to reduce mosquito activity and the risk of West Nile virus.Crews have been out ten times this summer and are scheduled to head out again this Monday and Wednesday, spraying in parts of Upper Manhattan and southwest Brooklyn.At least four New Yorkers have tested positive for West Nile virus so far this year, according to the health department.The health department says low concentrations of the pesticides Anvil 10+10, Duet or MERUS 3 will be used, and that they pose a...
City of Plainfield, Somerset Patriots to Honor Negro League During Friday Evening Game
PLAINFIELD, NJ — The Somerset Patriots are joining forces with the City of Plainfield and the Queen City Film Festival for an event, the second in as many years, celebrating the Negro Leagues on Friday, August 30. The Patriots—who are the minor league affiliate for the New York Yankees—will take on the visiting Reading Fightin Phils as the "New York Black Yankees" to commemorate the Negro League team that played from 1932 until 1948. The game will begin at 6:35pm, after a commemorative pregame celebration at 5:45pm. Buy your tickets to sit in the Love Plainfield section here.CLICK HERE...
Here’s how the Connecticut Sun snapped the Liberty’s 8-game win stream
BROOKLYN, NEW YORK — They finally got it done. After losing seven consecutive regular season games to the Liberty, the Sun pulled out a 72-64 win on Saturday night at Barclay’s Center. The win was a well-rounded effort that saw five Connecticut players in double-figures on the second...
Alexa Lignelli finished first and second in Old Salem Two-Phase Special
NORTH SALEM, N.Y.--Alexa Elle Lignelli of New York, N.Y., finished first and second on Helium and Cinderella in the Open Jumper 1.30/1.40m Two-Phase Special on Friday, Aug. 23 at the Old Salem Farm Summer Jumper Classic CSI2*. Lignelli beat a starting field of 38 over a course designed by Oscar...
Ducks, JCCs celebrate Jewish Heritage Night
Sitting in section 201 of Fairfield Properties Ballpark in Central Islip, Joe Margolin recalled being at Ebbets Field in Brooklyn and getting to meet the 1950s Brooklyn Dodgers, including the team that won the 1955 World Series. Margolin’s father, also Joe Margolin, was a lawyer in Brooklyn with an office...
Theatre Organist Ian Fraser Back in Rahway This Fall for Silent Films at UCPAC
RAHWAY, NJ — Theatre organist Ian Fraser will be back in Rahway this fall to provide accompaniment for two silent film performances taking place at the Union County Performance Arts Center (UCPAC). The first, part of UCPAC's Silent Film Day Celebration, takes place on Sunday, September 29, beginning at 2 p.m.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The second, a screening of the 1927 classic Metropolis, takes place on Thursday, October 17, beginning at 7 p.m. Experience Ian Fraser performing on UCPAC's "Biggest Little Wurlitzer" live on either date (or why not both!) And while we're at it, "Do You Know About Rahway's 'Dinner & a Show' Deals?" Related Articles: DOWNLOAD THE FREE TAPINTO APP FOR MORE LOCAL NEWS. AVAILABLE IN THE APPLE STORE AND THE GOOGLE PLAY STORE. Theatre Organist Ian Fraser Performs at Rahway Senior Center on Aug 1 Rahway is Home to a 1930s Wurlitzer Theatre Pipe Organ and Musician Ian Fraser Proves It: And Other Interesting Facts About Rahway Treasures Hidden in Plain Sight [Don’t miss any TAPinto Rahway news. Go to tapinto.net/enews to sign up for our free e-newsletter, delivered each morning to your inbox.] For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Marcus Borden’s 2024 GMC/BCC Camp Caravan: Final stop of the preseason as Plainfield visits Sayreville in regular season tune-up
Central Jersey Sports Radio high school football analyst Marcus Borden wrapped up his 2024 Camp Caravan tour of preseason practice to the blue turf of Colonia Friday morning as the Patriots scrimmaged against Summit. You can find videos – including video highlights and interviews – from both teams below....
Michigan Deli Athletes of the Week: Dilan Jacqueney and Christopher Giorella
KENILWORTH, NJ – Dilan Jacqueney and Christopher Giorella have been named this week’s Athletes of the Week. Dilan is going to be a sixth-grader at Harding Elementary and is currently an all-star cheerleader at Central Jersey All-Stars in Kenilworth and has been an All-Star Cheerleader for over eight years. She will also be playing flag football this year. Next to competitive cheerleading and football, she loves to play volleyball. This past season as an All-Star Cheerleader was one for the record books for Dilan. Her team, CJA Bombsquad, travels all over the country, and won the D1 Summit...
Clark Township and San Antonio Unite as Sister Cities for Health and Wellness Campaign
CLARK, NJ — In a groundbreaking partnership, the Township of Clark and the Texas city of San Antonio are joining forces as Sister Cities to launch a comprehensive health and wellness campaign aimed at improving the quality of life for residents. This collaboration seeks to enhance public health, foster cultural exchange, and create new opportunities, all while encouraging active lifestyles and healthy habits for all ages. This Sister City initiative focuses on promoting health and wellness to reduce chronic diseases, improve overall public health, and reduce healthcare costs. By sharing successful programs and innovative approaches, both cities aim to...
Rutgers Football 2024 Schedule Prediction: August
We are just one week away from one of the most promising seasons in recent Rutgers football history. An improving team coupled with a softer-than-usual schedule gives Rutgers a chance to truly stand out in Big Ten football for the first time. However, they will still have to go through the teams on their schedule to do that. Here is how we think each matchup will go down for the Scarlet Knights.
Jersey City Pride Festival celebrates LGBTQ communities and allies
JERSEY CITY, N.J. (PIX11) – Jersey City Pride is on display. The 23rd Anniversary Jersey City LGBTQ Pride Festival on Newark Avenue celebrates the diversity of the LGBTQ communities and allies of Hudson County and the New York City Metropolitan area. Last year’s Pride Month festival attracted an estimated 25,000 attendees, showcasing its position as […]
What Are These Colossal Boats Doing in the Hudson River?
Hudson Valley residents may notice a new guest on the Hudson River recently: a massive boat slowly making its way south to New York City. The ship is like nothing that has floated on the Hudson River before. It's not a barge, a dredger, or even a cruise ship. Instead, it's a specialized vehicle that is part of a huge international project.
RECAP: Tech Upsets #10 Florida State in Dublin, 24-21
Head coach Brent Key said he suspected from the early going that the game would come down to a field goal in the end. Kicker Aidan Birr said he had no intention of missing two kicks in a row. Both were right, which (to understate it) made a lot of...
Hundreds gather at Staten Island park for Raritan Bay Festival
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — The Conference House Park was the place to be on Saturday, as Staten Island residents and families enjoyed various activities at the 2024 Raritan Bay Festival. Kayaking, music, and games were just some of the fun things hundreds of residents enjoyed while soaking in the...
Tech takes match to end Onset Invitational
FORT WAYNE, Ind. – WVU Tech volleyball defeated Fisk University 3-1 (25-13, 25-21, 20-25, 25-12) after falling to (RV) Indiana Tech University 0-3 (23-25, 12-25, 15-25) on their final day at the Onset Invitational in Fort Wayne. LOCATION. Allen County War Memorial Coliseum | Fort Wayne, Ind. RECORDS. WVU...
Free speech in NJ — Rutgers requires permits for expression
✅ Pro-Palestinian protests took place at Rutgers and Princeton in April & May. ✅ Rutgers University created a website with the school's "free expression" policies. ✅ Princeton University would not disclose if any protocols have changed. Rutgers University is taking steps to better handle potential student campus protests this fall.
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