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The Mesmerizing Northern Lights May Be Visible In NY Early Tomorrow Morning
The Northern Lights, aka Aurora Borealis, is a stunning natural phenomenon that creates an incredible display of color that seems to dance across the sky. Though, sadly, they’re typically only seen in countries closest to the Arctic and Antarctic circles that are often remote–but you may not have to hop on a flight to see them this week! Due to heightened solar activity the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has issued a geomagnetic storm watch for July 24th, aka we may be seeing the northern lights in NY! The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has found that a large Coronal Mass Ejection (CME) is expected to hit the earth’s atmosphere sometime in the early hours of Wednesday, July 24th. This means the potential to see the aurora borealis dancing across the night sky! Here’s everything you need to know about potentially seeing the dazzling Northern Lights display in NY:
Clifton neighbors concerned about chemical spill
CLIFTON, N.J. (PIX11) — Residents on Normandy Road in Clifton expressed concern Tuesday about the flammable chemicals from Monday’s tanker explosion on Route 3. “It smelled like gasoline but stronger, and it burns your eyes when you’re back there,” said Arturo Gaviria, referencing his backyard, which is steeped in chemicals. Gaviria said hazmat crews have […]
Glen Ridge Pop-Up Party in The Glen Wednesday
The Borough of Glen Ridge Mayor & Council is throwing an epic Pop-Up Party in The Glen tomorrow, Wednesday, July 24, from 4 to 8 p.m. The reason? “Just to have fun,” says Recreation Director Jim Cowan with a smile. The Council cooked up this idea to bring...
Saddle River school superintendent fights one-year suspension of certificates
SADDLE RIVER — School Superintendent Gina Cinotti is seeking a stay while she appeals the one-year suspension of her teaching and administrative certificates. The suspension was ordered by the state Department of Education State Board of Examiners after a six-year investigation of charges filed against her by her previous employer, the Netcong School District in May 2018. ...
Former Newark educators rehired to consult on career and technical education programs, facilities
Sign up for Chalkbeat Newark’s free newsletter to keep up with the city’s public school system.The Newark Board of Education rehired two consultants to review its buildings and help implement new career and technical education programs as district officials work to address their aging facilities.Former Newark educators, Mary Bennett and Raymond Lindgren, were hired to help audit district buildings, consult on new career and technical education programs, and support ongoing school construction projects. The school board approved the $192,000 contract during its June meeting. The contract also tasks the consultants with providing support to finish construction at the Newark School...
Indictment dropped against Paterson officer who shot gun suspect as new evidence emerges
PATERSON — State authorities are dropping their indictment against Paterson police officer Jerry Moravek for shooting a fleeing gun suspect in the back in June 2022, saying they recently learned of photos showing the man with a gun within hours of the incident. The New Jersey Attorney General's Office said it will reinvestigate...
Vendor Applications Available for Edison's First Pride Festival
EDISON, NJ - The township is accepting vendor applications for their first Pride Festival on September 7. The deadline to register as a vendor is August 26. The township will not accept applications beyond this date. To fill out the application, click here. The event will be outdoors at Papaianni Park. All vendors/exhibitors must supply their own tables, chairs, canopies, generators. Water hook-ups will not be provided, according to the township.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Vendors must report to Papaianni Park the day of the festival by 11:00 AM. Set-ups must be completed...
Hawthorne looks to spruce up Diamond Bridge Avenue shops. Here's how it'll do it
HAWTHORNE — Officials are giving loans of up to $10,000 to downtown merchants and property owners who invest in improvements to their aging facades. The exterior work, targeting 21 shopfronts on Diamond Bridge Avenue, is meant to spiff up the busy area by creating an aesthetic streetscape — one that is more inviting for prospective tenants and the public at large. ...
3 men sentenced to prison, 2 for over 40 years, for 2018 fatal Jersey City shooting
Three men were sentenced to state prison, two for over 40 years, for a 2018 fatal Jersey City shooting that claimed the life of a 17-year-old boy. Rayquan Carmichael, 23, of Jersey City, was sentenced to 40 years in New Jersey State Prison for murder, Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez announced.
Woman shockingly finds bear relaxing in her garden
A woman was shocked when she looked out to see a bear sat in her garden. Robin Kwestel, 63, was watching golf on TV and went to get a drink from the kitchen when she saw the large male black bear. The mom-of-four said the bear - which she thinks...
Weekend Stafford Crash Victim ID'd As 24-Year-Old Scrap Metal Company VP
Kevin Scoda, 24, of Edison, was killed in the crash on Route 72, the Stafford Township Police Department said in a news release on Tuesday, July 23. Officers responded to the scene near milepost 24.5 at around 7:45 p.m. on Saturday, July 20. Investigators said Scoda's 2023 Chevrolet Corvette collided...
Man Shot Multiple Times In Jersey City: Authorities
A man was shot several times in Jersey City on the early morning of Sunday, July 21, authorities said.At 12:58 a.m., police responded to 260 Bright St. for a report of a man shot, Kimberly Wallace-Scalfione, a spokeswoman for the mayor's office, said. The victim, 31, was already transported to a ne…
'Sinatra house' in Point Pleasant Beach sells for about half initial asking price
POINT PLEASANT BEACH - The oceanfront home whose owners piped Frank Sinatra tunes onto the boardwalk for some 30 years has been sold for $2.26 million, a real estate agent said Monday. The "Sinatra home," first put up for sale in September 2022 for $4.4 million, was purchased by Jeffrey Woszczak and his family, real estate investors who plans to rent the property. ...
New York State Troopers Stop Man For Oversized Load, You Won’t Believe This
How many times have we seen that guy traveling along Main Street with a mattress on the roof of the car and his left arm out the window holding on to the mattress for dear life? Transporting a mattress with your car is legal but you will get stopped if it isn't secure.
UPDATED: Mayor explains why memorial removed
Mayor Anthony Rossi asked for a memorial for Jason Rinker at the pump track to be removed but not for it to be destroyed, he said in a video posted July 12 on his Facebook page. The memorial was taken to the township’s Department of Public Works, where it can...
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