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By TAPINTO HASBROUCK HEIGHTS/WOOD-RIDGE/TETERBORO STAFF
May 27, 2026
NEW MILFORD, NJ – Hasbrouck Heights rallied from a 2-0 deficit to beat New Milford in the opening round of the NJSIAA North 1, Group 1 Softball playoffs in New Milford on Tuesday. Hasbrouck Heights, the 10th seed, will travel to Midland Park on Thursday.New Milford jumped out to a lead in the first ...
UNION, NJ - Frigid temperatures threatened to chill the revolutionary ambitions of 10,000 Continental Army troops during the winter encampment of 1779 to 1780. Soldiers starved with food rations depleting. They shivered with no protection from warm clothes or blankets. They were surviving without ...
RED BANK, NJ: Parks and Recreation is offering a four‑session Tai Chi and Qigong program this June, inviting residents to enjoy gentle movement and relaxation as the sun sets over the Swimming River. Led by Dr. Kristopher Sparacino, the series focuses on balance, breathing, and mindful exercise ...
WAYNE, NJ — After a resident came before the Wayne Township Council for the third time asking for a resolution tied to federal immigration enforcement on municipal property, Mayor Chris Vergano gave his clearest answer yet: The resolution is “window dressing,” and it wouldn't “stop anything.”The ...
WOOD-RIDGE, NJ – Gabby Perez threw a one-hit complete-game shutout as Wood-Ridge defeated Ridgefield, 8-0, in the opening round of the NJSIAA North 2, Group 1 softball playoffs on Tuesday at the Wood-Ridge Athletic Complex. Wood-Ridge, the top seed in the bracket, will face New Providence on ...
COLTS NECK, NJ – The Colts Neck softball team advanced in the first round of the NJSIAA Central Jersey, Group 3 tournament with a 10-0 victory over Westampton Tech on Tuesday.Angela Sasso pitched a five-inning perfect game, striking out 12 of the 15 batters she faced.Sasso also hit a home run and a ...
MIDDLETOWN, NJ — As communities across the nation recognize Mental Health Awareness Month each May, a group of dedicated young leaders in Middletown is once again stepping up to turn awareness into action.The 4th annual Be the Difference Walk, a student-led initiative focused on mental health ...
MONMOUTH COUNTY: The sixth annual 🦋Butterflies for Maddy fundraiser and awareness event was held on May 7, 2026, in the Casablanca Room in Fair Haven, bringing together community members for an evening centered on remembrance, education, advocacy, and hope.The event honors the life and legacy of ...
SAYREVILLE, NJ — A months-long investigation led by the Sayreville Police Department Vice Unit, working alongside multiple law enforcement agencies, resulted in the arrest of a Jackson woman and the seizure of more than $100,000 in cash and other assets tied to an alleged prostitution and money ...
SAYREVILLE, NJ — A months-long investigation led by the Sayreville Police Department Vice Unit, working alongside multiple law enforcement agencies, resulted in the arrest of a Jackson woman and the seizure of more than $100,000 in cash and other assets tied to an alleged prostitution and money ...
PLAINFIELD, NJ — On Saturday and Sunday—May 30 and 31—the City of Plainfield is organizing a citywide garage sale from 9am until 3pm.“If you’re searching for a garage sale near you in Plainfield, NJ or looking for a citywide yard sale in New Jersey, this community event offers a full weekend of ...
MADISON, NJ - The Madison Area YMCA is marking Mental Health Awareness Month by reminding residents that support, connection and care are available throughout the community.Green ribbons displayed around the area serve as a symbol of mental health awareness and a reminder that no one has to ...
CHATHAM, NJ – The Chatham boys tennis team has reached the do-or-die portion of its season, so there was only one thing for coach James Cai to do after the Cougars won their state sectional quarterfinal match vs. Iselin Kennedy, 5-0, in a little more than an hour on Tuesday at the Colony Courts.He ...
MIDDLETOWN, NJ – The Middletown South softball team advanced in the opening round of the NJSIAA Central Jersey, Group 3 tournament with a 10-0 victory over Moorestown on Tuesday.Middletown South (16-7), the third seed, will host sixth-seeded Middletown North in the quarterfinal round on ...
MIDDLETOWN, NJ – Middletown North advanced in the first round of the NJSIAA Central Jersey, Group 3 softball tournament with a 10-0 victory over Brick Township on Tuesday.Middletown North collected only two hits, both of them by Abby Esposito, who hit a home run and a double, drove in three runs ...
NORTH CALDWELL, NJ – The West Essex softball team, after trailing by eight runs, advanced in the first round of the NJSIAA North 1, Group 3 tournament with a 10-9 victory over Wayne Hills in eight innings on Tuesday.West Essex (16-10) was behind, 9-1, going to the bottom of the sixth inning. The ...
Early voting for the June 23 primary election will begin on June 13 and continue through June 21 at the Cattaraugus Campus of Jamestown Community College in Olean and the Cattaraugus County Board of Elections in Little Valley. Early voting dates and times are:Saturday, June 13, from ...
EDISON, NJ - On Sunday, May 17, the New Jersey Interscholastic Athletics Association held its 2026 Scholar-Athlete Award banquet at the Pines Manor. One student from each of the more than 400 participating high schools in the NJSIAA was honored for their accomplishments in the classroom and in ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ – Vanessa Gunawan of Branchburg, who will pursue a Finance degree at the prestigious Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, has been named valedictorian of Immaculata High School’s Class of 2026. Toby Moreno of Somerset, who will pursue a Joint Bachelor/MD in medicine at ...
MONTCLAIR, NJ — Two enduring legal maxims contend that “Justice delayed is justice denied” while “Justice hurried is justice buried.” An effective judiciary depends on balancing both — resolving cases in a reasonable time while protecting due process and careful deliberation. Yet repeated delays ...
WOODBRIDGE, NJ – The Woodbridge softball team advanced in the first round of the NJSIAA North 2, Group 4 tournament with an 11-1 victory over Union on Tuesday.Madelyn Brenner pitched a five-inning two-hitter with seven strikeouts and no walks and went 1-for-3 with a run batted in for Woodbridge ...
MAPLEWOOD, N.J.- On Monday, May 25, 2026, the township remembered and honored MEMORIAL DAY, the federal holiday dedicated to the military men and women who gave their lives to protect our freedom and way of life. The first Memorial Day, originally called DECORATION DAY, was observed on May 30, ...
Detectives are asking for the public’s help in locating the suspect. We have the story.We also covered a very solemn ceremony today for the DOT supervisor from Hoosick Falls, struck down on the job last year.We have some news and notes about heroes, new places to eat and the longest tenured fire ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — The Coconut Creek City Commission routinely reads proclamations during its meetings to recognize a myriad of causes, individuals or events, but Thursday’s meeting agenda has one that carries personal meaning for one of its members.The commission plans to proclaim May as Bladder ...
BOCA RATON, FL — A Boca Raton man found himself behind bars after allegedly attacking employees at Boca Raton Regional Hospital.According to a Boca Raton police report, Joseph Eric Dumbroff, 36, accompanied his wife to the emergency room at about 9 p.m. on May 17. When a nurse went to hand ...
Renss LensTROY – Police are asking for the public’s help in locating 35-year-old Kean Wiggins of Albany, who they wish to speak to in connection with the May 6 shooting of Shardonay Tice, also of Albany. The 34-year-old Tice succumbed to her injuries on May 11, turning the case into homicide ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — Despite gray skies and periods of rain, Piscataway residents, veterans, elected officials, and community members gathered Monday to honor the nation’s fallen heroes during Memorial Day ceremonies held at the Veterans Memorial in Possumtown Park and outside American Legion Post ...
Renss LensDEFREESTVILLE – On May 29 last year, Hoosick Falls Fire Chief and NYS Department of Transportation (DOT) Supervisor Robert Bornt was struck by a vehicle while at a highway construction site in Pittstown. He died at the Albany Medical Center the following morning.On Tuesday, May 27, ...
NEWTON, NJ – The Town of Newton Recreation and Senior Services is offering Mah Jong at a new location beginning June 2. On Tuesdays from 1 to 3 p.m. all ages are welcome to play at Liberty Towers at 32 Liberty Street. No registration is required. Anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by ...
SPARTA, NJ – Twelve students received checks from the Ralph Rojas Scholarship fund at a dinner hosted at the Sparta VFW on Main Street. The recipients were selected by the scholarship committee based on the scholastic record, military service connections and their essay according to committee chair ...