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North Jersey teacher's novel about coerced marriage in Bangladesh wins NYC Big Books award
PATERSON — Not many people get to see themselves on a digital billboard in Times Square. But Rumki Chowdhury of Paterson — a local school teacher — experienced that last month, after her novel “Secrets in the Wind” won an NYC Big Books award. ...
Project tour, expansion to new schools helping to grow ULI’s UrbanPlan program for students
Russo Development CEO Ed Russo (far right) speaks to East Brunswick High School students on May 21 at the firm’s Vermella Woodbridge property as part of a tour hosted by Urban Land Institute Northern New Jersey’s UrbanPlan program. — All photos courtesy: Russo Development. The UrbanPlan program’s...
Plainfield Police Encourage Residents to Lock Car Doors, Keep Items Out of View
PLAINFIELD, NJ — Starting Tuesday last week, the Plainfield Police Department began to encourage Plainfield residents to lock their cars and hide items from view. "Lock your cars after exiting," reads the statement that has been posted on the city's Facebook page two more times since the initial warning. "When leaving vehicles, please place all items out of view. We’re experiencing an uptick in the theft of personal items from unlocked vehicles, and we want to keep your property safe." For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Car Crashes on Hyatt Hills Golf Course in Clark
Clark, NJ — A single-vehicle accident occurred on the Hyatt Hills Golf Course, located at 1300 Raritan Rd, Sunday evening. The Clark Police Department informed TAPinto Clark that a woman driving a 2021 Volvo XC40 began experiencing mechanical problems while traveling eastbound on Raritan Rd.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The driver, unable to stop the car, veered into the westbound lanes of Raritan Rd., crossing the double-yellow solid lines. The car then struck a fence and traveled inside the golf course, where it hit a tree, finally coming to a stop. While the driver complained of pain, no serious injuries were reported. [Don’t miss any TAPinto Clark news. Go to tapinto.net/enews to sign up for our free e-newsletter, delivered each morning to your inbox.] For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
NJ beach weather and waves: Jersey Shore Report for Mon 7/22
MODERATE RISK OF RIP CURRENTS (Atlantic & Cape May Counties) - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the surf zone. 5 - 10 knots (Gust 12 knots) TODAY: S winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming around 10 kt late. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: SE 2 ft at 9 seconds.
High Levels Of Fecal Contamination Found At 4 More New Jersey Beaches
Summer at the Jersey Shore means long days on the beach, ice cream on the boardwalk, the sound of seagulls swooping overhead, and high levels of bacteria in the water. 4 more NJ beaches are now under advisory due to high fecal bacteria contamination. It's not something we're unfamiliar with.
Community Spirit Shines at Spring Lakes H.W. Mountz Annual Booster Bash
SPRING LAKE, NJ - H.W. Mountz Elementary School in Spring Lake, a National Blue Ribbon school, recently hosted its annual summer Booster Bash, marking the transition from the end of the school year to the beginning of a new one. This celebrated event is among several key fundraisers organized by the Mountz Booster Club, aiming to enrich the school's programs and facilities. Craig Lynch, the President of the H.W. Mountz Booster Club, opened the event by acknowledging the unwavering community support. "It's truly special that the community always steps up and helps us out. We couldn't organize...
Bay Head Summer Camp in full swing
BAY HEAD — While school may be out, laughs and cheers can still be heard over at Bay Head School, due to the Bay Head Summer Camp launching in full swing. Having started on July 1, the camp has open enrollment until it ends on Aug. 8. Camp takes place every Monday through Friday from 9 a.m.
Terroristic Threats and Burglary Investigation Lead to Three Arrests
Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez has announced that members of the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office Internal Affairs Unit arrested three men on July 18th following an investigation into terroristic threats and burglary. 45-year old Mario Albero is charged with possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, the weapon...
Roselle hires new football coach for upcoming season
ROSELLE, NJ — Another Union County school will have a new head football coach for the upcoming 2024 season. While Union and Westfield promoted from within, with Jason Scott named the interim head coach at Union High School and Matt Andzel the head coach at Westfield High School, Abraham Clark High School in Roselle decided to go a different direction once Ibrahim Halsey left to become the head coach at South Brunswick High School.
Newark's Ironbound to get another power plant despite high asthma rates
Despite protests from local advocates, New Jersey has approved a fourth power plant for Newark's Ironbound neighborhood, raising concerns about pollution in an area with high asthma rates. Nancy Solomon reports for Gothamist. In short:. New Jersey's Governor Murphy approved a new backup power plant in Newark's Ironbound, despite community...
Massive Number Of Tourists Choosing Upstate New York Over NYC
Tourism is booming in "unexpected" places in Upstate New York, but declining in New York City. In late June, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul paused the start of Congestion Pricing "indefinitely." The plan was set to start on June 30 and would have charged drivers at least $15 to drive...
Sheriff seizes 1,200 pounds of drugs in the Bronx
THE BRONX, N.Y. (PIX11) – Officials shut down a large facility selling cannabis and psychedelic mushrooms in the Bronx, according to Sheriff Anthony Miranda. Community complaints about the sale of unregulated drugs led investigators to the large store on Timpson Place around 1:30 a.m. Sunday. Over 1,200 pounds of THC concentrate, cannabis flower, edibles, and […]
Little League NYS 12s Baseball Tournament 2024: Check out the 7 out-of-town teams heading to Staten Island
The Little Leaguers are coming. Staten Island is gearing up to host the New York State 12-year-old All-Star Baseball Tournament, which means that seven teams are heading to the borough to join local representative South Shore LL this weekend. South Shore captured the District 24 and Section 3 South crowns -- but you’re probably less familiar with the other seven teams, each of which also captured a district and sectional crown to get here.
VIDEO: Let’s Talk Kashrus, Sweet Dreams!
Chazal say that leaving peeled eggs, garlic, and onions overnight makes them dangerous to consume. Sleeping on top of food, as well as eating fish and meat together are other examples of dangerous foods. Let’s listen in to Rav Shmuel Fuerst – Dayan of Agudas Yisroel of Illinois as he explains us the exact parameters of Chazal’s takanos.
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