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Staten Island musician featured prominently in upcoming Francis Ford Coppola movie
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Because Hollywood’s love affair with Staten Island has never waned, Tinseltown’s big wigs continue to connect — in one way or another — to the once forgotten borough. It’s no secret that “The Godfather,” Francis Ford Coppola’s masterful epic was staged...
Woodhull School Students Graduate to Next Level
Woodhull School recently celebrated its spring concert and graduation ceremony to mark the achievements of 6th-grade and prekindergarten students. The evening showcased the students’ hard work and dedication with performances that highlighted their talents under the direction of music teacher Michael Vitale. In addition to the concert, graduate students...
A 7-month-old tree kangaroo peeked out of its mom's pouch at the Bronx Zoo and here are the photos
NEW YORK (AP) — The second baby of a tree-dwelling kangaroo made its public debut this week in New York, poking its pink head head out of its mom’s furry white pouch. The tiny Matschie’s tree kangaroo, or Dendrolagus matschiei, was born in December and is the second born to the same mother since 2022. It also was the third of its kind born at the Bronx Zoo since 2008. undefined AP Audio: Tree Kangaroo Bronx Zoo-baby
Little League NYS 12s Baseball Tournament 2024: Check out the 7 out-of-town teams heading to Staten Island
The Little Leaguers are coming. Staten Island is gearing up to host the New York State 12-year-old All-Star Baseball Tournament, which means that seven teams are heading to the borough to join local representative South Shore LL this weekend. South Shore captured the District 24 and Section 3 South crowns -- but you’re probably less familiar with the other seven teams, each of which also captured a district and sectional crown to get here.
Village Trip Festival to return to Manhattan September 14th
Greenwich Village’s annual Village Trip Festival will return on Saturday, September 14th. The 2024 edition will feature two full weeks of musical performance, comedy, and lectures. Village Trip began in 2018, as a way to celebrate Greenwich Village’s countercultural history and spirit. Dating back to the 1910s, Greenwich Village...
Yonkers Breakdancing League Kicks Off
Yonkers Arts is thrilled to announce the launch of the city’s inaugural Competitive Breakdancing League, spearheaded by the renowned London Reyes, also known as B-Boy London. This groundbreaking program will focus on the education, practice, and competitive sport of the art of ‘Breaking’, marking a significant milestone in the cultural and artistic landscape of Yonkers.
Mets Daily Prospect Report, 7/21/24: Ponies sent to the glue factory
Triple-A: Syracuse Mets (46-28/13-7) SYRACUSE 8, ROCHESTER 5 (BOX) Syracuse scored seven runs early on- Brett Baty drove in 3, JT Schwartz 2, and Austin Allan and Mike Brosseau 1 apiece- and those runs were all needed as the rehabbing Kodai Senga allowed five runs in the fourth. The Mets scored an additional run, but thankfully it wouldn’t matter, as the bullpen put up zero after zero after zero.
Edison Township Announces Line Up for House Music Festival
EDISON, NJ - The township has announced the upcoming house music festival. The festival is scheduled for Saturday, August 24th, at Papaianni Park from 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM. The line-up of performers is as follows:CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER DJ Beloved DJ Mikki Afflick DJ Mark Francis DJ Dee Boyd MC Ras Anthony DJ Mar Mar DJ Matt Knight Special performance by Edison native Abena Mensah-Bonsu The event is free and open to the public and will feature food trucks, vendors, a beer garden, and a kid's zone. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Photo provided by Antonio Ware’s family raises more questions about toddler’s death
MONTICELLO – The family of Antonio Ware who died this week after he was left inside a car for several hours in Monticello in the sweltering heat continues to allege the 2-year-old boy was neglected by his foster family. On Saturday, Ware’s aunt, Georgette Howard, provided Mid-Hudson News with...
“Zolz” out at Renegades; brings mayhem to local airwaves
HUDSON VALLEY – Rick Zolzer, more commonly known as “Zolz” is no longer with the Hudson Valley Renegades, where he served several roles, most notably as the long-time PA announcer and leader of the between-innings entertainment for 28 of the team’s 30 years at Dutchess Stadium/Heritage Financial Park.
Maher steps up to help 5-year-old Chester girl battling cancer
CHESTER – Assemblyman Brian Maher (R, Walden) describes 5-year-old Lilly Fernandez as a fun and spunky girl who has a love for music, singing, and dancing. Fernandez’s story resonates with Maher so much because the little girl reminds him of his daughter. Young Lilly was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) in March and Maher has organized a team to support the Fernandez family, which includes fundraising. A GoFundMe has been created to raise funds for Lilly Fernandez’s medical and travel expenses.
Monticello residents grateful for new crosswalk on Broadway
MONTICELLO – Sullivan County Legislator Terry Bernardo was visiting downtown Monticello last year when a group of women approached her with concerns about safety on Broadway. The residents shop at Mountain Food Grocery, where there is no crosswalk, making it unsafe to cross the bustling Broadway with their children....
New book delves into life of famous silent film star who once called Staten Island home | Inside Out
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Seasoned author Sean Crose has penned a brand new book that explores the life of silent film actress, Mabel Normand, a native Staten Islander who spent her formative years in the North Shore community of New Brighton. Crose calls his latest work “Catholic Girl: The...
19 Year Old Driver Goes off Purchase Street onto Sidewalk, Arrested for DWI
Rye PD made a DWI arrest after a 19 year old driver went off Purchase Street, onto the sidewalk and into the bushes. On Friday, July 19, 2024, at approximately 6:25pm, Rye Police Officers responded to the area of Purchase Street and Blind Brook Lane for a motor vehicle accident. Local businesses in that area include Reveal Hair Studio, Pet Pantry and Skin Westchester.
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