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HS Football: Second Half Explosion Lifts Hasbrouck Heights Past Secaucus
SECAUCUS, NJ- In a first half that ended with the Aviators leading just 12-7 off a late Patriots touchdown, Hasbrouck Heights came back onto the field with a vengeance, outscoring Secaucus 30-7 in the second half en route to a 42-14 victory in a NJIC Meadowlands League game.Although Hasbrouck Heights head coach Ed Suri thought his team came out slow in the first half, he thought they got back to their brand of football in the second half. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER“At halftime we regrouped, we were able to do things we came in...
Football: Bayonne Beats Clifton, 27-7
CLIFTON, NJ – Chance Fischer rushed for two touchdowns and Nico Sampson Jr. passed for two touchdowns to lead Bayonne to a 27-7 football victory over Clifton on Friday night.Fischer rushed for 167 yards on 18 carries for Bayonne (3-2), which led, 13-7, at halftime.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERSampson completed 11 of 16 passes for 114 yards with TD passes to Jared Edwards and Caleb Bazille. Daryl Smith caught three passes for 40 yards in the win.Bayonne, winners of three straight games, will host Newark East Side on Friday night. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
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...
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.
NYC Public School System Slashes Emissions with Plant-Powered Fridays
New York City Public Schools cut carbon emissions by over 40% through their plant-based meal program. New York City Public Schools have made a groundbreaking environmental impact through their plant-based meal program, Plant-Powered Fridays. An upcoming report from the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) will reveal that the program has helped reduce carbon emissions by over 40%, thanks to a shift toward more sustainable, plant-based meals.
Here are the top 25 colleges in NYC, according to U.S. News & World Report ranking
It’s not an easy decision to choose a college or university, but if you’re looking to stay in New York City, U.S. News & World Report recently released its 2025 Best Colleges guide to help students make an informed choice. U.S. News ranked nearly 1,500 four-year bachelor’s degree-granting...
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.
Weatherington, King, Rotbaum Lift Nutley To 21-12 Victory Over Millburn; Raiders Improve To 3-3
MILLBURN, NJ - Junior Zahir Weatherington rushed for 121 yards and two touchdowns to pace the Nutley High football team to a 21-12 victory over Millburn on Saturday afternoon in Millburn. With the win, Nutley improved to 3-3 this fall and kept up a pattern of following a loss with a bounce back victory the following week. Millburn fell to 2-3 this season. Weatherington's first touchdown, a two-yard rush, and ensuing PAT by Brian Dolaghan provided Nutley with a 7-6 lead at the half. He added a five-yard touchdown run in the third quarter to increase the Raiders' lead...
HBCU-Backed High School To Open Next Fall In NYC
A new high school in New York City will feature a first-ever early college program supported by an HBCU. Students at the Queens-based high school can enroll in the program to earn college credits before graduation. In its partnership with Delaware State University (DSU), the school will begin admitting students next fall. Moreover, it will complete NYC Schools Chancellor David Banks’ pledge for more accelerated high schools in the outer boroughs. In Banks’ annual State of Our Schools speech on Sept. 17, he mentioned Vice President Kamala Harris’ own HBCU background as inspiration for the inaugural program. “We are following...
NYC schools launch anti-hate hotline as antisemitism and Islamophobia reports rise
Sign up for Chalkbeat New York’s free daily newsletter to keep up with NYC’s public schools.In an effort to address rising incidents of antisemitism and Islamophobia, New York City’s Education Department launched an anti-hate hotline, officials said Monday.The goal is to streamline how students and staff report incidents related to hate, harassment, and discrimination, adding another avenue on top of a four-year-old online portal for all bullying complaints.The hotline (718-935-2889), staffed with Education Department employees, will be open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday-Friday. Callers can remain anonymous, but the pre-recorded greeting suggests having your student’s ID number or...
Business leaders help college students launch their careers
NEW YORK (PIX11) — Ever want to meet and work for the bosses of Google, Amazon, JPMorgan Chase, or Bloomberg? A non-profit is helping make it happen for thousands of college students in underserved communities. The NY Jobs CEO Council is on a mission to give real-world work experience to college students. 21-year-old Lauren Mistretta […]
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