TOP LOCAL News
By ELIZABETH A MEYERS
April 29, 2026
BROOKLYN, NY – A father-daughter duo from Mercer County have pleaded guilty to federal charges of selling counterfeit art pieces by Andy Warhol, Pablo Picasso, Banksy, Fritz Scholder, and others to defraud buyers of almost $2 million. According to the U.S. Department of Interior, Erwin Bankowski, ...
SCHOHARIE – The Schoharie Board of Education adopted their budget, granted tenure to eight teachers, and recognized the efforts of students in erecting a peace pole, at their meeting on Thursday, April 23. The $29,755,185 budget for the school year 2026–27 was adopted following a presentation by ...
PLAINFIELD, NJ — Wednesday morning, shortly after 9 a.m., masked ICE agents arrested a man in the heart of downtown Plainfield.Westward traffic was blocked on East Second Street between Watchung and Church Streets, and cars going east struggled to get by as five agents walked the man to a car ...
TRENTON, NJ —Gov. Mikie Sherrill has signed an executive order to address New Jersey’s housing crisis, and her effort got support from ‘Jeopardy!’ champ Jamie Ding, who appeared with the governor and notable lawmakers on Monday.Sherrill’s executive order – her 17th since she took office on Jan.
SOMERVILLE, NJ - The NJ Mobile Inspection Unit will visit Somerville for a community event hosted by the Somerville Police Traffic Safety Unit. Free vehicle inspections will be available to anyone whose inspection sticker expires within the next two months or has already expired.The event is ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – A Coral Springs resident made an unexpected visit to a local fire station Wednesday after her pet snake became stuck inside a plastic laundry basket.The woman stopped by Coral Springs Fire Station 80, at 2825 Coral Springs Drive, seeking help when the snake became wedged in the ...
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CEDAR GROVE, NJ - Cedar Grove Baseball snapped its four-game losing streak on Monday, defeating Payne Tech 5-4. John Reer and Marcus Kuilan each had two hits. Jake Scirica had two RBIs. Jack Velonas and John Tzavlakis each had an RBI. Xavier Andujar stole three bases. Scirica was also the starting ...
OCEAN GROVE - Beach goers buying season passes this year will see an increase of $5, from $100 to $105, joining 9 other towns in increases.This $5 increase is typical of the towns raising their prices- Mantoloking increased their cost $25 (from $120 to $145) and Stone Harbor and Avalon's increase ...
Continuing ProgramsStory Time for Toddlers/Pre-schoolers – Thursdays – 11 a.m. Berlin Free Town Library, 47 South Main Street. Listen to stories, make a craft and enjoy a snack.Stich Group – Fridays – 3-5 p.m. Berlin Free Town Library, 47 South Main Street. A social group for fiber enthusiasts.
LITTLE FALLS, NJ - Township officials have introduced a new ordinance that would set limits on how densely residential buildings can be developed in parts of the downtown, a move tied to the township’s broader affordable housing obligations and long-term planning requirements.The proposal would ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ – A Morris County resident is set to begin reading his recently released children’s book at local elementary schools in May, bringing a years-in-the-making project into the community.Beck, who leads a neuroscience service line for Atlantic Health System, published “Happy Birthday ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - Phillipsburg High School senior Eddie O’Neil tied for match medalist honors with Watchung Hills’ Brandon Apilado with 1-over par 36s and the Warriors took the next two places in a 152-158 defeat of the Stateliners in a Skyland Conference Raritan Division boy’s golf match on ...
TOTOWA, NJ - The Borough of Totowa drew a record crowd on Sunday as Union Boulevard was lined with classic, custom and specialty vehicles for what officials are calling the most successful car show to date.The annual event brought together car owners and spectators from across the region, turning ...
HUNTERDON COUNTY, NJ - Four Flemington residents were arrested on narcotics charges stemming from investigations between March 12 and April 21, according to Hunterdon County Prosecutor Renee Robeson and Flemington Borough Police Chief Jerry Rotella.Delmy M. Idalgo-Centeno, 33, Noelia Jackeline ...
NEWARK - A new public safety career pipeline will be available this September for high school students looking to become part of Newark’s finest and bravest.Mayor Ras J. Baraka, Public Safety Director Emanuel Miranda, Newark Public Schools Superintendent Roger León and Rutgers University School of ...
RIDGEWOOD, NJ — The Ridgewood High School Marching Band has been selected for a once-in-a-lifetime honor: performing in the Salute to Independence Semiquincentennial Parade in Philadelphia, PA, on July 3, 2026. This landmark event marks the 250th anniversary of the United States and is set to be ...
NEW PROVIDENCE/BERKELEY HEIGHTS — The regional effort to clear debris-clogged Passaic River tributaries and reduce chronic flooding across five Multi-County municipalities has gained new momentum in Washington, with U.S. Senator Cory Booker submitting a $4 million congressionally directed spending ...
BORDENTOWN CITY, NJ — Princeton University professor D. Vance Smith will be in Bordentown City this weekend to discuss his latest book, Atlas’s Bones: The African Foundations of Europe, as part of the Sunday Soirée Series at Old City Hall.The program will take place on Sunday, May 3 at 4PM at Old ...
MONMOUTH COUNTY– Monmouth County Clerk Christine Giordano Hanlon is advising voters that mail-in ballots for the 2026 Democratic and Republican Primary Elections are available.NOTE: The deadline for completed applications submitted by regular mail is seven days before the election, which is ...
POMPANO BEACH — While the Pompano Beach City Commission has often found itself stalemated on high-profile issues, the board reached a rare moment of consensus Tuesday night when it rejected a proposed, long-debated change in commissioners' term lengths and term limits.The defeated proposed ...
CHATHAM--Students at Mary E. Dardess Elementary School in Chatham collected pet food and supplies as part of a school-wide drive during March and April. By the time the event wrapped up, they had piled up a total of 797 items that will go to area animal rescues and shelters. Pictured are (l to r), ...
MONMOUTH COUNTY– Monmouth County Clerk Christine Giordano Hanlon is advising voters that mail-in ballots for the 2026 Democratic and Republican Primary Elections are available.NOTE: The deadline for completed applications submitted by regular mail is seven days before the election, which is ...
NEW PROVIDENCE/BERKELEY HEIGHTS — The regional effort to clear debris-clogged Passaic River tributaries and reduce chronic flooding across five Multi-County municipalities has gained new momentum in Washington, with U.S. Senator Cory Booker submitting a $4 million congressionally directed spending ...
BRANCHVILLE, NJ – Sparta High School’s baseball team’s senior game was made even more special by the opportunity to play Wallkill Valley on the Miners’ minor league baseball field at Skylands Stadium.Each senior was escorted by their family from third base to home plate during the ceremony, as ...
HILLTOWN TOWNSHIP, PA—A decomposed body found on the side of Route 313 earlier this month has been identified.The Bucks County Coroner’s Office identified the body found on April 18, 2026, as 40-year-old John Carper. The coroner identified the body using dental records.Carper had no fixed address, ...
NEW BRUNSWICK – Standing in the shadow of the Health & Life Science Exchange (HELIX) – a $2 billion-plus project that represents the most ambitious development effort in the city's history – Mayor Jim Cahill paid tribute to the men and women whose hard work is bringing it to life.During ...
FANWOOD, NJ – During the public portion of the Fanwood Council meeting on Monday, April 20, several residents spoke in favor of a revising the borough’s ordinance concerning removal of trees on private property.Steve Falco of the Shade Tree Commission described the existing ordinance as “very ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — The Westfield High School boys golf team defended its UCIAC Championship crown at Echo Lake Country Club, their home course, on Tuesday.The Blue Devils (313) upended Scotch Plains-Fanwood, 315-323, to win the team title. New Providence (332), Johnson (334) and Summit (335) rounded ...
DOYLESTOWN, PA—Bucks County Book Fest returns to Doylestown on Saturday with an outdoor event celebrating all things books in Broad Commons Park. The Book Fest’s Main Festival will feature two tents hosting 45-minute panels with authors exploring various aspects of writing. A kid’s tent will ...