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Free expungement clinic in Morristown assists nearly 50 people
MORRISTOWN, N.J. (Morris County) — Nearly 50 people received free legal assistance during an expungement clinic held in Morristown last week, according to the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office. The second …

Blood center urges donations after nor’easter
NEW YORK- The recent nor’easter resulted in the cancellation of blood drives and the loss of about 1,000 blood donations across New York and New Jersey, prompting the New York Blood Center to urge eligible donors to give blood this week. The storm came during an already difficult…

Elections ’26: Morristown High QB/Linebacker needs your vote for Giants prize
It's been a rough season for the Colonials so far. But Marcello Cervone has the 'Heart of a Giant,' according to his coaches.

‘A timely, seamless experience’: Maimonides unveils new outpatient imaging center in Borough Park
Maimonides leadership, local lawmakers and community members celebrated the opening of the hospital’s new Outpatient Imaging Center with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Oct. 1. The new center, set to open Oct. 12, is located on the third floor of the Maimonides Doctors…

Caputo Bagels brings fifth-generation Brooklyn baking legacy to Park Slope
A fifth-generation Brooklyn baker is putting a new spin on an old favorite with the opening of Caputo Bagels in Park Slope next week. Caputo Bagels, from longtime local baker James Caputo and restaurateur Rafael “Rafi” Hasid, opens Oct. 5 at 81 Fifth Ave., bringing hand-rolled…

Third Avenue BID adds security cameras, solar lighting to improve safety in the South Bronx
The Third Avenue Business Improvement District installed new security cameras, solar-powered lighting as the BID works to improve public safety and quality of life around the commercial corridor. The BID announced their plan Oct. 1 near Roberto Clemente Plaza, outlining…

Chip City abruptly closes all locations, including NYC stores, citing ‘macro-economic headwinds’ for closure
Chip City, the popular cookie chain founded in Astoria nine years ago, abruptly shuttered all 24 locations Thursday evening, informing staff in an email that they would not be needed for work on Friday morning. The chain, which opened its first store at 30-06 34th St. in Astoria…
Varsity Roundup: Beacon
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She Got Buckets Brings Major Women’s Basketball and Sports Tourism Weekend to Rockland
She Got Buckets (SGB), a nonprofit organization expanding access, visibility, and belonging in women’s basketball, will bring its 2026 North America Asian Women’s Basketball Tournament to Rockland County on October 3 and 4 at the Joseph T. St. Lawrence Community Center, located…

New City Beauty Salon Owner is Living the American Dream
A Hispanic Heritage Month Spotlight By Rick Pezzullo Liz Rayraliz Fuentes is living proof that faith, hard work and determination can lead to success and, more importantly, personal fulfillment. A native of the Dominican Republic, Fuentes immigrated to the United States at eight…

Slattery Moving and Storage Celebrates 35 Years
By Devon Jane Schweizer Slattery Moving and Storage celebrated the 35th anniversary of the company at their Nanuet Community Office on Thursday, Sept. 24. The occasion was commemorated with a ribbon cutting for the office at 147 Main St., which officially opened on Jan. 28.…