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Supervisor Kenny Visits Brightview Lake Tappan to Thank Veterans
Lake Tappan, NY – This week, Supervisor Kenny visited Brightview Lake Tappan to personally thank the veterans for their service. During his visit, Supervisor Kenny took the time to answer numerous questions from the veterans, engaging with them in meaningful conversations. The event was a veterans barbecue organized by...
Malls, Clarkstown settle tax disputes; Nyack super's payout; Lake Welch closed: Angle
As Americans across the nation processed an assassination attempt on former president and current GOP presidential candidate Donald Trump, we spoke to people in the lohud region. At Flywheel Park in Piermont, Jack Collins told our reporters that today’s political atmosphere felt similar to the tension of the late '60s. “And I just hope that all Americans join (in on) condemning this act of violence, no matter what your political bent is," the Montebello resident said. Read our coverage here to find out what's on your neighbors' minds.
HNA Property In Palisades Sells For $26.3 Million
Orangetown Officials Breathe A Sigh Of Relief Over Closing On HNA Property To REVEIL LLC; 342-Unit Housing Development Slated For Bucolic 106-Acre Site. That’s the sentiment in the Town of Orangetown, now that the ink has dried on the sale of HNA’s Palisades Training Center on Route 9W in Palisades to a group of developers who plan to re-develop the 106-acre dilapidated property into a new hotel and 342 townhouses and apartments.
Tarrytown H-Bridge ramp near Metro North station closed for emergency repairs
The northeast H-Bridge ramp near Tarrytown's Metro North station is closed Tuesday for emergency repairs. The village of Tarrytown said an emergency repair was needed after a failed inspection for a portion of the bridge Monday evening. ...
Airmont residents push back on new development propsal
Har Shalom, a new orthodox cemetery for 10,000 gravesites and a mikvah for ritual bathing/gatherings being built on Hillside Avenue, may soon be joined by a three-story “house of worship” with an under- and above-ground parking garage, its flat roof slated for use as an outdoor gathering place for reli gious holidays and other festivities.
Homes For Heroes Apartments Open For New York Veterans
New York state continues to expand efforts to provide affordable housing opportunities for Veterans across the state, this time with more than a dozen apartments, with supportive services, in Rockland County. Governor Hochul Announces Opening of Homes for Heroes Apartments, Rockland County. Rockland County is now home to a 14-unit...
Broken elevator in Bronx apartment building causing hardships for residents
A six-story apartment building in the Bronx has had a broken elevator for weeks and residents say they are suffering.With no break in the oppressive heat, having a broken elevator is causing some residents who have health issues to climb the stairs or stay in their homes.Resident Troy Taylor said, "I don't go out. The elevators out, how can I go out?"New York Law requires every building with five or more floors to have a working elevator."This is a building where a lot of tenants with walkers, with wheelchairs live," Taylor said.On July 9, the city issued a violation to...
Your chemicals contaminated our water supply, N.J. city says in lawsuit against Dow
Garfield is suing Dow Chemical Company and others for allegedly contaminating the Bergen County city’s drinking water with a synthetic industrial chemical suspected of causing cancer. The city’s water supply was allegedly contaminated with 1,4-dioxane, a solvent and component used in paints and ink that the International Agency for...
Film Shoot in Rye to Affect Traffic in Town on Wednesday
On Wednesday, July 17th, the City of Rye will close a portion of the Highland Road parking lot and part of Car Park 4 for an Apple Studios film shoot. The film, which is called Swipe, will occupy the lots from 7 AM to 7 PM. The closed locations include...
Englewood Night Market: Get ready for some fun! 🌮🎶🎉
It’s editor-in-chief Liz Johnson here with some great news that I couldn’t be more thrilled to share: The Englewood Night Market is back. But before I get into all the things I want to share about it, let me start with this: It has been rescheduled to its rain date, July 18. Not even going to tell you the original date in case it confuses you. Just know: You’re going to want to go to downtown Englewood on Thursday night.
These 5 New Jersey Suburbs Make The List Of Wealthiest In America
For decades, part of the classic "American Dream" was for a family to buy a home in the Suburbs and escape City Life. For many Middle-Class Families, living in the Suburbs is a representation of their social status. But today, the Middle Class accounts for only 50 percent of United...
Village of Ridgewood Imposes Mandatory Water Restrictions in the Face of Heat Advisory
RIDGEWOOD, NJ — Weeks after the Village of Ridgewood asked residents to restrict their water usage, the municipality is again asking residents to cut back, as the excessive heat could once again put the village at risk of a water shortage. Due to the excessive heat, the village is imposing a two-day watering schedule – odd number addresses can water their lawn on Tuesday and Saturday, and even number addresses can water their lawn on Wednesday and Sunday. There will be no residential watering on Monday, Thursday and Friday. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The announcement comes...
US News & World Names Hackensack Top Hospital in NJ
Hackensack Meridian Health Hackensack University Medical Center was ranked number one in New Jersey by U.S. News & World Report for the second consecutive year, according to its annual Best Hospitals list released on Tuesday (July 16). In 2023–2024, Hackensack University Medical Center was the only hospital in New Jersey...
County Officials Comment on Coach USA Route Terminations
PARAMUS, NJ - Coach USA, based locally, has terminated its agreement with NJ Transit, according to county officials, which they say will "prematurely" cut 20 bus routes and will likely impact students and staff commuting to Bergen Community College. On June 11, 2024, the bus company announced the beginning of "voluntary Chapter 11 proceedings in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware to facilitate sale processes to preserve jobs, ensure continued service and maximize the value of its businesses."CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER County Executive Jim Tedesco and County Commissioner Chairwoman Germaine...
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