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Three of the dirtiest cities in America are here in NJ
When we tell outsiders where we’re from, we all get the eye roll. We’ve all heard the Jersey dis about smokestacks, pollution, litter, and grime. No one ever thinks of farmland, the gorgeous lakes and mountains, the Jersey shore, the hiking trails, the nature. All we ever hear about is the dirty reputation, which just isn’t warranted or fair.
Map shows where to watch NYC's 4th of July fireworks tonight
NEW YORK -- New York City's 4th of July fireworks show is back over the Hudson River tonight for the first time in more than a decade. We have everything to know about when it starts, how long it will last and the best places to watch the fireworks from both New York and New Jersey - as well as what to expect from the weather and which street closures to know about. If you aren't celebrating in the city, we also have a list of 4th of July fireworks displays in New Jersey, Westchester and Rockland counties and on Long Island. What time...
Don't be Alarmed: Woodland Park Fire Emergency Call Boxes Temporarily Out of Service for Repairs
WOODLAND PARK, NJ - Woodland Park residents should not be alarmed if they see fire call boxes on utility poles covered in plastic bags. According to Business Administrator Sam Yodice, the pull stations are not being dismantled, but are temporarily out of service due to the need for repairs. These concerns were raised after Woodland Park residents noticed and reported the covered fire alarm boxes near Memorial Middle School and Overmount Ave. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER "They get tested frequently, and when they’re covered up, it just means they’re out of service temporarily," Yodice told TAPinto Passaic Valley. When asked about the timeline for repairs, Yodice said that "it depends on the part and the repair. As you can imagine, these parts are not always easy to get, and sometimes it takes some time before the repairs are completed." Residents are encouraged to exercise caution while the repairs are underway. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Long Island beachgoers contend with crowds and closures
BABYLON, N.Y. - If you're thinking about beating the heat at the beach for the 4th of July holiday, you're not alone. People from across the Tri-State Area have been flocking to the beaches to beat the heat and humidity. Several beaches in our area had already hit capacity by midday. On Long Island, Gilgo State Park and Orient Beach State Park had filled to capacity by 10 a.m. Sunken Meadow State Park was filled to capacity by noon. Beachgoers on Long Island were urged to use Jones Beach and Heckscher State Park, where there were no early reports of delays. Officials warned of a moderate...
You can swim for free at these New York pools this summer
If you're a frequenter of the city's and state's many public swimming pools, you're by now familiar with the $2 entry fee that most of them ask for. That's, however, changing this summer: Governor Kathy Hochul just announced that the state is completely waiving entry fees at 14 state parks for the rest of the season. The list includes two public pools located in New York City: Roberto Clemente State Park Pool in the Bronx and the Riverbank State Park Pools in Manhattan.
NYC, state officials reveal free ways to get kids off their phones and outside: ‘Don’t scroll through life’
City and state officials urged New York parents Tuesday to get their kids off their phones and outside — and they gave a few suggestions on how to do it. Gov. Kathy Hochul announced that pools at New York’s state parks will be free to all for the rest of the summer — including at Jones Beach on Long Island, Riverbank State Park in Manhattan, Roberto Clemente State Park Pool in The Bronx and Bear Mountain in the Hudson Valley. The state will also chip in $1.5 million in transportation grants to help get disadvantaged kids to swim lessons at the pools,...
3 hot dog joints voted among NYC’s best are actually in NJ
As Bruce Springsteen sang in “Jack Of All Trades,” it’s all happened before and it’ll happen again. It isn’t the first time the most amazing New York City food establishments of a certain category wound up being named as a place across the river in New Jersey.
Take a look inside the Inwood apartments offering rents as low as $380
NEW YORK - A new apartment building above the renovated Inwood Library showcases the vision of the city's Housing Preservation and Development division, with rents as low as $380 and access to child care and training.Eliza Tower in Inwood offers "affordable luxury"Manhattan apartments often offer amenities at a hefty price, but not at Inwood's new Eliza Tower. HPD rezoned the property alongside the Inwood Library to build what Commissioner Adolfo Carrion calls "affordable luxury."At the Eliza, the most expensive three-bedroom is just $1,800 for families making 60% of the area median income. One-bedroom units go as low as $380 --...
Highlights from the 2024 Montclair Fourth of July Parade
The Montclair Celebrates July 4th Committee promised this year’s Montclair Fourth of July Parade would be fantastic, and they didn’t disappoint!. The community gathered along the parade route to celebrate Independence Day and cheer on the community groups marching. The annual event, which was full of local pride,...
Nathan’s Famous 4th of July hot dog eating contest kicks off soon in NYC
CONEY ISLAND, Brooklyn (PIX11) – Soon, 29 competitive eaters will take on the sport’s biggest stage on Coney Island to eat as many hot dogs as they can in 10 minutes. A crowd of thousands watched Miki Sudo defend her title by eating 51 hot dogs during the women’s competition. Her previous record was 48.5 […]
Crowds flock to beaches, boardwalks, parades across the Tri-State for July 4th
Heading to beaches, boardwalks and parades are a huge part of celebrating the 4th of July holiday weekend.Eyewitness News was in several locations across the Tri-State as people took a break to celebrate Independence Day and relax in the summer sun.People on Long Island made their way to Jones Beach to soak in the sun and get a prime spot for the annual Jones Beach fireworks show.Over 175,000 people were expected to attend the event."It's going to be a spectacular program," said New York State Parks Regional Director George Gorman. "There's a mix of traditional and modern music and it's...
Temporary bridge to ease Route 15 traffic mess is opening later this month
State Department of Transportation officials plan to have a temporary bridge opened by mid-July after the loss of all Route 15 south lanes over a 124-year old bridge that was being replaced. The emergency lane closures last month detoured tens of thousands of cars onto local Jefferson Township streets. “The...
More trucks roll through NY, NJ ports after Baltimore bridge collapse
New York Harbor's seaports saw an uptick in truck traffic after the collapse of Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore. New York Harbor's seaports have seen more action since the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge closed the Port of Baltimore, but that's brought additional truck traffic and environmental concerns to areas of Newark and Elizabeth. [ more › ]
NY weather: These 4 weather maps show latest Fourth of July forecast
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — The latest forecast maps for the Fourth of July show a potential for thunderstorms encroaching on New York City. Recent forecasts indicate that Independence Day will be in the upper 80s and feature thunderstorms in the evening hours. “On Thursday it could be a soaker...
Where to see the best fireworks in North Jersey: Check out these 7 massive displays
Looking for the best Fourth of July fireworks displays in North Jersey? Look no further — we've curated a list of some of the most extravagant, colorful pyrotechnic shows. Here's what to know about where to go to be dazzled for this July 4th holiday. ...
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