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By TONY GALLOTTO
April 30, 2026
CARTERET, NJ — The family of a local woman, who drowned in a freakish 2025 sinkhole accident, has filed a wrongful-death lawsuit that names Carteret, Middlesex County, Woodbridge, and the Middlesex Water Co. as defendants.The victim, 36-year-old Shelly Malbranche, died on July 26, 2025, in an ...
ROXBURY, NJ — Federal officials say a proposed immigration detention center in Roxbury would house about 542 detainees, far below estimates cited by opponents, pushing back on claims of large-scale environmental and community impacts.In a legal brief filed April 23, attorneys for U.S. Immigration ...
HOBOKEN, NJ — Hoboken will extend metered parking hours to midnight on Fridays and Saturdays in its busiest commercial corridors after the City Council approved the measure with three members voting against it.The ordinance expands enforcement from the current 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. schedule to 12 a.m.
Renss LensTROY – The two alarm blaze on 5th Avenue has now claimed a life, according to city officials. Two residents were rescued from the blaze by firefighters and taken to Troy’s Samaritan Hospital and the Albany Medical Center in critical condition. One of those victims succumbed to their ...
HACKETTSTOWN, NJ — Centenary University recently celebrated the academic excellence and community leadership of 15 standout students from its School of Natural, Health, Social, and Behavioral Sciences. During a ceremony held on April 28, 2026, two local neighbors—Gabriela Vasconcelos of ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - The Bridgewater Rugby team has begun its season with a notch in the win column.The team defeated the Christian Brothers Academy, 25–24, April 26.
BERNARDSVILLE, NJ - Following their non-fiction unit, third grade students at Bedwell Elementary School have been working diligently on a character studies literacy unit, where they focused on character development and inferencing skills. Teachers Sarah McShane and Grace Kartelias began by ...
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ), founder and co-chair of the Congressional Autism Caucus and author of five comprehensive autism laws, earlier this month, welcomed advocates from across the country to Capitol Hill as part of ongoing efforts to advance autism research and support ...
MONMOUTH COUNTY, NJ: The 2026 Monmouth County Travel Guide is now available in both digital and print formats! TAPhere to request your free copy! “The Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners is excited to unveil the 2026 County Travel Guide,” said Commissioner Director Thomas A. Arnone, ...
LONG BRANCH, NJ – The Keyport baseball team remained undefeated with a 10–4 victory over Long Branch on Wednesday.Keyport (11-0) struck first in the top of the second when Danny Metrick stole third and scored on an Evin Johnson RBI single to right. Long Branch answered immediately with a two‑run ...
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ), founder and co-chair of the Congressional Autism Caucus and author of five comprehensive autism laws, earlier this month, welcomed advocates from across the country to Capitol Hill as part of ongoing efforts to advance autism research and support ...
WOOD-RIDGE, NJ — The Wood-Ridge Board of Education honored its March Students of the Month at the April 27 meeting, held in the Wood-Ridge High School auditorium.Each school administrator announced the student honorees from their building and posed for photos with the children for their parents.The ...
MONMOUTH COUNTY, NJ: The 2026 Monmouth County Travel Guide is now available in both digital and print formats! TAPhere to request your free copy! “The Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners is excited to unveil the 2026 County Travel Guide,” said Commissioner Director Thomas A. Arnone, ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ – A popular downtown boutique is once again turning fashion into a force for good as the 4th Annual Blue Dot Fashion Show takes place on Thursday, April 30, bringing together style, community, and a charitable mission in the heart of the city.Hosted by Destination Asbury Boutique, ...
RIDGEFIELD PARK, NJ – Dwight Englewood was the lower scorer at the NJIC Meadowlands Golf Division Day at Overpeck Golf Course in Ridgefield Park. The Bulldogs edged out Leonia, winning a 159-161 decision. Palisade Park was a distant third, recording a 204.Wood-Ridge was fourth, shooting a 218, ...
MONMOUTH COUNTY, NJ: The 2026 Monmouth County Travel Guide is now available in both digital and print formats! TAPhere to request your free copy! “The Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners is excited to unveil the 2026 County Travel Guide,” said Commissioner Director Thomas A. Arnone, ...
WOOD-RIDGE, NJ – Natalia Nieves had two hits and three RBI and limited Lyndhurst to two hits and one run as Wood-Ridge defeated Lyndhurst, 15-1, in a NJIC Patriot Division softball game Wednesday afternoon at the Wood-Ridge Athletic Complex. Wood-Ridge improves to 13-3 overall, 8-0, in the ...
WAYNE, NJ - A 113-unit, 100% affordable housing development proposed for 1805 Valley Road Extension went before the Wayne Planning Board on Monday night, as the project formally entered site plan review. Though the public was given the opportunity to address the multiple witnesses that night, none ...
UNION, N.J. — A Union dog is stepping into the spotlight after being selected as one of the winners in the Jersey’s Top Dogs contest, earning a place on new New Jersey Lottery Scratch-Off tickets.Frankie, a 5-year-old standard poodle, earned a spot among the first 50 real dogs to be featured on a ...
LYNDHURST, NJ – Lyndhurst defeated Hasbrouck Heights, 13-10, in a NJIC Colonial Division baseball game Wednesday in Lyndhurst. The Bears jumped out to a 9-0 lead on the Aviators, but Hasbrouck Heights roared back with a six-run fourth to get back into the game. Lyndhurst responded with four more ...
SCOTCH PLAINS/FANWOOD, NJ – Scotch Plains-Fanwood boys lacrosse honored a dozen of their own as the team celebrated Senior Day on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.Coach Nick Miceli acted as emcee, introducing the players as each met with their parents for a photo. The Raiders honored the following ...
NUTLEY, NJ - Continuing a local tradition, Nutley High School students will celebrate their roots when “Night of Nations” returns tonight at Nutley High School. The annual event takes over the gymnasium where students showcase art, culture, and culinary craftsmanship, reprinting their heritage. An ...
SCOTCH PLAINS/FANWOOD, NJ – Scotch Plains-Fanwood began scoring against overmatched Warren Hills just two minutes into the game and kept the offensive onslaught going against an opponent that couldn't' find a way to stop them on Senior Day, Wednesday, April 29, at Wexler Field.The afternoon began ...
CHATHAM, NJ – High Point came to Chatham and ended the Cougars' seven-game baseball win streak with an 8-2 decision on Wednesday, breaking open a tight contest with a two-out, five-run rally in the sixth inning.Senior right-hander Brad Sabato won his fifth game of the season for High Point (9-4-1), ...
SAYREVILLE, NJ — A growing number of Sayreville residents are raising concerns over a proposed New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) project that would significantly reconfigure traffic patterns near Route 9 and Bordentown Ave., potentially rerouting vehicles onto residential streets ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - Over the past few years, Mary Malyska has been busy juggling a family and a full-time job while working toward a doctor of philosophy degree. In March, Malyska, assistant superintendent for curriculum and instruction for South Plainfield Schools, successfully defended her ...
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NEWTON, NJ—The Newton High School lacrosse team took on North Warren/Belvidere in the first round of the Hunterdon/Warren/Sussex tournament on Saturday and won 15-3.The Braves are in the eighth-seeded spot. They hosted 15th-seeded North Warren/Belvidere.Matt Ellsworth reached his 100 career goal ...
WAYNE, NJ — Monday night’s Wayne Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting was filled to beyond capacity. Residents came out in droves to question or support the building of a new mosque on Colfax Road. This was the first of several scheduled hearings on the subject, and it began chaotically. Officials ...
LONG BRANCH, NJ — The force is strong at the Long Branch Free Public Library this spring.In celebration of the unofficial holiday “May the 4th,” the library is inviting the community to a galaxy-themed evening packed with activities for fans of all ages. The Star Wars Celebration will take place on ...