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NYCHA’s not just a landlord. It's going to train young adults to work in construction.
The workforce training program comes as the city's need for affordable housing is reaching an apex. The $1.3 million grant from the U.S. Labor Department will fund the workforce development program for 40 months. [ more › ]
City Official Says 'Cut' to Rumors that Massive Bayonne Movie Studio Project is Dead
BAYONNE, NJ - Bayonne officials sought to dispel rumors that the proposed development of a massive movie studio adjacent to the Bayonne Bridge had been scrapped when they announced that 1888 Studios has been awarded a $400 million tax credit from the State of New Jersey. “Far from it,” said Law Director Jay Coffey. “The project is moving ahead and the studio will eventually become the city’s biggest taxpayer.”CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER On Tuesday the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) approved tax credits under the Aspire Program for the project. “1888 Studios...
Attorney: former Columbia High School Principal Frank Sanchez cleared by grand jury
MAPLEWOOD __ Charges against Frank Sanchez, former Columbia High School Principal, have been dismissed by an Essex County grand jury. A press release from Sanchez' lawyer sent Thursday said the charges "were reviewed and expeditiously dismissed" by the grand jury on Wednesday.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER "From the outset of this ordeal, we were convinced that what occurred on March 9, 2023 at Columbia High School should never have resulted in criminal charges being filed," lawyer John J. McMahon said in the press release. Sanchez, was placed on administrative leave from his role in...
Dozens gather in Sunnyside to rally against Governor Hochul’s congestion pricing halt
Dozens of transit advocates attended a rally at Lowery Plaza in Sunnyside to call on Governor Kathy Hochul to reverse her decision to pause congestion pricing indefinitely. Hochul announced the decision on Friday, citing New York City’s rising cost of living and anecdotally referencing conversations she had with New York City business owners who worried that customers would no longer travel from other states. The remarks were met with much skepticism and anger.
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