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Staten Island man charged in broad daylight stabbing found unfit to proceed
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Months after police say a 51-year-old man was stabbed by a stranger with a “handleless” blade in Clifton, the man charged in the case has been remanded by the court to a psychiatric facility. Jonathan Bronley of Richmond Terrace in St. George was...
Mayor Adams Issues Order Requiring City Agencies to Review City Owned and Controlled Land for Potential Housing Development Sites
Part of Adams Administration’s Pledge to Use Every Possible Tool to Create More Affordable Housing and Deliver 500,000 New Housing Units by 2032. New York City Mayor Eric Adams has announced the issuance of executive order 43 requiring city agencies to review their city owned and controlled land for potential housing development sites. As New York City faces a generational affordable housing crisis with just a 1.4 percent rental vacancy rate, the Adams administration is proposing bold, forward-thinking solutions and using every possible tool available to deliver the affordable housing that New Yorkers need. The executive order will help support the Adams administration’s bold “moonshot” goal of building 500,000 new homes by 2032.
Route 17 Pursuit Leads To Eventual Arrest Of Hit-Run Driver, Police Say
Vincent Vespe, of Montvale, struck another vehicle in a white Toyota Tacoma in Wood-Ridge on Aug. 19, Lyndhurst Police Detective Lt. Vincent Auteri said. Officer Kapp pursued the suspect vehicle after it refused to stop through several streets in Lyndhurst before entering Route 17 north, Auteri said. Lyndhurst officers Lt....
North Arlington Motorcyclist, 24, Antagonizing Cops Arrested After Pursuit In Lyndhurst: PD
Robert Higgins, of North Arlington, has been charged with eluding and was issued a slew of traffic violations, Lyndhurst Police Detective Lt. Vincent Auteri said on Monday, Aug. 26. Lynrhust detectives Matt Giunta and Nick Abruscato were in an unmarked police vehicle near Rutherford and Park Avenues when they were...
New laws take on a soft spot in NJ’s strong public education system
Making sure more New Jersey students are reading at grade level is the main goal behind two pieces of legislation signed into law by Governor Phil Murphy on Tuesday. The moves include mandatory screenings for younger students, at least twice a year. “Recent years have brought forth many challenges for...
Walmart Recalls Apple Juice Sold in 25 States, Including NJ, for Elevated Arsenic Levels
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Walmart has recalled nearly 10,000 cases of apple juice sold in stores across 25 states — including New Jersey — due to elevated levels of inorganic arsenic. According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the recall affects 9,535 cases of Great Value brand apple juices packaged in 8-ounce bottles and found in six-packs, with UPC 0-78742-29655-5. The "Best if Used By" date on the products is December 28, 2024. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER According to the FDA's Enforcement Report, the product "contains inorganic arsenic above action level set in industry guidance...
Was a shark responsible for man's injuries at Jersey Shore? Beachgoers warned
A man's injuries to his hand while swimming off Ventnor beach on Sunday morning may have been caused by a shark, said officials. According to news reports, Ventnor City Beach Patrol reported that the man was injured while in the water, potentially from a shark bite to his hand. He was taken...
Lancer HCHY Seeks New Members to Help Expand Support of Livingston Community in Second Year
LIVINGSTON, NJ — After hosting a series of highly successful fundraising events in their first year to benefit Livingston Neighbors Helping Neighbors (LNHN), members of Lancer HCHY — the student arm of Livingston’s Healthy Community, Health Youth (HCHY) initiative — are seeking new members to join their organization. Lancer HCHY will be hosting a booth at Tuesday’s Clubs and Activities Fair for incoming freshmen at Livingston High School (LHS) in hopes of expanding its membership, which is currently made up primarily of athletes and sports enthusiasts who recently paired their passions for physical activity and community service...
Storms could bring heavy downpours and strong winds to NY, NJ
NEW YORK (PIX11) – High pressure will move offshore into the Atlantic as a weak front will move through the region later this afternoon. We can expect partly sunny skies this morning with showers and thunderstorms developing toward evening. Some of these storms may contain, strong winds and heavy downpours. The high will be 86 in the city and mid to upper-80s in the suburbs.
St. Anthony Grad to Cultivate ‘Craft’ Cannabis in Jersey City, Legally
The cultivation of “craft” cannabis is coming to Jersey City thanks to one of its natives. The Planning Board unanimously voted Tuesday night to allow Eli Terry, a 2015 St. Anthony High School graduate, to move forward with converting the former Vision Tours Corporation charter bus warehouse at 77 Forest St. into what’s believed to be the city’s second-ever Class 1 cannabis cultivation site.
Chunk Foods Launches Plant-Based Pastrami With NYC’s Famed Pastrami Queen
The Global Leader in Plant-Based Whole Cuts Brings “The Prince powered by Chunk” to the Quintessential New York Deli’s Moynihan Food Hall Location. and Pastrami Queen are thrilled to announce a new partnership in New York City. Beginning on Thursday, August 1, Pastrami Queen’s Moynihan Food Hall location will serve “The Prince powered by Chunk”, a wonderful combination of Chunk’s award-winning plant-based Slab prepared as Pastrami, New York deli mustard, rye bread, and a pickle. This exciting collaboration honors the rich culinary heritage of NYC while embracing new, delicious, meaty options.
NYU Acquires NoHo Dormitory for $69M
New York University paid $69.2 million to acquire a 13-story dormitory at 35 Cooper Sq. in NoHo from a partnership between Sherwood Equities and Bhatia Development Organization, reported the New York Business Journal. Sherwood and Bhatia have been leasing the 45,000-square-foot, 56-unit building to nearby Marymount Manhattan College. The duo...
NYC programs could save you money on housing, food, child care, taxes
NEW YORK (PIX11) – A variety of programs are available in New York City to help people save money on housing, food, child care, taxes, and other basic needs. Mayor Eric Adams on Monday launched the “Money in Your Pocket” initiative, which aims to help people take advantage of more than 70 city, state, and […]
Tropicalfete brings colorful Caribbean culture to Times Square at third Pop-Up Caribbean carnival celebration
Search our comprehensive guide to caribbean events in NYC for more local events — or submit your own!. Tropicalfete, last Sunday, for the third year in a row, brought the colorful spirit of the West Indies to the cross-roads of the world, putting thousands of on-lookers, many nationals, into a screaming frenzy at its Pop-Up Caribbean Carnival in Times Square, on Broadway, between W46th & W47th streets.
Prince and Nadiyah Romney Celebrate Grand Opening of Activated Juice in Garfield, New Jersey
The city of Garfield welcomes a new beacon of health and vitality as Activated Juice opens its doors to the public. Located at 55 Passaic Street, this exciting new juice bar guarantees to revolutionize the way we think about wellness. Combining the freshest organic ingredients with a unique musical flair, founders Prince and Nadiyah Romney Celebrate the grand opening of Activated Juice in Garfield, New Jersey.
NYC public school dress code guidelines: What to know
NEW YORK CITY - It's that time for kids to go back to school. The NYC City Council approved a bill in July to create a more uniform dress code for students in response to criticism that some schools target students for what they wear. Currently, principals have the flexibility...
Police: Home health aide stole over $10,000 from Niskayuna client
A home health aide is accused of stealing over $10,000 from a Niskayuna client. Elena Lino, 61, of New York City, allegedly took the money from a homeowner on Dean Street earlier this month, Niskayuna Police said on Monday. Lino was charged with third-degree grand larceny. She was sent to...
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