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Caleb Carr, military historian and author of bestselling novel ‘The Alienist,’ dies at 68
NEW YORK (AP) — Caleb Carr, the scarred and gifted son of founding Beat Lucien Carr who endured a traumatizing childhood and became a bestselling novelist, accomplished military historian and late-life memoirist of his devoted cat, Masha, has died at 68. Carr died of cancer Thursday, according to an...
While NYC descends into chaos, Philadelphia is a model of urban order
I took a stroll through the center of town the other day. To my delighted disbelief, there were no steel-and-wood “sidewalk bridges” plunging whole blocks into shadow. There were no bike lanes to create traffic chaos. No peddlers of junk merchandise crowding every corner. Hallelujah! It felt like New York City of not long ago when common sense, not random disorder, ruled the streets. Was I dreaming? No — because the city I visited was Philadelphia. Yup, Philly — a mere 95 miles from Gotham or nearer than East Hampton. More of my fellow New Yorkers should make the trip. Here’s how to get tickets for all 2024 Philadelphia Eagles...
A Lot to Do: Busy Saturday in Plainfield on June 1
PLAINFIELD, NJ — Saturday, June 1 will be a busy day for events in Plainfield, as the city is host to a handful of gatherings whose times overlap. Those interested in attending multiple events will have to plan their day accordingly. The day will start off with a march and rally against gun violence sponsored by the City of Plainfield, Moms Demand Action, and the Plainfield Public Schools, among others. Marchers will leave the Plainfield Performing Arts Center at 9:30am before a 9:45 rally at Plainfield City Hall. Plainfield Councilor Terri Briggs-Jones and Union County Commissioner Rebecca...
Eric Adams’ zoning confusion and more: Letters to the Editor — May 26, 2024
Adams zones out The author states that “without competent enforcement of existing laws and rules, different uses don’t so much mix as clash,” in regard to rezoning the city so neighborhoods and buildings can be completely changed (“City of . . . Oops,” Nicole Gelinas, May 20). This is such a bad idea. One hardly knows where to begin. The lovely residential streets of our city would be subject to stores on their corners. As if we don’t have enough grocery stores, restaurants and whatever else already. Adding more would ruin the quiet of these blocks. Buildings being used as farms and...
Livingston Library Invites Community to Celebrate Pride Month with Educational and Fun Activities
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NYC looking to combat notorious drug bazaar in Washington Square Park — by installing a food truck
Washington Square Park is going from bad – to wurst. The city is looking to combat the park’s notorious outdoor drug bazaar by parking a food truck in the green space’s northwest corner and approving permits for activities in the narcotics-riddled area. William Morrison, parks administrator for Washington Square Park, revealed the latest Hail Mary attempt to snuff out the persistent drug activity during the 6th Precinct Community Council meeting. “There are ways to positively change your space and don’t rely on force,” he said, later adding that one way to change “use in certain areas of a park is adding...
Executive VP of Jewish Foundation for the Righteous Tells the Town Council About Its Mission
WEST ORANGE, NJ – Stanlee Stahl, the Executive Vice President of Jewish Foundation for the Righteous (JFR) spoke at the May 21 town council meeting. Mayor Susan McCartney introduced her. “Stanlee showed up in my office and gave me this beautiful book about individuals that risked their own lives to help people during the Holocaust over 80 years ago.” She continued, “This foundation has been remembering and supporting those Christians and Muslims and every nationality that helped other individuals. I thought that was just a glorious story.” McCartney mentioned that May is National Jewish American Month, so...
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