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Concerned About Passaic River? Coalition Invites Hawthorne, Neighboring Communities to River Discussion
FAIR LAWN, NJ - Concerned about the Passaic Riverfront? Here's a chance to voice concerns at the Fair Lawn Athletic Club on July 17. Discussion: "Tell us your concerns, your ideas and desires for the future of the Passaic River and its impact on your community."CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The Passaic River Coalition is hosting a community gathering of residents from neighboring towns that share the Passaic riverfront along the upper Passaic, including Fair Lawn, Elmwood Park, Paterson and Hawthorne. WHEN: Wednesday, July 17 - 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. WHERE: Fair Lawn Athletic...
Rest stop restaurants should be open 24/7
Driving back from Vermont a week ago for a short trip, we stopped on the New York State Thruway to fill up and grab a coffee. As per usual on a Summer Sunday, the highway was crowded with traffic, mostly families trying to get back to Jersey to prepare for the coming work week. It was early so the crowds weren't too bad for us, but the lines at the other storefronts were starting to grow.
Amazon Gift Cards Pulled From Stores in New York
Have you tried to buy an Amazon gift card in New York recently, but couldn't find one? You aren't the only one as it appears that Amazon gift cards are no longer available in stores across New York State. Amazon Gift Cards Pulled from Stores in New York. If you...
Support Disabled Upstate New York Veterans at Paws and Pints
Get ready for a paw-sitively fantastic day of fun with your furry friends at Paws and Pints, hosted by Beer Tree Brew at their beautiful Farm location on Saturday, September 14th from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Supporting Disabled Veterans. This event promises to be a blast for the whole...
Chaverim of Rockland Celebrates 25 Years of Service
Chaverim of Rockland marks a significant milestone this July, celebrating 25 years since its establishment in Monsey, by Rabbi Shaya Zev Erps in 1999. This grassroots organization was created to assist stranded motorists and provide support for elderly and handicapped individuals through a dedicated hotline. Fielding over 50,000 calls annually,...
Closed: ‘Contaminated’ Water Found At These New York Beaches
Officials from New York closed down two beaches because the water was found to be "contaminated." The Westchester County Department of Health confirmed two beaches were shut down because of "elevated bacteria levels." Westchester County Closes Two Beaches. Westchester County Beach Surveillance Program "protects the public from illnesses associated with...
Young Hiker Slips in and out of Consciousness While on Dangerous New York Trail
A hiker needed rescuing in Putnam County last week on one of the more dangerous trails in New York State. Young Hiker Slips In and Out of Consciousness on Breakneck Ridge. Every week, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation sends out a press release on their social media accounts and websites detailing all the big news from the previous week.
Cleaning effort in Paterson, NJ looks to spruce up commercial spaces
PATERSON - Mayor Andre Sayegh has been looking for a tool to spruce up city streets, and he tells New Jersey 101.5 the "Paterson is Picking Up" initiative is the answer. A cleaning crew is part of the ongoing effort to pick up trash along the six wards' commercial spaces; solar-powered trash receptacles have also been installed that alert the Department of Public Works when full.
ARTS PAVILION AT GREAT OAK PARK - FREE OUTDOOR CONCERT
Kick off your summer with a free concert at Oakland's newest gem, Great Oak Park!. Enjoy an evening of Bossa, Blues, and Beyond with international fingerstyle champion Mark Sganga and Candyce Giaquinto on flute, percussion, and vocals. Saturday, July 6, 2024, 6-8:30 PM. Great Oak Park, Oakland, NJ 07436. Bring...
‘Forever chemicals’ in N.J. drinking water caused man’s cancer, lawsuit says
A New Jersey native who developed testicular cancer as a teenager says it was the result of being overly exposed to harmful, man-made chemicals for over two decades, according to a lawsuit filed Wednesday. The man had a son who has been diagnosed with autism, which the lawsuit alleges was connected to the man’s testicular cancer.
Why did Ramapo Indian Hills school board rescind new super's contract? No one's saying
OAKLAND — Ramapo Indian Hills school board members did not comment at Monday night's special meeting about what comes next following their decision to rescind the new superintendent's $1.9 million, five-year contract four days before he was scheduled to join the district. The board, without explanation, voted 5-0-3 last Thursday to rescind the contract they approved unanimously on May 28 to hire Ronnie Tarchichi, then superintendent of the Pennsauken School District in Camden County. Tarchichi's...
Bergen County gas station attendant charged, accused of overcharging customers
A Park Ridge gas station attendant at Delta Gas was charged and accused of repeatedly overcharging customers, police said on Tuesday. Police alleged the unidentified attendant at the Kinderkamack Road Delta would manually charge more money when customers would use credit cards. When called out on the discrepancy by drivers, the attendant pretended it was a mistake and gave back the money, police said.
FAQ: New to HS sports in North Jersey? Here's everything you need to know
You made it. Your child is now a member of a varsity high school sports team. This is a big deal. Congratulations! The next two or three, or maybe even four, years will be filled with thrills and excitement. Now, you probably have questions. New Jersey offers 34 sanctioned high school sports, meaning...
Basketball notebook: Slam Dunk field set; BCANY rosters announced; DI recruiting update
High school basketball at the Westchester County Center has long been a holiday tradition. The Slam Dunk Showcase brings together some of the top boys and girls programs from the region and the weekend closes with another Stepinac-Iona Prep showdown in the Crusader Classic. Section 1 teams with championship aspirations...
Missing Connecticut Teen Found in Orange County, Suspect Arrested
During the afternoon hours of Tuesday June 24, 2024 an announcement was released by local law enforcement regarding the recent disappearance of a Connecticut teenager. The announcement was in regards to a missing teen from Connecticut who was found here in the Hudson Valley at an Orange County location. Tracking...
Orange County Legislature approves purchase of old Chester school for $1
GOSHEN – By a unanimous vote, the Orange County Legislature Tuesday agreed to purchase the former Chester High School building for $1. While no future use of the 100-year-old building has been determined, county officials are considering partnering with BOCES and SUNY Orange to create a high-tech training center.
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