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County Officials Comment on Coach USA Route Terminations
PARAMUS, NJ - Coach USA, based locally, has terminated its agreement with NJ Transit, according to county officials, which they say will "prematurely" cut 20 bus routes and will likely impact students and staff commuting to Bergen Community College. On June 11, 2024, the bus company announced the beginning of "voluntary Chapter 11 proceedings in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware to facilitate sale processes to preserve jobs, ensure continued service and maximize the value of its businesses."CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER County Executive Jim Tedesco and County Commissioner Chairwoman Germaine...
Videos show meteor that passed over NYC and New Jersey
NEW YORK -- Did you see that? Several people reported seeing a meteor streak across the sky Tuesday in New York City, along with a loud boom and shaking buildings. NASA said initial reports suggest the daylight fireball passed over the Statue of Liberty before moving west into New Jersey. Social media users report loud boomSome people on social media reported a loud boom and wondered if there had been an earthquake. New York City Councilman Justin Brannan wrote, "Folks from the Jersey Shore to the West Side of Manhattan reported hearing a sonic boom.""I personally spoke with NYC Emergency Management and there is...
‘My Property, My Trees’: New Tree-Cutting Law Divides N.Y. Town
When Robert Herbst returned to his hometown about 30 miles north of New York City in 1992, he wanted his children to be immersed in the lush greenery of his childhood. But over the decades, he noticed more trees coming down to make way for bigger houses.
Do You Have An Interest In History And Would Like To Volunteer? Camp Shanks Museum Wants You!
The Camp Shanks Museum commemorates the military facility that served as the largest point of embarkation for soldiers headed for the front lines in North Africa and Europe during World War II, including the landing forces for the D-Day invasion. Opened in 1942, Camp Shanks contained 1,500 barracks, mess halls, theaters, a hospital, and other buildings where some 1.5 million G.I.s (approximately 40,000 a month) were issued combat equipment and underwent final inspections before shipping overseas. Most soldiers spent eight to 12 days at the self-supporting complex dubbed “Last Stop, U.S.A.” Located in a simulated barracks, the museum contains artifacts and photographs that recount the history of Camp Shanks and describe the everyday life of male and female soldiers at the facility. A Wall of Honor lists servicemen and women who spent time there.
Clarkstown Announces Opening of Congers Lake Memorial Park Basketball Courts
The Town of Clarkstown announced that the installation of its much anticipated updated basketball courts at Congers Lake Memorial Park has been completed and that the courts are now open for residents to enjoy. The town announced in April that it would resurface the basketball courts at Congers, Zukor, Kings,...
Montvale mayor challenging NJ’s affordable housing law
Raven Santana is an award-winning journalist with a passion for serving New Jersey’s diverse communities and a highly respected member of her own. Santana has served as correspondent/sub-anchor for NJ Spotlight News since 2018. She’s reported on the state’s business climate, health care issues, undocumented workers legislation and more. She also hosts New Jersey Business Beat with Raven Santana on NJ PBS. The first woman of color in that role, she has made it a mission to focus on often-overlooked aspects of business, from BIPOC ownership to gaps in equity and inclusion. Her recent accolades include being recognized in 2023 as part of COLOR Magazine's Power 40 Under 40 list, and in Perth Amboy Free Public Library’s 2nd Annual Women’s History Month Celebration, where she received a mayoral citation and the NJ Senate/General Assembly presented her with a Joint Legislative Resolution. She also serves on The WNET Group’s Diversity Equity and Inclusion council and is vice president of The Second Street Youth Center, based in Plainfield.
Rockland Conservation & Service Corps Celebrates Over 5,000 Hours of Service with Public Event on August 8th
The Rockland Conservation & Service Corps (RCSC) is inviting the public to join a celebration recognizing the remarkable achievements of its 28 Conservation Corps Members, who have collectively completed over 5,000 hours of service. The event will be held on Thursday, August 8th, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Rockland County Fire Training Center, located at 35 Firemen’s Memorial Drive, Pomona.
New Development With Over 100 Affordable Apartments Completed In Westchester
Construction of an all-new six-story apartment building in Westchester with more than 100 affordable units has been completed with help from New York state officials. The grand opening of Summit on Hudson, located in Yonkers just a half-mile from the city's Metro-North train station, was celeb…
5-Story Multifamily Residential Building Coming To Heart Of Westchester Village
A five-story residential building containing more than 150 apartment units is set to be built in the center of a Westchester County village in close proximity to a Metro-North train station. The 1.44-acre development, to be known as the Station Lofts, will be located in Port Chester at 67 New …
Sidewalk Incentive Program in Nyack
NYACK, NY– The Village of Nyack Village Board of Trustees is excited to announce the establishment of a fund for a Sidewalk Incentive Program. This initiative aims to enhance pedestrian safety, accessibility, and the overall aesthetic of our beloved Village. The Village Board believes that all citizens benefit when...
Test calling ISIS terrorists sparks trouble for NJ school superintendent
WAYNE — Parents are holding a school superintendent's feet to the fire after he apologized for a test question that called ISIS an Islamic terror group. The multiple choice question was part of a quiz in a seventh-grade class at Schuyler-Colfax Middle School in Wayne, according to the group Teaching While Muslim.
HNA Property In Palisades Sells For $26.3 Million
Orangetown Officials Breathe A Sigh Of Relief Over Closing On HNA Property To REVEIL LLC; 342-Unit Housing Development Slated For Bucolic 106-Acre Site. That’s the sentiment in the Town of Orangetown, now that the ink has dried on the sale of HNA’s Palisades Training Center on Route 9W in Palisades to a group of developers who plan to re-develop the 106-acre dilapidated property into a new hotel and 342 townhouses and apartments.
Pelham Summerfest returns for jam-packed 2024
It’s a big week for the Town of Pelham, as Summerfest officially kicks off today. Running until Sunday, Pelham Summerfest was recently selected as one of the Top 100 festivals in Ontario. Communications Specialist Leah Letford says there’s some new games for visitors to try on Saturday. Letford...
Move over Headless Horseman: Sleepy Hollow to welcome mermaids for new festival
The Headless Horseman isn't the only mythical creature hanging out in Sleepy Hollow. Rumor has it there may be mermaids in the village, too, making it a potential summertime destination for water and land lovers alike. There's only one way to find out if the rumor is true: head to the Sleepy Hollow...
Get a taste of colonial life at Mount Vernon this summer
Did you know that the US of A is celebrating the big 2-5-0 in 2026? George Washington’s Mount Vernon is making preparations for the major milestone by renovating its education center. While this means the building that houses its museum exhibits, theaters and other galleries is closed, the historic estate is offering some immersive events over the next few months to give you a taste of what life was like back when our nation was founded.
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