TOP LOCAL News
By TAPINTO RARITAN BAY STAFF
May 24, 2026
NEW JERSEY — While communities across the Garden State will honor fallen soldiers at ceremonies on Memorial Day, New Jersey ranks among the bottom five states for military retirees, according to a new 2026 report released by WalletHub.The study, released in recognition of Military Appreciation ...
TRENTON, NJ – The New Jersey General Assembly on Monday unanimously passed two bills sponsored by a legislator representing Bordentown that are aimed at easing financial burdens for veterans and military families by reducing barriers to professional licensing and employment opportunities.“Veterans ...
COPAKE—The Town Board passed a resolution urging the New York State Department of Transportation (DOT) to “promptly install a traffic signal/stop light to regulate traffic at the intersection of State Route 23 and County Route 7 in Craryville.” The vote was not unanimous.The move came at the May 14 ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J. — The scoreboard did not always favor the Gov. Livingston Highlanders this spring. But inside seasons that tested both programs, two players wrote their names into the program's record books — one closing out a career, the other just getting started.Senior Scott McRae and ...
NEPTUNE CITY - Residents are advised that the Annual Memorial Day Procession will begin at 10:00 a.m. in the area of W. Sylvania Avenue and Riverdale Avenue, concluding at Memorial Park. Immediately following the procession, the Memorial Day Ceremony will take place at Memorial Park at ...
HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ — It was an ideal spring day for the DPW's popular community outreach event.The Hasbrouck Heights DPW held its third annual Touch-a-Truck event on Saturday, May 16, which drew thousands of visitors from across the area, according to organizers. It featured a variety of DPW ...
BERGEN COUNTY, NJ — Avoid the lines — vote early in the 2026 Primary Election. There are nine locations in Bergen County to vote.Early voting will take place from May 26 through May 31, 2026.Please note the revised location on the campus of Bergen Community College in Paramus, as well as an updated ...
PLAINFIELD, NJ — On Tuesday, May 26, Plainfield residents will be able to cast their primary election votes in person.On the municipal level, First Ward Councilman Robert Graham faces challengers Yasmin Griffin and Meghana “Meg” Anandarangam and Second and Third Ward at-large incumbent Richard ...
CHATHAM, NJ – Chatham High students Ranvir Iyengar and Kelly Nie each won awards at New Jersey STEM competitions and Aanya Aditya presented her research project at the first New Jersey Science Research Symposium.Iyengar was awarded second place in the Biostatistics category at the Terra North ...
MONTCLAIR, NJ — Time to make some room on your bookshelf — the popular Friends of the Bellevue Avenue Library (FBAL) is back and bigger than ever, welcoming bargain hunters, collectors, and avid readers to browse and shop one of the largest used book sales in the area on Saturday, May 30 at ...
LONG BRANCH, N.J. — Residents, veterans, city officials, and community members will gather across Long Branch on Monday, May 25, 2026, for the city’s annual Memorial Day ceremonies honoring the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving in the United States Armed Forces.The day’s ...
SPARTA, NJ – The community has a long tradition of honoring Memorial Day with several family events. The annual Memorial Day Parade, sponsored by the Sparta VFW will step off at 10 a.m. The marchers will proceed down East Shore Trail, through White Deer Plaza and up Mohawk Avenue, concluding at ...
NEWTON, NJ – Town of Newton Recreation is offering a trip to the American Dream Mall on July 31. Residents are invited to jump on a bus and head to the mall for shopping, exploring and dining. “Enjoy one of the biggest entertainment destinations around the world,” recreation department officials ...
SPARTA, NJ – The community has a long tradition of honoring Memorial Day with several family events. The annual Memorial Day Parade, sponsored by the Sparta VFW will step off at 10 a.m. The marchers will proceed down East Shore Trail, through White Deer Plaza and up Mohawk Avenue, concluding at ...
JEFFERSON, NJ - The Jefferson Township Municipal Alliance (JTMAC) is encouraging adults to lock up their cannabis in lock bags to prevent children from getting access to it. They are working closely with Morris County “Prevention is Key” to distribute lock bags, free of charge, to offer a safe ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — Free health screenings, outdoor Zumba classes, yoga, family activities, giveaways, and dozens of healthcare providers will take over North Stelton African Methodist Episcopal Church on Saturday, May 30, as the church hosts what organizers expect to be one of the largest community ...
The Somerset Patriots shut out the Chesapeake Baysox 4-0 at Prince George’s Stadium in Bowie, MD on Saturday night. The Patriots recorded their fourth shutout win of the season. Somerset’s four shutouts in May are tied for first in Minor League Baseball with the Arkansas Travelers and Richmond ...
The Somerset Patriots shut out the Chesapeake Baysox 4-0 at Prince George’s Stadium in Bowie, MD on Saturday night. The Patriots recorded their fourth shutout win of the season. Somerset’s four shutouts in May are tied for first in Minor League Baseball with the Arkansas Travelers and Richmond ...
The Shalom Festival will be held in The Woodland on Sunday, May 24, 2026. The event is scheduled from 12:30 pm until 3:30 pm. This event is held each year to celebrate Jewish American Heritage Month.There will be a Jewish Dance Troup, Face Painting, Traditional Food, and much more!!.Come join the ...
CHATHAM, NJ – Throughout our neighborhoods reside quiet heroes who continue to help Chatham maintain its prestige and hometown feel; one of these is the Chatham Jaycees. An organization founded in the 1960s that promotes volunteer service for local Chatham businesses continues to make significant ...
BOCA RATON, FL — An 18-year-old who allegedly beat and strangled her ex-girlfriend outside the Cinemark theater recently has been charged with domestic battery by strangulation, battery, and burglary with assault.According to a Boca Raton police report, Nicola Victoria Nosek asked a friend for a ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — A sixth candidate announced her candidacy this week for the Coral Springs City Commission seat once occupied by the city’s slain vice mayor during.Terry Williams Edden made her announcement during the city commission on Wednesday, during the public comment period. The seat ...
SCOTCH PLAINS/FANWOOD, NJ – This week is National EMS Week 2026. Instituted in 1974 by U.S. president Gerald Ford, it is a time to recognize and honor the lifesaving work EMS practitioners and volunteers provide in the country. The Scotch Plains Rescue Squad and Fanwood Rescue Squad are both 100% ...
BLOOMFIELD, NJ – The Bloomfield Council convened this week and issued four proclamations recognizing the township’s minority communities and public work officials. The council issued a proclamation honoring Asian American Pacific Islander Month and Jewish American Heritage Month for May 2026.
LIVINGSTON, NJ — At the end of each school year, the Livingston Board of Education hosts a ceremony to recognize one teacher from each school as the Governor’s Educators of the Year, as well as the Educational Service Professional of the Year and Educational Support Professional of the Year. This ...
NUTLEY, NJ - You’re invited to Casa De Vinny and Edgar to join them and their unexpected houseguest on a journey to the center of the question, “Where are we?” ASUNCION runs June 12-27 at Nutley Little Theatre. Tickets now available.https://nutleylittletheatre.com/
ASBURY PARK, NJ – Asbury Park residents and visitors are invited to pause from the busy holiday weekend and come together in remembrance during the Asbury Park Fire Department’s annual Memorial Day Services on Monday, May 25, 2026.The ceremony will begin at 9 a.m. at Firemen’s Memorial Park, ...
RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — On Friday, May 22, the RCS Ravens baseball team (13-3-1) exorcised the demons of sectionals past and ended Ichabod Crane’s season in walk-off fashion. The Riders had knocked RCS out of the sectionals each of the last three seasons and gave RCS everything it had in this ...
HANOVER TOWSNHIP, NJ - Hanover Township Recreation and the Hanover Soccer Club are inviting the community to Brickyard Field this summer for a World Cup Viewing Party as Team USA faces Paraguay in international soccer action.The free community event is scheduled for Friday, June 12 at Brickyard ...
SCOTCH PLAINS/FANWOOD, NJ — He arrived in America with $1.10 in his pocket, not a word of English, and a determination to build a life in the country he had only dreamed about from the ruins of postwar Germany. By the time George Becker was 21, he had survived World War II as a child, crossed an ...