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By GABRIELLA DRAGONE
March 19, 2026
PATERSON, NJ - The week of March 25 through March 31, 2026, has been designated as Bangladeshi Heritage Week in Paterson, recognizing the city’s vibrant Bangladeshi community and its contributions to local life.The designation, sponsored by Councilman-at-Large Md Forid Uddin, highlights the ...
EDISON, NJ – Brett Epps, a former Rutgers Prep wrestling star who has been searching for a kidney donor since October 2014, has finally found a match.After several unsuccessful attempts, one coming as close as the operating table until complications arose, the 27-year-old is getting a working ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ — The Berkeley Heights Township Council on Monday met a court-imposed midnight deadline by adopting a set of resolutions and an ordinance locking in the township's Fourth Round affordable housing plan through 2035, a move officials said preserves local control over where and ...
Elvis was definitely in the building for the Saturday night screening of the new Elvis Presley documentary film “EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert” at the Crandell Theatre in Chatham on March 14. Columbia County native Elvis Rock posed for photos and regaled the audience with dancing and renditions of ...
PATERSON, NJ - Leqaa Kordia, a 33-year-old Paterson resident, has been released from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody after being detained for over a year, city officials and advocacy groups confirmed Monday. An immigration judge had set bond at $100,000 during a Friday ...
EAST WINDSOR, NJ – A morning motor vehicle collision on St. Patrick's Day led to charges of assault by auto and drunk driving, per the East Windsor Township Police Department. According to the police department, the accident occurred at 10:09 a.m. on Tuesday, March 17 on One Mile Road in East ...
When Michael B. Jordan stepped onto the Academy Awards stage Sunday night to accept the Oscar for Best Actor, it was not only a milestone in his celebrated acting career. For many in Newark, it was a hometown victory. The Newark native won his first Oscar for his performance portraying twin ...
NEW JERSEY — A New Jersey singer-songwriter is making his mark on one of music's biggest stages. Jake Thistle, 22, of Paramus, has advanced to the Top 20 of American Idol 2026 after delivering a standout performance of his original song, "Sleep On Me," during the Ohana Round, filmed in Hawaii.The ...
HACKENSACK, NJ — Hackensack High School Principal James Montesano visited the recent Board of Education meeting to celebrate a remarkable student.Thriving in the school community as a straight A student, Ashley Carolina Martinez quietly helps others, not for recognition, but to watch them ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ — Two members of the East Brunswick girls basketball team have been named to the Greater Middlesex Conference All-Red American Division first team.Ava Catanho and Julianna DelosSantos-Branson of East Brunswick were both named to the first team in a vote of the conference's ...
TRENTON, NJ — The New Jersey State Senate has moved forward legislation that would expand health insurance coverage for prostate cancer screenings.The Senate Commerce Committee on Monday advanced S-1796, sponsored by Senators Troy Singleton and Brian Stack, that would require health insurers to ...
SHAMONG, NJ — The Lenape Regional High School District (LRHSD) on Wednesday released its preliminary budget for the 2026-2027 school year, which will preserve current staff and protect the district's programs and activities, say district officials. The total General Fund Operating Budget for the ...
BLOOMFIELD, N.J. — A memorial ceremony will be held on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at 10 a.m. at Lion Gate Park, located at 1 Lion Gate Drive, to honor the life and contributions of Karen Testa.The event will feature the unveiling of a memorial plaque and park bench dedicated to Testa in recognition ...
TRENTON, NJ – Members of the New Jersey State Legislature – Senator Bob Smith (D-Middlesex), Senator Linda Greenstein (D-Middlesex/Mercer) and Senator John McKeon (D-Essex/Passaic) – are pushing a pair of bills aimed at tackling the rising energy demand from data centers across the state.
ELIZABETH, NJ — The Elizabeth Police Department is now accepting applications for its 2026 Junior Police Academy.The program is open only to Elizabeth residents ages 11 to 14 who are currently in grades 5 through 8. Sessions will be held at the Frank J. Cicarelli Academy.The academy will run in two ...
WARETOWN, NJ — The Township of Ocean is preparing to take a trip through time this April as it celebrates its 150th Anniversary. Often referred to by its primary community name, Waretown, the township has organized a weekend of heritage-focused events to honor a century and a half of history, ...
SOUTH ORANGE/MAPLEWOOD, NJ – Two members of the Columbia girls basketball team have been named to the Super Essex Conference's Liberty Division first team.JoJo Yarde and Gabriella Ervin of Columbia were each selected to the first team in a vote of the conference's coaches.Yarde, a junior forward, ...
ROSELLE PARK, NJ - Residents are invited to come together in celebration as Roselle Park marks a major milestone — its 125th birthday.The borough will host a special anniversary celebration on Sunday, March 22, at 11 a.m. at the Casano Community Center. The one-hour event will commemorate 125 years ...
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QUOTE "Dogs are better than human beings because they know but do not tell." – Emily Dickinson, American poet (1830-1886) EMT'S Here's a shout out to all of the caring, knowledgeable, and reliable emergency medical technicians everywhere. When my husband Chris lost his footing and fell on the ...
H. Marie Muller 91, formerly of Bridge Street, Schoharie, passed away Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at the A.O. Fox Nursing Home in Oneonta where she had resided since October of 2025.Mrs. Muller was born February 19, 1935 in Schoharie, a daughter of Alva and Edith (Bellinger) Tryon. She graduated from ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - With spring in the air, it is time for soccer travel tryouts for the upcoming fall 2026-27 season. The East Brunswick Soccer Club is holding tryouts on Saturday, April 11, from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. and on Sunday, April 12, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. for boys and girls born in 2008 ...
CRANFORD, NJ - Downtown Cranford will welcome pasta lovers this Saturday, March 21, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. for “Pasta La Vista, Baby!,” a community-wide tasting event featuring more than 15 local restaurants and a spotlight on the people behind the dishes—like Sapore D’Italia owner Adriano ...
WEST FULTON – “We rescue Mustangs,” said Mary DeBonis.DeBonis is the executive director of the Mustang Valley Sanctuary, a 137-acre ranch bordered by the Schoharie Creek in West Fulton. “When I met my first Mustang 15 years ago…they hooked me,” she said.Mustangs are to domestic horses as wolves are ...
VERONA, NJ — Families in the community are invited to take part in a fun and interactive learning experience as Verona Public Library announced its upcoming “Sign & Sing” Storytime series.Designed for young children and their caregivers, the program blends books, music, and basic sign language ...
MANASQUAN, NJ — For a handful of summer nights, Main Street in Manasquan will once again trade traffic for tables, turning the downtown into a lively, walkable destination filled with outdoor dining, shopping, and community energy.Borough officials have approved the return of the Main Street Dining ...
SPRINGFIELD, NJ – Springfield police officers on March 12 responded to a Route 22 music store after receiving a report of a possible shoplifting in progress. As a result of an investigation at the scene, a 42-year-old Bristol, Pa. man was arrested and charged with possession of burglary tools.In ...
MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ — Anthony Mazzilli has worked in Westfield yards since he was 12 years old.“My father established his landscaping business in 1970,” Mazzilli said. “As I was growing up, I would help him out and work with him on various job sites. So ever since I was a little kid, I always did a ...
Olive R. Campbell, 94, of Lincoln Avenue, Cobleskill, passed away peacefully after a long illness on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at her home, surrounded by loved ones.Born on February 23, 1932, in Greenfield Center, NY, she was the daughter of Paul Toman Sr. and Christina (Neznamy) Toman. She had been ...
FREE online Agricultural Engineering credentialsCOBLESKILL – The College has opened enrollment for its Basic Agricultural Engineering and Heavy Equipment microcredentials, and the program is completely free.The self-paced, online credentials are funded through a tuition subsidy from Empire State ...