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One of N.J.’s largest school districts kept kids with disabilities out of the classroom, state says
Students with disabilities returning to Trenton Public Schools from youth detention centers faced barriers and delays to returning to the classroom that lasted from weeks to years, according to a state investigation. A report by the state Department of Education released earlier this week “substantiates and confirms” issues the advocacy...
Virus Spread By Deadly Creature Confirmed In Upstate New York, HV
Several counties in New York State are confirming a virus spread by the "world's deadliest' creature. In late June, the Rockland County Department Of Health confirmed the presence of West Nile Virus for the first time in 2024. West Nile Virus Confirmed In Rockland County, New York. The infected mosquitoes...
District Attorney Hoovler Announces Lengthy Prison Sentence in Wallkill Murder for Hire Case
Damante Stansberry Sentenced to 18 Years to Life in Prison. Stansberry Previously Pled Guilty to Murder in the Second Degree for Killing a Wallkill Man. Orange County District Attorney David M. Hoovler announced that on Friday, July 19, 2024, Damante Stansberry, age 24, of Wallkill, was sentenced to eighteen (18) years to life in prison after previously pleading guilty to Murder in the Second Degree in the Orange County Court. At sentencing, the People recommended that Stansberry be sentenced to twenty (20) years to life in prison for his role in the homicide.
New York City DEP breaks ground on $1.9 billion water tunnel in Westchester County
MOUNT PLEASANT – The New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has begun the $1.9 billion Kensico to Eastview tunneling and facilities upgrade project in Westchester County that will improve the operational flexibility of the drinking water supply for more than nine million people in the City and throughout southern Westchester County.
Jersey City mayor and NJ gubernatorial candidate Fulop sees bitcoin as an ‘inflation hedge’
Jersey City Mayor Steven Fulop told The Block the municipal pension fund is investing in bitcoin ETFs as an “inflation hedge.”. Fulop, a gubernatorial candidate, is not alone as a politician in leaning into bitcoin to counter the rising cost of living. The mayor of the Garden State’s second-largest...
JT, New Kids Headline ‘We Can Survive’
• Audacy announced the lineup for 2024’s We Can Survive, the annual event supporting the Company’s mental health initiative, I’m Listening — Justin Timberlake will be joined by New Kids On The Block, Tate McRae, Benson Boone, Khalid and emerging artist Isabel LaRosa at Prudential Center in Newark, NJ, on Saturday, Sept. 28.
Jamal Naymeddin Named to the Honors List at FDU
DOVER — Jamal Naymeddin, a student at Fairleigh Dickinson University’s Metropolitan Campus in Teaneck, NJ, has been named to the Honors List for the Spring 2024 semester. To qualify for the Honors List, a student must carry a 3.5 or better grade point average out of a possible 4.0 and be enrolled in at least 12 letter-graded hours (four courses).
Crumbl Cookies Opening Outpost in Jersey City
A cookie chain that has blown up in the biggest way since launching just seven short years ago will be coming to Downtown Jersey City as Crumbl Cookies has picked out their latest storefront. For those uninitiated with the brand’s pink boxes of delectable cookies, the Utah-based cookie company was...
Track and Field Star Joetta Clark: ‘You’re Not Always Going to Win, But Never Ever Give Up’
To help celebrate the Summer Games in Paris (July 26–Aug. 11), AARP is checking with some of the most iconic figures in U.S. Olympic history about their magical moments — and the new passions that shape their lives today. Growing up in an accomplished family in South Orange,...
Montclair’s Balch Runs for Silver After Liver Transplant
Beth Balch felt extreme satisfaction when she found out that she won the silver medal in the 5K run at the 2024 Transplant Games of America (TGA) earlier this month. Winning the medal ended a tumultuous journey where less than six years ago Belch almost lost her life in her search for a liver transplant.
Homes at or under $1 million in Passaic County
Prospective homebuyers considering the real estate market had a range of options in various neighborhoods throughout the region between July 15 and July 21. In this article, we outline recent property sales in Passaic County, all of which featured homes under $1,000,000. Here, we provide a breakdown of the top...
N.J. state trooper admits punching handcuffed woman in face
A New Jersey State Police trooper has admitted he punched a handcuffed woman in the face as she sat in in the back of a law enforcement vehicle in Cumberland County in 2022 in a plea deal that calls for him to serve up to a year in a county jail.
Garden State themed Olympic events New Jerseyans want to see
A very fun question was posed on the New Jersey subreddit that got us on the NJ101.5 afternoon show intrigued. “If there was a New Jersey Olympic decathlon, what would the events be?”. For instance: the Jersey Slide competition. Competitors can be judged either on how many lanes they drive...
Senator Raj Mukherji Leads Legislative Effort to Make New Jersey a Leader in AI
JERSEY CITY, NJ - Jersey City’s State Senator, Raj Mukherji, was behind a piece of legislation signed into law earlier this week that will establish the Next New Jersey program. Enacted by Governor Phil Murphy, the program seeks to attract new investment into the state’s artificial intelligence (AI) industry, creating new jobs and economic opportunities. According to a statement, the program will unlock access to capital for New Jersey’s innovators and entrepreneurs and ensure they have access to the infrastructure necessary to make new, cutting-edge developments, which will position the state as a national leader in the...
Banking Shake-Up: 235-Branch Chain to Close Multiple Locations Unexpectedly
MJP – A network of 235 bank branches has recently surprised customers by announcing sudden closures, justifying their decision as a ‘vital’ step. In the upcoming months, Fulton Bank, a prominent regional financial institution, will be closing down more than twelve branches, forcing clients to travel further to reach their closest office.
Giants General Manager Didn't Hold Back When Asked About Saquon Barkley
New York Giants General Manager Joe Schoen didn’t hold back when asked about Saquon Barkley leaving the Giants for the division-rival Philadelphia Eagles. Appearing on Kay Adams' "Up and Adams" show on Thursday, Schoen addressed the departure of Barkley, the team’s standout running back, and ...
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