TOP LOCAL News
By TAPINTO STAFF
June 2, 2026
EAST HANOVER, NJ - The East Hanover Police Department is reminding residents that milling and paving work will begin tomorrow - June 3rd on portions of River Road.Work is estimated to start at 7:30am and will continue into the evening commute. Travelers are asked to plan an alternate route. The ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Immigration & Customs Enforcement took two people into custody in Westfield on Tuesday morning, a spokesperson for the Town of Westfield has confirmed.A witness who did not wish to be identified told TAPinto Westfield that they saw armed, masked ICE agents surrounding a car on ...
PARSIPPANY, NJ - A man who admitted to participating in a violent armed robbery at a Parsippany hotel has been sentenced to 13 years in New Jersey State Prison, Morris County officials announced.Louis M. Verdesoto, 35, formerly of West New York, was sentenced on May 29 in connection with the May ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - A water main break in Phillipsburg has temporarily interrupted water service for more than 200 homes in portions of Phillipsburg and neighboring Pohatcong Township, according to local officials and Aqua New Jersey. The Town of Phillipsburg announced that the break occurred near ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - Looking for something to do this weekend? Head to Middlesex County 4-H's second annual Spring Fest on Sunday, June 7 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Middlesex County 4-H Center on Cranbury Road in East Brunswick. This family-friendly event features an animal petting zoo, dog ...
SCHOHARIE -- A Welding and Metal Fabrication student from Middleburgh will represent Capital Region BOCES—and the entire state—at the national SkillsUSA competition next month in Atlanta.Welder Wyatt Strobeck will bring his knowledge and skills to the big stage at SkillsUSA’s National Leadership ...
MERCER COUNTY, NJ – The $431 million budget that Mercer County Executive Dan Benson previously said includes “bold and proactive steps will also pay dividends for the future” was unanimously approved by the Board of Commissioners. The spending plan represents an increase of 6.81 percent over last ...
FREEHOLD, N.J. — The Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners took time during its May 28 workshop meeting to recognize National Police Week, reflecting on the annual observance held earlier this month and honoring the men and women of law enforcement who serve and protect their communities.As ...
NEWARK, NJ - City officials threatened to expand their existing lawsuit against GEO Group – the company that owns and operates the 1,000-bed Delaney Hall immigration detention center – that would shut down the center until it can be inspected. “The reports of detainees suffering miscarriages, ...
NEWARK, NJ - City officials threatened to expand their existing lawsuit against GEO Group – the company that owns and operates the 1,000-bed Delaney Hall immigration detention center – that would shut down the center until it can be inspected. “The reports of detainees suffering miscarriages, ...
The Castleton Town Democratic Committee is honored to announce a seven-part lecture series on U.S. history: "Celebrating the Nation's Founding by Learning about our Past." The Castleton Town Democratic Committee decided to organize this program as a way of contributing to America's upcoming ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - Looking for something to do this weekend? Head to Middlesex County 4-H's second annual Spring Fest on Sunday, June 7 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Middlesex County 4-H Center on Cranbury Road in East Brunswick. This family-friendly event features an animal petting zoo, dog ...
SPOTSWOOD, NJ - As May ended and June began this week, Spotswood High School announced its final two students of the month for the 2025-26 academic year. Chargers senior Rafik Guirguis is the May Student of the Month and Jaylee Peralta is the June Student of the Month. Rafik Guirguis and Peralta ...
BORDENTOWN CITY, NJ — Interested in getting new toys for your kids, but in an environmentally-friendly way? The Bordentown City Green Team has the initiative for you.The Green Team launched the “Bordentown Toy Library” in December 2024, which is designed to help reduce plastic waste. Toys create ...
MIDDLEBURGH – A trashy eyesore, a Little League traffic problem, and a village resolution decrying a “callous and tone deaf…slap in the face” proposal were on the agenda at the Middleburgh Village Board on Monday, June 1, at the Middleburgh Library.The trashy eyesore concerned a residence at 1481 ...
NEW JERSEY - Garden State residents aren't strangers to traffic. It doesn't matter what part of the state, either. North, Central or South Jersey, traffic is a way of life for residents, especially when heading down the shore between Memorial Day and Labor Day weekends. The New Jersey Department of ...
NEWARK - City officials threatened to expand its existing lawsuit against GEO Group – the company that owns and operates the 1,000-bed Delaney Hall immigration detention center – that would shut down the center until it can be inspected. “The reports of detainees suffering miscarriages, receiving ...
NEW JERSEY - Consumers in New Jersey and across the country are being urged to check their freezers after Champion Foods LLC announced a nationwide recall of certain Motor City Pizza Co. 5 Cheese Bread products due to the potential presence of Salmonella. According to the FDA, Champion Foods LLC is ...
NEW JERSEY - Consumers in New Jersey and across the country are being urged to check their freezers after Champion Foods LLC announced a nationwide recall of certain Motor City Pizza Co. 5 Cheese Bread products due to the potential presence of Salmonella. According to the FDA, Champion Foods LLC is ...
NEWARK - The Newark Police Division will exercise greater control outside the Delaney Hall detention area starting tonight, June 1. Mayor Ras J. Baraka announced Monday night that Public Safety Director Emanuel Miranda will be “intricately involved in enforcement decision-making” to implement the ...
HILLSBOROUGH, NJ - A federal indictment was unsealed on Thursday charging former School Business Administrator Aiman Mahmoud and independent contractor Kenneth Gratto in connection with an alleged financial kickback scheme. According to federal prosecutors, the illegal activity occurred between ...
HILLSBOROUGH, NJ - A federal indictment was unsealed on Thursday charging former School Business Administrator Aiman Mahmoud and independent contractor Kenneth Gratto in connection with an alleged financial kickback scheme. According to federal prosecutors, the illegal activity occurred between ...
OLEAN, NY — The Olean Elks Lodge will offer fresh haddock dinner options on Wednesday. Meals will be $15.Haddock choices are fried with beer batter or breading, or baked/broiled with a choice of lemon pepper, Cajun seasoning or hollandaise sauce. Each dinner includes a choice of smashed garlic ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ — Twenty Jersey City artists working across disciplines ranging from visual arts and music to culinary arts and digital media have been awarded 2026 Individual Artist Fellowships through a program supported by the Jersey City Arts Council and the city's Office of Cultural ...
May 1512:18 p.m. — Fair Haven police stopped Robert D. Dugan, 56, of Benson on Hulett Hill Road in Benson for operating a four-wheeler in violation of the town's ATV ordinance. Officers determined Dugan was under criminal suspension from operating a motor vehicle. He was arrested and released on a ...
NEWARK - The Newark Police Division will exercise greater control outside the Delaney Hall detention area starting tonight, June 1. Mayor Ras J. Baraka announced Monday night that Public Safety Director Emanuel Miranda will be “intricately involved in enforcement decision-making” to implement the ...
A long and storied high school track and field season at Bloomfield is winding down.Head coach Terry Iavarone's team competed at the Group 4 championships on May 29 and 30, at Franklin High School, with some very good results.Chief among them was a standout performance by Bloomfield junior Jo'elle ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — Six architecture and engineering firms will present design proposals for the Coral Springs Sportplex project on Friday morning before city officials, after advancing through an initial review of 15 submissions.The presentations are scheduled for June 5 at 8 a.m. in the Coral ...
SCHOHARIE – Jenna Beretz-Fahrenkopf was sentenced on Thursday, May 28, by Judge Ryan McAllister in Schoharie County Court.Beretz-Fahrenkopf was found guilty in September 2025 in the death of Jeffrey Mickle, 41, of Middleburgh. Mickle was killed in November of 2023. Beretz-Fahrenkopf was found ...
MONMOUTH COUNTY. — For years, Carlie spent much of her life focused on survival, balancing the challenges of raising her daughter as a single mother while struggling to make ends meet and plan for the future.Her story reflects the experiences of many Monmouth County residents who face barriers to ...