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Former Downtown Somerville Alliance Director Hired to Lead Downtown New Jersey Trade & Advocacy Group
JERSEY CITY, NJ - Downtown New Jersey, a statewide membership organization dedicated to the revitalization and sustainability of downtown districts across the Garden State, has appointed Natalie Pineiro, former executive director of the Downtown Somerville Alliance, as its new executive director. Pineiro hired by the DSA in January, 2019, resigned her position at the DSA in April, and has since been replaced by Olivia Manning who founded Downtown Bernardsville, where she spearheaded forward-facing marketing initiatives, community engagement efforts, and achieved a 3.4% growth in visitors year over year since 2020.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE...
VIEW FROM THE FRONT ROW: Saying goodbye to a piece of NY/NJ
In his latest piece on View From The Front Row on Substack, FrontRowSoccer.com editor Michael Lewis says goodbye to Newsradio 88, aka WCBS 880, as the radio station will make its final broadcast this weekend. Front Row Soccer editor Michael Lewis has covered 13 World Cups (eight men, five women),...
National Caipirinha Party Celebrated at Bar Fogo Paramus, Wayne
Celebrate the national cocktail of Brazil — the caipirinha — at Fogo de Chão at the Garden State Plaza in Paramus, New Jersey or the Willowbrook Mall location in Wayne, New Jersey, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 12. The caipirinha is a muddled drink...
EXCLUSIVE: Father of Victoria Lee speaks out after police shooting
NEW YORK - The father of Victoria Lee, who was fatally shot by Fort Lee police during a mental health crisis, is speaking out, demanding justice and accountability for what he calls a "senseless loss." On July 28, Lee's family says she was experiencing a bipolar episode. Her brother called...
Another ‘Sopranos’ actor has died
“The Sopranos” cast is starting to feel like a family graveyard. Arguably the most innovative show in television history has lost so many cast members in the 17 years since it signed off. Of course there was Jersey actor James Gandolfini who died in a hotel room in Rome, Italy at the age of 51.
Westfield College Clubs Announce Highest GPA Award Recipients
The College Woman’s Club of Westfield and the College Men’s Club of Westfield jointly announce that the 2024 recipients of the awards honoring the female and male seniors earning the highest grade point average at Westfield High School (WHS) are Catherine Heflin and Devan Petal. The $500 awards for academic excellence were bestowed at the WHS graduation ceremony on June 21, 2024, continuing each club’s legacy of recognizing student achievement.
Mental health experts say having counselors at crisis calls can help police safely end incidents
New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin is changing policy when it comes to police officers using force - specifically when dealing with those in crisis. It comes in the wake of the death of Victoria Lee, of Fort Lee.
GR BOE and GREA Settle on Four-Year Contract
August 23, 2024: Glen Rock, NJ – On Tuesday, August 2o, 2024, the Glen Rock Board of Education (BOE) and Glen Rock Education Association (GREA), the district’s labor union, settled on a four-year contract, which retroactively begins on July 1, 2024. The GREA and Board of Education have been in contract negotiations since the winter.
30,000 more NYC migrants in families will soon face shelter evictions
Migrants camp out in front of the Watson Hotel after being evicted on January 30, 2023. Migrant families in DHS shelters will soon be evicted after 60 days. That’s sparked fears about more children living on the street. [ more › ]
Jersey City Man Sentenced to 15 Years on Narcotics Charge
A 2020 narcotics investigation by the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office Narcotics Task Force and other local law enforcement agencies has resulted in a 15-year state prison sentence for a Jersey City man. According to Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez, on Wednesday, Judge John Young sentenced 35-year-old Dwight Drew, who...
Artistic tribute to Brooklyn community unveiled at local hospital: ‘I was crying’
BROOKLYN (PIX11) – Residents of Brownsville gathered Friday to celebrate the unveiling of a new mural titled “Colors of My City,” located on the side of Brookdale Hospital Medical Center. This artwork, created by artist Layqa Nuna Yawar, is a tribute to the local community, encapsulating its spirit and rich cultural narratives. The event attracted […]
NJ beach weather and waves: Jersey Shore Report for Sat 8/24
5 - 8 knots (Gust 9 knots) TODAY: W winds around 5 kt, becoming S this afternoon. Seas around 2 ft. Wave Detail: S 2 ft at 5 seconds and SE 1 foot at 9 seconds. TONIGHT: SW winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas around 2 ft. Wave Detail: S 2 ft at 4 seconds and SE 1 foot at 9 seconds.
Is your town ready for older residents? NJ launches age-friendly effort
A big opportunity has opened up for local governments and organizations that want to make their communities more "age friendly," so that residents of an advanced age can stay where they're living and feel welcome to do so. A $5 million grant program is up and running from the New...
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