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NJ record lobster caught by Ocean County diver July 4; no one will ever beat that record
While you're sitting around the grill this July 4 holiday, raise a glass to William Sharp, who caught the mother of all New Jersey lobsters on this day in 2003. He was diving on the sunken remains of the Almirante, an old banana boat that everyone knows as the "flour wreck," which is a story unto itself. The 378-foot freighter belonged to the United Fruit Co. and was steaming from New York City to Colon, Panama, with a full cargo hold.
See all homes sold in West Orange, June 24 to June 30
The following is a listing of all home transfers in West Orange reported from June 24 to June 30. There were 30 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 1,170-square-foot home on Amelia Street in West Orange that sold for $618,000.
Giants GM has blunt message about Daniel Jones’ contract
The New York Giants lost Saquon Barkley to a division rival this offseason after they played hardball in contract negotiations with the star running back, and general manager Joe Schoen says there was a very straightforward reason for that. In the most recent episode of HBO’s “Hard Knocks,” which aired on Tuesday night, Schoen spoke... The post Giants GM has blunt message about Daniel Jones’ contract appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
25 in ’25: BJ’s announces newest location for the Garden State
BJ's Wholesale Club has announced two new store locations and one is in New Jersey. The new spot will be the Garden State's 25th location of the membership-only warehouse club. The announcement also includes the 10th BJ's location for North Carolina. “We are excited to deliver the unbeatable value our...
Jets pushed to trade marquee defensive star amid offseason drama
Haason Reddick has been out of sight, out of mind for the New York Jets this offseason, and an NFL analyst thinks it should stay that way, permanently. Bleacher Report’s Joe Tansey listed Reddick as a prime trade candidate for the Jets after he’s failed to show up for the team in their preparation stages leading up to a 2024 NFL season that holds major implications for the ball club (h/t Dylan Sanders of Fan Nation’s Jets Country).
2024 schedule for Fourth of July fireworks in NJ
Counties and municipalities in the Garden State are planning their Independence Day firework displays and other festivities. The Fourth is on a Thursday this year. NOTE: All displays are not updated for postponements or cancellations due to weather. Check local websites before heading out. Events are subject to change due to weather or other concerns.
NY Jews unnerved by spike in antisemitism and raucous protests take to krav maga for self-defense
(New York Jewish Week) — Last year, as antisemitism spiked in New York City after Oct. 7, occupational therapist Ruth Peer began to hear about troubling incidents from the Jewish children she works with in Crown Heights. In one case, an elementary school-age patient told Peer that she was...
Fourth of July 2024: Here’s what’s open and closed in NYC
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Happy Fourth of July! It’s Independence Day, when Americans commemorate the passage of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. The day is a federal and state holiday, so all city, state and federal offices will be closed. The New York Stock Exchange is also closed.
Civil rights group files lawsuit alleging housing discrimination against a DACA recipient
A national Latino legal and civil rights organization is suing a property management company, alleging it a young woman in New Jersey access to rental units based solely on her immigration status as a DACA recipient. The Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund, better known as MALDEF, filed the...
Registration is open for East Orange’s summer 2024 basketball league for grades 9-12
Youth in grades 9-12 can register for East Orange’s summer 2024 basketball league. The program is from Jul. 11 to Aug. 23. Game days are Wednesdays and Thursdays. Register online or with any park coordinator. The Jersey Bee’s staff includes producers and editors who work together to gather, verify,...
Harutyunyan Claims Even Shakur Stevenson’s Fans Want Him to Lose Due to “Boring” Fighting Style
Artem Harutyunyan says Shakur Stevenson’s fans want him to lose their fight on Saturday night because he’s “boring.”. Harutyunyan (13-1, 7 KOs), dressed like an executive, was messing with WBC lightweight champion Shakur’s mind during the final press conference on Wednesday, complimenting him nonstop, trying to throw him off.
Man accused of forcibly touching woman in NYC subway station: NYPD
CHELSEA, Manhattan (PIX11) — Police are searching for a man they said forcibly touched a woman in a Manhattan subway station on June 26, according to officials. The victim, a 25-year-old woman, was standing on the A/C/E southbound train platform at 23rd Street Station. Around 7 p.m., the suspect allegedly walked up behind her and […]
Coney Island's July 4th festivities to draw thousands
As Independence Day approaches, Coney Island is gearing up for one of its biggest celebrations yet. Organizers anticipate a larger turnout this year than last, with thousands expected to flock to the iconic Brooklyn destination. The stage is set for the annual Nathan's Famous International Hot Dog Eating Contest, a tradition synonymous with the Fourth of July at Coney Island.
Young dancers hope to open eyes with their moves at NYC Dance Alliance auditions
Hundreds of young dancers from around the country and Canada are in Midtown, just blocks from Broadway, putting their best foot forward in hopes of securing a financial boost for their college education.It's part of the New York City Dance Alliance, which is holding its National College Scholarship auditions. Its foundation has handed out more than $5 million to dancers - some of which go on to perform on the biggest stages in the world."We're all pushing each other, I am so incredibly inspired, this is a great place to be," said dancer Charlie Head.Some of the dancers are rising...
JOAN KEE TO LEAD NYU’S INSTITUTE OF FINE ARTS
Art historian Joan Kee has been announced as the next director of New York University’s Institute of Fine Arts. She will step into her new role on August 19. Currently a professor of the history of art at the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, Kee is an expert in modern and contemporary art of Asia and the United States. She holds a law degree from Harvard and a Ph.D. from the IFA.
Calls for FAA to explore other flight paths
Some people who live on Long Island say the noise from JFK Airport is shattering their peace. They’re also concerned these low-flying planes can be hazardous to their health. FOX 5 NY’s Jodi Goldberg has more on their plan to get the planes rerouted.
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