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Bayonne Food Truck Festival Draws Record Crowds
BAYONNE, NJ - Chillier than normal weather for and overcast skies hinting at rain did nothing to discourage a larger than expected crowd to attend the Bayonne Food Truck Festival on May 4. “This is the largest crowd we’ve ever had,” said Edoardo “Junior” Ferrante, who was among the localofficials who made their way through thousands of people who lined up to get a taste of a wide variety of food truck cuisine.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The attendees came from far and wide, taking advantage of the nearby station for the Hudson...
Kim campaign political director will seek Payne’s House seat
Brittany Claybrooks, a 32-year-old former East Orange councilwoman and the North Jersey political director of Andy Kim’s U.S. Senate campaign, will seek the Democratic nomination for Congress in New Jersey’s 10th district. That sets up a contest with Newark City Council President LaMonica McIver, who has the support...
Madison to Commemorate Memorial Day with Parade and Ceremonies
Madison, NJ – Madison will once again honor the sacrifices of its military members with its annual Memorial Day parade, set to take place on Monday, May 27. The procession will commence promptly at 9:30 a.m. from Lower James Park, located at the intersection between Madison Avenue and Park Avenue. Preceding the parade, two solemn ceremonies are scheduled to pay tribute to fallen heroes. The first ceremony will commence at 9:00 a.m. at the World War II and Korean War memorials located at James Park, 13 Madison Avenue. Subsequently, at 9:15 a.m., the second ceremony will be held...
What’s the plan for thousands of AI cameras in Newark schools?
"They say these cameras will help make schools safer,' says reporter Jessie Gómez. The Newark Board of Education last week approved a $12 million contract to have more than 7,000 cameras with artificial intelligence features installed in the city’s public schools. District leaders say the plan will make schools safer and help crackdown on illegal activity on and near school grounds. But civil rights advocates have warned the system could be used to invade student and teacher privacy.
Filming at Westfield Town Hall: Part of Park Drive Closed Wednesday, Police Say
WESTFIELD, NJ — Portions of Park Drive in Mindowaskin Park will be closed on Wednesday, May 8, from mid-morning through the early evening due to film production activity at Town Hall, Westfield police said in a Nixle alert sent Tuesday evening. During that time, Park Drive will be open to vehicles from Mountain Avenue to Euclid Avenue only, police said, and no cars will be permitted between the traffic circle and the park entrance on East Broad Street.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER MORE: Lights, Camera, Action? DWC Discusses Making Westfield ‘Film Ready’ Police officers will be present to redirect cars, police said. Access to the playground at Mindowaskin Park will remain unrestricted. Those who need to access Town Hall for tax payments or other purposes will be able to enter from the parking lot entrance off of East Broad Street, closest to the Recreation Department, police said.DOWNLOAD THE FREE TAPINTO APP FOR MORE LOCAL NEWS. AVAILABLE IN THE APPLE STORE AND THE GOOGLE PLAY STORE. Street parking will also be permitted on Euclid Avenue and East Broad Street, police said. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Kiwanis Karnival Returns to Livingston with Five Days of Fun Beginning May 14
LIVINGSTON, NJ — The Kiwanis Club of Livingston’s annual carnival returns to the Kiwanis Karnival grounds on East Northfield Road on Tuesday, May 14. From May 14 through May 18, residents of Livingston and surrounding communities are invited to enjoy games, rides, food and fun for the whole family. Admission is free for this five-day event, which serves as the primary fundraiser for the Livingston Kiwanis Club. For more than 75 years, the Kiwanis Karnival has provided funding for scholarships for local students as well as local organizations such as the volunteer Livingston Fire Department and First...
Newark firefighters killed in port fire among 22 public safety honorees
Two firefighters who died after responding to a ship fire at Port Newark last summer and a New Jersey State Police Trooper killed in a training accident over the weekend were among 22 public safety officers honored Tuesday during a sometimes tearful luncheon attended by more than 200 family members and colleagues.
A terrified teen was in crisis. Nobody would help her for 300 days.
Suicidal thoughts and behaviors can be reduced. If you are in crisis, call the National 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by dialing 9-8-8 or visiting 988lifeline.org. The crying girl barged into a convenience store, threatening to kill herself. Panicked and afraid, Sophia ran as far into the Jersey City mini-mart...
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