News
By LUCY HARPER - NJ STATE HOUSE NEWS SERVICE
June 6, 2026
TRENTON, NJ — Lawmakers took another step Thursday toward forcing New Jersey’s proliferating data centers to submit semi-annual reports on electricity and water use.The measure, A4096, was unanimously approved by the Assembly Telecommunications and Utilities Committee, and would mandate reporting ...
TRENTON, NJ — Lawmakers took another step Thursday toward forcing New Jersey’s proliferating data centers to submit semi-annual reports on electricity and water use.The measure, A4096, was unanimously approved by the Assembly Telecommunications and Utilities Committee, and would mandate reporting ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ – A pack of Somerville police officers and staff from the Somerset County Prosecutor's Office escorted the Special Olympics Torch of Hope through the downtown shopping and restaurant district on Friday afternoon, June 6, marking the 43rd anniversary of the statewide event.They were ...
OLD BRIDGE, NJ — Third-seeded Hunterdon Central dominated from the top of the first inning and rampaged to a 14-1 victory over top-seeded Old Bridge for the NJSIAA Central Jersey, Group 4 baseball championship on Friday night.It was the first sectional championship for Hunterdon Central (18-13) ...
SPOTSWOOD/EAST BRUNSWICK/MILLTOWN, NJ - It was an exciting morning on Friday, as police officers from the Spotswood, East Brunswick, South River and Milltown Police Departments joined in on the 43rd annual Law Enforcement Torch Run to raise awareness for Special Olympics New Jersey. Police Officers ...
ROSELLE PARK, NJ — Calling it “a mess lately with residents,” Roselle Park Police Chief Dominick Frino reminded locals to contact police in certain situations rather than turning to social media.“Residents (have been) just barking out things that are happening in town and expecting their Facebook ...
Edison, NJ - The Greater Middlesex Conference held its annual Scholar-Athlete Awards banquet this week at the Pines Manor honoring 70 high school senior student athletes. Every spring, the GMC recognizes the academic and athletic excellence of one male and one female student-athlete from each ...
SPOTSWOOD/EAST BRUNSWICK/MILLTOWN, NJ - It was an exciting morning on Friday, as police officers from the Spotswood, East Brunswick, South River and Milltown Police Departments joined in on the 43rd annual Law Enforcement Torch Run to raise awareness for Special Olympics New Jersey. Police Officers ...
KINDERHOOK—Traffic in and around the Village of Kinderhook will be disrupted Saturday, June 6 due to the annual OK5K road races, according to a press release from the OK5K Committee.Various intersections may be blocked or temporarily closed to allow runners to pass safely. Parking is available ...
MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ – Long before youth sports leagues filled weekend schedules and before many of today's residents called Mountainside home, Watchung Stables was already creating memories for generations of local families.For 100 years, the stables nestled within the Watchung Reservation have been a ...
TRENTON, NJ — Lawmakers took another step Thursday toward forcing New Jersey’s proliferating data centers to submit semi-annual reports on electricity and water use.The measure, A4096, was unanimously approved by the Assembly Telecommunications and Utilities Committee, and would mandate reporting ...
CRANFORD, NJ — Cranford always had an answer.Every time South Plainfield would score a run, or two, in the top half of an inning, Cranford would counter with at least that many runs in the bottom of the same inning.Often, the Cougars' response came from senior shortstop Brayden Fry, who went ...
NEWARK - City officials threatened to expand its existing lawsuit against GEO Group – the company that owns and operates the 1,000-bed Delaney Hall immigration detention center – that would shut down the center until it can be inspected. “The reports of detainees suffering miscarriages, receiving ...
TRENTON, NJ — Lawmakers took another step Thursday toward forcing New Jersey’s proliferating data centers to submit semi-annual reports on electricity and water use.The measure, A4096, was unanimously approved by the Assembly Telecommunications and Utilities Committee, and would mandate reporting ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ — Inspired by the return of teammate Michael Novotny to the lineup for the first time all season, the Gov. Livingston baseball team turned back the clock 12 months to stage the kind of inspired, improbable last at-bat rally of which legends are made.Reid Bazydlo's RBI single ...
🎶 FREE LIVE MUSIC 🎶Join us for an evening of live music with Tycoon Dogs 🎸🥁🎤Eclectic original songs blending rock, blues, reggae, funk, soul, pop & more ✨📅 Saturday, June 6th🕕 Music from 6–9PM📍 Ricalton Square, Maplewood VillageBring a blanket or beach chair 🪑Grab takeout from your favorite ...
MILLBURN, NJ – The Millburn Police Department continued its annual tradition by participating in the 2026 Special Olympics Torch Run. Fifteen Millburn police officers took part in the event, raising funds to support the Special Olympics movement and promote awareness of its mission. This year's ...
SHORT HILLS, NJ – Boy Scout Troop 115 of Short Hills is proud to announce that five of its members have earned Scouting's highest honor, the rank of Eagle Scout. The newly minted Eagles — Aaditya Reddy, Jonathan Murphy, Luke Jia, Shaayan Tiwari, and William Dieterich — completed service projects ...
TRENTON, NJ — Lawmakers took another step Thursday toward forcing New Jersey’s proliferating data centers to submit semi-annual reports on electricity and water use.The measure, A4096, was unanimously approved by the Assembly Telecommunications and Utilities Committee, and would mandate reporting ...
ROSELAND, NJ – Flashing pedestrian crossing signs have been installed at various locations throughout the borough.The signs are now in use at high-traffic pedestrian crossings that are also busy vehicle traffic intersections.Residents are asked to utilize this new technology by hitting the button ...
TRENTON, NJ — Lawmakers took another step Thursday toward forcing New Jersey’s proliferating data centers to submit semi-annual reports on electricity and water use.The measure, A4096, was unanimously approved by the Assembly Telecommunications and Utilities Committee, and would mandate reporting ...
TRENTON, NJ — Lawmakers took another step Thursday toward forcing New Jersey’s proliferating data centers to submit semi-annual reports on electricity and water use.The measure, A4096, was unanimously approved by the Assembly Telecommunications and Utilities Committee, and would mandate reporting ...
ELIZABETH, NJ - Essex County held a Fishing Derby in Newark’s Weequahic Park on Wednesday, with a young Elizabeth resident among the winners of the event. Nina Simone caught the first fish of the event at 6:34 p.m. She was presented with an award for this achievement by Essex County Parks Program ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - Drivers crossing from New Jersey into Easton, Pennsylvania, should be aware of a new distracted driving law that is now being enforced statewide. Effective June 5, 2026, motorists who use a handheld cell phone or other interactive wireless communication device while driving in ...
TRENTON, NJ — Lawmakers took another step Thursday toward forcing New Jersey’s proliferating data centers to submit semi-annual reports on electricity and water use.The measure, A4096, was unanimously approved by the Assembly Telecommunications and Utilities Committee, and would mandate reporting ...
PATERSON, NJ - Paterson homeowners still do not know what their final property tax bills will look like in 2026.City officials are continuing to work on the municipal budget and are awaiting a decision on a request for $78 million in transitional aid from the state, leaving the city without a ...
TRENTON, NJ — Lawmakers took another step Thursday toward forcing New Jersey’s proliferating data centers to submit semi-annual reports on electricity and water use.The measure, A4096, was unanimously approved by the Assembly Telecommunications and Utilities Committee, and would mandate reporting ...
SPRINGFIELD, NJ — Springfield has completed a full exterior restoration of the Hershey Building, home to the Department of Public Works on Mountain Avenue.Before the project, the building’s stucco and paint were deteriorating, with visible peeling and structural wear.The township installed ...
This is Mayor John E. McCormac.Anchors Tiki Bar has the band “Twisted Country” performing at 6 pm tonight with food from Urban Eats. On Sunday, “Pier Pressure” performs at 3 pm at Anchors Tiki Bar with food from Curbside Cravings; on Tuesday, “Just Bob performs with food from The Hot Dog Guy; ...
MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ - Governor Livingston High School seniors were recognized for academic achievement, leadership, service, athletics, the arts and commitment to the community during the school’s Sixty-Sixth Annual Recognition Assembly held Wednesday, June 3.The evening brought together students, ...