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April 21, 2026

JERSEY CITY, NJ — Volunteers from Nanak Naam Jahaj Gurdwara prepared and distributed meals to approximately 10,000 individuals across more than 70 shelters in New Jersey and New York under their “Let Share a meal” initiative, in a large-scale community effort rooted in a tradition centered on ...

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HAWTHORNE, NJ - Snakes-N-Scales continues to be a popular feature at Cel-Earth-Bration, the Environmental Commission and Green Team's annual event held at Hawthorne High School last weekend. The first of two shows had a crowd of about 150 people on April 18, 2026. As each critter was removed from a ...

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SPOTSWOOD, NJ - Pancakes are tasty anytime of day. So, if anyone is looking for an excuse not to cook on Wednesday, the Spotswood High School boys tennis team is hosting a dine-to-donate at the East Brunswick IHOP from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Twenty percent of each receipt for dine-in or takeout orders ...

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Basking Ridge, NJ — The Ridge High School girls lacrosse team continued its strong start to the season Saturday, defeating Hillsborough High School 15-9 to earn its third consecutive win and improve to 4-2 overall.Playing at home, Ridge used a balanced offensive attack and strong team defense to ...

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Join us in celebrating Autism Acceptance and the power of community! We have just ONE week until the game and fundraiser for Nassan's Place in East Orange, NJ. It is Tuesday, April 28 at 7:00 PM.We’re bringing people together for our 2nd Annual Basketball Game—you won’t want to miss it. This ...

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HACKENSACK, NJ — The Hackensack Health Department and the Center for Modern Dance have come together to present residents with an engaging lifestyle program.Open to neighbors 11 and up, the Thrive Thursdays Free Wellness Workshops are held at the Hackensack Civic Center at 6 p.m. weekly through May ...

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HOLMDEL, NJ: 4:30pm:  Firefighters are on the scene of a blazing car fire in Holmdel, on Laurel Avenue between Satinwood and Continental Boulevard. Eyewitnesses report there was a loud explosion before the car burst into flames. There is a traffic advisory in effect and a traffic is being diverted ...

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HOLMDEL, NJ: 4:30pm:  Firefighters are on the scene of a blazing car fire in Holmdel, on Laurel Avenue between Satinwood and Continental Boulevard. Eyewitnesses report there was a loud explosion before the car burst into flames. There is a traffic advisory in effect and a traffic is being diverted ...

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HOLMDEL, NJ: 4:30pm:  Firefighters are on the scene of a blazing car fire in Holmdel, on Laurel Avenue between Satinwood and Continental Boulevard. Eyewitnesses report there was a loud explosion before the car burst into flames. There is a traffic advisory in effect and a traffic is being diverted ...

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CLARK, NJ — On Wednesday, May 13, the Arthur L. Johnson (ALJ) High School Alumni Association is holding its 2026 Hall of Fame and Scholarship Dinner, during which six individuals will be newly inducted into the Hall of Fame, comprising the Class of 2026.Over the next several weeks, TAPinto Clark ...

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HOBOKEN, NJ — The Hoboken Police Department will participate in the National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 25, offering residents a safe and anonymous way to dispose of unused or expired medications.The event, organized in partnership with the U.S. Drug Enforcement ...

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NYVT Media and Fair Haven American Legion Post 49 honored the finalists and winners of the 4th annual Best of Lakes Region 2025 at a ceremony on April 16. Throughout the end of 2025, over 700 people from across the country cast over 6,300 votes on their favorite Lakes Region community members and ...

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April is National Poetry Month, and Slate Valley Arts is marking the occasion with a series of events in Poultney throughout the month.Poultney Poetry Downtown 2026 features poems by local poets displayed in storefront windows along Main Street for the entire month. Fourteen works are scattered ...

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Trailing by five runs on two different occasions, the Bloomfield High baseball team got up off the mat and rallied for a 9-8 win, in 8 innings, over a good Cedar Grove squad, in a Super Essex Conference. Colonial Division game, on April 20, in Bloomfield.Head coach Mike Policastro's team improved ...

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SUSSEX COUNTY, NJ – Clean out the medicine cabinet.  Saturday, April 25 is DEA National Take Back Day. From 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. collection sites around the area will be available for disposal.In Sparta a collection box is located in the lobby of  Sparta Police Department headquarters. “Take Back ...

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SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - What began as a way to honor a father’s memory has grown into a lasting tradition of giving—one that continues to impact young lives year after year.On Saturday, June 13, 2026, the Boyle Memorial Foundation will host its 30th Annual James and Doris Boyle Memorial Golf ...

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Two Rutland County libraries are among 300 small and rural libraries nationwide to receive funding through the American Library Association's Libraries Transforming Communities: Accessible Small and Rural Communities grant initiative, the final round of a multi-year program aimed at improving ...

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NEW JERSEY — In recognition of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, the FBI’s Philadelphia Field Office is raising awareness about a serious crime: sexual assault aboard aircraft.Federal officials emphasize that sexual assault on an airplane—most commonly involving unwanted touching—is a felony offense ...

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MORRIS COUNTY, NJ – As the spring sports season continues and teams hold events, banquets, and end-of-season activities, Hanover Township residents and local businesses are being urged to stay alert following reports of a fundraising scam in Morris County.According to an alert issued by the Madison ...

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LINDEN PUBLIC SCHOOLS, NJ — The New York Jets will host a marquee girls flag football match up Wednesday as Linden High School Tigers face Union High School Farmers in the Gatorade Girls Flag Series at the Atlantic Health Jets Training Center.Kickoff is set for 4 p.m., with the game live-streamed ...

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ONEONTA – A total of 233 SUNY Oneonta students were recognized for academic excellence during the 2025–26 Susan Sutton Smith event on Tuesday, April 7. The Susan Sutton Smith awards are given each spring to first-year students, sophomores, and juniors who have earned a grade-point average of 3.9 or ...

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BAYONNE, NJ — Three candidates seeking to become Bayonne’s next mayor, Councilman Loyad Booker, Council President Sharon Ashe-Nadrowski, and Business Administrator Mary Jane Desmond, outlined their positions on a range of local issues during a public debate hosted by Hudson County View at Bayonne ...

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PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - Councilman Ed Saultz is advocating for new traffic restrictions at Union Square aimed at easing congestion and improving emergency response times along South Main Street. During an open discussion at the April 14 Phillipsburg Town Council meeting, Saultz proposed prohibiting ...

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NEWARK, NJ – A Pine Brook man who pleaded guilty last year to defrauding the federal government through his Paterson pharmacy has been sentenced to 24 months in prison, according to a release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office.Nestor E. Jaime, 37, was arrested in 2025 as part of a $2.5 million crime ...

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HUNTERDON COUNTY, NJ - A Ringoes man was sentenced to 15 years in prison after pleading guilty to second degree endangering the welfare of a child, creating or photographing a depiction of child sexual exploitation, according to Hunterdon County Prosecutor Renée Robeson.Ron Rothman, 52, also ...

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NEWARK, NJ – A Pine Brook man who pleaded guilty last year to defrauding the federal government through his Paterson pharmacy has been sentenced to 24 months in prison, according to a release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office.Nestor E. Jaime, 37, was arrested in 2025 as part of a $2.5 million crime ...

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NEW JERSEY — Most New Jerseyans apparently think Gov. Mikie Sherrill has done a good job during her first few months in office, according to two independent university polls.A Fairleigh Dickinson University poll gives Sherrill a 58% approval rating, while a Rutgers-Eagleton survey puts her job ...

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MILLTOWN, NJ - It's only April, but there is quite a lot to do to turn Milltown into Milloweentown in October. So, Milloween organizers are putting out the call for storytellers, dancers, musicians, fire performers and those with a unique talent that fits the vibe of the first annual Milloweentown ...

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NEW JERSEY — Most New Jerseyans apparently think Gov. Mikie Sherrill has done a good job during her first few months in office, according to two independent university polls. A Fairleigh Dickinson University poll gives Sherrill a 58 percent approval rating, while a Rutgers-Eagleton survey puts her ...

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NEW JERSEY — Most New Jerseyans apparently think Gov. Mikie Sherrill has done a good job during her first few months in office, according to two independent university polls.A Fairleigh Dickinson University poll gives Sherrill a 58% approval rating, while a Rutgers-Eagleton survey puts her job ...

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