West Nyack
LATEST NEWS
Call for Proposals: Social Justice Week 2024
Pace’s fifth annual Social Justice Week is taking place the week of October 26. This week of learning and reflection is designed to offer an ongoing memorial for Pace student Danroy “DJ” Henry, and to further commit Pace University to social justice and anti-racism. A community-driven effort,...
Dr. Li-Chiou Chen Appointed as Interim Dean of Seidenberg
The Seidenberg School of Computer Science and Information Systems is excited to announce that Dr. Li-Chiou Chen has assumed the role of our school’s interim dean, starting on August 16. Dr. Chen, a long-standing member of the Seidenberg community, brings an impressive track record of academic leadership and a deep commitment to student success. Her keen pedagogical insights and market-focused approach will guide the Seidenberg School through the upcoming academic year.
New York judge faces removal after white pride social media post, Confederate flag on desk
Salisbury, N.Y. – A town judge in Herkimer County faces removal after several incidents of misconduct, including displaying a statue depicting the Confederate flag on his desk. The New York State Commission on Judicial Conduct announced Monday Salisbury Town Court Justice Thomas F. Rathburn, who is not an attorney,...
Emergency Declaration Issued For More Counties In New York State
New York State issued another "Disaster Emergency." Over the weekend, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul today signed an executive order declaring a "Disaster Emergency" for Suffolk County, New York. "Disaster Emergency" On Long Island, New York. The "Disaster Emergency" comes after "record rainfall" fell on the Long Island County on...
Melanie Maria Goodreaux's RITA IS THE GOAT to Premiere At Theater For The New City
Melanie Maria Goodreaux's new play "RITA IS THE GOAT" will premiere at Theater for the New City in New York, NY. Following the success of her previous productions, "ENOUGH VO5 FOR THE UNIVERSE" and "THE WHITE BLACKS," playwright and director Melanie Maria Goodreaux is ready to captivate audiences once again with "RITA IS THE GOAT." Casting will start in September. This limited engagement will run for 12 performances from November 7th to 10th, 14th to 17th, and 21st to 24th.
Man Dies After Being Shot In Broad Daylight At Park In Westchester
Two men were shot during an incident at a public park in Westchester, including one man who later died of his injuries, police said.The shooting happened just after 5 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 26 at Doyle Park on Ashburton Avenue in Yonkers, when two men were found with gunshot wounds, according to Yonk…
Local NJ councilwoman resigns, charged with stealing from charity
🚨 Hillsdale Councilwoman accused of stealing money from charity. 🚨 Abby Lundy has resigned and will not seek re-election. A Republican councilwoman from Hillsdale has abruptly resigned and will not seek re-election after her arrest on embezzlement charges in Connecticut. Police in New Canaan began investigating Abby Lundy,...
Efforts to Preserve Ruins of Brook School for Colored Children Stall
Hillburn, NY – Negotiations between the Ramapough Lenape Nation, Spring Valley branch of the NAACP, and a Hillburn family to purchase land where the segregated Brook School for Colored Children once stood have seen recent setbacks. Chief Dwaine Perry, leader of the Ramapough Lenape Nation and a prominent advocate...
The Peekskill Riots Revealed the Racism and Antisemitism Hidden Beneath the Surface of the Anti-Communist Movement
Shortly after Deputy Sheriff Franklin Bowman arrived at an outdoor concert venue in New York’s Hudson Valley on August 27, 1949, he realized that he needed reinforcements. Paul Robeson, one of the most lauded African American entertainers of his time, was about to perform, and the crowd was going to be much bigger than expected. That meant there was more potential for trouble than expected, too. Car after car turned off of Hillside Avenue and continued down the long driveway to the concert grounds. Meanwhile, ahead of Bowman on the main road, hundreds of angry World War II veterans were getting ready to hold a demonstration against Robeson.
Developers 'top off' new residential tower at site former White Plains Mall once stood
WHITE PLAINS ‒ On the former White Plains Mall site, a 30-by-60-foot U.S. flag rose on Monday from the base of one of two towers nearing completion that together will hold more than 475 apartments with amenities such as fitness studios, game rooms, and a pool. The flag came to rest behind a...
Authorities in NJ warn of rise in scam in which fraudsters use names of real police officers
Fraudsters in New Jersey have found a new way to steal from people that is particularly concerning to police.They say scammers are using the names of real police officers when they call unsuspecting victims, claiming they need to pay up or risk jail time for missing jury duty.The caller says he is a member of law enforcement and there's a warrant out for your arrest unless you make an online or cryptocurrency payment.So far, this scam has been reported by dozens of families in Bergen County."We've had incidents where the sheriff's officer number has shown up on people's calls," said...
Residents Evacuated After Car Slams Into Apartment Building In Westchester
An apartment in Westchester was evacuated after a driver lost control of his vehicle and crashed into one of its walls, police said.The crash happened at around noon on Tuesday, Aug. 27, when an 89-year-old driver lost control of his car in the parking lot of a New Rochelle apartment building at 64…
Multiple Fire Departments Respond To Fuel Spill In Suffern
Multiple fire departments, including Tallman, Hillburn, Nyack, and West Haverstraw FD, in addition to Ramapo Police, responded to a fuel spill on Dunnigan Rd in Suffern. The fuel spill was caused by a puncture in the gas tank of a large tractor trailer. Initial reports say the driver might have hit the nearby train tracks, as the fuel spill starts at the tracks and continues to where the truck parked.
Heat Advisory Issued for Livingston Area; Health Department Provides Safety Tips and Cooling Center Info
LIVINGSTON, NJ — The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a heat advisory for the Essex County area for Wednesday, Aug. 28, from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. According to the NWS, residents of the area can expect temperatures to reach a high of 93 degrees with heat indexes up to 103 degrees. A "heat advisory" is issued when the combination of heat and humidity is expected to make it feel like it is 95-to-99 degrees for two-or-more consecutive days, or 100-to-104 degrees for any length of time.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Although the...
It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency:
Our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. As a platform hosting over 100,000 pieces of content published daily, we cannot pre-vet content, but we strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation.