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Giants' Malik Nabers named to CBS Sports' 2024 All-Preseason Rookie Team
When the New York Giants selected wide receiver Malik Nabers in the 2024 NFL draft, he filled a need for a feature weapon on the offense. There are extremely high expectations around the Giants’ new top target, especially considering he may have very well been the team’s top wide receiver choice as we learned on HBO’s Hard Knocks.
NJ is facing a potential lawsuit over alleged failure to protect endangered fish
The state of New Jersey is facing a lawsuit for allegedly failing to protect the endangered Atlantic sturgeon, according to the Delaware and Hudson Riverkeeper Network. New Jersey, as well as New York and Delaware, are being accused of failing to obtain incidental take permits when operating within the habitat of the Atlantic...
STEFKOVICH NAMED HEAD COACH OF FIELD HOCKEY AND WOMEN’S LACROSSE
Mahwah, NJ: Ramapo College Director of Athletics, Jan Koslowsky, has announced the hiring of Kelsie Stefkovich as the head coach of both the field hockey and the women's lacrosse teams. Stefkovich spent the 2023 fall season as the Interim Head Coach of the field hockey team and the 2024 spring...
FIVE ROADRUNNERS NAMED TO IWLCA ALL-ACADEMIC TEAM
Mahwah, NJ: The Intercollegiate Women's Lacrosse Coaches Association (IWLCA) honored 1,125 student-athletes from 201 different institutions on the 2024 IWLCA Division III Academic Honor Roll. Five Roadrunners were named to the squad; Alyssa Curto, Kelly Griffin, Alexis Leddy, Julianna McClain, Lauren Travaglini. To be eligible, student-athletes must be a junior,...
Wayne Board of Education Sends ‘Cease-and-Desist’ Notice to Fellow Trustee Regarding Wife’s Social Media Posts
WAYNE, NJ - The Wayne Board of Education has sent a cease-and-desist notice, to trustee Ryan Battershill with a stern warning. “A member of (his) family” was posting inflammatory, inaccurate statements and misinformation” on social media, the cease-and-desist said, in part.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Battershill told TAPinto Wayne the cease-and-desist refers to his wife, Jennifer. She was “shocked” when it was received, and denied everything in the notice, saying, it’s all a “plot to get Ryan off the board.” “Sending a message from the president of the board to a board member to...
Jersey City cannabis dispensary is 1st in Hudson County to unionize employees
The Cannabis Place, a Jersey City dispensary, is the first in Hudson County sign a union recognition agreement, in this case, with the United Food & Commercial Workers Local 360. Union recognition agreements provide a framework for industrial relations within an organization, setting out the rules and procedures to be...
County Honors Parks Director Salvante
Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. dedicated a bronze bust of long-time Essex County Parks Director Daniel K. Salvante in the Cherry Blossom Welcome Center in Essex County Branch Brook Park in Newark on Wednesday, July 24. The surprise presentation was made in recognition of Salvante, a Verona native and 1972 graduate of Verona High School, being the parks director for 28 years, the longest tenure of anyone in Essex County history.
Orange County, NY Getting Set For Roper Romp Event
Following a successful event in New Paltz recently, the Roper Romp phenomenon is now coming to an Orange County town. The costumed pub crawl is based on the character of Mrs. Roper from "Three's Company" is a hit all over the country, and lately the H/udson Valley has been getting in on the fun.
Public Administration program collaborates on important, comprehensive survey targeting the Latino community in Westchester County, New York
Pace’s Public Administration program will be collaborating with the Hispanic Advisory Board, under the leadership of Westchester County Executive George Latimer, to conduct a new comprehensive survey targeting the Latino community. It will gather insights and data from the Latino community within Westchester County, addressing various aspects such as...
Five Guys finds spot in Hampton Township. Find out what else is coming
Get ready for burgers and a big bag of steaming hot fries, because Sussex County's first Five Guys franchise is coming in hot. The Hampton Township Planning Board unanimously approved site plans on June 20 to convert a one-story retail building at 10 Route 206 (Hampton House Road) into mixed use, with several...
Fugitive Who Scammed Hispanic Community in Yonkers Arrested, Brought Back To NY: Police
Juan Cedillo was brought back to Westchester County Jail in Valhalla on Wednesday night, July 24 after his arrest in Washington state earlier on Monday, July 8, the Westchester County Police Department announced on Thursday, July 25. According to the department, Cedillo was originally arrested in 2019 following an investigation...
Dog Who Has Spent Nearly His Entire Life At Bergen Animal Shelter Needs Home (And More)
Two are strays and two are surrenders.All four dogs are ready for find their fur-ever families.The pups featured in this news article are among dozens who are ready to be adopted out from the Bergen County Animal Shelter in Teterboro. View this post on Instagram …
Millburn Township Committee Awards Cell Tower Agreement to Diamond Towers
MILLBURN, NJ – Cell phone service in parts of Millburn and Short Hills can be spotty, and the township has found a way to be paid for improving it. Deputy Mayor Frank Saccomandi presented resolution 24-180, awarding a contract to Diamond Towers V LLC to lease land for a cell tower. He began, “I think it is long overdue, cell phone coverage in the Poets Section of town has been abysmal, and in some cases, there's no coverage at all, and that creates a public safety issue.” He asked Business Administrator Alex McDonald what the anticipated revenue...
N.J. man accused of stabbing Salman Rushdie facing additional terrorism charges
The New Jersey man accused of attacking Salman Rushdie with a knife in 2022 has now been charged with terrorism after federal authorities alleged that he tried to assassinate the author on behalf of a Muslim terrorist group. Hadi Matar, 26, of Fairview, appeared in federal court on Wednesday on...
Newark Charter Graduate Takes Center Stage at National Education Conference
Newark native and recent graduate from Great Oaks Legacy Charter High School, Nathan “Miztyk” Duguid performed his original song earlier this month in Boston in front of thousands of attendees at the National Charter Schools Conference, which brings together advocates, educators, and leaders in the national charter community. Duguid’s song, “Teaching My Soul,” is a tribute to all of the teachers who made a difference in his life and a call for them to continue working hard for students. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER “I wrote ‘Teaching My Soul’ as an ode to inspire...
Hoboken United Synagogue Vandalized: Police Investigating
HOBOKEN, NJ - Local leaders in Hoboken are condemning an incident that left the United Synagogue vandalized on Wednesday, and called for the responsible individuals to be held accountable. According to reports, the Hoboken Police Officers responded to the United Synagogue of Hoboken,115 Park Ave., at approximately 9:00 a.m. following reports of graffiti. The synagogue staff reported discovering the message "Free Palestine" on their property. The spray paint has since been removed.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The Hoboken Police Department will now conduct additional daily patrols of the synagogue, and their Detective Bureau is...
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