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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...
After the excitement of the DNC, what now for Harris and Walz? We talk to 4 N.J. Dems.
CHICAGO — Now that the excitement of the the Democratic National Convention is over, the real work for the Kamala Harris-Tim Walz campaign begins. Here’s what four delegates from New Jersey have to say about the chances of the Harris-Walz ticket, the big issues they may face, and the potential pitfalls of the road to Election Day. Their answers offer revealing insight into how local perspectives are influencing national conversations and shaping the Democratic Party’s approach in a crucial election year.
Coney Island's Cyclone out of service indefinitely
Going to Luna Park and riding the Cyclone is a summer tradition in New York City, but some people got a little more than they bargained for when the ride malfunctioned Thursday, leaving it closed Friday for repairs.
Child Stabbed in Paterson Said to Be in Stable Condition
PATERSON, NJ - A 4-year-old child is in stable condition after being stabbed multiple times in Paterson on Friday. According to Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes and Paterson Police Department Officer-in- Charge Isa Abbassi the incident took place at a home in the area of East 24th Street and 10th Avenue at approximately 4:05 pm.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Upon arrival at the scene police located the injured child who was immediately transported to Saint Joseph’s University Medical Center in Paterson for treatment. The Passaic County Prosecutor’s Office asks anyone with information about this incident to contact them on their tips line at 1-877-370-PCPO or tips@passaiccountynj.org For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Inside the New Southeast Asian N.Y.C. Restaurant From a Korean Fine Dining Pioneer
The Michelin two-starred Jungsik has long been one of the best Korean restaurants in New York City and a proving ground for outstanding chefs from J.P. Park to Eunji Lee. And now the team there is expanding their scope, at the Southeast Asian SEA, which opened Wednesday, as Resy reported.Wealthy Floridians Are Buying Up All of N.Y.C.'s Luxury Homes, a New Report Says Jungsik’s more casual sibling restaurant is the brainchild of Jungsik Yim, who’s enlisted Jun Hee Park as the executive chef of the restaurant (Park is the former sous chef at Jungsik). Yim initially signed the lease for the...
North Face Climb Festival makes New York City debut
For the first time, Brooklyn is hosting the North Face Climb Festival, which features some of the world’s top climbers. The two-day event kicked off Friday at Pier 5 in Brooklyn Bridge Park. Spectators can watch as world class climbers ascend a 55-foot-wall suspended over the water. The festivities...
JV Closes on $210M Refi for Transitional and Affordable Housing
A joint venture of Slate Property Group and Fundamental Advisors has closed on a $210-million refinancing for the JV’s Transitional and Affordable Housing Portfolio. The transaction was designated as a Social Bond and was made possible by Freddie Mac in a first-of-its kind engagement to provide liquidity to social impact financial institutions that bring affordable housing to low-income communities and underserved populations.
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