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New York, New Jersey & Delaware sued for failing to protect endangered Atlantic sturgeon
The Hudson Riverkeeper and Delaware Riverkeeper Network filed the lawsuit, alleging the states have not obtained the necessary permits, and have allowed the endangered fish to be caught in fishing nets.
Urgent call for reform: NJ disability ombudsman highlights abuse in state-run homes
A report released Monday delivered a stark portrayal of how New Jersey cares for its residents with developmental disabilities. Entitled "The Fierce Urgency of Now," its pages are filled with stories of systemic failures and personal tragedies faced by New Jerseyans who depend on the state’s help. Year after year disability ombudsman Paul Aronsohn...
NBA’s Sixers-to-New Jersey talk is ‘real,’ Gov. Murphy says: ‘Serious conversation’
New Jersey’s government is indeed courting the Philadelphia 76ers to move across the Delaware River to the Garden State, Gov. Phil Murphy confirmed Monday. ROI-NJ reported last week that state officials in Murphy’s administration are making a pitch to the ownership of the NBA franchise to move to Camden as talks to build a new arena in Philly have been bumpy.
DMV Will Soon Eliminate Temporary Paper License Plates In NJ
My mom recently just purchased a new vehicle and I am SO incredibly happy for her. She loves it, too, which makes it that much better to partake in her joy. She is having a bit of trouble with all the technology in it, though. She went from a 2007...
Police Investigate Physical Disturbance and Assault on Roosevelt Avenue
PARSIPPANY — On Saturday, July 20, at 10:59 p.m., officers responded to a report of a significant physical disturbance outside a residence on Roosevelt Ave. Upon arrival, numerous individuals scattered, fleeing through the surrounding yards. A 17-year-old juvenile was allegedly assaulted by one of the unidentified individuals who fled before police arrival, resulting in a non-life-threatening head injury. The juvenile was transported to Morristown Medical Center for treatment.
KFC Foundation grants Centenary University adaptive riding program a $10,000 Kentucky Fried Wish
HACKETTSTOWN, NJ (Warren County) — The KFC Foundation is giving back to Hackettstown, NJ-based Centenary University TRAC (Therapeutic Riding At Centenary), an adaptive riding program for adults and children with disabilities at Centenary University. The KFC Foundation granted TRAC $10,000 to make a project on their wish list come...
Iron Maiden And Fireworks: Live Broadcast Set For Fairgrounds
You know it's summer when they're rockin' in Middletown. The Orange County Fair kicked off this past weekend in Middletown, NY and a live radio broadcast is set for this Friday afternoon with amazing Iron Maiden tribute Eyes of the Nile scheduled to perform live. Check out full 2024 Orange County Fair schedule lineup here.
Palisades Park/Leonia football building new roots this fall | State of the Program
The Palisades Park/Leonia football team played some of its best football late in the 2023 season. Now, the goal is getting off to a faster start. The Tigers finished 1-5 in coach Jon Koonce's debut season last year, but a dive into their schedule shows a tale of two halves. After three blowout losses...
Take your child to a free show as Kids' Night on Broadway returns
Kids' Night on Broadway returns Tuesday, Aug. 20. The program, propelled by the Broadway League, allows children 18 and under to attend a Broadway show for free when accompanied by an adult paying full price. The offer is applied as 50 percent off each ticket when purchased as a pair. ...
Fordham Road businesses hit with robberies soon to get more security
NEW YORK - A grant in the Bronx is helping local businesses on Fordham Road improve their security. It's in response to retail theft they say is severely impacting operations.Fordham Road is the largest shopping district in the Bronx. The Fordham Road Business Improvement District believes securing their local businesses will make it safer for everyone.Fordham Road BID offering security improvement grantsThe Fordham Road BID said they're offering 10 businesses security improvement grants of up to $1,500 to fortify their shops."Retail theft is something that's been on the rise," said Albert Dalipi, the Director of Marketing, Communications and Outreach at...
Yikes! 1 in 5 New Jerseyans turn to alcohol before these decisions
We have plenty of reasons to be stressed in New Jersey, and finances are definitely one of the bigger issues. Yeah, I’m looking at you, tolls and property taxes. A recent survey was put out by Card Rates that highlighted the number of New Jerseyans who turn to alcohol when making some of their bigger financial decisions.
REPORT: NBA Forward’s Mother & Wife Of New York Yankees Exec Mysteriously Found Dead At Home
The wife of a senior New York Yankees executive was found dead at their New Jersey home this weekend. The body of Rachel Minaya, the wife of former Mets GM and current Yankees exec Omar Minaya, was discovered at the residence on Saturday night. Rachel was 55. The New York...
Parsippany Hills football starts fresh with a new head coach | State of the Program
First-year coach Ross Tarlowe is no stranger to the Parsippany Hills football program. A top assistant and coordinator at the Morris County school for the last 24 years, Tarlowe steps into the top role this fall after longtime coach Dave Albano took the Randolph head job following the 2023 season. “The reception by the...
Hydrant flushing underway in Warwick
The Village of Warwick recently issued the following hydrant flushing announcement to village residents:. The Village of Warwick will be flushing fire hydrants starting on July 22, 2024, from approximately 7 p.m. until 12 a.m. This will be done every evening until all the fire hydrants are completed. This is done during the evening to cause as little inconvenience as possible for the village residents. The water may be discolored but will clear up and is not harmful. You may also experience minor pressure problems while the fire hydrants are being flushed in your area.
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