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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.
Bradford Police Tase Fleeing New York Man
A New York man fled police and was tased in Bradford Wednesday evening. According to the criminal complaint, Bradford City Police officers approached 32-year-old Leon A Reedus and, after confirming his identity, informed him of an active McKean County bench warrant against him. Reedus fled on foot and waded through the West Branch of Tunungwant Creek. Pursuing officers deployed Tasers twice before successfully apprehending the subject.
NYPD reports 45 antisemitic incidents last month, 57% of all hate crimes in the city
The NYPD reported 45 anti-Jewish hate crimes across the city in June as the increase in antisemitism continues more than eight months after Hamas’ Oct. 7 invasion of Israel. The total for June was more than double the tally during the same month last year, when there were 19 antisemitic incidents reported to police. Jews...
John Grisham’s Camino Ghosts – Residents Ban Together to Save a Black Burial Ground
Bruce Cable owns Camino Island’s Bay Books where authors are eager to have their signings. Although Cable doesn’t usually host self-published authors, he’s taken in by Lovely Jackson, an elderly Black woman who was one of the last residents of Dark Isle, an island near Camino where escaped slaves made their home for more than three hundred years.
Did you miss the July 4th fireworks? There's still time to catch some this weekend
Have you missed the Fourth of July fireworks? Or maybe you want to see more. You're in luck as these municipalities will continue the fun this weekend and beyond. Here is a list of fireworks displays scheduled for this weekend in North Jersey:. Bergen County. East Rutherford: Saturday is Fan...
Lit Hub Weekly: July 1 – 5, 2024
“It’s harder for me to talk about them.” J.C. Gabel talks to Percival Everett about his paintings. | Lit Hub Art. “Your opponents would love you to believe that it’s hopeless, that you have no power.” Rebecca Solnit on the power of speech to shape the future. | Lit Hub.
Free Pool Access at State Parks All Summer Long!
Governor Kathy Hochul has initiated a statewide campaign aimed at encouraging New Yorkers to embrace outdoor activities and recreation this summer. As part of the “Get Offline, Get Outside” initiative, she announced free admission to several New York State Park pools, alongside other initiatives promoting health and wellness.
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
Upheld: Judge backs ZBA in its rejection of strip mall at Pascack and Washington
TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON—A Superior Court judge has dismissed an appeal by 660 Pascack Realty to overturn the Zoning Board of Adjustment’s 2023 denial of its proposal to build a two-building, 17,100-square-foot retail plaza at the busy Pascack Road–Washington Avenue intersection. Judge Christine Farrington ruled that the Zoning...
Video of Eric Garner's death shook NYC. 10 years later, when is it OK to film the NYPD?
A police officer urges a man who is filming near Columbia University to leave in New York in April as dozens of protesters who occupied a building of Columbia University in protest of Israeli operation in Gaza were arrested. Experts say you have a First Amendment right to film the NYPD in public, as long as you don’t interfere with what they’re doing or break the law. [ more › ]
Beachgoers soak up sun as hot weather slams Jersey shore after holiday weekend
While the weather was hot and muggy in the Delaware Valley for the Fourth of July, Saturday was a perfect day to head to the shore.For many families, spending the holiday weekend at the beach is a New Jersey tradition.With the Fourth falling in the middle of the week this year, many families extended their vacation down the shore into the weekend.Beachgoers are now enjoying the last of the long weekend before the week ahead.Action News Reporter Katie Katro has more in the video above.
2 children shot inside McDonald's in the Bronx
Two children were shot inside a McDonald's in the Bronx, police say.It happened Saturday just before 10 p.m. on 2516 White Plains Rd. in Allerton.A 12-year-old was shot in the left thigh and back and a 13-year-old was shot in the left leg. They were both taken to the hospital where they are expected to survive.The suspect fled the scene. Police do not have a description at this time.The circumstances surrounding the shooting are unknown.ALSO READ | Man suspected of driving drunk in deadly nail salon crash arraigned as community mourns victimsLucy Yang was at the vigil, where hundreds came to mourn the victims.----------* More Bronx news* Send us a news tip* Download the abc7NY app for breaking news alerts* Follow us on YouTubeSubmit a tip or story idea to Eyewitness NewsHave a breaking news tip or an idea for a story we should cover? Send it to Eyewitness News using the form below. If attaching a video or photo, terms of use apply.
Seven most expensive homes sold in the North Bergen area, June 24-30
A condo in North Bergen that sold for $1.3 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in North Bergen area in the past week. In total, seven residential real estate sales were recorded in the area during the past week, with an average price of $634,321. The average price per square foot ended up at $421.
Amtrak service restored between NYC and Boston after power outage
NEW YORK — Amtrak service has been restored between New York and Boston after it was suspended for much of Saturday due to a power outage, the rail service announced. In a statement Saturday afternoon, Amtrak said the service disruption was due to a malfunctioning circuit breaker that was causing a power outage on all tracks between Penn Station in New York and Union Station in New Haven, Connecticut. In a follow-up statement at 9:50 p.m. Eastern Time Saturday, the rail service said that service had been "fully restored" between Boston and New York. The company said that it believed a...
New York City Plans To Extend Its Prepaid Debit Card Program For Migrant Families
The city of New York has initiated a program to offer prepaid debit cards to 7,300 migrant families accompanied by children, residing in city-operated shelters. In March, the program was launched with the distribution of 3,000 prepaid debit cards to migrants, which enabled them to buy essential items such as food and baby products from authorized grocery stores and bodegas.
Strong thunderstorms moving into North Jersey, flood advisory issued
Strong thunderstorms are expected to impact parts of North Jersey on Friday evening. The National Weather Service has issued "special weather statement" that the storms could hit Bergen, Passaic and Essex counties in New Jersey, as well as counties over the New York border. At 7:45 p.m., "doppler radar was...
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