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Heat advisory in New York City is in effect from noon to 8 PM on July 6
NEW YORK—The National Weather Service issued a Heat Advisory for New York City from noon until 8 p.m. on Saturday, July 6. Hot and humid conditions are forecast, with heat index values potentially reaching between 98°F and 100°F (36.6°-37.7°C) in parts of the city. There is also a chance of showers and thunderstorms.
Macy's Fireworks Event Draws Crowds to Waterfront
HOBOKEN, NJ- The Macy’s Fireworks returned to the Hudson River on July 4th for the first time in ten years. There were five barges on the water with 60,000 shells to light up the sky. Hoboken’s viewpoints provided an unobstructed view of the Hudson River and the New York City skyline. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Many people camped out in lawn chairs or walked along the waterfront. The southernmost barge lined up with 5th Street, near Sinatra Park. With people flocking to the waterfront for the best view in their droves, Councilwoman Tiffanie Fisher took to X to thank the public safety teams for making the event “so safe and enjoyable.” Fisher also stated in her tweet: “For 2025: waterfront fixed, partner with HBA to promote businesses” and work with the various public transport services “so visitors and workers get home earlier.” For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
College-Bound NYC Students Earn $10,000 Milken Scholars Award
Four New York City students have been selected to join the prestigious 2024 class of Milken Scholars. The scholarship Program honors high school seniors in New York City, Washington, D.C., and Los Angeles County each year with a $10,000 cash prize and lifelong access to college advising, career counseling, internship assistance, community service opportunities, and a fund to help with graduate school applications, unpaid internships, study abroad programs, and other costs associated with their pursuit of a career.
Second Phase of Redevelopment at Kingsland Commons Set to Begin this Summer
Construction on the second phase development of Kingsland Commons, the former Greenpoint Hospital Campus, is set to begin this summer. The redevelopment will include an 18-story building with 311 permanently affordable homes serving low income residents including formerly homeless individuals and families. Construction is expected to be completed in April 2027.
Construction On Hoboken City Hall Restoration & Waterproofing Begins Monday, Main Entrance Closed
Construction for the portico restoration and foundation waterproofing projects at Hoboken City Hall begins on Monday, July 8. The second phase of the City Hall portico restoration project builds upon the stone patching, roofing tile, and framing replacements completed in 2020 by repointing and restoring the original masonry. The restoration project is anticipated to last approximately seven months.
Pokémon GO Fest kicks off on Randall’s Island Park
MANHATTAN, N.Y. (PIX11) — Catch ’em all at the Pokémon GO Fest on Randall’s Island Park. Aspiring Pokémon trainers can explore the park and the city this weekend, and enjoy exclusive gameplay and special bonuses while adventuring alongside other participants. The event is split into a Morning Park Experience and an Afternoon Park Experience. Festivalgoers […]
Reminder, July 22 is Deadline for Landlord Visual Inspections for West Orange Lead Paint
WEST ORANGE, NJ — The township has hired LEW Environmental Services to ensure that rental owners are in compliance with the new state law requiring paint inspections to detect lead. Anyone who needs to have an inspection for lead in the paint will or has received a postcard. Visual inspections must be conducted by July 22, 2021, per the NJ Lead Safe Certification Act signed by Governor Phil Murphy on July 22, 2021. The law’s purpose is to prevent childhood lead poisoning caused by deteriorated paint and paint chipping in rental units built before 1978. Visual inspections...
Amtrak service between New York City and Boston restored after lightning causes malfunction
NEW YORK (AP) — Amtrak rail service between New York and Boston was restored after a lightning strike was believed to have caused a circuit breaker to malfunction, the rail service announced Saturday night. The malfunction caused a power outage on all tracks between Penn Station in New York...
Mountain Lion Reportedly Dangerously Close To Upstate New York
A number of reported mountain lions have been spotted just outside the Hudson Valley. The wild animal was reported in New Jersey, in a county that borders Orange County. Mountain Lion Reported Near Orange County, New York. A mountain lion was reportedly seen in Sussex County, New Jersey. A listener...
Kean University Announces Federally Funded Trenton Neighborhood Revitalization Project
Kean University today announced a new project to revitalize the Coalport neighborhood of New Jersey’s capital city, with plans for new housing, economic and employment opportunities to support residents. The Coalport Neighborhood Revitalization Planning Project, funded by a two-year $750,000 federal grant, is being led by Kean’s John S....
NJ State Troopers searching for Warren County stabbing suspect
Authorities are asking for your help locating a man wanted in connection to a stabbing in North Jersey late Tuesday night. Officials say at around 10:20 on the night of July 2nd, state troopers responded to a report of a stabbing victim at a home on Meadow Cliff Lane in Hardwick Township, Warren County.
Seaport Beach Fest brings the beach to Manhattan
MANHATTAN, N.Y. (PIX11) — If you didn’t make it to the beach this holiday weekend — you can still celebrate in the sand. The Seaport Beach Fest is happening through Sunday, at 89 South St. between Piers 16 and 17. The party brings food trucks, bars, live music and even a sandbox for those who […]
7th anniversary of the fatal shooting of Det. Miosotis Familia commemorated with a memorial
It’s been seven years since the tragic loss of NYPD Detective Miosotis Familia, who was a single mother of three when she was killed in the line of duty. The city of New York continues to mourn her loss. Sitting inside a marked mobile command unit in the Bronx,...
CTH’s Star-studded Midsummer Night’s Dream Starts Performances
The Classical Theatre of Harlem (CTH) has begun performances of its free, star-studded outdoor production of William Shakespeare's comedy, “A Midsummer Night's Dream,” at the Richard Rodgers Amphitheatre in Marcus Garvey Park. Performances are Tuesdays through Sundays at 8:30pm through July 28. Directed by Carl Cofield, this production...
What it takes to clean NYC’s streets after the July 4 celebrations
New York City sanitation workers. Around 18 mechanical brooms, 12 reloader collection trucks and 50 people on manual brooms were deployed, according to the city’s chief of cleaning operations. [ more › ]
NYC could have its second heat wave of the year on Sunday
NEW YORK -- Because of high heat and humidity this weekend, New York City pools will be open late, despite a citywide shortage of lifeguards.Outdoor Olympic and intermediate outdoor pools will be open until 8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, closing one hour later than usual.Some pools are being forced to limit their capacity, however, because they don't have enough lifeguards on hand.John Jay Pool on the Upper East Side can hold almost 300 people, as long as five lifeguards are on duty, city Parks Department officials say. Saturday, there were only three lifeguards, so the pool was operating under reduced...
Hundreds of new school seats on the way for Staten Island: Here’s where they’ll be located
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Hundreds of new school seats will be available to Staten Island over the next few years, as New York City works to tackle overcrowding in school buildings, a growing student population, and a new law that would reduce class sizes. New schools are being constructed...
French Montana, Fabolous & Fivio Foreign Join Forces On New Song 'To The Moon'
French Montana, Fabolous and Fivio Foreign have submitted their entry to New York Hip Hop’s Summer 2024 soundtrack, and a larger collaboration is on the way. The new single “To The Moon” was released Friday (July 5) and finds the three MCs each taking on a solo verse in their signature style; as Montana holds down the hook in between.
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