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Route 9W to close in Orangetown
ORANGETOWN- State Route 9W in Orangetown is set to close between Valentine Avenue and Highland Avenue on Saturday, June 15, between 7 a.m. and 11 a.m. to facilitate maintenance activities, weather permitting. Department of Transportation officials say that motorists should anticipate delays and follow posted detour signs. Local residents will...
Crash Jams Garden State Parkway In Bergen County
A crash caused heavy delays along the Garden State Parkway in Bergen County early Friday, June 14.The NJDOT site shows the accident happened on the northbound side at Exit 165 A-B at Ridgewood Avenue in Paramus.It happened right outside of the Paramus Park Mall at approximately 8:15 a.m., the NJDOT…
Atlantis Fresh Market Opens New Mount Vernon Store
An all-new Atlantis Fresh Market is now open for business in Mount Vernon at 422 Gramatan Ave., Mount Vernon Mayor Shawyn Patterson-Howard announced on Thursday, June 13. The location is the franchise's third store in the city. The other two are located on East Sandford Boulevard and South Columbus Avenue.
Increase In Bear Sightings Reported In Northern Westchester Village: 'Do Not Approach'
Officials in a Northern Westchester village are advising residents to be wary of bears following an increase in sightings. In an announcement on Wednesday, June 12, Croton-on-Hudson village officials said they have received "an increasing number" of black bear sighting reports in the last few …
Tax Penalty Refund Bill Passes NYS Assembly and Senate and Awaits the Governor's Signature
New York State Assemblywoman Amy Paulin passed 41 two-house bills during the 2024 legislative session which just ended on June 6 making her once again the leading bill-passer in the NYS Assembly. Of particular significance to the Village of Scarsdale is Paulin’s bill which permits the Village of Scarsdale to give refunds of tax penalties charged to residents as a result of late tax payments made last year.
Paterson mall owners move to evict IHOP over $1M in unpaid rent, fees
PATERSON — The IHOP restaurant at the Center City Mall closed down on Saturday, amid a court battle involving allegations that the business owners owe more than $1.1 million in rent and other payments. Center City filed court papers seeking the IHOP’s eviction on June 6, claiming the business...
These suburbs have the best public schools in the NYC area
NEW YORK CITY - Ranking and review site Niche.com has come out with their list of the "2024 Suburbs with the Best Public Schools in the New York City Area." Scardale in Westchester County finished first, followed by Woodbury and Syosset. JUMP TO: TOP 10 LIST. "Living in Scarsdale offers...
Pro-Palestinian protesters take over NYC subway in ‘day of rage’
UNION SQUARE, Manhattan (PIX11) — Pro-Palestinian protesters took over a crowded subway train in Manhattan on Monday, asking riders, “Raise your hand if you’re a Zionist,” according to a video. The incident happened on the No. 5 train in the Union Square subway station at around...
Popular Bar, Pizzeria Announces Open Date For Bergen County Location
A popular bar and restaurant with nine locations in New Jersey is opening another later this month.Tommy's Tavern + Tap announced on Instagram that its Edgewater location will open at City Place on Wednesday, June 26.The expansive Tommy's menu includes pizza, burgers, salads, small plates, sushi, b…
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