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List of America's Dirtiest Cities Revealed — NYC Surprisingly isn't the Worst
A recent study ranked cities to determine the dirtiest places to live. New York City — Years ago family members from the South visited me. Initially, they were stoked about being in the Big Apple. Of course, the second a football-sized rat scuttled across my mother's path on a sidewalk, she nearly fainted.
Hackensack Acting Like it Wants to Become a Filming Destination in NJ
HACKENSACK, NJ - The city has passed an ordinance that sets the stage for it to become a filming destination. On May 21, the city passed a filming ordinance which requires any entity from a non-profit to a major motion picture studio to acquire a permit at least three days before filming needs to occur.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The fees range from $25 per day for a non-profit to $1,000 per day for a motion picture studio. Those wishing to use public property for filming also need to carry the proper amount of liability insurance. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Experts Name the 20 Worst Places To Live In New York [RANKED]
20 New York cities and towns have received a not-so-stellar recognition. Let's be honest - any city or town has its pros and its cons. And when it comes to the town you live in, there is a reason you live there - the pros! No matter where you call home, there will always be drawbacks, some locations have more than others.
Intrepid holds annual Memorial Day ceremony
NEW YORK (PIX11) — On Monday, the Intrepid held its annual Memorial Day commemoration ceremony. They honored men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving in the United States armed forces and discussed how New York City was particularly impacted. “I think it’s a time to instill hope. And when you see all […]
NYC’s ‘Hot Dog King’ and disabled Vietnam vet has cart shut down again, claims city out to get him
The city’s “Hot Dog King’’ has been banned from peddling franks from his sidewalk cart because he allegedly lacks the proper permit — but he says it’s just part of a nonsense campaign to harass him out of business. Beloved Manhattan street vendor Dan Rossi, 73, was ordered to close up his cart outside the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 23 after a city Department of Health inspector cited him for selling without the Disabled Veteran Vendor permit required for that location. But Rossi, a disabled veteran of the Vietnam War, told The Post he’s had that permit for decades — and...
Nutley Hometown Hero Bryan Dieterle Returned Home Saturday
NUTLEY, NJ - Nutley Hometown Hero Bryan Dieterle returned from deployment in the US Army on Wednesday. The First Lieutenant has been serving his country since 2021.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER He returned to Nutley on Saturday, May 25 and gathered with family and friends beneath his Hometown Hero banner on Franklin Ave. Since the first banner was set in place May 7, the Township of Nutley Hometown Hero banner program has spread across the community recognizing the service of more than 50 residents, past and present. Did you spot the banner of someone you know? Take a photograph and send it to TAPinto Nutley at Nutley@TAPinto.net. Related Article: Maj. Adrienne M. Smith First Nutley Hometown Hero Banner Honoree For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Rahway's Danni Newbury Chosen as Recipient of 2024 Union County SHERO Award
RAHWAY, NJ — TAPinto Rahway previously announced that seven Rahway residents were recipients of the prestigious Union County SHERO Award. This award, under the theme “Union County Women Who Are Making History,” aims to recognize and honor extraordinary women within our community who embody the values of diversity, equity and inclusion while driving positive change. Today, we spotlight winner Ms. Danni Newbury, nominated by Mayor Raymond Giacobbe.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER In submitting his nomination, Mayor Giacobbe said the following: "Danni Newbury embodies dedication and impact, tirelessly championing Rahway’s causes and advocating for vulnerable populations. With a master’s degree...
Are more bus lanes and busways coming to NYC?
NEW YORK (PIX11) — Getting around New York City can be a challenge. Some riders want the city to consider a busway along one of the busiest crosstown corridors. Manhattan’s 42nd Street is known as both a popular destination and also a place to avoid, depending on the plans. While it connects to the busiest […]
Would You Travel To New York City For America’s Best Mexican?
If you want the best Mexican in New York State, are you willing to travel to New York City? It's only like 4 hours from Central New York right?. Finding the best of the best in New York when it comes to who serves the top Mexican food would seem like an impossible task, but 24/7 Wall St. did just that. They compiled a list of the "Best Mexican Restaurant in Each State", and we think it's one list that needs to be made. Why? Because Mexican food is delicious. Move over Taco Bell.
Watch newly hatched peregrine falcon chicks on a NJ livestream
ELIZABETH — Four male peregrine falcon chicks recently hatched at Union County’s Courthouse Tower, and they have been successfully banded, the Union County Board of County Commissioners announced. The identification bands, along with web cameras installed on the roof of the courthouse, assist the county and its wildlife...
Fallen signal wire to blame for NJ Transit suspension, Murphy mad
🚉The NE Corridor & North Jersey Coast Line were suspended Wednesday afternoon. 🚉Gov. Phil Murphy demanded Amtrak address its "equipment vulnerabilities" NJ Transit riders had a better commute Thursday morning after a complete suspension of service on the Northeast Corridor and the North Jersey Coast Line on Wednesday but it was not good enough for Gov. Phil Murphy who blasted Amtrak on his social media.
‘Landmark’ NYC ice cream parlor faces eviction as locals say it’s a sign neighborhood just isn’t the same
An iconic, decades-old Brooklyn ice cream shop is set to be evicted this summer – leaving neighbors and longtime customers distraught over the rapidly gentrifying neighborhood. “We have been here since May 1984 – 40 years,” said Anthony “Tony” Fongyit, 74, the owner of Scoops Ice Cream Parlor on Flatbush Avenue in Prospect Lefferts Gardens. “A lot of people have been upset. It’s heartbreaking right now to see what’s going on with this lease situation,” he told The Post. Fongyit was ordered to vacate the storefront within four months when his landlord brought him to civil court earlier in May, following about five...
Severe thunderstorm watch in effect for NYC, New Jersey on Memorial Day
NEW JERSEY (PIX11) — The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for a storm expected to hit parts of New York and New Jersey on Memorial Day. The alert impacts all five boroughs in New York City as well as Orange, Westchester, and Putnam counties. Bergen, Essex, Huson, Union, and Passaic counties […]
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