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By JERRY DEMARCO
May 15, 2026
A 32-year-old Indian national living in River Edge was charged with groping a minor at a business in Hackensack. An eyewitness confirmed that Veera Manikanta Bommireddy is accused of intentionally touching the breasts and vagina of the girl -- who's between 13 and 16 years old -- on May 7th, a law ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - There’s no shortage of things to do around Morris County this weekend, with community festivals, live music, theater performances, outdoor events, art exhibits, charity walks and family-friendly activities taking place across the area.Residents can browse Morris Township’s ...
Editor’s note: A charge is not a conviction. All persons listed are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Charges can be amended or dismissed.STATE POLICEBeth Stevens, 40, of Catskill, was arrested May 8 at 7:57 p.m. in Catskill and charged with acting in a manner injurious to a child ...
A 37-year-old Little Falls man was charged with sexually assaulting a preteen at a residence in Moonachie, The DeMarco Report has learned. Marvin A. Nugra Ruiz also had unspecified sexual contact with the victim at a home in Little Falls prior to the alleged assault this past February, Bergen ...
The Educational Services Commission of New Jersey (ESCNJ) is proud to announce that Maria “Jupiter” Santos, a student in its Pathways to Adult Living (PAL) Program in Sayreville, has been named a recipient of the Rebecca S. McDonald Award by the Transition Coordinators Network of New Jersey. The ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - There’s no shortage of things to do around Morris County this weekend, with community festivals, live music, theater performances, outdoor events, art exhibits, charity walks and family-friendly activities taking place across the area.Residents can browse Morris Township’s ...
CAIRO — Two Greenville men were arrested May 10 and face numerous drug charges, according to a statement from the New York State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation.Coty O’Keefe, 39, and Garret Auer, 49, both of Greenville, were arrested after troopers from the state police Greenville barracks ...
The Educational Services Commission of New Jersey (ESCNJ) is proud to announce that Maria “Jupiter” Santos, a student in its Pathways to Adult Living (PAL) Program in Sayreville, has been named a recipient of the Rebecca S. McDonald Award by the Transition Coordinators Network of New Jersey. The ...
Catholic CharitiesCatholic Charities of Delaware, Otsego, and Schoharie Counties (CCDOS) is a cornerstone of support and compassion for residents across the region. Through a wide range of programs and services, the organization has made a lasting impact by meeting the essential needs of ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - Visitors to the first-ever Friends of the Berkeley Heights Public Library jewelry sale were delighted to find close to 1,500 items to choose from earlier this month. The sale was the most successful fundraising event the group has hosted to date, drawing a steady stream of ...
Health fair offers fun, fitness, movement, educationCHATHAM—Columbia County Pathways to Recovery and the Northern Columbia Rotary present “Health At Any Age,” a free community health fair at 1 Taconic Place, Chatham (entrance in back), Saturday, May 16, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.Join local organizations for ...
BORDENTOWN, NJ — Support the Bordentown Regional High School (BRHS) Marching Scotties while getting a chance to win great prizes, all at the same time.The BRHS Band Boosters, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, is currently running a Band Raffle to benefit the Marching Scotties. A $10 raffle ticket ...
Recently, a lull occurred in my usually hectic schedule. All items on The Queen’s Royal Request List had been completed, I’d already gotten the mail and made my daily run to the grocery store. I was looking at the possibility of almost a half hour of free time. Not being one to squander this rare ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — The deadline for members of the community to give the town council their feedback on the proposed Tamaques Park redesign has been extended by three weeks, according to the mayor.“Thanks to everyone who has already provided input on the proposed elements of the Tamaques Park Design ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, N.J. — Our Lady of Peace Parish has launched a new Young Adult Ministry, known as YAM, bringing together men and women in their 20s and 30s from New Providence, Berkeley Heights, Chatham, Summit and the surrounding area for a community built around three core pillars: faith, social ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, N.J. — Our Lady of Peace Parish has launched a new Young Adult Ministry, known as YAM, bringing together men and women in their 20s and 30s from New Providence, Berkeley Heights, Chatham, Summit and the surrounding area for a community built around three core pillars: faith, social ...
To the Editor:Being a member of a school board is a crucial but often thankless task. Those who step forward to serve do so not for the money (the position is unpaid) nor for the status (can “you” name all nine?), but for a genuine love of our community and its children.RCSTA is pleased to support ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ — Seniors were invited to attend an informational session at the South Plainfield Senior Center this week hosted by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regarding the ongoing environmental remediation efforts along the Bound Brook area behind the senior center.The ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - The East Brunswick Recreation Department is inviting residents to come out to the special grand opening of the new inclusive playground at Lenape Park on Friday, May 15 at 6 p.m. A ribbon-cutting ceremony will officially open the play space which was designed for children of ...
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - Charges in connection with two crashes in South Brunswick Township that resulted in fatalities have been announced this week. The first involved an early morning accident on Route One North on April 19. Middlesex County Prosecutor Linda Estremera and South Brunswick Police ...
TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport, the New Jersey State Police, and the Division of Criminal Justice announced on Friday, May 15 criminal charges filed against 13 individuals – including two Mount Laurel residents who are considered to be organization leaders – accused of ...
RED BANK, NJ: At the May 14 council meeting, Jennifer Garcia and her husband, Alberto, read a letter from their daughter Eva, a Rutgers University student, about the tragic death of Terry Haupt. Haupt, 16, was accidentally struck and killed by an NJ Transit train early on Wednesday morning.Jennifer ...
DOYLESTOWN, PA—State Sen. Steve Santarsiero this week said that he was one of 20 Pennsylvania Democrats who appeared on a hit list issued by a Lebanon County man who made violent threats against the legislators and talked about a “Memorial Day operation.”The man, 42-year-old Adam Berryhill, created ...
RAVENA — Children at the RCS Community Library came face-to-face with reptiles from around the world during a recent educational program hosted by reptile expert Jessica Shea of Reptile Adventure.The hands-on event gave youngsters the opportunity to learn about and pet a variety of animals, ...
SUMMIT, NJ — For four innings Thursday night at Kean University, Summit’s offense was held in check as Brearley pitcher Gia Pirozzi kept the Union County Tournament semifinal scoreless in a tight pitchers’ duel.Then the Hilltoppers broke through.No. 6 Summit scored four runs in the bottom of the ...
CLARK, NJ – The Union boys volleyball team was eliminated in the semifinal round of the Union County Tournament when Westfield knocked off the Farmers, 25-23, 25-20, on Wednesday.Evan Espino finished with10 kills, two blocks and nine digs for Union (16-8). Jeremy Archelus had 20 assists, five digs ...
To the Editor:Our local public safety depends on our Sheriff’s Department responding to residents’ needs quickly and professionally. I applaud Columbia County Sheriff Jackie Salvatore’s continued rejection of a 287(g) agreement, deputizing local law enforcement to cooperate with ICE immigration ...
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - Charges in connection with two crashes in South Brunswick Township that resulted in fatalities have been announced this week. The first involved an early morning accident on Route One North on April 19. Middlesex County Prosecutor Linda Estremera and South Brunswick Police ...
HELMETTA/SPOTSWOOD, NJ - Yard sale lovers will want to put Spotswood and Helmetta on the list for the upcoming weekend. Both Helmetta and Spotswood are holding their annual spring borough-wide yard sale weekends on Saturday, May 16 and Sunday, May 17, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The following are the ...
RIDGEWOOD, NJ — Patrons are invited to travel the country through some of America’s finest landscape paintings.The Ridgewood Public Library will celebrate the nation’s history and natural beauty through the works of Thomas Cole, Frederic Edwin Church, Albert Bierstadt and others.Taking place on ...