News
By DANIEL ISRAEL
March 31, 2026
WOODLAND PARK, NJ - Woodland Park is applying for a grant along with other North Jersey municipalities, including Little Falls, to help fund a shared services agreement for a sewer-cleaning truck. The Woodland Park Borough Council approved a resolution authorizing the grant implementation at its ...
COBLESKILL – One year ago, on April 1, 2025, Schoharie County mother Jessica Weiler made a desperate plea to the community: Help make sure her children changed their underwear.She placed signs all over town; one at the intersection on 7 where you turn to get to I-88, near the high school; one at ...
COBLESKILL – The temperature was in the 20s on the morning of the Cobleskill-Richmondville varsity baseball’s 5K Run/Walk March 28, but the attitudes were 100. A group of excited folks came together to freeze—make that run/walk—for a new bullpen at the varsity baseball field, and the finishes, as ...
PLAINFIELD, NJ — The remains of a World War II sailor from Plainfield who died in a Japanese prisoner-of-war camp have been laid to rest in a grave with his mother at Hillside Cemetery in Scotch Plains more than 80 years after his death and 75 years after hers.John Judson Campbell, who served 17 ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ —The Mount Laurel Police Department (MLPD) will once again be holding its annual Junior Police Academy this summer for students who are currently in the 6th or 7th grade.Held at Harrington Middle School, this year's Junior Police Academy will take place from July 20 through July 24 ...
BOCA RATON, FL — Characterizing his tenure as “the honor of a lifetime,” outgoing Boca Raton Mayor Scott Singer took to social media on Monday, his final full day in office, to say farewell to residents, businesses, nonprofits, and the nearly 1,800 city employees.“I share my deepest thanks for the ...
TRENTON, NJ — Legislation sponsored by Senator Troy Singleton and Senator Joe Vitale that would expand practice authority for advanced practice nurses (APNs) was signed into law by Governor Mike Sherrill on Monday.The measure eliminates certain practice restrictions for APNs, which allows ...
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - The South Brunswick Police Department is currently investigating two recent accidents in the township. The first occurred in the early morning hours of Friday, March 27, at around 6:45 a.m. along Route 130. This crash closed Route 130 for a lengthy portion of the morning on ...
TRENTON, NJ – Governor Mikie Sherrill recently signed a new law as part of her administration's priority to promote energy affordability and reliability. Under the measure, there will be new requirements in place for transmission-scale energy storage procurement under the NJ Board of Public ...
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - The South Brunswick Police Department is currently investigating two recent accidents in the township. The first occurred in the early morning hours of Friday, March 27, at around 6:45 a.m. along Route 130. This crash closed Route 130 for a lengthy portion of the morning on ...
COBLESKILL – MIDTEL President Jim Becker, the fourth generation owner of the independent phone company, will share highlights from the local firm’s nearly 130-year history at the April 6 meeting of the Town of Cobleskill Historical Society.The guest speaker’s topics will include the Becker Family’s ...
SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ — The remains of a World War II sailor from Plainfield who died in a Japanese prisoner-of-war camp have been laid to rest in a grave with his mother at Hillside Cemetery in Scotch Plains more than 80 years after his death and 75 years after hers.John Judson Campbell, who served 17 ...
In keeping with the administration’s return to its own brand of 16th-century mercantilism, could the next colony they seek be Cuba? It appears to be a strong bet, but for what purpose?Given the actions and words of our government officials, the next country, or in this case, island nation, it seeks ...
Nancy Ann Diaz skipped into heaven on the evening of March 25,2026, after a lifetime of limitations she is finally Free.Nancy is the youngest daughter of Mariano and Milagros Diaz, whom she is now reunited with. Nancy's siblings are Carmelo Diaz, Mariana Maldonado, Milagros Piero, Frank Merced, ...
Recently, the BNL Athletics Department gathered to celebrate the 2026 Winter Sports Season in the Berlin Middle High School Auditorium. BNL's Berlin Athletic Director Mrs. Meghan Reynolds led the ceremony, speaking also on behalf of BNL's New Lebanon Athletic Director Corey Brown, who was unable to ...
Basking Ridge, NJ — The Ridge High School Boys Volleyball Team continued its strong start to the 2026 season with a second consecutive road victory, defeating Voorhees in its latest matchup.Ridge once again showcased a balanced effort on both offense and defense. Christopher Alapatt led the way ...
COBLESKILL – With an estimated 350–400 people present, the March 28 No Kings Day of Peaceful Action in Schoharie County was one of the largest demonstrations on record in the Village of Cobleskill—and the corresponding 3,000–3,300 protests across the nation, with an estimated 8 million people in ...
Most of us move through life assuming we already know the limits of the human mind. We believe our abilities are fixed: the memory we have is the memory we’ll always have, the talents we learned in school are the talents we’ll carry through life, and the boundaries of our brain were quietly set ...
HACKENSACK, NJ — April is here! Check out the Hackensack sanitation and recycling schedule for the month:Sanitation Collection:Routes 1-5Mondays & ThursdaysRoutes 6-10Tuesdays & FridaysRubbish Collection:South of Central AvenueWednesday, April 1Wednesday, April 15Central Avenue & ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ - The borough's new garbage and recycling company, Affordable Cartage Inc., starts April 1, 2026.All collections will be the same as scheduled. Click here for pickup schedule.The Bulk Garbage items will be collected on your garbage day. You're allowed six (6) Bulky Items; such ...
JERSEY SHORE, NJ – The YMCA of the Jersey Shore’s official countdown to summer is on with its annual Healthy Kids Day. This free event is packed with activities to get kids geared up for a summer that’s not only fun, but also sparks curiosity, discovery and adventure. “I look forward to this event ...
LITTLE FALLS, NJ - Passaic Valley opened its softball season, defeating River Dell 12-3 on March 30.Passaic Valley (1-0) used a strong offensive performance and solid pitching to secure the win, while River Dell dropped to 0-1 on the season.Kylie Allmendinger led the way for Passaic Valley, going ...
Basking Ridge, NJ — The Ridge Middle School Hockey Team capped off an extraordinary season by capturing its second consecutive league championship, securing the 2026 title after last year’s dramatic come-from-behind victory.Ridge also finished first in the regular season standings, solidifying its ...
RAHWAY, NJ — Franklin Elementary School recently welcomed scientists from Merck & Co. for an exciting, hands-on learning experience with our 5th and 6th grade students. During the visit, students explored how pharmaceutical coatings are developed to protect the stomach lining and ensure ...
Passover in 2026 begins at sundown on April 1, with the first Seder held that evening. The holiday continues for eight days in the United States, concluding at nightfall on April 9. Passover, known in Hebrew as Pesach, is one of the most important holidays in the Jewish faith, commemorating the ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ — The Berkeley Heights Board of Education presented its preliminary budget for the 2026-27 school year, proposing $63.4 million in spending — a 1.18% increase over last year — while staying within the state-mandated 2% tax levy cap.What Homeowners Will PayFor the average home ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - The East Brunswick Police Department is asking residents and drivers to avoid the area of Riva Avenue and Hardenburg Lane on Tuesday, March 31 until around noon due to ongoing utility work. Hardenburg Lane is closed between Riva Avenue and Marie Terrace. There is a posted ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - The East Brunswick Police Department is asking residents and drivers to avoid the area of Riva Avenue and Hardenburg Lane on Tuesday, March 31 until around noon due to ongoing utility work. Hardenburg Lane is closed between Riva Avenue and Marie Terrace. There is a posted ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - The East Brunswick Police Department is asking residents and drivers to avoid the area of Riva Avenue and Hardenburg Lane on Tuesday, March 31 until around noon due to ongoing utility work. Hardenburg Lane is closed between Riva Avenue and Marie Terrace. There is a posted ...
New York State PoliceStolen car and pursuit arrestTroopers arrested 37-year-old Miguel A. Rodriguez of Troy on March 17, following the investigation into a car reported stolen from Troy on Dec. 5. The following day troopers joined in a pursuit of the vehicle with the Rensselaer County Sheriff’s ...