TOP LOCAL News
By GABRIELLA DRAGONE
April 29, 2026
PATERSON, NJ - Eastside's baseball team used a big second inning and a dominant pitching performance from Francis Tejada to power past College Achieve Paterson, 13-4, Tuesday in the preliminary round of the Passaic County Tournament. Eastside (7-8) broke the game open early, erupting for nine runs ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ - The Hawthorne High School baseball program has suffered their fair share of setbacks in the early going this spring.But the strong effort on the part of the Bears is always present, and if they stay united as a team, there’s plenty of time to put together a string of victories. This ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ — The East Brunswick Police Department has released its March 2026 monthly report, providing residents with a detailed look at criminal activity, enforcement efforts, and overall department operations as part of its ongoing commitment to transparency and accountability.Police ...
COBLESKILL – A C-RCS special education teacher has been arrested following an alleged incident on Monday, April 20.At approximately 2:35 p.m., Aaron P. Witkowski, a Ryder Elementary School employee, reportedly endangered an eight-year-old male student’s “physical, mental, and moral welfare” after ...
SPOTSWOOD, NJ - Rising seniors and their parents will want to mark the calendar for Spotswood High School's upcoming College Essays Workshop on Thursday, May 7, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The workshop, hosted by Solution Prep of East Brunswick, takes place in the high school's Media Center. Master ...
HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ - Over one dozen students from an area school joined the Hasbrouck Heights DPW to help clean up a little corner of the borough on Earth Day.The 16 students and five staffers from the Felician School met with borough officials on the grassy patch near the Route 46 East exit ...
HUDSON--The Hudson City School District (HCSD) Board of Education proposed a budget for the 2026-27 school year at its meeting April 21. The proposed budget would be only 1.1% higher than 2025-26 budget, but it calls for raising the total property tax levy by 5.8% and eliminating 27 positions, due ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - For girls in grades kindergarten through eighth grade interested in trying lacrosse, Blackhawks Girls Lacrosse is hosting a free introductory clinic on Sunday, May 3, from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Heavenly Farms. This clinic is for girls new to lacrosse interested in seeing ...
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ — Police are asking for the public’s help in locating a missing 16-year-old boy last seen in South Brunswick.According to the South Brunswick Police Department, Jordan Cromedy, age 16, was last seen in the area of East Garden Way. Authorities are actively seeking information ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ — Borough officials are moving to reshape the upcoming pool season with proposed fee changes and expanded guest pass options aimed at giving residents more flexibility and improving access for visitors.The council introduced Ordinance 2388-26 during its April 15 meeting, advancing ...
SPRINGFIELD, NJ – Julianna Santangelo pitched a two-hitter to lead Dayton to a 4-0 softball victory over Livingston on Tuesday.Madison Tarrant hit a double and drove in a run and Aubrie Cantagallo had a single and an RBI for Dayton (6-9), which scored runs in the second and fifth innings and two in ...
KENILWORTH, NJ – On Saturday, June 6, the Kenilworth PBA Local 135 will host their 35th Annual Fishing Derby at Black Brook Park Pond.The fishing derby will begin promptly at 8 a.m. and end at approximately 10 a.m. There will be complimentary food and drinks and prizes will be awarded for the ...
WARREN, NJ — The Warren Township Police Department has announced that a portion of King George Road is currently closed to northbound traffic due to ongoing repairs. The closure affects the stretch between Washington Valley Road and Mount Horeb Road. Police advise motorists to avoid the area and ...
TRENTON, NJ — From betting on elections to controversial wagers on life-and-death events, prediction markets have exploded in popularity. Now, New Jersey lawmakers want to shut some of them down.Lawmakers have introduced two pieces of legislation aimed at regulating prediction markets, platforms ...
WHITEHALL – Summer swim lessons will once again be available for students in the school district – although not in the swimming pool that has been the source of controversy in recent years.District Superintendent Patrick Dee announced April 20 that swim lessons will be offered at the Washington ...
SUMMIT, NJ — A two-week stretch of police activity across Summit included everything from traffic stops and outstanding warrants to a string of attempted car break-ins captured on home surveillance video, according to the latest police report.On April 13, officers conducting a motor vehicle stop on ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - Township residents and drivers will want to take note of a Middlesex County paving project taking place along River Road between Millman Drive and Charter Drive from Tuesday, April 28 through Friday, May 1. Work hours are 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. River Road will be open in both ...
HO-HO-KUS, NJ - The elegant grounds of The Hermitage provided a fitting backdrop for a traditional high tea sponsored by Glen Rock Women in Community Service (WICS). “Through thoughtful events like this, Women in Community Service continue to foster connection while highlighting the historical ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - The New York Yankees have promoted their No. 1 prospect George Lombard Jr. from the Double-A Somerset Patriots to the Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders.Lombard is hitting .312/.400/.571 on the season with 18 R, 24 H, 8 2B, 4 HR, 10 RBI and 4 SB in 20 games with the ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - The New York Yankees have promoted their No. 1 prospect George Lombard Jr. from the Double-A Somerset Patriots to the Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders.Lombard is hitting .312/.400/.571 on the season with 18 R, 24 H, 8 2B, 4 HR, 10 RBI and 4 SB in 20 games with the ...
GRANVILLE — Families in the Granville area now have access to a literacy program that delivers free books directly to their homes each month.Through Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, children from birth to age 5 can receive high-quality, age-appropriate books at no cost. The program is designed ...
The Granville Community Foundation has approved $48,400 in grants for the first half of 2026, supporting four local organizations across youth sports, public safety, and family services.The grants, recommended by the GCF Advisory Board and approved by its parent organization, the Glens Falls ...
NEW PROVIDENCE — The forecast wasn't exactly what organizers had hoped for, but the lacrosse community didn't seem to mind.Under grey, ominous skies, more than 150 dedicated players turned out to Lieder Field for the Second Annual New Providence Lacrosse Day on Sunday, April 26 — a week later than ...
SUMMIT, NJ — No. 6 Summit delivered a statement in Union County Conference play, sweeping a two-game home-and-home against Union with back-to-back shutouts this week.Summit (16-2, 9-0 UCC Mountain) outscored Union 22-0 across the two games, showcasing both offensive firepower and dominant ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Learn. Create. Enjoy. For the Westfield Art Association (WAA), those grinding principles were on full display Thursday night.At Artists Unfiltered, held at Art Cafe on South Avenue, members of the WAA and non-member guests had a chance to display their work, as well as receive ...
MIDDLETOWN, DE – A Piscataway man has been arrested in Delaware for stalking a woman from New Jersey.The Middletown Police Department said on Tuesday that Prince Onukogu, 22, of Piscataway, was taken into custody at the Christiana Care Middletown Emergency Department on April 23 after hospital ...
EAST WINDSOR, NJ – The Office of Mercer County Clerk Paula Sollami Covello is partnering with East Windsor Township to hold a Passport Clinic in the community to help area residents obtain the important legal document. The event is aimed at providing a convenient opportunity for residents to ensure ...
BRIDGEWQTER, NJ - – The New York Yankees have called up RHP Elmer Rodriguez to make his MLB debut on Wednesday, April 29. Rodriguez becomes the 52nd former Somerset Patriots player to make his MLB debut since becoming the Yankees Double-A affiliate in 2021.This season for Triple-A ...
BRIDGEWQTER, NJ - – The New York Yankees have called up RHP Elmer Rodriguez to make his MLB debut on Wednesday, April 29. Rodriguez becomes the 52nd former Somerset Patriots player to make his MLB debut since becoming the Yankees Double-A affiliate in 2021.This season for Triple-A ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, N.J. — Spring is in full swing, and for many New Jersey residents, so are the sneezing, congestion, and itchy eyes that come with it. Driven by warmer temperatures and rising carbon dioxide levels, the 2026 allergy season got an earlier start than usual, with tree pollen — primarily ...