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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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
NJ high school students get a ‘dream’ surprise at American Dream
EAST RUTHERFORD — Students from one New Jersey high school got the surprise of their life while on a field trip with their teacher on Tuesday afternoon. Union High School history and cultural studies teacher, Nicholas Ferroni took a group of students on a field trip to the New Jersey Hall of Fame at American Dream in East Rutherford, where they ran into and got to meet actor Paul Rudd.
Delbarton High School football team reloads for another successful season
NEW YORK (PIX11) — Now it’s time to meet our athlete of the week. Today, we head to Morristown, New Jersey, where the Delbarton High School football team is trying to prove they don’t just rebuild—they reload. PIX11’s Perry Sook caught up with the team.
Wayne Hills football makes a statement by beating crosstown rival
WAYNE – Wayne Hills is back on top of one of North Jersey's best rivalries. And maybe back on the map, too. Powered by a strong defense and the speed of receiver Max de Lagarde, the Patriots upset No. 7 Wayne Valley, 17-7, before a packed home crowd on Saturday night. ...
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.
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...
Newton High School Football Shuts Out Jefferson
JEFFERSON, NJ – Newton High School football traveled to Jefferson on Friday night and came home with a 41-0 win. Nick Kuriko led the Braves' scoring effort with three touchdowns on 17 carries for 95 yards. Evan Cotter had two touchdowns with nine carries for 128 yards. Reid Corino crossed the goal line with two carries covering 24 yards.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERAnthony Tuda had 10 carries for 32 yards. Colin Decker had eight carries for 16 yards. Steven Martinez, Ellsworth, Caden Armstrong and Brayden Alpaugh each had a turn moving the...
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