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By TAPINTO HASBROUCK HEIGHTS/WOOD-RIDGE/TETERBORO STAFF
April 24, 2026
POMPTON LAKES, NJ – Kylie LaCroix limited Hasbrouck Heights to six hits as Pompton Lakes defeated the Lady Aviators 4-0 in a NJIC non-divisional game on Wednesday in Pompton Lakes. The win boosts Pompton Lakes to 9-2 on the season. Hasbrouck Heights falls 8-4.Pompton Lakes jumped out to an early ...
TRENTON, NJ — From betting on elections to controversial wagers on life-and-death events, prediction markets have exploded in popularity. Now, New Jersey lawmakers want to shut some of them down.Lawmakers have introduced two pieces of legislation aimed at regulating prediction markets, platforms ...
We’ve made it to the weekend. As promised for this Friday’s issue of the Renss Lens, we have a more detailed report on the adoption of the Hoosick Falls village budget. There is also information on the pending demolition of an iconic business site in Troy.We have our Cops and Courts report as well ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - Artwork by four South Plainfield students will be popping up throughout the borough in the form of lawn signs that promote safe speeds as well as driver, cycling, and pedestrian safety. Leah Stembridge, a fourth grader at Franklin Elementary, and Margaret Kupcho, a fourth ...
Renss LensHOOSICK FALLS – For nearly a decade the small village in the Northeastern corner of Rensselaer County has battled the financial fallout from the devasting flood of July 1, 2017 and the unimaged at that time, consequences of the PFOA contamination of the village’s water system.The combined ...
RANDOLPH, NJ- The registration for Summer Sports Clinics AND Summer Day Camp in Randolph is now OPEN. Residents can register for either one ( or both ) through Community Pass under “Summer Sports Clinics 2026."Registration is also possible in person at the recreation office located at 30 Calais ...
TROY – The Troy Pork Store will soon be no more. The German meat market that operated at the corner of Fourth and Ferry Street for decades has been closed for many years. The building was purchased in 2024 by the owners of La Capital Tacos, across Fourth Street, who plan to raze the structure and ...
Troy Man Arrested on Felony Drug and Weapon ChargesThe Rensselaer County Sheriff’s Office arrested Antoine L. Miller of Troy, on April 21, while he was being released from the Albany County Correctional Facility. The arrest stems from an investigation into an incident that occurred on April 15 at ...
MONMOUTH COUNTY: Earth Day is a powerful reminder that while April 22 every year, is set aside to celebrate our planet, caring for the environment is something we can—and should—do every day. In Monmouth County, that message resonates strongly thanks to the area’s commitment to preserving open ...
LONG BRANCH, NJ — A classic film and a milestone celebration are coming together for a free community Movie Night in Long Branch.As part of the city’s 250th Anniversary festivities, residents are invited to a special screening of The Patriot on Wednesday, May 6 at 6 p.m. at the Long Branch Senior ...
Continuing ProgramsStory Time for Toddlers/Pre-schoolers – Thursdays – 11 a.m. Berlin Free Town Library, 47 South Main Street. Listen to stories, make a craft and enjoy a snack.Stich Group – Fridays – 3-5 p.m. Berlin Free Town Library, 47 South Main Street. A social group for fiber enthusiasts.
RIDGEWOOD, NJ - The Village Council introduced an ordinance to further define how merchants promote their goods and services on the sidewalk outside their store, while keeping the character of the town and helping business to continue to be profitable--and that does not include racks of clothing.On ...
GLEN ROCK, NJ - Reading a good book is usually quite satisfying, especially for these fellows, member of the Activities Club.The Activities Club Book Group, a subgroup of the Activities Club, recently discussed their book of the month, Deman Copperfield, a novel about an artful kite maker who ...
SCOTCH PLAINS/FANWOOD, NJ – Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School celebrated the accomplishments of nearly 20 student-athletes who will continue their academic and athletic careers in college at a Signing Day ceremony on Thursday, April 23, 2026.In his introductory remarks, Ryan Miller, athletic ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — TAPinto Piscataway welcomes new sponsor A+ Academy of Dunellen, a family-owned preschool dedicated to preparing young learners for a successful future through a nurturing and engaging early education experience.Owned and operated by Ana Fraga and her family, A+ Academy focuses on ...
TRENTON, NJ — From betting on elections to controversial wagers on life-and-death events, prediction markets have exploded in popularity. Now, New Jersey lawmakers want to shut some of them down.Lawmakers have introduced two pieces of legislation aimed at regulating prediction markets, platforms ...
NEWTON, NJ – The hits just kept coming in Newton baseball’s 29-0 win over Dover. Eleven Braves crossed the plate, nine did it multiple times.Neither Braves’ pitcher, Chase Wolfe and Cooper Finley, gave up a hit. Wolfe threw 26 pitches with no hits, in two innings earning five strikeouts. Finley ...
HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ - The Hasbrouck Heights Police Department shut out the Hasbrouck Heights Borough Employees, 10-0, in the inaugural Community Softball Tournament title game on Saturday morning at Depken Field.In the opening games, HHPD came from behind in the top of the fourth inning to defeat ...
WAYNE, NJ - Two off-duty firefighters and the always-on-duty volunteers of Wayne's fire companies and first aid-squad, helped put out a structure fire and save an older man trapped within his burning home on Brookwood Drive this past Thursday evening, April 21, 2026.The call came in from dispatch ...
WAYNE, NJ — Monday night’s Wayne Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting was filled to beyond capacity. Residents came out in droves to question or support the building of a new mosque on Colfax Road. This was the first of several scheduled hearings on the subject, and it began chaotically. Officials ...
BAYONNE, NJ — For the second time in a month, Bayonne residents heard firsthand testimony from a Holocaust survivor, but this time, it nearly didn’t happen.A series of transportation issues threatened to prevent Maud Dahme from appearing at Bayonne’s annual Holocaust Remembrance Day observation.
HAWTHORNE, NJ — Borough officials received an update on increasing emergency response demands and operational challenges facing the local fire department, as call volume continues to trend upward early in the year.The report was delivered during the April 15 council meeting, where Fire Chief Joseph ...
JEFFERSON, NJ — Jefferson Township Police and Municipal workers participated in ‘Bring Your Child to Work Day’ on April 23. The department's Community Service Officers, Jason Fuehring and Nolan Ryan, organized a fun day for the 26 kids that joined their parents at work. The kids got to enjoy their ...
RIDGEWOOD, NJ - The Village Council introduced an ordinance to further define how merchants promote their goods and services on the sidewalk outside their store, while keeping the character of the town and helping business to continue to be profitable--and that does not include racks of clothing.On ...
ROBBINSVILLE, NJ - Mayor Mike Todd is no stranger to the municipal budget process.But on Thursday, he played a new role, having the task of introducing a spending plan for consideration by the Municipal Council instead of being on the receiving end of that process, handed a budget to consider, and ...
SUSSEX COUNTY, NJ — Sussex County officials addressed legal questions surrounding the Open Public Meetings Act during the April 22 meeting, following concerns tied to a prior session that was relocated at the last minute.County Administrator Christina Marks said the previous meeting had been moved ...
TRENTON, NJ — From betting on elections to controversial wagers on life-and-death events, prediction markets have exploded in popularity. Now, New Jersey lawmakers want to shut some of them down.Lawmakers have introduced two pieces of legislation aimed at regulating prediction markets, platforms ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J. — Governor Livingston Baseball celebrated Senior Day on a picture-perfect spring afternoon with an 8–1 victory over Summit, honoring 12 seniors while delivering a complete team performance in front of a supportive home crowd.Prior to first pitch, the Highlanders recognized ...
SUSSEX COUNTY, NJ- Sussex County Community College (SCCC) is proud to announce that its President, Dr. Cory Homer, was recognized with the prestigious Chairman’s Award at the 2026 Sussex County Chamber Awards Luncheon.The annual event celebrated business success, innovation, leadership, and ...
TRENTON, NJ — From betting on elections to controversial wagers on life-and-death events, prediction markets have exploded in popularity. Now, New Jersey lawmakers want to shut some of them down.Lawmakers have introduced two pieces of legislation aimed at regulating prediction markets, platforms ...