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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.
West Orange Student Receives National Merit Scholarship
WEST ORANGE, NJ – The National Merit Scholarship named West Orange resident Ellis Fertig, a student at Montclair Kimberly Academy, a National Merit Scholarship winner. Fertig shared, “I am extremely grateful to receive this honor, and the scholarship opportunities will be a great help to me as I pursue higher education.” She added, “I feel somewhat conflicted because I do not think that a standardized test taken at 16 years old can determine much, but that can be said about most of the college process.”CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Fertig said she studied...
At least 7 in New York sickened in listeria outbreak linked to deli meats
NEW YORK – A listeria outbreak linked to deli meats has sickened at least seven people in New York. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is investigating over two dozen reported illnesses across 12 states.As of Friday, 28 people have been sickened and hospitalized, with the most cases reported in New York state. Two deaths have been reported, one in New Jersey and another in Illinois. No cases have been reported in Connecticut, so far. The first case was reported May 29, and the most recent illness connected to the outbreak was reported July 5. The patients range in age from...
Several Parsippany Students Make the Seton Hall Dean's List
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ - Several students from Parsippany and Hanover Township have made the Spring 2024 Seton Hall University's Dean's list. Congratulations are in order to the following students for their outstanding academic achievements. After the close of every semester, undergraduate students completing all courses with a GPA of 3.4, with no grades lower than "C", qualify for the Dean's List. The following local students made the Spring 2024 Dean's List:CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Thomas Adamiak of Whippany (07981) Alexandra Cerasiello of Parsippany (07054) Emma Cowhig of Cedar Knolls (07927) Michael Cowhig of Cedar Knolls...
NYC Subways to Get Weapons Detection Systems – Here’s When and Where!
Brace yourselves, NYC! Mayor Eric Adams is pushing forward with the installation of controversial weapons detection systems in subway stations. In just a few days, select stations will start rolling out this cutting-edge technology to enhance passenger safety. How the System Works. A few months back, detectives demonstrated how the...
Affordable housing groundbreaking in Hell’s Kitchen set to 112 new apartments to neighborhood
Sign up for our amNewYork email newsletter to get news, updates, and local insights delivered straight to your inbox!. Affordable housing will stand at the heart of The Lirio, a new mixed-use development that will soon rise in Hell’s Kitchen. Elected officials joined Housing Works and Hudson Companies on...
Hot tea spill permanently burns woman’s hand, new Dunkin’ lawsuit says
HILLSIDE — In the latest hot spill lawsuit against Dunkin' in New Jersey, a Union County woman claims she suffered severe and permanent burns on her hand due to negligence. Essence Springer bought a hot mint tea at the Dunkin' drive-thru on Liberty Avenue in Hillside on Dec. 17, 2023, according to the lawsuit filed last week.
Should NJ schools ban cell phones? Districts grapple with tough decision
The latest issue befuddling many New Jersey school districts as they prepare for the new academic year is what to do about cell phones. A growing number if districts are debating policies that would severely restrict cell phone use or ban their possession outright in classrooms. Why are cell phones...
Staten Island said ‘no’ the last time a ‘City of Yes’-style development plan was pitched here
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. – The fight over the South Richmond zoning plan 50 years ago was one of the fiercest battles in Staten Island history. The plan would have jammed 450,000 people into the southern part of Staten Island. It would have filled in parts of Raritan Bay to...
Brooklyn family found dead in apartment, suspect in custody
NEW YORK -- A New York City family is in shock after four of their loved ones, including two children, were found dead inside their home. Police took a 24-year-old man into custody after he allegedly stabbed and killed two women and two young children in their Brooklyn apartment.At this time, officials have not confirmed the suspect's relationship to the family.2 women, 2 children stabbed to death in BrooklynFirst responders found the bodies after getting a 911 call about a domestic assault at the apartment on the corner of Avenue P and West Eighth Street in Bensonhurst late Friday night. Police identified...
NYC road closures for July 20 and July 21: Parades, city events expected to cause delays
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Events held in the middle of city streets can be an enjoyable experience for all involved. The same can not be said for motorists attempting to navigate the subsequent detours resulting from the road closures. This weekend, a pair of parades and a festival are...
NJ Spotlight News: July 19, 2024
We bring you what’s relevant and important in New Jersey news and our insight. Watch as the NJ Spotlight News team breaks down today’s top stories. WSJ reporter Evan Gershkovich sentenced to 16 years in Russian prison. Interview: Anton Troianovski, New York Times Moscow Bureau Chief. NJ GOP...
Customers rally to save NJ ice cream truck
A bitter moment has turned sweet for one businesswoman in New Jersey after one of her ice cream trucks went up in flames but the community rallied to help save her business. FOX 5 NY's Richard Giacovas meets the 'Paramus Ice Cream Lady.'
For N.J. runners, the weather is hot and so is the pace
The thermometer read 100 degrees, and the stiff wind blowing across the track at Benjamin Franklin Middle School in Ridgewood on Tuesday evening felt about as cool as a blow dryer. On a day when most people stayed inside and turned on the air conditioning, the North Jersey Masters headed...
Wawa fan in NJ goes viral collecting every possible receipt number
There’s this old cliche of an answer for mountain climbers asked why they climbed a dangerous, treacherous mountain. Sometimes it’s just as simple as a challenge. Even if the challenge is one only you yourself understand. Maybe for a certain New Jersey guy collecting every Wawa order receipt number 0 through 999 was his mountain.
NBA Star’s New Sneaker Pays Tribute To New Jersey
A new and exclusive shoe out this week is all about New Jersey. NBA Star Kyrie Irving, who grew up in West Orange, has designed a new sneaker celebrating the Garden State and all its beauty. And what a beautiful shoe it is!. It's a really cool sneaker design with...
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