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When NJ residents can expect their next ANCHOR rebate
đź’˛ The process on a third year of ANCHOR payments is about to begin. đź’˛ ANCHOR benefits go to both homeowners and renters. đź’˛ You may not have to do anything in order to receive your next payment. The ANCHOR property tax relief program is part of...
EDA approves investment of up to $6 million in NVP III
In an agreement between two organizations who do much to help grow business in the states, the N.J. Economic Development Authority announced it will invest up to $6 million into Newark Venture Partners III – the third fund of the Newark-based group. The agreement is through the EDA’s Venture...
When NJ should never allow sports on artificial turf
Have you ever noticed lately how many schools around New Jersey seem to be converting their fields to artificial ones? Maybe not all of them, but some at least. Artificial fields do have some benefits over live grass fields. For one, they tend to be much sharper in appearance. They'll...
Sisters among Team USA Olympic women's field hockey team packed with Pa. talent
Philadelphia has a new super team, the Team USA women's field hockey team competing at the 2024 Paris Olympics. They're the team to watch in Paris, packed with East Coast pride as the team features 12 women with ties to Pennsylvania and New Jersey, alone. This team's genuine area pride...
Family Celebrates NJ’s Longest Married Couple
HOWELL – Imagine a Marine veteran, a chance encounter in Jersey City, and nearly eight decades of unwavering love. What’s the result? An unforgettable anniversary party celebrating 75 years of marriage!. Lou and Gloria Parisi of Loch Arbour recently toasted their diamond-golden anniversary at the Howell home of...
CrowdStrike software outage prompts cancellations at major NJ hospital network
Hospitals at one of New Jersey's largest health care systems are delaying some procedures for patients Friday due to the global software outage that has affected hospitals along with airlines, banks and other industries across the globe. Some clinical and patient computer systems at RWJBarnabas hospitals were not working correctly...
Free AI Bootcamp Open to High School Students in Union
UNION, NJ – High school students in Union have a chance to participate in the only artificial intelligence (AI) camp of its kind, free of charge. The Mark Cuban Foundation, in partnership with Elizabethtown Gas, is offering this custom curriculum focused on teaching students about the latest developments in the world of AI and Generative AI.  The camp will provide the tools to make these technologies work for them while educating, inspiring and fueling the next generation of AI professionals.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER AI bootcamps are introductory and accessible to students in...
City Winery Welcomes Harlem School Of The Arts Alumna, The Fab WĂ© Ani From American Idol And The Voice (Video)
In 2016 on season 11 of The Voice, a young 17-year-old named Wé Ani burst onto the scene with one of the most soulful renditions of “Feeling Good”, in years. The song became a rare four-chair turn and captured a global audience that would spirit her to the finals.
FDNY Commissioner Kavanagh announces she’s stepping down
NEW YORK (PIX11) — FDNY Commissioner Laura Kavanagh has announced she is stepping down from her role. Kavanagh, the first woman to hold that position, had some words of advice for her successor. “They need to be very tough but they also need to be a little bit soft and self-reflective. That’s a combination that […]
Future of NY Landmark Buildings & Local Law 97
New York City has several high-rise buildings that show human intelligence and engineering competence. Home to some of the most iconic buildings in the world, NYC’s landmark structures are facing a new challenge with changing times. NYC Local Law 97 has caused people to face such issues. This regulation...
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...
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