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May 19, 2026

Princeton, NJ - Several more Princeton residents have fallen victim to scams this past week, both online and over the phone. The following incidents were listed on the May 18 blotter of the Princeton Police Department. Scams: on January 22, a victim on Thanet Circle received a text via WhatsApp ...

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CLARK, NJ — Arthur L. Johnson (ALJ) High School's Cassie Conforti secured the 500th strikeout of her career with the Crusaders softball team (22-2) on Friday, May 8, in the second round of the Union County Tournament against Linden (10-9). Johnson won the game 16-0.Conforti, a junior, pitched a ...

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Linden, NJ— On Saturday, May 16, 2026, Mayor Derek Armstead, the city of Linden, and the Department of Parks and Recreation held their Annual Kids to Parks Day at Wilson Park from12pm.-4 pm. It was an amazing turnout of families and children of all ages eager to participate in the activities. The ...

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NEW JERSEY - For the first time since 1994, FIFA World Cup is returning to the United States, with eight games, including the final on July 19, being played in East Rutherford, New Jersey at MetLife Stadium, which has been rebranded as New York New Jersey Stadium for the games.Although soccer, ...

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CORAL SPRINGS, FL — A chain allegedly taken from a man at poolside turned into a fatal exchange of gunfire last Thursday that ended with the death of an 18-year-old man on Riverside Drive in Coral Springs, and with police later discovering a 22-year-old hiding the weapon used in the shooting, ...

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Tariff refunds started recently. The first tranche totals $166 billion — the largest repayment program in history. Large corporations and thousands of small businesses will receive some of the money they shelled out in unconstitutional tariffs. However, American consumers will once again receive ...

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Tariff refunds started recently. The first tranche totals $166 billion — the largest repayment program in history. Large corporations and thousands of small businesses will receive some of the money they shelled out in unconstitutional tariffs. However, American consumers will once again receive ...

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According to Japanese legend, Amakuni Yasutsuna did not live in a peaceful age. He lived around 700 AD, before the samurai age that people usually imagine. Ancient Japan was still hard, violent and unsettled. The emperor’s government was trying to tighten its rule over the land, and armed men were ...

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According to Japanese legend, Amakuni Yasutsuna did not live in a peaceful age. He lived around 700 AD, before the samurai age that people usually imagine. Ancient Japan was still hard, violent and unsettled. The emperor’s government was trying to tighten its rule over the land, and armed men were ...

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Yesterday, our country witnessed another horrific act of violence when three members of the Islamic Center of San Diego community were killed in an attack targeting the mosque, where hundreds of children attending the school on the property were forced into lockdown as the attack unfolded.Among ...

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The Bloomfield High boys' track & field team put together a solid effort at the state sectional championships, which were held at Livingston High, on May 15 and 16.Those Bengals who qualified at the sectionals, with a top six finish, will compete in the NJSIAA Group 4 championship race, on May ...

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PATERSON, NJ - A 14-year-old is in the hospital following an early morning shooting on Tuesday, Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia Valdes and Paterson Police Department Officer-in-Charge Patrick Murray announced. According to a statement, at approximately 2:43 a.m. on May 19, 2026, officers ...

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CAMDEN, NJ – The cheers came in waves.One by one, seniors from Camden Prep High School walked across the auditorium stage Thursday, grabbed the microphone, and announced where they will spend the next four years of their lives.Each announcement brought another eruption from classmates, family ...

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ELIZABETH, NJ — A majority of the human and social services that county residents use regularly will be in one place once construction is complete on a new government complex.The $150.3 million complex is being constructed at 61-99 West Grand Street in Elizabeth on the property that housed utility ...

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PATERSON, NJ - The Paterson Veterans Council will host its annual Memorial Day observance on Monday, May 25, beginning at 10:30 a.m. at the Hill of Heroes, located on McBride Avenue next to the Paterson Fire Department headquarters, honoring local service members who made the ultimate sacrifice.The ...

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LITTLE FALLS, NJ - A Little Falls man has been arrested on charges including sexual assault and endangering the welfare of a child following a joint investigation by Bergen County authorities and local police, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced. According to a statement, 37-year-old ...

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PATERSON, NJ - Eastside's boys volleyball team secured a straight-set win over Newark Lab on Monday afternoon, defeating the visiting team 2-0.Eastside (15-8) controlled both sets, winning 25-13 and 25-18 at home. Newark Lab dropped to 8-12 with the loss.Patricio Alejo Severino led the Ghosts with ...

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Faced with an exceedingly difficult schedule and through both wins and losses, something that can be counted on in regards to the Bloomfield High School baseball program is the senior leadership of the captains on the roster-Noah Attas and Braeden Weber.“Both players have been three-year varsity ...

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BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ — The Berkeley Heights Police Department is investigating after a pedestrian was struck by a motor vehicle on Plainfield Avenue near Berkeley Avenue Tuesday morning, according to township officials.Emergency crews responded to the scene at approximately 9:45 a.m. Plainfield ...

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BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ — The Berkeley Heights Police Department is investigating after a pedestrian was struck by a motor vehicle on Plainfield Avenue near Berkeley Avenue Tuesday morning, according to Police Chief Frank Mea.Emergency crews responded to the scene at approximately 9:45 a.m. Plainfield ...

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MADISON, NJ - The Madison Rotary Club will host a community document shredding fundraiser on Saturday, May 30, giving residents and businesses an opportunity to safely dispose of sensitive documents while supporting local charitable programs.The event will run from 9 a.m. to noon in the parking lot ...

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EAST WINDSOR, NJ – East Windsor Township Mayor Janice Mironov and members of the township council recently came together to formally celebrate the allocation of $2 million in federal funding secured by Congressman Herb Conaway (NJ-3) to use toward the design and construction of the Probasco Road ...

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BORDENTOWN, NJ — Neurodiverse students and their families can enjoy a fun night out at an event taking place this week. Bordentown SPARTAN Bootcamp will be hosting its 3rd Annual Neurodiversity Celebration Event on Friday, May 22 from 6PM to 7PM at Friendship Fields, located at 455 Ward ...

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OLEAN, NY — The city’s summer concert series will begin Thursday with a performance of classic rock by The Cruisers.The concert will take place from 6 to 8 p.m. in Lincoln Park at the corner of State and Union streets,The concert series will run through Sept. 10. The schedule can be accessed here.

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MOUNT LAUREL, NJ – A friend of Jude Gill, the 15-year-old Lenape High School student struck and killed while walking on Church Street on May 3, asked Mount Laurel Council at its meeting on Monday to make the road where his friend was hit safer. “It really stunned me that my friend died. I want that ...

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EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ — East Brunswick Public Schools has announced details for its 2026-2027 General Education Inclusive Preschool Program, which will be open to eligible 3- and 4-year-old children who live in East Brunswick.The district said the program provides an inclusive preschool setting for ...

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EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ — Candidates running for New Jersey’s 12th Congressional District met with residents, faith leaders and community members Sunday evening during “The People’s Covenant: Faith, Community, and Our Expectations for Congress,” a nonpartisan interfaith forum held at Trinity ...

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BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ — The Berkeley Heights Police Department is investigating after a pedestrian was struck by a motor vehicle on Plainfield Avenue near Berkeley Avenue Tuesday morning, according to Police Chief Frank Mea.Emergency crews responded to the scene at approximately 9:45 a.m. Plainfield ...

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ALLENTOWN, PA / ATHENS, GA / MANCHESTER, NH — Some local college students are being recognized, following their college graduation and for academic achievement.Jack Ross Fogel of Manasquan earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Muhlenberg College. Fogel majored in Business Administration.Carolyn ...

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EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ — Candidates running for New Jersey’s 12th Congressional District met with residents, faith leaders and community members Sunday evening during “The People’s Covenant: Faith, Community, and Our Expectations for Congress,” a nonpartisan interfaith forum held at Trinity ...

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