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By SARAH SHOCKEY - NJ STATE HOUSE NEWS SERVICE
April 25, 2026
TRENTON, NJ — From betting on elections to controversial wagers on life-and-death events, prediction markets have exploded in popularity. Now, New Jersey lawmakers want to shut some of them down.Lawmakers have introduced two pieces of legislation aimed at regulating prediction markets, platforms ...
RICHMONDVILLE – On Sunday, April 12, the Cobleskill-Richmondville High School Trap Team recorded their first official scores for the 2026 season during "Reserve Week." This event allows team members to shoot two rounds of trap, with those scores held in reserve to serve as substitutes if a shooter ...
CHATHAM--The Friends of the Chatham Public Library announce the next event in their series Music in the Library. The River Duo, consisting of violinist Kathryn Aldous and cellist Jay Shulman, will perform on Wednesday, April 29 at 6 p.m. at the Chatham Public Library, 11 Woodbridge Avenue.English ...
With its season beginning to wind down, the Bloomfield High boys' tennis team has shown steady improvement, with a young core of players.Head coach Mike DiMasi has seen his team gain stability.The Bengals will play at Golda Och Academy on April 27, beginning at 4 p.m. On April 28, Bloomfield is ...
The Bloomfield High softball team is playing its best ball this season, and at a good time.Head coach Rich Adams' team won its fourth straight game, on April 24, edging Verona, 10-8, in a Super Essex Conference Liberty Division game, in Bloomfield.The win improved Bloomfield's record to 6-7. Two ...
UNION, NJ – Ali Silvestre collected three hits, including the 100th of her career, in Union's 13-10 softball victory over Elizabeth on Friday.Silvestre went 3-for-4 with two doubles and two runs batted in, giving her exactly 100 for her four-year varsity career. Silvestre has a .457 career batting ...
TOMS RIVER – In a matchup that proved a lead is never safe in April, Toms River North overcame an early deficit to defeat Barnegat 9-4 on Saturday. The victory propels the Mariners into the Ocean County Tournament (OCT) quarterfinals, where they are set to face top-seeded Toms River East.The ...
ROXBURY, NJ – Long-discussed plans to dredge Landing Channel at the southern end of Lake Hopatcong are gaining renewed momentum, with supporters now focusing on securing funding to begin the project.Landing Channel, a man-made extension of the lake created in the 1800s to connect the Morris Canal ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ - Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy recently stopped in Morristown for one of his signature pizza reviews, visiting Pomodoro for a slice.During the review, Portnoy said his expectations rose after seeing the pizza’s thin, crispy style.“They can’t even spell the word flop in ...
EDISON, NJ - Woodrow Wilson Middle School has been named a State School of Character by Character.org. This year, the organization recognized 103 schools and districts from around the world as 2026 State and National Schools of Character. To see the full list, click here.“Schools of Character show ...
PARSIPPANY, NJ - The Parsippany-Troy Hills Township Council meeting Tuesday night featured the proposed 2026 municipal budget, with officials outlining a revised tax increase while stopping short of a final vote.Mayor Pulkit Desai announced that the originally proposed 9.59% municipal tax increase ...
CHATHAM—Columbia County Pathways to Recovery (CCPR) hosts an upcoming free community event, “Housing Resources in Columbia County, NY,” at 1 Taconic Place, April 27 from 7 to 8 p.m.This one-hour community meeting, presented by Columbia Opportunities, Inc., offers a community conversation on ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ - Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy recently stopped in Morristown for one of his signature pizza reviews, visiting Pomodoro for a slice.During the review, Portnoy said his expectations rose after seeing the pizza’s thin, crispy style.“They can’t even spell the word flop in ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ - Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy recently stopped in Morristown for one of his signature pizza reviews, visiting Pomodoro for a slice.During the review, Portnoy said his expectations rose after seeing the pizza’s thin, crispy style.“They can’t even spell the word flop in ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ – Mason Blaskewicz drove in four runs as Hoboken wrapped up a 20-2 baseball victory over McNair Academic in five innings on Friday.Blaskewicz went 2-for-2 with a double and scored four runs for the RedWings (9-3).Mike Casazza went 2-for-4 with two RBI and two runs scored. Aaron ...
LITTLE FALLS, NJ - Passaic Valley's softball team continued its strong season Friday, rolling to a 9-0 victory over Wayne Valley.The Hornets improved to 11-1 for the season. Kylie Allmendinger led the offense, going 4-for-4 with a home run, two doubles and two RBI as Passaic Valley totaled 11 ...
FLEMINGTON, NJ – Robbinsville scored three runs in the top of the first and hung on for a 3-2 softball victory over Hunterdon Central on Friday.Katie Murphy went 3-for-4 and Caroline Kapferer and Aubrey Sagar each had two hits for Robbinsville (8-3). Murphy, Kapferer and Sagar all drove in runs in ...
TRENTON, NJ — From betting on elections to controversial wagers on life-and-death events, prediction markets have exploded in popularity. Now, New Jersey lawmakers want to shut some of them down.Lawmakers have introduced two pieces of legislation aimed at regulating prediction markets, platforms ...
NEWARK - Fewer Newark teens both registered and voted in Tuesday’s school board election compared to last year, despite a take-two effort to engage and bolster voter participation among eligible 16- and 17-year-olds.Only 45 out of 1,524 eligible Newark 16- and 17-year-olds cast ballots in the April ...
Ringoes, NJ – Getting out of the rain and grabbing a great book to read could be a perfect pitch for the damp and wet last weekend of April 2026. At South County Park, the many volunteers of the Friends of Hunterdon County Library nonprofit organization are continuing with their dedicated onsite ...
On Sunday April 26 10am-1pm, join us at our usual downtown location on Booth Drive, Nutley for our special Spring Farmers Market, a preview of our upcoming 17th season (June 14-October 25, 2026)!Shop for Jersey Fresh produce, food, beverages, and handmade goods, and connect with community ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Westfield’s annual free market has been rescheduled from Saturday, April 25, to Sunday, April 26, according to the town website.The market, which takes place each year during Earth Month, allows people to donate or take home, for free, yard-sale-quality items such as clothing, ...
RANDOLPH, NJ – Finding the right early education for your child is one of the most important decisions a family can make – but in communities like Randolph, it can feel overwhelming, competitive, and out of reach. The Goddard School of Randolph, however, can provide a quality education for young ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ – Dayton mounted a 10-hit attack and got shutout pitching from two arms in a 6-0 baseball victory over Brearley at TD Bank Park on Friday night.Marcus Garrod pitched 5 ⅔ two-hit innings with three strikeouts. Aidan Ferguson allowed no hits in his 1 ⅓ innings in relief.Patrick ...
PERTH AMBOY, NJ – Colonia completed a two-game sweep over Perth Amboy with a 6-3 baseball victory in Rudyk Park on Friday night.Perth Amboy (0-15) tied the game, 3-3, with a run in the bottom of the sixth inning before the Patriots picked up three runs in the top of the seventh.Dylan Chiera's RBI ...
PARKLAND, FL- A local family that is desperately searching for their 15-year-old daughter and sister continues to search without much help or optimism as of Saturday morning.“We just got off the phone with the detective not long ago, and to be honest, we are feeling extremely worried and ...
NEW BRUNSWICK – Ashley Muñoz wants to put a relaxing ahhhhhh in your afternoon – and your morning and night, too.The New Brunswick esthetician on Wednesday cut the ribbon on her new Zen Beauty Mobile, a 22-foot-long, fully electric cargo van-turned-waxing-and-skin-care-studio on wheels.Her unique ...
The OG of Bergen County Food Truck Festivals returns, and you do NOT want to miss this one!Paramus Food Truck Festival Sunday, April 2611AM–7PMParamus Park Mall (Old Navy & LL Bean Entrance)22 Gourmet Food Trucks serving up EVERYTHING you’re cravingBeer • Margaritas • Sangria • Vodka ...
The OG of Bergen County Food Truck Festivals returns, and you do NOT want to miss this one!Paramus Food Truck Festival Sunday, April 2611AM–7PMParamus Park Mall (Old Navy & LL Bean Entrance)22 Gourmet Food Trucks serving up EVERYTHING you’re craving Beer • Margaritas • Sangria • Vodka ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ - Locals were scratching their heads after seeing police cars block off a section of Diamond Bridge Avenue last Wednesday. When all was said and done, the owner of Luvs Vapes was arrested for selling unregulated marijuana, steroids and other drugs, all with an unauthorized gun on the ...