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Deadly Cheese Incident in Upstate New York Leads to Sentencing
Johannes Vulto, a former raw milk cheese manufacturer in Upstate New York, and his company Vulto Creamery LLC, each received sentences in federal court in Syracuse on Monday, July 9 following a deadly incident. The sentencing followed guilty pleas from both Vulto and Vulto Creamery LLC to a misdemeanor offense...
Massive 20-Story-Tall Mural Finished In Westchester After 2 Months Of Painting
Westchester's largest-ever mural has been completed after a months-long painting process.The mural, created by Na’ye Perez and titled "From the Source," was painted on the north façade of 500 Main St. in downtown New Rochelle and is now complete as of Monday, July 22.The 20-story-tall mur…
Hudson County approves $8.4M in Open Space Trust Grants
HUDSON COUNTY, NJ - The Hudson County Board of Commissioners approved over $8,498,822 in Open Space Trust Grantees for numerous open space acquisitions, park improvements and historic preservation projects throughout Hudson County. Funding awarded included:CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER $500,000 for Peninsula at Bayonne Harbor Waterfront Walkway Extension $250,000 for improvements to Veteran’s Park in Bayonne $250,000 for Hoboken Skate Park and Walkway Upgrades Project, $500,000 for Church Square Park Improvement Project-Phase 1 $500,000 for the Skinner Park Improvements Project in Jersey City $2500,000 for the Martiniak-Enright Park Improvements Project in Jersey City $500,000 for City Hall Park in Jersey City $500,000 for the Jersey City Redevelopment Authority, Bayfront Promenade Park Phase 1, $100,000 for the Old Bergen Church Cemetery Restoration Project, Hudson County Parks, $179,822 for Lincoln Park Sun Houses The anticipated start date for these proposed projects is September 26, 2024 with completion dates by September 2026. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Westchester’s First Chick-fil-A Restaurant to Open in Yonkers July 25
YONKERS, N.Y. (July 22, 2024) – The first locally owned and operated Chick-fil-A® restaurant in Westchester County will begin serving the Yonkers community on Thursday, July 25. Chick-fil-A, Inc. has selected Israel Allmand as the independent franchised local Owner-Operator of Chick-fil-A Central Park Ave and Roxbury. Located at...
Hudson County Sheriff’s Office to Conduct DWI Checkpoint in Jersey City
Hudson County Sheriff’s Office will be conducting a DWI Checkpoint on Thursday, July 25th, at the intersection of Kennedy Blvd and Manhattan Ave in Jersey City. The primary purpose of this checkpoint is to discourage drivers from getting behind the wheel while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
NYC officials announce numerous e-bike and battery initiatives
NEW YORK -- Mayor Eric Adams announced Monday his administration is launching a $2 million trade-in program that will soon allow delivery workers to swap uncertified e-bikes and batteries for UL-certified devices."Many of these devices do not meet the safety standards, so we're excited about this," Adams said.Delivery workers applaud NYC's strategy Delivery workers say the program will ease safety concerns because sometimes they have no choice but to charge their batteries indoors. William Medina told CBS New York he has to use two batteries for a typical 14-hour workday."I was worried for my family, my niece, my sister, because...
New York City Council votes to sue Adams over solitary confinement law
(The Center Square) — The New York City Council is gearing up to take Mayor Eric Adams to court to ensure a ban on solitary confinement in city jails goes into effect in the latest back-and-forth of an escalating intra-party feud. The Democratic-led Council voted on Thursday to approve a resolution authorizing Speaker Adrienne Adams to take legal action if the city goes to court to block the law restricting the use of solitary confinement in the jails. ...
Competitive breaking debuts at 2024 Paris Olympics
NEW YORK (PIX11) — Friday is the opening ceremony for the 2024 Paris Olympics. Breaking, formerly known as break dancing, is making its debut as a sport. The dance was created in the Bronx. PIX11’s Arrianee LeBeau caught up with a few breakers, both past and present.
News 12’s Ask the Mayor returns today, Monday, July 22 at 7:30pm ET
News 12, the preeminent hyperlocal news source across the New York tri-state area, today announced the next edition of Ask the Mayor, a 30-minute call-in program featuring New York City Mayor Eric Adams. Ask the Mayor will air exclusively on News 12 The Bronx, News 12 Brooklyn, and News 12 NY today, Monday, July 22 at 7:30pm ET.
14th Street sidewalk crowded with bikes
We've seen them all around the city, delivery workers on their bikes bringing New Yorkers their food orders. Something that still isn't figured out is where these workers are supposed to wait when they're not actively working on an order. FOX 5 NY's Arthur Chi'en shows us they've ended up congregating on certain blocks.
Marine Park — Some Oldies But Goodies at Plastic Soul Concert
Plastic Soul took music lovers on a journey down memory lane with a musical tribute to some favorite classic rock sounds of the 60s and 70s on Thursday, July 18th. The concert was postponed from the previous evening due to forecasted rain. This was the fourth concert in the popular...
15 Least and Most Expensive Colleges in the U.S.
Families often start saving nearly as soon as their children are out of the womb, and some even begin planning where to live before that, aiming to get the best value within their home state. However, with the right research and accurate data, college planning doesn’t have to be such a daunting task.
Florida man gets over 50 months in prison for defrauding NYC landlords
NEW YORK (PIX11) — A Florida man, who refers to himself as the “Wolf of Airbnb,” was sentenced to over 50 months in prison for his connection in a scheme “to defraud New York City landlords and the U.S. Government,” United States Attorney Damian Williams said on Monday. Konrad Bicher, 32, failed to make more […]
High rents, upfront costs are keeping New Yorkers stuck
High rents are not a new phenomenon in New York City, but paired with steep upfront costs, many are finding it tough to secure their next home. A new StreetEasy market report for the month of June shows that renters across the city are sticking put and staying in their current homes for longer thanks to those two factors.
NYC Subways to Get Weapons Detection Systems – Here’s When and Where!
Brace yourselves, NYC! Mayor Eric Adams is pushing forward with the installation of controversial weapons detection systems in subway stations. In just a few days, select stations will start rolling out this cutting-edge technology to enhance passenger safety. How the System Works. A few months back, detectives demonstrated how the...
This Week In & Around Chelsea: July 22-28, 2024
Manhattan Community Board 4’s Full Board Meeting / Free Affordable Housng Workshop / Free Programming in Bella Abzug Park / The Sweat Sessions / HYHK Alliance Needs Assessment Survey / Food Bag Program: Fresh Food for Seniors / Down to Earth Farmers Market Chelsea /. The Full Board of...
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