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By LEON FOOKSMAN
March 26, 2026
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — A Coral Springs dessert shop is marking a rebrand with a grand opening event this weekend, featuring giveaways and free treats for early customers.Cookie Head, located at 9162 Wiles Road in the Hobby Lobby and Below Five shopping center, will hold its grand opening Saturday at ...
NEW JERSEY — Gov. Mikie Sherrill signed a package of three bills on Wednesday aimed at strengthening constitutional protections, increasing law enforcement transparency and safeguarding personal data for New Jersey residents.The legislation, approved with support from members of the Senate and ...
SEA GIRT, NJ — What began as a story of community generosity has ended in a stark reminder of accountability.Last fall, when a Florida sailor’s boat ran aground along the Sea Girt shoreline, residents didn’t hesitate. They showed up. They brought food, tools, and time. They opened their homes. What ...
BOCA RATON, FL — The developers who want to build an exclusive eight-story, members-only private club in downtown Boca Raton recently purchased the building 100 N.E. 1st Avenue for $10 million.The transaction by The Sanborn RE, LLC, which purchased the property from Jennifer M. Shea, the trustee of ...
POMPANO BEACH — Parishioners of St. Gabriel Catholic Church broke ground Wednesday on a new, high-profile bell tower to be built in front of their place of worship at 731 N. Ocean Blvd. When finished, the project will help mark the church's 60-year diamond jubilee coming up in 2027, while also ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — After issuing a request for proposals to find a single vendor to run Coral Springs soccer programs, receiving seven responses, ranking the top four and having soccer parents speak out with concerns about possible changes, Coral Springs officials now plan to start over. City ...
POMPANO BEACH — Parishioners of St. Gabriel Catholic Church broke ground Wednesday on a new, high-profile bell tower to be built in front of their place of worship at 731 N. Ocean Blvd. When finished, the project will help mark the church's 60-year diamond jubilee coming up in 2027, while also ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — Coral Springs police recently arrested a 36-year-old man who assaulted his wife in front of them, then resisted arrest and kicked a police officer as they restrained him.They charged Angel Eduardo Alvarez-Alfaro, of Margate, with battery of a law enforcement officer, battery ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — The Coral Springs City Commission on Wednesday plans to consider using savings from a project to install a fiber optic network across the city to expand the project by making an exception to the city’s normal contracting practice, according to city documents. The commission is ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — While the reopening of Pride Promoters Park in Coral Springs was pushed back until April, city officials recently launched a poll to name the animals in an art installation being installed in the renovated park. Plans call for the park to include a bronze sculpture called Wild ...
POMPANO BEACH — Parishioners of St. Gabriel Catholic Church broke ground Wednesday on a new, high-profile bell tower to be built in front of their place of worship at 731 N. Ocean Blvd. When finished, the project will help mark the church's 60-year diamond jubilee coming up in 2027, while also ...
ONEONTA – Members of BSA Troop 56 of Lawyersville earned a clean sweep at the 2026 Leatherstocking Council First Aid Meet held on March 14 at SUNY Oneonta.Troop 56’s three senior patrols placed first, second, and third in the senior team division. Scouts demonstrated emergency response skills ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — Coral Springs police recently arrested a 36-year-old man who assaulted his wife in front of them, then resisted arrest and kicked a police officer as they restrained him.They charged Angel Eduardo Alvarez-Alfaro, of Margate, with battery of a law enforcement officer, battery ...
‘Leave a positive legacy’I received a reply from Congresswoman Stefanik. It was on congressional letterhead, I was shocked. I had emailed my concern about healthcare issues in March and here was my reply, in March. Only it was a year later??? I had all but given up on hearing any acknowledgement ...
The Newark Board of Education voted unanimously Wednesday to move forward with a plan to lease a new elementary school in the city’s Ironbound neighborhood — a project that could approach half a billion dollars and become the most expensive school building ever constructed in New Jersey.The ...
LITTLE FALLS, NJ - The Little Falls Board of Education has introduced a tentative budget for the 2026–2027 school year, outlining spending plans, tax impacts, and key adjustments aimed at addressing rising costs and student needs.The proposed total budget stands at $24.5 million with the general ...
HIGHTSTOWN, NJ – Hightstown Borough gave the public a look at their proposed 2026 budget at a special meeting held on Monday, March 23 to outline the spending plan including where items have been cut and where cost drivers are impacting the estimated $9.6 million budget. Borough Administrator John ...
Elevated and raised bed gardens can expand your planting options and make planting and maintenance easier and more convenient. You’ll be able to plant, weed and harvest with minimal bending or even from the luxury of a chair or bench. Elevated gardens are basically containers on legs. You can find ...
ROXBURY, NJ – Criticized for smiling recently when an anti-ICE activist described the Roxbury Township Council as being “all white” and callous, Mayor Shawn Potillo on Tuesday snapped back by saying laughing it off is his best defense against racism.Roxbury Mayor Shawn Potillo at March 24 Council ...
ROXBURY, NJ – Criticized for smiling recently when an anti-ICE activist described the Roxbury Township Council as being “all white” and callous, Mayor Shawn Potillo on Tuesday snapped back by saying laughing it off is his best defense against racism.Roxbury Mayor Shawn Potillo at March 24 Council ...
GLEN ROCK, NJ - It was a matter to get choked up about, as the Borough Council honored outgoing Chief Dean Ackermann and welcomed Captain Mike Trover as the new chief with current and retired officers on hand to witness the event.“Policing is not an easy profession. It demands long hours, difficult ...
GLEN ROCK, NJ - It was a matter to get choked up about, as the Borough Council honored outgoing Chief Dean Ackermann and welcomed Captain Mike Trover as the new chief with current and retired officers on hand to witness the event.“Policing is not an easy profession. It demands long hours, difficult ...
GLEN ROCK, NJ - It was a matter to get choked up about, as the Borough Council honored outgoing Chief Dean Ackermann and welcomed Captain Mike Trover as the new chief with current and retired officers on hand to witness the event.“Policing is not an easy profession. It demands long hours, difficult ...
BERGEN COUNTY, NJ — Coming to Hackensack, as well as a majority of towns in Bergen County, is a series of events in commemoration of America's 250th anniversary.Announced Wednesday by County Executive James J. Tedesco, III and the Bergen County Board of Commissioners, in partnership with the Bergen ...
ALBANY–St. Catherine’s Center for Children, a leading, regional human services agency, has announced the return of its annual Casino Royale fundraiser. The casino-themed event will be held on Thursday, May 28 at Franklin Plaza in Troy. All proceeds from the event will benefit St. Catherine’s ...
SUMMIT, NJ — There’s a different tone around Summit High School baseball this spring — and head coach Kevin Zaleski isn’t shying away from it.“It’s always a great feeling to get back into baseball,” Zaleski said. “This year so far has been more challenging — weather wise — than the last few, but ...
SEA GIRT, NJ — What began as a story of community generosity has ended in a stark reminder of accountability.Last fall, when a Florida sailor’s boat ran aground along the Sea Girt shoreline, residents didn’t hesitate. They showed up. They brought food, tools, and time. They opened their homes. What ...
LITTLE FALLS, NJ - Two students from the Little Falls School District were recognized in Passaic County’s 2026 Annual Calendar Contest, highlighting student artwork selected from across the county.Superintendent of Schools Tracey Marinelli acknowledged the students for their achievements during a ...
SEA GIRT, NJ — What began as a story of community generosity has ended in a stark reminder of accountability.Last fall, when a Florida sailor’s boat ran aground along the Sea Girt shoreline, residents didn’t hesitate. They showed up. They brought food, tools, and time. They opened their homes. What ...
I have to say—I’m pretty proud of some of the work we’re doing here at the Times Journal these days.I’m pretty proud of how our newspapers have been looking recently. We’re bursting at the seams with quality content that focuses squarely on Schoharie County. In this week’s issue alone, we’ve ...