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April 23, 2026

ALBANY--As Governor Hochul and the New York State Legislature continue to negotiate the FY2027 State Budget, a coalition of over 50 environmental, labor, and civic organizations, led by the New York Solar Energy Industries Association (NYSEIA), is calling on state leaders to pass the Accelerate ...

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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 ...

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Hundreds of Buffalo Sabres fans stood outside in the dark Sunday night, eyes fixed on a massive outdoor screen as their team took the ice for its first Stanley Cup Playoff game in 15 years.The watch party, held in downtown Buffalo, drew a crowd that had waited more than a decade for the moment. For ...

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There comes a point, if you spend enough time watching the natural world closely, when you realize that not every story is meant to circle back. Some continue on without you. Georgie, a young porcupine, had begun to move more independently through our landscape. We saw him on his own more often, no ...

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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 ...

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HACKENSACK, NJ — The Hackensack Green displayed over 2,000 t-shirts in recognition of Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM), hosted by the YWCA Northern New Jersey’s (YWCANNJ) healingSPACE, along with community partners.“We are not just looking at fabric and paint; we are looking at a visual ...

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Information about the 39th Annual Autumn Leaves Car Show and Vendor Fair was released by the Granville Area Chamber of Commerce.This year's event will be held on Sunday, Sept. 27 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be several local food trucks and other local vendors alongside the car show.Admission ...

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South Orange, NJ — The sixth annual Love My Pup...Love My Park! brought families, dogs, and community leaders together at Meadowland Park on Saturday, April 18, for a joyful spring morning at the base of Flood’s Hill.Held on a perfect sunny spring day, the event began on the heels — and tails — of ...

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Oradell Police Officer Frank Stefano was suited up at forward for the Hoboken Rockets White at the Ice House in Hackensack last night when a crowd suddenly gathered around the opposing team’s goalie.The Vikings’ 53-year-old net minder, after initially feeling nauseous, went into cardiac arrest and ...

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PARSIPPANY, NJ - The Parsippany Police have alerted the public that the missing juvenile, reported on Wednesday, has been found.Original alert from the Parsippany Police:Twelve-year-old Ryan Kitsuta was last seen in the area of Volunteer's Park around 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 22.He is 5ft 3in ...

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Granville Police DepartmentApril 114:57 p.m. – Officers responded to North Street after a caller reported that a man subject to an order of protection had driven past her property several times in a short period. Officers documented the incident and advised the caller that traveling on public roads ...

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WESTFIELD, NJ — Nine Westfield High School student-athletes signed Letters of Intent with colleges and universities last week, signifying recognition of the seniors’ accomplishments both academically and athletically, Westfield Public Schools announced on Thursday.This brings the total number of ...

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NEW BRUNSWICK – Rutgers Class of 2026, assemble!Christopher Markus, a Rutgers alumnus who has sent Thor, Captain America and the other Avengers on a big screen journey to stop Thanos and written other blockbuster films starring Marvel’s most beloved heroes, will be awarded an honorary doctor of ...

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NEW BRUNSWICK – Rutgers Class of 2026, assemble!Christopher Markus, a Rutgers alumnus who has sent Thor, Captain America and the other Avengers on a big screen journey to stop Thanos and written other blockbuster films starring Marvel’s most beloved heroes, will be awarded an honorary doctor of ...

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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 ...

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MOORESTOWN, NJ — The Burlington County Farmers Market will be hosting its final Pre-Season MArket before it officially kicks off its 20th season next month. The final pre-season market is taking place on Saturday, April 25 from 10AM to 1PM at the Burlington County Agricultural Center, located at ...

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PHILMONT—A free New York State Safe Boating Course is offered at the Philmont Community Center, 14 Lakeside Drive, April 25 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and April 26 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Attendance at both sessions is required. Successful completion of the class will allow participants who attend ...

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HIGHTSTOWN, NJ – The Hightstown Department of Public Works will continue to make their way around the borough on Friday for their semi-annual fire hydrant flushing. On Friday, April 24, 2026, the following Hightstown streets, and the surrounding areas, will see flushing hydrants: Bank St., North ...

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Albany-Saratoga Speedway welcomed one of its largest gatherings of fans and competitors on Friday. The event featured 130 participants across four racing divisions. The Super DIRTcar Modified Series began its championship season, with defending champion Matt Williamson of St. Catherine’s, Ontario, ...

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NEW BRUNSWICK – Rutgers Class of 2026, assemble!Christopher Markus, a Rutgers alumnus who has sent Thor, Captain America and the other Avengers on a big screen journey to stop Thanos and written other blockbuster films starring Marvel’s most beloved heroes, will be awarded an honorary doctor of ...

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MANCHESTER, Vt. — Internationally acclaimed singer Maxine Linehan will return to Southern Vermont to headline the 5th Annual Red Fox Community School Benefit Concert on Sunday, May 17, at the Southern Vermont Arts Center’s Arkell Pavilion.The family-friendly event begins at 5:30 p.m., with ...

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WHITEHALL – Senior Annon Breault has been named one of 10 finalists in the lead performer category of the High School Musical Theatre Awards given by the Collaborative School of the Arts, which brings together performing arts organizations from throughout the Capital Region.Two of the finalists ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

Read more »

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 ...

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Your article in TAPinto Princeton did a good job going back in history (2007-2008) to report on the Township/Borough/Library tussle over changes to the free parking commitment for Library users. Allow me to go back a bit further (1999-2001) to remind us of the reason for free parking in the first ...

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MORRIS COUNTY, NJ -  It's tournament time! The Montville softball team is the No. 4 seed in the upcoming 2026 Morris County Softball Tournament. The Mustangs will have a bye in the first round and will host the winner of No. 13 seed Pequannock and No. 20 seed Chatham in the second round on ...

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BOCA RATON, FL — Thousands of boaters are expected to converge on Lake Boca Raton this Sunday for Boca Bash 2026, an unsanctioned but deeply entrenched annual boat party that’s been going on for decades — and this year the celebration arrives in the shadow of violent chaos at a similar event just ...

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COCONUT CREEK, FL — A plan to swap out Coconut Creek police officers at four local schools hit pause this week after the school district pulled back the notice that set the change in motion.On Wednesday, Broward County Schools Police Chief Kevin Nosowicz sent a letter to Coconut Creek city leaders ...

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POMPANO BEACH — A shoplifter at the Ross Store at Citi Centre off Copans Road learned that it's losing team activity after she and an accomplice were caught running a "tag-team" theft operation at a local Ross store Thursday.Jomaisha Irish Samuel, 47, was arrested and charged with felony ...

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