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See all homes sold in Middlesex County, July 22 to July 28
The following is a listing of all home transfers in Middlesex County reported from July 22 to July 28. There were 233 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 1,712-square-foot home on Edgar Street in Woodbridge that sold for $533,000. Carteret.
Texas Man Charged for Armed Violent Home Invasion in New Jersey
NORWOOD, NJ – Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella has announced the arrest of Jisun Park, a 40-year-old man from Carrollton, Texas. Park faces multiple charges, including armed robbery, armed burglary,…
Critics of congestion pricing often end up supporting it. Here’s why.
New York City’s plan to charge most vehicles $15 to enter downtown Manhattan would have eased traffic, cut pollution, and raised billions for mass transit. But Governor Kathy Hochul — in an 11th-hour reversal — placed congestion pricing on hold indefinitely, leaving a $15 billion gap in the city’s transit upgrade plans. Hochul, a Democrat, cited a slow economic recovery from the pandemic and the burden the tolls would place on low-income residents, but sources say she also feared upsetting swing district voters who could decide key elections this fall.
Nobody should lose faith in Nico Daws after last two seasons with New Jersey Devils
Nico Daws has suddenly become a hot take machine among New Jersey Devils fans. If he was great last season, it would have solved the Devils biggest problem and they might be in the playoffs. Yes, it is that simple. However, he was inconsistent coming off a hip injury (that kept him out of action until December), and the Devils clearly felt there were better options (trading for Jake Allen and Kaapo Kahkonen) at the NHL Trade Deadline.
NYC Mayor Adams delays end to solitary confinement. Here's why.
NEW YORK -- Solitary confinement was supposed to officially end Sunday at New York City jails, but Mayor Eric Adams issued an emergency order suspending parts of the new law.The City Council overwhelmingly passed the bill to ban solitary confinement. The mayor vetoed it, and the council overrode him. But now Adams is using his executive authority, declaring a state of emergency and issuing an executive order, to stop it from taking effect, at least for now.Read more: New York City Council bill would ban use of solitary confinement in city jailsWhat is Local Law 42?Local Law 42 is a bill designed...
Willed Into Existence by Persistent Insistence, Chelsea Green Park Passes the Five-Year Mark
Note: This look at Chelsea Green’s history incorporates previous reporting by Kristen Ancillotti, Mark Nimar, & Scott Stiffler. Email Friends of Chelsea Green at ChelseaGreenPark@gmail.com to join their mailing list. On Instagram: @chelseagreennyc. BY SCOTT STIFFLER | It was 5 years ago this week—July 25, 2019—when the photo seen...
NYPD Seeks Public’s Help in Locating Missing 19-Year-Old Woman from the Bronx
NEW YORK— The New York City Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a missing 19-year-old woman from the Bronx, who was reported missing on Saturday, July 27,…
Anthony Wayne Performs “…Just Me. Anthony Wayne: Live” on Monday, August 5 at The Green Room 42
Broadway star Anthony Wayne, best known for Mighty Real: A Fabulous Sylvester Musical, presents …Just Me. Anthony Wayne: Live, on Monday, August 5 at 7:00 PM at The Green Room 42. Enga Davis and AshtnMrtn are featured vocalists. The show is directed by Rufus Bonds, Jr., with music direction by Richard Baskin.
SOUTHIES Set for the Samuel French OOB Festival Next Month
Southies by Philadelphia author and playwright Jeffrey James Keyes has been selected to be a finalist in The 49th Annual Samuel French Off Off Broadway Short Play Festival (OOB), presented by Concord Theatricals, in New York City this summer. Southies will be directed by Andrew Coopman (New York Freelance Director-Choreographer and Artistic Associate at the Drama League) and presented on August 13 at The Vineyard's Dimson Theatre (108 East 15th Street, NYC).
New York City Ballet turns 75
Turning seventy-five is a milestone, especially for a ballet company. At three-quarters of a century, New York City Ballet is considered not just one of the best dance companies in the world, but also the foundation of ballet in America."For all of us that are here, I think we all really would agree this is the top of the top," said Megan Fairchild, one of New York City Ballet's principal ballerinas. The company is made up of 90 dancers, and has an unparalleled repertory of more than 500 ballets. Asked what is different about the way dancers dance at New...
City Black, Latino Unemployment Fell Over 2 Years
New York City Mayor Eric Adams said new economic data shows significant decreases in Black and Latino unemployment between 2022 and 2024. Between January 1, 2022, and July 1, 2024, the Black unemployment rate in the five boroughs decreased from 10.7% to 7.3% — a 31.7% decrease and nearly a full percentage point below the level pre-COVID, according to a news release.
New York Pancyprian-Freedoms win National Amateur Cup
One of New York City’s most storied clubs are back atop the soccer landscape: The New York Pancyprian-Freedoms can now add National Amateur Cup champions to their resume after winning the century-old title on Saturday in Illinois. The team from Astoria beat FC Milwaukee Torrent, 6-0, in the final on the campus of Northern Illinois University.
First Alert Forecast: High 80s and a sunny start Sunday
SundayWe're in for a decent Sunday, although skies won't be as bright heading into the afternoon and evening hours.It'll be another warm one with highs in the upper 80s, but the humidity stays relatively in check. After a mostly sunny start, clouds will be on the increase from the east through the afternoon. Tonight will be mostly cloudy with showers in the area, especially from New York City and points east. Temperatures will fall into the low 70s in the city and 60s in the suburbs.MondayMonday will start off cloudy with more scattered showers in the area. By afternoon, some breaks of sun will bring about more pop-up showers and perhaps a thunderstorm.By no means is tomorrow a washout, but you'll want to have an umbrella handy.The week aheadHeading into midweek, rain chances and humidity climb. We'll be in the oppressive range, which means any shower or storm can produce heavy downpours.Wednesday appears to be the most active day, as of now, before a brief break in coverage on Thursday.
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