TOP LOCAL News
By TAPINTO RARITAN BAY STAFF
May 17, 2026
PERTH AMBOY, NJ — A 28-year-old motorcyclist died on Thursday, May 14, after reportedly colliding with a pickup truck on Convery Boulevard, Middlesex County Prosecutor Linda Estremera said in a prepared statement.Motorcyclist Xavier Sanchez-Serrata, from Perth Amboy, died after a 2:50 pm accident ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ — Jersey City police used “investigative intelligence” in the arrest of a 21-year-old Bayonne man in connection with a shooting incident earlier this month on Pavonia Avenue, Jersey City Police Chief Robert Kearns said in a statement.According to the statement, Jamien Sojos was ...
PATERSON, NJ - The Paterson City Council is expected to vote on two separate resolutions at their May 19 meeting that would allow the city to seek nearly $1.7 million in state Urban Enterprise Zone (UEZ) funding for park improvements and business development initiatives.If approved, the city would ...
EDISON, NJ — Middlesex County proudly presents its 2026 lineup of Plays-in-the-Park shows featuring local renditions of three popular Broadway musicals at Roosevelt Park from June through August.This summer’s Plays-in-the-Park performances will be “All Shook Up,” “1776,” and “Guys & Dolls" at ...
NEW BRUNSWICK – The varsity jacket draped over the back of a chair in New Brunswick High School athletic director Garret Conger’s office had some scuff marks on the sleeves and some bits of straw wedged into its fibers.It didn’t look too bad, though, considering it had been lying on a patch of ...
NEW LEBANON—A Spaghetti Dinner fundraiser benefits the Berlin-New Lebanon Baseball and Softball programs, May 18 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the New Lebanon Community Center, 523 US Route 20. Dinner includes pasta, optional meatballs, salad, slice of bread, dessert and a beverage for $10/person, $5 age 10 ...
NEW BRUNSWICK – The varsity jacket draped over the back of a chair in New Brunswick High School athletic director Garret Conger’s office had some scuff marks on the sleeves and some bits of straw wedged into its fibers.It didn’t look too bad, though, considering it had been lying on a patch of ...
EAST WINDSOR, NJ – Motorist should prepare for detours with work beginning on Monday, May 18 on Windsor-Perrineville Road and Imlaystown Road (County Route 630), according to East Windsor Township. Over the course of 10 business days, weather permitting, Mercer County is expected to begin milling ...
EDISON, NJ — Middlesex County will host its free annual “Celebrate Middlesex County” event on Saturday, June 13th, from 10 am to 3 pm at Roosevelt Park.This family-friendly event welcomes people and families from throughout Middlesex County to enjoy and explore the many programs, services, and ...
MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ — Meet Michaela Whelan: One of Three Mountainside Women Named 2026 Union County SHERO. Recognition highlights her work building community through youth soccer, schools, and volunteer service. Mountainside Weighs Stronger Protections After Bike Damage Reported at Tennis and ...
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Not all students are traditional learners. We know in our district, many students need learning support. Sadie Gewirtz, a 17-year-old junior at Columbia High School, is working to change how students understand learning differences through her initiative: The Tea About ADHD.Sadie ...
MILLBURN, NJ – The Millburn High School Bands will present their annual Spring Band Concert on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. in the newly renovated Millburn High School Auditorium. Admission is free, and the concert is open to the public.This concert will feature students from the Concert ...
WARREN, NJ – Livingston scored five runs in the first two innings and held on for a 5-4 baseball victory over Watchung Hills on Saturday.Jake Bonardi hit a two-run single and Christian Giordano singled in a run when the Lancers took a 3-0 lead in the first inning against Watchung Hills starter Joe ...
HOLMDEL, N.J. — Senior pitcher Madison McDougall threw a four-inning perfect game, striking out seven batters to lead top-seeded St. John Vianney to a dominant 15-0 victory over ninth-seeded Southern on Saturday.With the win, the undefeated Lancers improved to 23-0 on the season, while the Rams ...
STAFFORD — Sophomore midfielder Mackenzie Sininsky recorded four goals and four assists to power third-seeded Southern to a 13-4 victory over sixth-seeded Middletown South in the Shore Conference Tournament quarterfinals on Saturday.With the win, the Rams improved to 13-3 on the season and advanced ...
HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ – Whippany Park defeated Hasbrouck Heights on Saturday, 15-2, in an independent baseball game Saturday morning at Depken Field. Prior to the game, Hasbrouck Heights honored its senior baseball players and greeted Hasbrouck Heights' 12-year-old Little Leaguers. Hasbrouck ...
WOOD-RIDGE, NJ – Ridgewood rallied, scoring 10 runs in the bottom of the sixth inning, to defeat Wood-Ridge, 13-7, in the semi-final round of the Bergen Invitational Girls Softball Tournament at the Wood-Ridge Athletic Complex. Even though the game was played in Wood-Ridge, Ridgewood was the home ...
CHATHAM, NJ – In a preview of a potential NJSIAA Group 3 state boys lacrosse final, Chatham kept building its momentum after its Morris County Tournament final win on Tuesday and Shawnee, perhaps, gained some revenge incentive after the Cougars posted a 14-6 win on Saturday at Cougar Field.“There ...
SPARTA, NJ – The month of May was proclaimed Water Safety Month at the Sparta Township Council meeting on Tuesday. Mayor Dean Blumetti read it and Lynda Tower of the New Jersey Swim Safety Alliance was on hand to accept the proclamation. Tower said, “I just want to emphasize that drowning is the ...
NEWTON, NJ – Students in gray gowns and mortar boards filled Connor Green on the campus of Sussex County Community College for the 39th commencement ceremony.After student Nadia Cameron sang the National Anthem, SCCC President Cory Homer addressed the crowd, saying it was “such a bittersweet ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - If the hot weather that is upon us is making you miss the Community Pool, join the club…or the swim team! That’s right; it’s time for the 2026 Tiger Sharks Tryouts! Read on to see how your swimmer, or budding swimmer, can be a part of this fun, undefeated team. Coach Karim, ...
HILLSBOROUGH, NJ - New Jersey state law allows for various forms of municipal governance. Many of the foundational types were created in the 1890s, including the town, city, village, and borough forms. The mayor-council form - sometimes called the “strong mayor” form – was added as part of the ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ – For more than 100 years, the Rotary Club of Somerville and Bridgewater has been a driving force for good in the local community. As part of Rotary International—a global humanitarian organization with clubs on every continent—local Rotarians are united by the guiding principle of ...
ROXBURY, NJ — A much-anticipated federal court hearing on the state and township’s effort to halt a proposed immigration detention facility in Ledgewood was canceled Tuesday after the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) agreed to pause conversion work at the site and conduct an environmental ...
NEWTON, NJ – Students in gray gowns and mortar boards filled Connor Green on the campus of Sussex County Community College for the 39th commencement ceremony.After student Nadia Cameron sang the National Anthem, SCCC President Cory Homer addressed the crowd, saying it was “such a bittersweet ...
LONG BRANCH, NJ — Three longtime members of the Long Branch City Council will soon be honored for their years of public service as local and state officials host a retirement celebration recognizing Councilmembers Bill Dangler, Mario Vieira, and Rose Widdis.The event is scheduled for Tuesday, June ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ —Behind a dominant performance from Riley Bobrowski in the circle and a balanced offensive attack, Watchung Hills captured the Somerset County Tournament championship with an 8-0 victory over Hillsborough to improve to 20-3 on the season.Bobrowski was nearly untouchable, tossing a ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — Five Coconut Creek police officers recently received the Broward Sheriff's Advisory Council Medal of Valor Award for preventing a suicide at the Seminole Casino Coconut Creek parking garage last fall, officials announced this week.The council recognized Sgts. Jim Dingus and ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ —Behind a dominant performance from Riley Bobrowski in the circle and a balanced offensive attack, Watchung Hills captured the Somerset County Tournament championship with an 8-0 victory over Hillsborough to improve to 20-3 on the season.Bobrowski was nearly untouchable, tossing a ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – At Eagle Ridge Elementary School in Coral Springs, there’s one familiar face staff and students count on seeing every morning before the school day begins.By 7:15 a.m. on most days, Carmen Arteca is already there.The 94-year-old Coral Springs resident, who turns 95 next week, ...