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Nutley school district faces $11M deficit, leading to teacher layoffs
The Nutley Board of Education has been forced to cut teacher positions due to a $7 million shortfall, and is awaiting a forensic audit by the Department of Education to determine the cause of the financial crisis.
Oakland GOP party line candidates are successful in Tuesday primary
OAKLAND — Council President Steve Saliani and running mate Carol Ann Rose were victorious in Tuesday's primary, defeating challengers Kerri Sirinides and James Folkerts to become the GOP candidates for two three-year council seats in November. The two ran successfully under the county GOP's slogan, "Republicans for Responsible Government,"...
Newark Motorcyclist, 29, Killed In Crash: Prosecutor
At 5 p.m., police responded to Broadway and Oriental Street on a report of a crash between a motorcycle and a Honda fit vehicle, Essex County Prosecutor Theodore Stephens, II and Newark Public Safety Director Fritz Frage said. Cristian Tavaras, the operator of the motorcycle, was transported to University Hospital...
Fair Lawn hosting third annual Pride Block Party on Sunday
Fair Lawn will host its third annual Pride Block Party this Sunday, which aims to celebrate the diverse community of the borough with music, food and various family-friendly events. The event, which is being presented by the Fair Lawn Community Relations Advisory Committee, has expanded in scope since last year, with more vendors and organizations participating in the party, said Tzivya Kraus, chair of the committee. ...
Investigators find almost 350 pounds of marijuana in Franklin home, seize $26K
FRANKLIN — Investigators seized almost 350 pounds of suspected marijuana and $26,000 during a raid at a home here. A resident, 55-year-old Maria Santiago-Cossean, was charged with maintaining a narcotics production facility after the May 30 bust, authorities said. A search of the home found about 220 pounds of...
Hackensack Middle School's plan to fix issues is to split it in two. Here are the details
HACKENSACK — The city’s middle school, the second largest middle school in the state with more than 1,400 students, is hiring a second principal and splitting the school in half, to create two separate “academies,” one for fifth and sixth graders and another for seventh and eighth graders. The change is aimed at...
Theater, concerts, sports, comedy and more: North Jersey things to do June 6-9
What will you be doing this weekend in North Jersey? Theater-goers have options in Millburn and Clifton this weekend with "Beautiful" at the Paper Mill and "Woe! Misery! Children's Theater!" in Clifton. There's also a chance to see the stars of the future at BergenPAC, where performing arts school students will have their recitals for the public to see and hear. Speaking of the stars of future, the students of School of Rock Cresskill will have performances...
Double Shooting Leaves 1 Dead In Newark, Prosecutor Says
A 27-year-old Newark resident was fatally shot in a double shooting on the evening of Tuesday June 4, authorities said.At 9:30 p.m., police responded to the 200 block of South Orange Avenue and found two men suffering from gunshot wounds, Essex County Prosecutor Theodore Stephens, II and Newar…
Thomas Adamo projected to win Democratic nomination for Passaic County sheriff
Even without the benefit of the party line, establishment Passaic County Democrats claimed victory in Tuesday's primary election. In a contested battle in the middle of the ticket, Democratic voters elected Sheriff's Office Chief Thomas Adamo to represent the party this fall over former County Sheriff Jerry Speziale, according to unofficial results released...
Philip's Academy Charter School Unveils New State-of-the-Art Campus in Paterson
PATERSON, NJ - Philip's Academy Charter School unveiled its new, state-of-the-art campus on Wednesday. The 63,000-square-foot, $37 million facility will house 660 students from Kindergarten to 8th grade, offering a modern and inspiring environment for education. The new campus, located in Paterson's Third Ward, represents a significant transformation from the former Leader Dye factory. The site, once an eyesore in a residential neighborhood, now stands as a beacon of hope and progress, almost covering an entire city block.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER "What we've achieved stems from a belief nine years ago when we started with...
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