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Carmel Richmond’s ‘Family Day’ for staffers and friends created memories to last a lifetime
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Carmel Richmond Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center played host to a Family Day for staffers and their families to demonstrate gratitude and acknowledge loyalty, diligence and dedication to its residents. On hand were seven food trucks, a bouncy house, slides, an obstacle course, blow up rides,...
New York City to close migrant shelter on Randall's Island in early 2025, Adams says
New York City Mayor Eric Adams on Wednesday announced the city is closing the migrant shelter on Randall's Island early next year.The city plans to shut down the Humanitarian Emergency Response and Relief Center by the end of February. The reason is that the influx of asylum seekers into the city has dramatically dropped."We're not out of the woods yet, but make no mistake, thanks in large part to our smart management strategies and successful advocacy, we have turned the corner on this crisis," said Adams in a statement. "We're not scrambling every day to open new shelters - we're...
Johnson Boys Soccer Now 7-4 Following October 7th Win Over Brearley
CLARK, NJ — The Arthur L. Johnson boys varsity soccer team has had a successful season so far, with some big wins (a double-overtime victory against Governor Livingston on September 19) and a few very close losses. The team, under the direction of longtime head coach Dan House, extended its record to 7-4, playing a great game against Brearley (4-4-1) this past Monday.Coming off two consecutive losses, the boys headed to Kenilworth on October 7, ready to turn the momentum in their favor.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERAnd it didn't take long,...
It's Back: New and Improved Hub Stine Track and Field Now Open to the Public
PLAINFIELD, NJ — On May 23 of this year, the track and field at the Hub Stine Sports Complex was closed due to renovations that started the next day. The district held a groundbreaking on May 29.“This marks the beginning of a new era for our athletes, students, and residents who will benefit from these state-of-the-art facilities,” stated Superintendent of Schools Rashon Hasan at the groundbreaking.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERWhile the field has already hosted the Plainfield High School football team, starting this week, the community can benefit from the renovation. Since Monday, residents have been observed using the track already.Construction continues, particularly along the perimeter of the site, where TAPinto Plainfield observed workers finishing the gate and entry areas on both Tuesday and Wednesday. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Former West Orange Ron Jolyn Apartment Residents Ask Township To Give Them Landlord's Reimbursement
WEST ORANGE, NJ — During the Oct. 8 town council meeting, several former Ron Jolyn residents spoke of how their lives were devastated when they were evacuated from their homes due to the collapse of the steep slope on the property during Hurricane Irene.Town Council candidate Joyce Rudin accompanied Christine Catalano and two her daughters to speak to council members. She stated, “Three years ago, almost to the day, 45 families in West Orange lost their homes forever. Bad things happened, but this was something that was foreseen. It was warned against. It was preventable.” She...
Individual sought for questioning in connection with theft of wallet from gym on Staten Island, use of credit card
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — The NYPD is asking for the public’s help to identify an individual sought for questioning in connection with the alleged theft of a wallet from a gym on Staten Island. An unidentified individual removed a 43-year-old man’s wallet inside LA Fitness at 1565 Forest...
West Orange Resident Warns Others About Driveway Paving Scam
WEST ORANGE, NJ — A township resident who asked to remain anonymous told TAP that her mother was recently the victim of a driveway paving scam, and they wanted to alert other West Orange neighbors about it.The daughter explained that her mom was outside gardening when two men approached her. The daughter believes they chose her because she's older. “The scam involved two men telling homeowners ‘we have extra asphalt from a nearby job’ and asking if they’d like their driveway paved for a discounted price. My mother lives near the cross-section of Watchung Avenue and...
Addams Family, born in NJ, embraced by Burger King for Halloween
Westfield, New Jersey, has Halloween written all over it. Real-life scares like the infamous John List case and The Watcher house, but also the creative fictional works of “The Addams Family” started here. Charles Addams lived in Westfield and was a cartoonist who contributed to The New Yorker...
NYC starts lowering speed limit as Sammy’s Law goes into effect
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- On Wednesday, the Department of Transportation (DOT) installed a new 20 mph speed limit sign near Prospect Park West and Third Street, the first of many under Sammy’s Law, which allows the city to set lower speed limits on local streets. “This initiative is not...
Port Strike Ends, Longshore Workers Win $24 Wage Increase
East Coast Longshore workers with the International Longshoremen’s Association are returning to work, after three raucous days on the picket lines. They received a promise of a $24-an-hour pay raise over six years, bringing top pay from $39 to $63.
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