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NYC paid consultants $350,000 to help right-size preschool programs. The findings remain elusive.
Sign up for Chalkbeat New York’s free daily newsletter to keep up with NYC’s public schools.As Mayor Eric Adams took heat last year for rolling back a planned expansion of preschool for 3-year-olds, he repeatedly claimed the project had been mismanaged.The problem, Adams said, was the previous administration hadn’t properly accounted for supply and demand in different neighborhoods, leading to a glut of unfilled seats. So the city enlisted the consulting firm Accenture to figure out the right balance of seats at a neighborhood level across the early childhood system.The cost would top $760,000, according to the city’s budget director,...
'Essentially incompetent' criminal gets time-served sentence in Pa. fake bill scheme
WILLIAMSPORT — A New York City man, whom a judge called an “essentially incompetent” criminal, has received a time-served sentence for passing counterfeit $20 bills at retailers throughout central and northeastern Pennsylvania and New Jersey. U.S. Middle District Judge Mathew W. Brann after he finished sentencing El...
City of Elizabeth Announces 2024 National Night Out
ELIZABETH, NJ - Elizabeth’s National Night Out is making its annual return at 50 Winfield Scott Plaza. On every first Tuesday of August, a ‘National Night Out’ is held across the span of New Jersey. Numerous towns, including Elizabeth, will each host their own celebrations that are open to the public. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The event will be held on August 6 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. The Elizabeth Police and Fire Departments will be among the several vendors and community organizations in attendance. Food, music, and entertainment will be available for attendees. For more information, contact the City of Elizabeth at 908-820-4124. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Comedy comes to Liberty Science Center July 25
Looking for an evening of laughs without braving bridges, tunnels, traffic, and tolls? On Thursday, July 25, Jersey City’s own Bryan Oyola, founder of 6th Borough Comedy, is producing an evening of laughs, showcasing some of the Garden State’s funniest standups at Liberty Science Center (LSC). Home to...
Union City: Hometown says Menendez ‘needs to go’
In U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez’s (D-NJ) hometown, Union City — where seven in 10 residents claim Latino ancestry — people reacted with deep disappointment to their favorite senator’s conviction on all 16 counts in his federal trial. Many said he should resign and they’ve lost trust in the man they’d long supported as a champion of Latino rights.
Send in your comments on “City of Yes for Housing Opportunity”
FRIENDS testified at the July 10 City Planning Commission Public Hearing on City of Yes for Housing Opportunity, the New York City Department of City Planning's suite of zoning text amendments meant to encourage and incentivize housing creation and address the affordability crisis in the city. Friends was among some 200 New Yorkers--advocates and concerned individuals--who came together to make their voices heard at the marathon hearing that lasted just under 15 hours.
Infant dies after being left unattended in vehicle in New Jersey: police
EAST HANOVER, N.J. (PIX11) — An infant passed away Wednesday afternoon after being left unattended inside a vehicle in East Hanover, according to police. Officers responded to a 911 call at around 1:30 p.m. to a parking lot in the area of South Ridgedale Avenue. A six-month-old female infant was located inside a parked vehicle. […]
Westfield Police Department at Highest Staffing Level in History, Chief Says
WESTFIELD, NJ — With five recent hires, the Westfield Police Department now has 63 full-time, regular sworn law enforcement officers — the most in its history, Chief Christopher Battiloro said Friday. MORE: Westfield Fire Department Fully Staffed for First Time in 17 YearsCLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The following probationary police officers were sworn in on Thursday, July 18, according to the Westfield Police Department: Officer Irene Sarris (appointed on Jan. 1), 27, a resident of Linden, is a 2014 graduate of Linden High School and a 2018 graduate of Union County College in Cranford with...
4 people, including kids, were stabbed to death inside Brooklyn home: NYPD
BROOKLYN, N.Y. (PIX11) — A man allegedly stabbed his mother, sister-in-law, niece and nephew to death inside a Brooklyn home Friday night, according to police sources. One of the inhabitants of a Bensonhurst home arrived to find his brother with blood on his hands, police sources said. Responding officers arrived around 10:18 p.m. near Avenue […]
NJ beach weather and waves: Jersey Shore Report for Sat 7/20
4 - 7 knots (Gust 9 knots) TODAY: SW winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming S 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt late. Seas around 2 ft. Wave Detail: SE 2 ft at 7 seconds. TONIGHT: SW winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas around 2 ft. Wave Detail: S 2 ft at 7 seconds and SE 2 ft at 9 seconds.
Starting NJ’s School Year In August: Good Or Bad Idea?
Are you ready for the kids to go back to school yet?. Most of the New Jersey school districts don't return to the classroom until after Labor Day. Since it's required by the state for the school year to consist of at least 180 days, if the Garden State did decide to start school in mid-August, that would translate to an earlier start to summer break at the end of the school year. Sources claim it could potentially be a good thing because it would allow for high school students to focus on applying to colleges sooner.
16 Inductees Announced For New Jersey Hall of Fame Class of 2024
New Jersey is a state with a great history and culture. From the farms that produce Jersey Fresh Blueberries and Tomatoes to the popular Shore Towns and Beach, Nj is truly one of the more diverse states in America. As we have discussed recently, there are many famous people from...
Man arrested for firing gun inside Peekskill restaurant
PEEKSKILL – A New York City man is facing federal charges for allegedly discharging a gun during an altercation that began inside Ofori’s World Cuisine at 982 Main Street in Peekskill on July 5. No injuries were reported. The FBI Safe Streets Task Force arrested Quincy Lamar Williams,...
N.J. winery set to roll out a ninth season of its charity summer concerts
The Rootstock series of weekly concerts is underway again at one of New Jersey’s best wineries. Hawk Haven Winery in Rio Grande, a short sea gull flight from Cape May, was scheduled to begin its signature event last weekend, but lightning forced it to be canceled. So Kaleta &...
Amid Hudson’s urban sprawl, these entrepreneurs aim to blossom and keep dispensaries well-stocked
NORTH BERGEN — They’re technically farmers, but these New Jersey entrepreneurs aren’t growing blueberries or cranberries out in the sunny fields and wetlands of the Garden State. Instead, they’ve meticulously built indoor grow houses tucked inside the urban sprawl of North Bergen. Whether it’s a humid, medium-sized...
Want the best care? New report says these are best hospitals in NJ
Eight facilities in New Jersey make a list of the 466 best hospitals in the nation. The 2024-2025 list released on Tuesday by U.S. News & World Report takes into account more than 30 medical and surgical services. It's based on an analysis of nearly 5,000 hospitals across the country.
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...
Ukrainian restaurant Veselka expands with new East Williamsburg location
MANHATTAN, N.Y. (PIX11) — The Ukrainian restaurant Veselka has been a mainstay in the East Village for 70 years. Now, the family-owned business is spreading the love and the excellent food to East Williamsburg. PIX11’s Chris Cimino visited the new location, where there are some special items on the menu. Watch the video player for […]
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