News
By JOHN MOONEY
April 11, 2026
NEW JERSEY — New Jersey residents who use e-bikes and e-scooters in the state should be aware of significant new regulations now in effect that are aimed at improving safety and accountability on local roads.The updated rules introduce new requirements for licensing, registration, insurance, and ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — Families and aspiring writers alike are invited to a special two-part event featuring acclaimed author Pooja Makhijani at the Kennedy Library on Saturday, April 18.The day begins with a family story time from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., where Makhijani will read from her new book, Bread ...
HOBOKEN, NJ – West Orange scored at least one run in each of the first five innings and went on to a 9-5 baseball victory over Hoboken on Saturday.Jordan Jackson, Ethan Almengo and Jordan Rothseid each had two hits and two RBI for West Orange (5-1), which led,9-4, after scoring three runs in the ...
HOBOKEN, NJ – Dom Magaletta drove in five runs to lead Hoboken to a 20-5 baseball victory over Dickinson on Friday.William Herrera went 3-for-4 with three runs scored and three RBI for the RedWings (), who overcame a 5-0 deficit with eight runs in the second inning and six in the third.Mason ...
PRINCETON, NJ – Joaquin Gutierrez pitched a four-hitter to lift Hamilton West to a 2-1 baseball victory over Princeton on Saturday.Gutierrez struck out 11 batters and walked three in seven innings. He threw 97 pitches. This was the second seven-inning complete game of the senior's career.Bryce ...
PATERSON, NJ - Property owners in Paterson’s Bunker Hill Industrial Park Special Improvement District will fund a $150,250 operating budget for 2026 aimed at maintaining, securing and beautifying the industrial area.The City Council approved the budget following a public hearing during its April 7 ...
BOUND BROOK, NJ – The Borough of Bound Brook will host the Battle of Bound Brook Reenactment during the annual Battle of Bound Brook Living History Weekend on Saturday, April 11. The day will be filled with events the whole family can enjoy, will allow attendees to learn about Bound Brook's ...
BINGHAMTON, NY - The Somerset Patriots fell to the Binghamton Rumble Ponies 7-6 at Mirabito Stadium on Saturday afternoon in 10 innings. Binghamton has now won four of the first five games against Somerset to clinch the series.The loss marked the first game in extra innings for Somerset this season ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ – The Union High School baseball team remained hot with a 12-4 victory over Ferris on Saturday.Union (4-4) has won four of its last five games.The Farmers rallied from a 4-0 deficit with six runs in the third inning. Ethan Beaumont went 3-for-3 with a triple and two runs batted in ...
BINGHAMTON, NY - The Somerset Patriots fell to the Binghamton Rumble Ponies 7-6 at Mirabito Stadium on Saturday afternoon in 10 innings. Binghamton has now won four of the first five games against Somerset to clinch the series.The loss marked the first game in extra innings for Somerset this season ...
Angelo Albanese totaled a career-high six goals along with three assists, Blake Hsiao added four goals, and Lou Lucante collected a goal and three assists as Nutley recorded a season-high in offense in rolling to a 15-4 victory over High Point on Thursday, April 9 in Nutley. Val Delaney (one goal, ...
OLD BRIDGE, NJ – East Brunswick collected 13 hits en route to a 5-2 softball victory over Old Bridge on Saturday.Isabella Warrington went 2-for-4 with two runs batted in for East Brunswick (4-4), which scored two runs in the top of the third inning to take a 2-1 lead and then went up, 5-1, with ...
WOODBRIDGE, NJ — Construction is underway on Petersen Commons – 60 new affordable apartments for veterans and tenants who are 55 or older – in the Avenel section.Gov. Mikie Sherrill joined Mayor John E. McCormac for the groundbreaking on Friday, April 10th, to underscore her administration’s ...
Princeton, NJ – Editor’s note: If you are among the people who are troubled by the bizarre words and actions coming out of Washington, D.C., then you will appreciate the presence of the Princeton resident sitting on the bench in front of Tiger Park on Nassau Street, between Palmer Square East and ...
WAYNE, NJ – Against one of the state’s top teams, Wayne Valley flag football made a statement, knocking off No. 4 Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School, 26-6, on Saturday.However, it started a little shaky as quarterback Sophia Benacquista was picked off twice early. It wasn't a problem for the ...
CAMDEN – Instructor Cornelius “Con” Duffy doesn’t miss a beat when asked how many of his carpentry students have never touched a power tool before showing up to his class.“Mostly all of them,” Duffy, a retired 43-year member of the carpenters union and the lead, full-time instructor at the Henson ...
EDISON, NJ - A local elementary school will receive a grant from the New Jersey Education Association's Sustainable Jersey for Schools and the New Jersey Education Association grant. Lindeneau Elementary School, located at 50 Blossom Street, has been awarded $2,000 for a school garden and ...
ANCRAM--The Ancram Fire Company, with automatic mutual aid from Copake and Taghkanic, was called to a house fire at 200 Wiltsie Bridge Road, April 6 at 7:36 p.m.The house was the Moloney family residence at Kinnitty Capall Stables, a private, full-service boarding and training facility on 100 ...
NEWARK - Phase 2 of the Greater Newark Conservancy's Education Building at 32 Prince St. will be completed this spring – marking a major milestone in the transformation of one of the nation’s oldest surviving synagogue structures. Construction of the final phase is scheduled to start in 2027. Once ...
The Bloomfield High softball team won its second game of the season, defeating Verona, in a Super Essex Conference Liberty Division match up, on April 8, in Verona.Head coach Rich Adams' team is back in action on April 10, when it plays host to Montclair. Please note that this game will be ...
KENILWORTH, NJ – Gia Pirozzi and Charlie Mauro have been named this week’s Athletes of the Week.Gia is a junior at David Brearley and participates in softball and track. She has played softball since first grade and began track her freshman year. “My best sports memory is winning state sectionals ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ – Advocates, community leaders, and allies from across New Jersey are set to gather later this month for Rooted in Equality 2026, a two-day, in-person summit organized by Garden State Equality.The event will take place Tuesday, April 21 through Wednesday, April 22 at Bell Works, ...
BLOOMFIELD, NJ – The Bloomfield Fire and Engineering Departments will initiate routine hydrant flushing on Friday, April 17, at 11:00 PM. This mandatory maintenance program is scheduled to continue through October 2026.To reduce inconvenience, residents will receive advance notifications through ...
High Bridge, NJ – The final stop of NJ Transit's Raritan Valley commuter line, the High Bridge station, is getting much needed attention from NJ Transit with infrastructure items being addressed as better weather conditions have arrived. At the Borough Council's meeting held inside the firehouse on ...
WARREN, NJ — A tight game quickly turned into a comfortable win thanks to one big swing. Olivia Videla delivered the decisive moment for Watchung Hills, blasting a three-run home run in the bottom of the fifth inning to break open a close contest and power the Warriors to a 7-1 victory over Dayton ...
SAYREVILLE, NJ – Colonia remained undefeated with a 13-3 baseball victory over Sayreville on Saturday.Dylan Chiera went 3-for-4 with three runs scored and two runs batted in for Colonia (5-0), which scored four runs in the first inning and three in the second inning to take a 7-0 lead.Colin Kroner ...
NEWARK - Phase 2 of the Greater Newark Conservancy's Education Building at 32 Prince St. will be completed this spring – marking a major milestone in the transformation of one of the nation’s oldest surviving synagogue structures. Construction of the final phase is scheduled to start in 2027. Once ...
WARREN, NJ — A tight game quickly turned into a comfortable win thanks to one big swing. Olivia Videla delivered the decisive moment for Watchung Hills, blasting a three-run home run in the bottom of the fifth inning to break open a close contest and power the Warriors to a 7-1 victory over Dayton ...
HACKETTSTOWN, NJ — If you’re settling in to binge-watch the latest Netflix craze this weekend, keep a sharp eye out for a few familiar landmarks. The town of Hackettstown has officially made its streaming debut in the new series Big Mistakes, which premiered this past Thursday.The comedic crime ...
ROXBURY, NJ - When Shirley Algieri celebrates her birthday, presents aren’t the focus. Instead, the Roxbury sixth grader uses the occasion to raise money for animals in need.Scan to DonateOn April 18, Shirley will host her third annual birthday fundraiser at the Roxbury Recreation Center on Eyland ...