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Mayor Adams Issues Order Requiring City Agencies to Review City Owned and Controlled Land for Potential Housing Development Sites
Part of Adams Administration’s Pledge to Use Every Possible Tool to Create More Affordable Housing and Deliver 500,000 New Housing Units by 2032. New York City Mayor Eric Adams has announced the issuance of executive order 43 requiring city agencies to review their city owned and controlled land for potential housing development sites. As New York City faces a generational affordable housing crisis with just a 1.4 percent rental vacancy rate, the Adams administration is proposing bold, forward-thinking solutions and using every possible tool available to deliver the affordable housing that New Yorkers need. The executive order will help support the Adams administration’s bold “moonshot” goal of building 500,000 new homes by 2032.
Ex-NYC cop seeking Hudson Valley House seat was accused of falsely charging teen girl
Alison Esposito was a New York City police lieutenant in 2016 when she and fellow officers from a Manhattan gang unit went to an East Harlem apartment one night to arrest a suspect in several shootings. They made that arrest. But they also cuffed a 16-year-old girl and charged her with punching and scratching Esposito. Those charges were dropped several months later, and the city wound up paying $25,000 to settle a lawsuit by the girl, who...
Graham sidesteps question on whether Trump should attend Jan. 6 award gala
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) sidestepped a question Sunday about whether former President Trump should attend a Jan. 6 award gala that will be hosted at his golf club in New Jersey next month. The Stand in the Gap Foundation will be hosting the event, dubbed the “J6 Awards Gala,” on Sept. 5 at Trump’s golf…
Trump aides desperately trying to stop him golfing and focus on election as critic says he’s ‘lost his mojo’: Report
Aides to former Donald Trump are reportedly trying to get the former president off the golf course and onto the campaign trail. But as his family visits his Bedminster, New Jersey golf course in August, the president seems to prefer hitting the links and appeared bored during a press conference at the course earlier this month. He didn’t seem too pleased about attending a fundraiser with donor Miriam Adelson either, The Washington Post reports.
Groom dies 24 hours before wedding as he & his cousin are killed by wrong-way driver in second horrific crash in days
JUST hours before his wedding, a groom-to-be was killed by a wrong-way driver in a horrifying crash, along with his cousin. The early Saturday morning crash came just days after another shocking wrong-way car accident left a nine-year-old boy in Long Island dead. On Sunday, Kirk Walker, 38, was supposed to greet his bride and […]
New fast casual restaurant opening in Middlesex County
When you think of fast casual restaurants you probably think of places like TGI Fridays, Applebee’s, Buffalo Wild Wings, etc. If you heard a restaurant was called Tropical Smoothie Café you might think that’s all they serve: smoothies and maybe a yogurt parfait here and there. Nope....
PHOTOS: “Gorgeous” College Soccer Player Riley Tiernan Has Fans In A Chokehold Over Her Stunning Pics Before The 2024 Season
The Rutgers women’s soccer team is gearing up for its highly-anticipated 2024 season, and one player, Riley Tiernan, is gaining steam online for her looks. The 5-foot-8 senior at Rutgers is going incredibly viral after she took to her Instagram page, where she has more than 52,000 followers, and posted a carousel of pictures.
Teen Litter Patrol Caps Summer of Cleanups Across New Brunswick
Pulse aquí para leer esta historia en inglés NEW BRUNSWICK - Armed with claw-like grabber tools and a desire to make their city a little cleaner, members of the Teen Litter Patrol descended on New Brunswick this summer, picking up cigarette butts one after another.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Between July 1 and Aug. 8, the Teen Litter Patrol swept through New Brunswick during four-hour shifts. They covered 208 city blocks, picking up 6,150 pounds of trash and 1,815 pounds of recycling; the most blocks, and the most trash and recycling picked up by...
Edison-Based Food Company Recalls Snacks Due to Undeclared Milk and Sesame Seeds
EDISON, NJ - An Edison-based food company has recalled a line of snack foods as they may contain undeclared milk and sesame seeds, according to the FDA. Sri Lakshmi Narasimhar Overseas LLC has recalled six of its Bliss Tree Products. The FDA says no illnesses have been reported in connection to these products. The following products, both contained in boxes and pouches, have been recalled:CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Ragi Butter Murukku Millet Butter Murukku Millet Butter Ribbon Pakoda Moringa Butter Murukku Curry Leaves Butter Murukku Millet Butter Karasev The FDA says that the packaging on these products does not indicate milk or sesame seeds. A subsequent investigation by the FDA stated the problem was caused by a temporary breakdown in the company's packaging processes. Production and distribution of these products have been suspended until further notice. Production will resume once the FDA is certain the issue has been resolved. These products were sold nationwide through the seller and Amazon. Consumers who have purchased these products are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Stop & Shop to kick the habit, ending all tobacco sales. There will be a buyback day, too
QUINCY ‒ Consumers can no longer purchase cigarettes and other tobacco products at Stop & Shop, according to a press release issued by the Quincy-based grocery retailer on Monday. The company is promoting the move as part of its "commitment to community wellness." All 360 Stop & Shop locations across Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York and New Jersey will end tobacco sales Aug. 31, according to the press release. ...
Dog trainers in NJ don’t have to be certified — should that change?
Just say you're a dog trainer, and voila, you're a dog trainer. There's no legal requirement that one be certified in order to be hired to teach a dog behaviors and skills. But advocates say it's time for that to change. And a bill introduced in Trenton paves the way for New Jersey to become the first state in the U.S. to make the move.
Smoke advisory issued for parts of NJ
🔥 Two NJ counties are under a smoke advisory, state forest fire service officials say. 🔥 The smoke condition stems from a wildfire last month that's fully contained. The New Jersey Forest Fire Service has issued a smoke advisory for parts of the state because of a wildfire that started almost two months ago.
Here are 5 places to visit this week to take advantage of free NJ Transit
New Jersey commuters can look forward to a free ride starting Monday, as Gov. Phil Murphy announced a fare holiday on NJ Transit from Aug. 26 through Sept. 2. The move comes as a gesture of appreciation after a summer marred by service disruptions across the state’s transit system. “We know it’s been...
Back-to-School Safety Tips from the Sayreville Police
SAYREVILLE, NJ -- Sayreville police are reminding residents of the importance of safety as students return to school. "Our officers will be out in force during the start of the school year to help ensure everyone’s safety," Chief Daniel Plumacker said. "We encourage all residents to take these reminders to heart and to help make this school year a safe and successful one for all." Here are a few key points to keep in mind: School Zones: Please be extra cautious when driving through school zones. Speed limits are reduced in these areas for a reason, and enforcement will be...
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