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Banks of the Raritan Podcast Episode 26: Rutgers Football best moments, Dylan Harper returns
The Scarlet Knights are just two weeks away from the season-opener on Aug. 29 against Howard. Until then, we are going to be looking for the best moment for Rutgers since joining the Big Ten. In this recent episode, we break down the bracket while continuing to discuss the outlook for the 2024 season.
Early Training Camp Headlines: Rutgers 2024
Training camp for Rutgers football began on July 28 and has been in full swing as we quickly approach the start of college football season. Rutgers has one of the earliest games of the college football season, squaring off against Howard on August 29, taking place a few days before students return to campus. This means that Rutgers has a little bit less time in training camp than most teams in the NCAA. Several bits of news that have come out about the Knights training camp lead to the notion that they are using this time very wisely and that they are looking better in camp than many initially anticipated.
New school hours for Newark students mean longer day, extended lunch for teachers
Sign up for Chalkbeat Newark’s free newsletter to keep up with the city’s public school system.Newark Public Schools students will have longer days this year under a new universal schedule that guarantees a lunch break and transition time for teachers. All district students are expected to arrive at school at 8:15 a.m. and will be dismissed at 3:05 p.m., according to the new schedule posted on the district’s website. Last year, the school day ran from 8:25 a.m. to 2:55 p.m. for elementary school students and from 8:15 a.m. to 2:40 p.m. for high school students.Students will spend six hours...
NJIT Names Curko as General Counsel and VP of Legal Affairs
New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) has appointed Sandy A. Curko as the new general counsel and vice president of legal affairs. Curko brings more than 25 years of extensive legal experience, having represented corporate entities and educational institutions throughout her career in various legal and regulatory matters. She starts Oct. 2.
Syracuse Basketball: 'Cuse 4-star, 5-star recruits to battle in NYC showcase on ESPNU
Four highly ranked prospects in the 2025 and 2026 classes, all of whom hold Syracuse basketball offers, will compete at a showcase event on Saturday night in New York City that will air on a national broadcast. More than two-dozen high school players in these two cycles are set to...
Atlantic City, NJ Police Searching for Man for Guns & Drugs
The Atlantic City, New Jersey Police Department is asking the public for assistance in locating a man that is wanted for numerous guns and drug charges. According to the Atlantic City Police Department, here are the circumstances involved:. On August 7, 2024, the Special Investigations Section concluded a two-month investigation...
Ocean City’s Gillian’s Wonderland Pier Abruptly Announces Closing
In a shocking announcement, the owner of Gillian's Wonderland Pier says the pier is closing it's gates forever. In a statement posted on Facebook Friday afternoon, Jay Gillian wrote that the Wonderland Pier and the 6th Street Pizza and Grill will be closing, as he's decided to retire, "embarking on a new chapter in my life."
Police Want Change At Major Intersection
MANCHESTER – During a recent Township Council meeting Police Chief Antonio Ellis provided an overview on traffic safety issues within the community. “Route 571 and Route 70 is a major intersection in town and we’ve identified it over several years as being a high use location. Officers have been conducting a study and by looking at the types of crashes specifically – and the causation of those crashes – we’ve determined it to be more of at the end of those light circles, left turns or when traffic is trying to go through the intersection when someone is trying to turn left at the last minute.”
NJ beach weather and waves: Jersey Shore Report for Sat 8/10
MODERATE RISK OF RIP CURRENTS. Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the surf zone. SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY in effect until 5 p.m. Saturday. Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. At the Shore. Current conditions and forecast...
3 winners (and 2 losers) for the NY Giants in preseason win over Detroit
The preseason may not mean a lot to plenty of people, but don't tell that to the NY Giants and head man Brian Daboll. In the opener against the Lions, the G-Men were able to post a 14-3 victory, with some positives being showcased on both sides of the ball.
WAR ROOM: Latest Recruit Scoop and Team News on Rutgers Athletics
Every week, TheKnightReport.Net publisher Richard O’Leary and his team of Rutgers Athletics experts put together the War Room, a jam-packed article with updates on Scarlet Knights recruiting and team news. This format allows die hard Rutgers fans that are subscribers on the site to learn more about their favorite team!
Can historic Perth Amboy police station be saved in Kushner $200M housing project?
PERTH AMBOY – If the city decides to move forward with plans to build 602 apartments in five buildings near the waterfront, at least one resident is hoping the project also will include plans to rehabilitate the former police station as a community center. Last month the City Council postponed voting on the $200 million plan by Kushner Companies after concerns were raised about the impact on traffic, schools and whether union labor would be hired by...
Worrisome signs: NJ housing markets at risk of a slowdown in 2024
New Jersey has a strong presence in a new report that lists the U.S. counties most at risk of a housing market slowdown. The 2024 first-quarter list from ATTOM, a real-estate data company, isn't a great one to be on, because it takes into account factors such as underwater mortgages and jobless rates.
The Day There Was Over 11 Inches Of Rain In One New Jersey Town
We are seeing some big rain numbers in our recent forecasts, but there was one day not too long ago when one New Jersey town registered over 11 inches of rain. We thought it would be interesting to dig deep in the weather record books to find the day in our area that had the most rain, and we didn't have to look too far.
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