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Club Fair Controversy: Fair Lawn High School Principal Issues Statement
A report by the NY Post published Sunday, Oct. 6 says that Israeli flags and yellow ribbons representing the Israeli hostages Oct. 7, 2023 were banned at the Wednesday, Oct. 2 club fair, as administrators felt they were "too political." On Monday, Oct. 7, FLHS Principal Paul Gorski issued a...
NJ high school accused of banning yellow ribbons honoring Israeli hostages: ‘Blatant antisemitism’
A New Jersey high school banned yellow ribbons meant to symbolize support for the Israeli hostages during a club fair — a “blatant’’ display of antisemitism, furious critics say. Some Fair Lawn High School parents and the group StopAntisemitism also complained that the presence of Israel’s flag during the event, which was partly promoting a trip to Israel, was not allowed because the administration deemed it too “political” — while members of the Muslim Student Association were allowed to display a keffiyeh. “What happened at Fair Lawn High School is an alarming case of hypocrisy and blatant antisemitism,” said Liora Rez, founder of StopAntisemitism....
Fair Lawn School District Speaks to Disruption at October 2 Club Fair
FAIR LAWN, NJ - The school district emailed a letter to the community after it found “recent media coverage” of the October 2 Club Fair at the high school “inaccurate.”The letter did not state what media source it was referring to.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERThe Club Fair, an annual event, showcases more than 60 student organizations, and is organized “with the oversight of faculty advisors and school administration." “All clubs received equal guidance,” the letter said.According to the school district, “During this year’s Club Fair, both the Muslim Student Association (MSA) and...
Anti-Israel student and teacher protesters at NYC universities plan campus walkouts on Oct. 7 anniversary
Students and professors at several New York City universities are expected to stage walkouts Monday in a widespread protest of Israel on the anniversary of Hamas’ Oct. 7 terror attack on the Jewish state, according to reports. Walkouts are expected to begin around 11:30 a.m. Monday at Columbia University, with law enforcement sources telling The Post that police and campus security are aware and preparing to monitor the situation. Columbia donations drop nearly 29% to $21.4M in wake of anti-Israel protests Jewish students are planning to respond with their own vigil in remembrance of the roughly 1,200 Israelis killed on Oct 7, 2023....
Columbia donations drop nearly 29% to $21.4M in wake of anti-Israel protests
Columbia University saw donations at its annual fundraiser drop nearly 29% after the spate of anti-Israel protests on campus earlier this year. The annual “Giving Day” event brought in $21.4 million in 2024, compared to $30 million in 2022, the last time the event was held, according to campus newspaper Columbia Spectator. Giving Day was postponed in 2023 due to the Oct. 7 Hamas attack and the ensuing protests. The Ivy League university also saw a nearly 28% drop in the number of gifts, falling from 19,229 in 2022 to 13,870, the lowest since 2015, the paper said. Antisemitism’s rise after Oct. 7...
Phillipsburg football forces 5 turnovers, shuts down West Orange in huge road win
It was all hands on deck for the Phillipsburg High School football team’s defense during its cross-conference matchup at West Orange Friday night. That’s because the Stateliners, as they tried to slow down senior quarterback Charlie LaMorte, a Bucknell commit, and senior receiver Terrell Wilfong, a Syracuse commit, had several players go down with cramps and other injuries.
Here’s what a student’s random lottery number means for NYC middle and high school admissions
It’s time to apply for New York City middle and high school admissions, and there are several factors that help match students into a school program. The New York City Department of Education (DOE) opened admissions on Oct. 1 for high schools, and will open the application process for middle schools starting Wednesday, Oct. 9.
Nearly 30 Catholic schools have closed in N.J. in recent years. See the list.
It is a saga that has played out repeatedly in New Jersey: Parents, students and alumni mourning the abrupt loss of a beloved Catholic school. The latest example is in Jersey City, where the 138-year-old St. Nicholas Catholic School permanently closed over the summer. If you purchase a product or...
Student OMNY Cards Boost Public Transit Use
This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters. This year’s switch to OMNY cards for New York City students set off a wave of excitement for hundreds of thousands of kids whose public transit options suddenly multiplied. Under the new system, kids get up to four free trips a day on […] The post Student OMNY Cards Boost Public Transit Use appeared first on THE CITY - NYC News.
DeMasi, Verona rally past Hoboken - Football recap
Connor DeMasi’s 38-yard TD pass to Jayden Nigro with 8:50 remaining put Verona in front for good as it defeated Hoboken, 26-19, at Louis M. Taglieri Jr. Stadium in Hoboken. Just 1:49 later, Verona (5-1) added to the lead when JP Alfano returned a fumble 35 yards for a TD.
NJ high school football player recovering after collapsing during game
ELIZABETH — An Edison New Jersey high school football player who collapsed on the field during a game Friday night in Elizabeth has returned home from the hospital after tests came back normal. According to the St. Thomas Aquinas High School Facebook page, one of its players, Chase Young,...
HS Football: Wood-Ridge Slides Down One, Hasbrouck Heights Up One in North Group 1 rankings
ROBBINSVILLE, NJ – The top two teams in North Group 1 football have solidified their spots, while there have been a few teams quickly rising up the rankings in the latest rankings at the end of Week 5.Cedar Grove sits in the first spot, undefeated at 6-0, and holding a win over fifth-ranked Verona. Butler, 5-0, who faced then third-ranked New Milford, won handily, 41-7 to keep the two spot. The Knights, however, only dropped one spot, to fourth with a 4-1 record. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERNew Providence has been quickly climbing...
Protests, college walkouts expected in New York City on Oct. 7 anniversary
A vigil to remember those killed and missing in last year's Hamas attack on Oct. 7 will come within blocks of a pro-Palestinian march Monday night.NYPD officials are planning to keep both groups separate in what is expected to be the culmination of a tense day of protests and prayers.Smashed windows, red paint and graffiti including "divest now" was discovered spray-painted on the CUNY Advanced Science Research Center on the City College of New York campus in Hamilton Heights on Monday morning.It is expected that there will be walkouts on several universities and public schools throughout the day as part...
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