News

May 3, 2026

RED BANK, NJ: The Mayor and Council have determined that certain areas on the riverfront are not needed for public use and are not otherwise dedicated or restricted pursuant to law.The Mayor and Council of the Borough of Red Bank have authorized and directed the Borough Clerk to advertise for bids ...

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PARAMUS, NJ — Dance Honors students at Paramus High School are eager to showcase their annual spring concert this week.Choreographed by Alumni Guest Artists Gianna Tucker and Isabella Verma, students, as well as Dance Educator and Director of Paramus Dance, Claudine Ranieri, Power of the Dance is ...

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UNION COUNTY, NJ — The county Board of Commissioners adopted a $559 million budget during its April 30 meeting that increases the county-wide tax levy by 2 percent.The tax levy, which is the amount of money that’s raised in property taxes, increased more percentage-wise than it did in 2025 for the ...

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UNION COUNTY, NJ — The county Board of Commissioners adopted a $559 million budget during its April 30 meeting that increases the county-wide tax levy by 2 percent.The tax levy, which is the amount of money that’s raised in property taxes, increased more percentage-wise than it did in 2025 for the ...

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EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - East Brunswick's new ice arena is hosting three Girls Try Hockey for Free sessions this week on Tuesday, May 5, Wednesday, May 6 and Thursday, May 7. All three sessions run from 5:15 to 6 p.m. and are for girls aged four to nine. Ice skating or hockey experience is not ...

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NEW JERSEY – The State of New Jersey ranks 8th overall in the nation for gambling addiction, according to a new 2026 report from personal finance website WalletHub, placing it among the top 10 states where gambling-related issues are most prevalent.The study comes as the U.S. gambling industry ...

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SUMMIT, NJ — The sun was out, the coffee was hot, and the Summit Green was buzzing with energy Sunday morning as more than 500 runners, walkers, stroller-pushers and four-legged participants turned out for the Summit Area YMCA's annual Love and Legacy 5K — a record-breaking turnout for a race that ...

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SUMMIT, NJ — The sun was out, the coffee was hot, and the Summit Green was buzzing with energy Sunday morning as more than 500 runners, walkers, stroller-pushers and four-legged participants turned out for the Summit Area YMCA's annual Love and Legacy 5K — a record-breaking turnout for a race that ...

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Away from the public focus on a controversial plan to outsource police dispatcher services in Rochelle Park, a life-and-death battle  is being fought.An aggressive form of breast cancer is debilitating Jennifer Murphy, a mother of two whose husband, Special Rochelle Park Law Enforcement Officer II ...

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MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - Residents across Morris County are being encouraged to stay informed about evolving laws surrounding e-bikes, as state officials roll out new resources to help riders remain compliant.The New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission has created an email update system for both current ...

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A Texas resident was identified and charged with fleecing an Emerson woman of more than $5,000 in a jury duty scam, according to a published report.A caller claiming to be with the Bergen County Sheriff's Office told the victim that she'd be arrested for failing to appear for jury duty unless she ...

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HANOVER TOWNSHIP, NJ – Residents should be aware of upcoming overnight closures at Morristown Municipal Airport tied to a runway rehabilitation project.According to airport officials, nightly closures are scheduled from Sunday, May 3 through Wednesday, May 6 to accommodate work on Runway 5-23. All ...

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SUMMIT, NJ — The sun was out, the coffee was hot, and the Summit Green was buzzing with energy Sunday morning as more than 500 runners, walkers, stroller-pushers and four-legged participants turned out for the Summit Area YMCA's annual Love and Legacy 5K — a record-breaking turnout for a race that ...

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SOMERVILLE, NJ - Police Officer Ryan Miller, with the help of a few other officers, set up shop in the Borough's Emergency Services center on Gaston Avenue Saturday, rolled up their sleeves and got to work building tool boxes during the third annual  “Carpentry with a Cop” workshop.About 20 young ...

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A Texas resident was identified and charged with fleecing an Emerson woman of more than $5,000 in a jury duty scam, according to a published report.A caller claiming to be with the Bergen County Sheriff's Office told the victim that she'd be arrested for failing to appear for jury duty unless she ...

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SUMMIT, NJ — The pressure was building on the tennis courts, the kind of late-match tension that usually decides a season’s turning point.Instead, it may have defined oneSummit boys tennis continued its dominant run with a 4-1 win over Westfield in the Union County Tournament final, a match that ...

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BOCA RATON, FL — Boca Helping Hands has hired four new staff members as the nonprofit looks to strengthen its outreach, communications and day-to-day operations serving residents in need.The organization announced the additions last month, naming Kori Ernst as development and marketing associate, ...

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JERSEY CITY, NJ - A vintage kerosene lamp from the 1860s and a thick crystal candy dish from the 1980s sits on an old brown wooden armoire. Nearby, there’s a shelf full of classic movies like West Side Story and Scarlet Pimpernel on VHS tape. You also notice a stack of vinyl records, 45s and ...

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Authorities are investigating whether decomposed remains found behind a South Carolina hotel last month are connected to an ex-con charged with the cold-case killing of a North Jersey woman 35 years ago, according to a published report.New Jersey State Police detectives alerted their Southern ...

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NATIONWIDE - Thermos has recalled approximately 8.2 million Stainless King food jars and Sportsman food and beverage bottles due to serious impact and laceration hazards, announced the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission.The recall includes Thermos Stainless King Food Jars with model ...

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This Week at #lindenpubliclibrary | May 4th-9thMon, 5/4: ** Double Dutch Jump Rope Workshop @ 4 PMMon, 5/4: ** Intro to Tarot Teen Program @ 4 PMTues, 5/5: Chair Yoga @ 10 AMTues, 5/5: Movie: Oscar Film Series: Blue Moon (2025, R, 1:40) @ 1 PMTues, 5/5: ** Chinese Dragon Shadow Puppets @ 4 PMTues, ...

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NATIONWIDE - Thermos has recalled approximately 8.2 million Stainless King food jars and Sportsman food and beverage bottles due to serious impact and laceration hazards, announced the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission.The recall includes Thermos Stainless King Food Jars with model ...

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A tax specialist from Carlstadt who began his professional career working for the IRS before going private embezzled $12 million from a local fuel company, then was caught on video trying to destroy the evidence, federal authorities charged.Officials at Prospect Transportation had gotten wise to ...

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NATIONWIDE - Thermos has recalled approximately 8.2 million Stainless King food jars and Sportsman food and beverage bottles due to serious impact and laceration hazards, announced the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission.The recall includes Thermos Stainless King Food Jars with model ...

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Away from the public focus on a controversial plan to outsource police dispatcher services in Rochelle Park, a life-and-death battle  is being fought.An aggressive form of breast cancer is debilitating Jennifer Murphy, a mother of two whose husband, Special Rochelle Park Law Enforcement Officer II ...

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A man with a disability died in a house fire in Elmwood Park, multiple sources said.Flames quickly engulfed the Market Street home after igniting in a front bedroom around 2 p.m. Friday (May 1),  responders said.Elmwood Park police and firefighters found the body on the floor next to a bed in ...

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MONTVILLE, NJ - Local area travelers with upcoming Spirit Airlines flights may be impacted after the airline announced it has canceled all flights effective immediately.Spirit Aviation Holdings, Inc., the parent company of Spirit Airlines, made the announcement May 2, citing financial challenges ...

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Clinton, NJ - Hundreds of residents gathered at Demott Pond in Clinton on Saturday morning and early afternoon as children ages 16 and younger took part in the 2026 Pete Pender Memorial Fishing Derby, presented by the Clinton Sunrise Rotary Club. Town of Clinton Mayor Janice Kovach was on hand for ...

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NEWTON, NJ -  - Sussex County Community College (SCCC) formally inaugurated Dr. Cory Homer as its seventh president on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, in a celebratory ceremony attended by campus and community leaders, students, faculty, and distinguished guests from across the region.The ceremony ...

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EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - East Brunswick's new ice arena is hosting three Girls Try Hockey for Free sessions this week on Tuesday, May 5, Wednesday, May 6 and Thursday, May 7. All three sessions run from 5:15 to 6 p.m. and are for girls aged four to nine. Ice skating or hockey experience is not ...

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