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Mayor Bhalla Vetoes Ordinance on Nonprofit Permit Fees
HOBOKEN, NJ - Mayor Ravi Bhalla has vetoed an ordinance that would have put an end to permit fees for local nonprofits. “While I acknowledge and appreciate the good intentions behind this ordinance, it is deeply flawed and ultimately not in the best interest of our community," Bhalla said in a statement.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The ordinance, sponsored by Council President Jen Giattino and co-sponsored by Councilman Ruben Ramos, was approved 5-4 with Councilwoman Tiffanie Fisher, Councilman Mike Russo, and Councilman Joe Quintero joining them in voting yes. Giattino was critical of the...
Up and coming Broadway shows come to Marist College
Generally, we consider New York City the hottest place to see new stage shows. But for the next few weeks, Marist College in Poughkeepsie is where you'll find a series of up-and-coming works being performed. FOX 5 NY's Sharon Crowley has the story.
Summer humidity returns to NYC; extreme heat stays away in the forecast
NEW YORK (PIX11) — The week ends on a great note, but the summer humidity will be making a return. While it will be on the warm side, the extreme heat will be lacking heading into next week. Skies will be clear for much of Friday night as high...
New Directors Join Summit Public Schools Administrative Team
Summit, NJ -- After thorough search and interview processes, administrators at Summit Public Schools have selected Gregory Margolis as the next Director of Special Services and Heather Rocco as the next Director of Curriculum and Instruction. Formal Board of Education approval of both positions is anticipated at the Board of Education meeting on Thursday, August 22, 2024. Margolis has served as Director of Special Services for Hanover Township Public Schools for the past 18 years. In this role, he supervised and evaluated the Child Study Team, related service providers, special education teachers, and special education aides, developed...
Deceased Infant Left Unattended in Car in East Hanover Parking Lot
EAST HANOVER, NJ - Authorities have announced an investigation into a deceased infant found in a car in an East Hanover parking lot.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER A six-month old female infant was thought to have been left unattended in a vehicle prior to death. A final determination as to the cause and manner of the child's death remains pending. Morris County Prosecutor Robert Carroll, Chief of Detectives Robert McNally, and East Hanover Police Chief Christopher Cannizzo made the announcement regarding the July 17th afternoon incident. According to authorities, "At approximately 1:30 p.m.,...
N.J. child, mom sickened by McDonald’s food had to be hospitalized, lawsuit says
A New Jersey woman has filed a lawsuit against a McDonald’s franchise in Paterson, claiming she and her child became ill and had to be hospitalized after eating the restaurant’s food. Yuleisi Montero, 30, states in court papers she and her young son got sick after consuming crispy...
See it: Baby kangaroo born at Bronx Zoo makes first appearance
A baby Matschie's tree kangaroo, an endangered species from Papua New Guinea, made its first appearance at the Bronx Zoo on Thursday, marking a significant birth for the zoo and a result of its participation in a breeding program.
Essex County Correctional Officer Took Bribes To Smuggle Contraband To Inmates: Feds
In January 2023, Efrin Wade, who worked at the jail for three years, began communicating with an individual whom he believed was seeking to smuggle in contraband to sell to other inmates, U.S. Attorney Philip Sellinger said. The individual was actually an undercover FBI agent, Sellinger said. Wade agreed to...
Summer Camp: A Summer of Values, Virtue, and Yoga Bliss
WEST ORANGE, NJ — Children ages five to 12 are invited to unleash their inner warrior this summer by joining Namaste Heritage —a Livingston-based nonprofit with a vision of nurturing young minds with a rich tapestry of Hindu heritage and inclusive values by providing kid-friendly holistic educational experiences that instill a deep sense of pride and understanding in the hearts of the next generation—for its first Bala-Bhagvatam Summer Workshop to be held from Aug. 12 to Aug. 23. The two-week youth program, which is aimed at fostering a lifelong connection to the kids’ Hindu roots as they embark...
Warning for NJ residents: Arsenic seeping into home water supply
⚫ A preventive tool could be making a threat even more severe. ⚫ Homeowners are being advised to add a tool to their filtration system. New research out of Rutgers University is raising a big red flag for many New Jersey homeowners. Systems designed to keep arsenic out of a...
New York Residents Warned By State Police Of ‘FRAUD ALERT’
Yes, New York State Police went with all caps while issuing its "FRAUD ALERT." Scams cost New Yorkers over $10 million last year, officials say. On Thursday, New York State Police issued a press release to warn about the latest scam impacted New Yorkers. WARNING: The New York State Police...
Dog trainers in NJ don’t have to be certified — should that change?
Just say you're a dog trainer, and voila, you're a dog trainer. There's no legal requirement that one be certified in order to be hired to teach a dog behaviors and skills. But advocates say it's time for that to change. And a bill introduced in Trenton paves the way for New Jersey to become the first state in the U.S. to make the move.
‘Public health threat’ after possible toxic waste washes up in NJ
KEYPORT — There's growing concern after chunks of contaminated material washed ashore along the bay. The exact source seems to be a little uncertain at this time, according to NBC New York, though just miles away is the Raritan Bay Slag superfund site. NBC credits Greg Remaud, CEO and...
6 More New Jersey Residents Win Big Playing The Lottery This Week
I'm really starting to think that Jersey is one of the luckiest states in the country, with the sheer amount of people who live here that hit it big with the lottery. And it's not always a massive, life-altering jackpot, but it's a big enough amount that can really do some good in your life.
Creepy NJ teacher loses certification for weird comments, state finds
EAST ORANGE — The state has revoked the teaching certification for a North Jersey English teacher after he made unsettling remarks to a female student. Alim A. Hasan's certificate to teach English was officially revoked in late June by the State Board of Examiners. A Division of Child Protection...
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