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More Cities Say Apartment Tenants Have the Right to Air Conditioning
As climate change drives more severe heat waves worldwide, cities are looking to establish renters’ rights to air conditioning. Some U.S. cities are codifying tenants’ right to housing that must be cooled to a specific maximum indoor temperature, a number that varies by jurisdiction. For now, cities that...
RFK Jr. Used A Chainsaw To Decapitate Whale (on Top Of Leaving Dead Bear in Central Park)
Exhibit A: When she was six, word got out that a dead whale had washed up on Squaw Island in Hyannis Port. Bobby — who likes to study animal skulls and skeletons — ran down to the beach with a chainsaw, cut off the whale’s head, and then bungee-corded it to the roof of the family minivan for the five-hour haul back to Mount Kisco, New York.”
Jersey City BOE approves 3-year superintendent’s contract that tops out at $341k
The Jersey City Board of Education approved a three-year contract for Superintendent of Schools Dr. Norma Fernandez that tops out at $341,200 at a special meeting this evening. The retroactive agreement Fernandez BOE contract 8-26-24obtained by HCV runs between July 1st, 2024 through June 30th, 2027. For the first year,...
Rahway Parent Tech Night Coming on Sept. 17
RAHWAY, NJ — On Tuesday, September 17, the Rahway Public School District is holding a Parent Tech Night at the 7th & 8th Grade Academy, located at 1139 Kline Place. The program begins at 6 p.m. in the student cafeteria and will guide parents through a number of the online tools their children will be using this school year, along with familiarizing them with technological features available to parents and families.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Some of these resources include, among others: Google Classroom Seesaw Genesis Rahway email services Clever Questions about the evening can be directed to Victoria Bermudez at vbermudez@rahway.net [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
Bayonne High School Freshman Orientation Set for August 28
BAYONNE, NJ - Freshman orientation for students and parents of the Bayonne High School Class of 2028 will be held on Aug.28 at Bayonne High School. This will be an opportunity to get ready to start the high school journey at Freshmen, as well as meet new friends and get to explore the Bayonne High School campus, school officials said.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Orientation times are as follows: Houses 1, 2 & 3 report @ 9am. Houses 4, 5 & 6 report @ 10:30 am Parking will be available at Veterans Stadium with shuttles transporting students and parents. DOWNLOAD THE FREE TAPINTO APP FOR MORE LOCAL NEWS. AVAILABLE IN THE APPLE STORE AND THE GOOGLE PLAY STORE. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
'Deeply Disturbing' NYU Policy Change Equates Anti-Zionism With Antisemitism
After cracking down on anti-genocide campus protests this spring, New York University is under fire this week for its new policy equating anti-Zionism with antisemitism as Israel continues its U.S.-backed assault on the Gaza Strip. The Anti-Defamation League—which has also been criticized for conflating the two—defines Zionism as "the movement for the self-determination and statehood for the Jewish people in their ancestral homeland, the land of Israel." NYU's Nondiscrimination and Anti-Harassment Policy and Procedures for Students (NDAH), updated last week, states in part that "using code words, like 'Zionist,' does not eliminate the possibility that your speech violates the NDAH Policy. For...
Lithium-Ion batteries starting fires in NYC garbage trucks
NEW YORK - Lithium-ion batteries are starting fires inside garbage trucks across New York City, creating a dangerous dilemma for sanitation workers. The batteries have become notorious for starting difficult-to-extinguish fires that can rapidly spread through homes, apartment buildings, and now, sanitation trucks. "Once those batteries get pierced or crushed,...
Cedar Grove Non-Profit To Hold Fish and Chips Dinner Event
CEDAR GROVE, NJ - Morgan’s Farm and Museum invites all Cedar Grove residents to its Fish and Chips Fundraiser. Morgan’s Farm and Museum is located at 903 Pompton Avenue. The event will be held on October 16 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tickets are $20 per person and include dinner. Fish, fries, and coleslaw will be served. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER To purchase tickets, click here. For more information, email 2jvo@comcast.net. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Branch Library will forever be CJ’s: A few months after her death, it will bear her name forever, following moving dedication
This slideshow requires JavaScript. In what could only be described as an extremely moving and emotional ceremony, the Kearny Branch Library in the northern end of town was renamed for the late Christine Jablonski last week, with her husband, Jeff, and two sons — Nathaniel and Eli — her mom, family and scores of friends on hand to witness it all.
Doctors offer back-to-school checklist to get kids ready
NEW YORK -- Students are days away from starting a new school year, which means parents have been busy getting everything their kids need. It's much more than buying school supplies, however. Health check-ups, staying up to date on vaccinations and other screenings are also important.More sleep, less screen timeDr. Jason Leider, with NYC Health + Hospitals, says parents should also prioritize getting their kids more sleep and less screen time before going back into the classroom."For a young kid in elementary school, probably 10 hours [of sleep] would be a good goal," said Leider. NYC Health + Hospitals recently hosted a Back-to-School...
Belleville football is set to turn past experience into wins
For the past two seasons, the Belleville football team and its young core has gained plenty of valuable yet painful experience as it tried to compete against older competition and more established programs. Now is the time for those growing pains to pay off/. The underclassmen are now juniors and...
Adams Faces Uphill Battle to Confirm Randy Mastro as City’s Top Lawyer Over Council Opposition
The City Council will hold a hearing Tuesday on the mayor’s controversial pick for corporation counsel, Randy Mastro, a former deputy mayor and longtime lawyer who is currently representing New Jersey in a case against New York. Mastro, a partner at the firm King and Spalding and the longtime chair of good government group Citizens […] The post Adams Faces Uphill Battle to Confirm Randy Mastro as City’s Top Lawyer Over Council Opposition appeared first on THE CITY - NYC News.
New Jersey company expands recall of lead-tainted cinnamon
Gutierrez Distributor of Passaic, NJ, has expanded its recall of ground cinnamon to include its Gutierrez brand in addition to El Servidor Corp. brand. The cinnamon has been found to be contaminated with elevated levels of lead. If a child is exposed to enough lead for a protracted period of...
Roseland Issues Reminder to Residents About Guidelines for Curbside Debris
ROSELAND, NJ -- The Roseland Department of Public Works (DPW) noted that a significant amount of storm debris has recently been found clogging catch basins and storms drains, including branches, yard waste bags and trash bags. The borough issued a reminder notice to residents that its ordinance for the disposal of solid waste states that items are to be placed curbside the night preceding the collection day using the approved method. At no time should any items be placed in the roadway.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER All household debris should be in a bin/container...
3 affordable housing listings featured on Monica Makes It Happen Show
NEW YORK (PIX11) — Do you need an affordable apartment in New York City? Monica Morales has affordable housing listings, celebrities, CEOs and checks just for you. Affordable housing listings featured on the show: The Hartby 788 Willoughby Ave. It’s in a beautiful neighborhood. Originally completed in 1872 & designed by renowned architect Patrick Keely, the […]
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