TOP LOCAL News
By GABRIELLA DRAGONE
May 5, 2026
PATERSON, NJ - City, county and state officials gathered Saturday to celebrate the grand opening of Paterson Vista State Park, a newly completed 6.4-acre urban park designed to expand access to open space and recreation in the city.The park, located near the Great Falls National Historical Park, ...
WAYNE, NJ - On Thursday, April 23, 2026, seven members of the Packanack Lake Fire Company #5 in Wayne, New Jersey, on their own accord, planned and traveled overseas to join in the 150th anniversary celebration of the Kestert Volunteer Fire Department in the village of Kestert, Germany.Nestled ...
SPARTA, NJ – The Memorial Day and Independence Day parades are part of a long tradition in Sparta. The Community Gardens and Historical Society have also contributed to the culture of the community. The four organizations have been notified that annual support from the township will not be coming ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — The Piscataway Chiefs snapped a difficult stretch in emphatic fashion Tuesday afternoon, overpowering Highland Park 13-0 behind a lights-out performance from pitcher Sumedh Shingala and an explosive offensive attack that produced 11 hits and 13 runs in just five innings.Shingala ...
Princeton, NJ - The weekly blotter of the Princeton Police Department includes the following items:Driving While Intoxicated. On May 2 at 11:18 p.m., Hermelindo Perez Gomez was stopped by police on John Street for driving in the wrong direction on a one-way street. He provided police with a breath ...
NEWARK, NJ - Environmental advocates are marching 50 miles from Newark to the Statehouse in Trenton – stopping in Jersey City, New Brunswick and Princeton along the way – to rally behind the “Polluters Pay to Make New Jersey More Affordable Act,” which would hold major fossil fuel companies ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ — The Borough of South Plainfield formally dedicated the “Officers Richard H. Conklin and William J. Cady Memorial Overpass” on Interstate 287 at a ceremony Friday morning before a capacity gathering at Borough Hall.Patrolman Richard H. Conklin was killed on January 21, 1972, ...
SPARTA, NJ – The Memorial Day and Independence Day parades are part of a long tradition in Sparta. The Community Gardens and Historical Society have also contributed to the culture of the community. The four organizations have been notified that annual support from the township will not be coming ...
An intoxicated Paterson ex-con with a lengthy violent history bit a nurse at St. Joseph's University Medical Center after being arrested for domestic violence, authorities said.Thomas Halley, a 33-year-old U.S. citizen born in the United Kingdom, fought with city officers who took him into custody ...
RANDOLPH, NJ- The Randolph Baseball team was given the No. 9 seed in the Morris County Tournament for the 2026 season. The unfortunate part of being either the 8 or 9 seed in any of these tournaments, is that you typically run into the No. 1 seed in the quarterfinals round, and that is exactly what ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ - Atlantic Health is recognizing its Soothing Paws volunteers in honor of National Therapy Animal Day, celebrating the human and canine teams who bring comfort to patients, visitors and hospital staff.The Soothing Paws program supports Atlantic Health’s healing culture by helping ...
Renss LensRENSSELAER – Congressman Paul Tonko gathered municipal and civic leaders from around the 20th Congressional District at Rensselaer’s Riverfront Park to discuss in more detail the 20 projects he has submitted for consideration in the 2027 fiscal year federal budget. Of those, two are ...
HIGH BRIDGE, NJ — The Blue Devils did it again.Sophomore Chase Simms shot an even-par 70 to finish second on a match of scorecards to help lead Westfield to the NJSIAA North Jersey, Group 4 sectional team title at High Bridge Hills Golf Club on Tuesday.Simms finished second over two other golfers: ...
Renss Lens Staff ReportBERLIN – The school district is again holding its multi-faceted Wellness Fair on Saturday, May 16 at the Jr/Sr. High School. The fair takes place in the BMHS Gymnasium from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. featuring local vendors, classes, club booths, wellness organizations, food, games, ...
SOMERSET, NJ - The Franklin Township Cultural Arts Council will host a Community Flea Market and Artisan Alley at the Franklin Gazebo later this month, creating a central gathering space for residents to shop and connect, according to a press release.The event, held in partnership with Franklin ...
Renss Lens staff reportRENSSELAER – Rensselaer Police say 50-year-old Robert K. Fink surrendered to authorities on Tuesday after allegations surfaced he stole the money from Rensselaer’s Chemical Hose NO. 4 also known as Engine Company 4. The investigation alleges he stole the money over a ...
BOCA RATON, FL — A women’s philanthropic group awarded $865,000 in grants last month during a Boca Raton event marking 15 years of funding nonprofits serving southern Palm Beach County.The awards were distributed by Impact 100 Palm Beach County during its annual Grand Awards Celebration on April 30 ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — Coconut Creek was awarded more than $1.1 million in federal funding toward a fiber optic ring project that will keep emergency services connected during disasters, city officials announced on Monday. The money comes from U.S. Rep. Jared Moskowitz of the 23rd Congressional ...
POMPANO BEACH — A Pompano Beach mother appeared before city leaders in recent days, asking for resolution and answers into a January encounter between her 22-year-old son and BSO deputies, amid an ongoing internal investigation.Tamara Taylor, mother of Jeremiah Taylor, told the Pompano Beach City ...
BOCA RATON, FL — Boca Raton police investigated two separate threats Tuesday that authorities believe may have been swatting calls — one at Town Center at Boca Raton and another near Boca Raton Middle School.Tuesday night, police responded to a bomb threat at Town Center at Boca Raton after an ...
BrunswickA day in the lie of a Revolutionary War soldierExperience the sights, sounds and daily life of the American Revolution on Saturday, May 9 and Sunday, May 10 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.at the Brunswick Historical Society, 605 Brunswick Road (NYS Route 2). Join the 2nd Massachusetts Regiment as ...
BOCA RATON, FL — With more than three weeks left in the leatherback sea turtle nesting season, Gumbo Limbo Nature Center in Boca Raton announced Monday morning that a record number of leatherback sea turtle nests have been recorded.As of the morning of May 4, the Sea Turtle Conservation Team had ...
Flemington, NJ – On Tuesday night, May 5th, at the Board of County Commissioners' meeting, local Girl Scout Jiaa Parikh and her loving family were applauded by a room full of attendees, County staff and officials as they celebrated the achievements and contributions to the greater Hunterdon County ...
POMPANO BEACH — A Pompano Beach mother appeared before city leaders in recent days, asking for resolution and answers into a January encounter between her 22-year-old son and BSO deputies, amid an ongoing internal investigation.Tamara Taylor, mother of Jeremiah Taylor, told the Pompano Beach City ...
Welcome back to the Wednesday version of the Renss LensCongressman Paul Tonko visited Rensselaer to talk about federal grants for two projects in Rensselaer County. We were there.The annual Wellness Fair is on tap in the Berlin School District and a former Rensselaer volunteer firefighter is ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — Coral Springs police said Tuesday there is currently no evidence that 15-year-old Skylee Merino has been the victim of a crime, even as the teen remains missing after about two weeks.The update comes as her family has pushed police to do more and plans to attend an upcoming ...
BOCA RATON, FL — Boca Raton police investigated two separate threats Tuesday that authorities believe may have been swatting calls — one at Town Center at Boca Raton and another near Boca Raton Middle School.Tuesday night, police responded to a bomb threat at Town Center at Boca Raton after an ...
BARNEGAT, NJ — In a clash of Shore Conference heavyweights, the Barnegat High School boys' volleyball team proved they belong in the conversation for top billing. The Bengals (13-3) delivered a commanding performance on Tuesday, defeating a formidable Howell squad (13-4) in straight sets, 2-0.The ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — Coral Springs police said Tuesday there is currently no evidence that 15-year-old Skylee Merino has been the victim of a crime, even as the teen remains missing after about two weeks.The update comes as her family has pushed police to do more and plans to attend an upcoming ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ - Atlantic Health is recognizing its Soothing Paws volunteers in honor of National Therapy Animal Day, celebrating the human and canine teams who bring comfort to patients, visitors and hospital staff.The Soothing Paws program supports Atlantic Health’s healing culture by helping ...