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April 29, 2026

MONMOUTH COUNTY, NJ: You are invited to the Night on the Mediterranean, the 6th Annual Fashion Show to Benefit the Maddy Massabni Foundation, for Menstrual Toxic Shock Awareness -mTSS. The annual Butterflies for Maddy Fashion Show Fundraiser is from 6:30pm to 9:30pm. and will feature designs from ...

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SAYREVILLE, NJ – The Sayreville Borough Council at its meeting of Monday, April 27, honored longtime resident and U.S. Navy veteran Ed Jacobs for his service to the nation during one of the most critical moments in modern history—the Cuban Missile Crisis.He was escorted by a color guard and given a ...

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SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - Residents will have an opportunity to make a life-saving impact when the South Plainfield Volunteer Fire Department hosts a Blood & Platelet Drive on Saturday, May 16, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the firehouse, located at 123 Maple Avenue.“This is the first time ...

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Renss LensGRAFTON – After being lowered by the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (Parks) last fall to relieve the pressure on the earthen dam that forms the Martin Dunham Reservoir, the water level has risen to the point it is again going over the spillway. Parks says in a ...

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Renss Lens staff reportHOOSICK FALLS/BRUNSWICK – Both school districts are projecting increases in spending over the 2025-2026 school year, but the tax hike in Hoosick falls is below the tax cap, while in Brunswick it comes in right at the district’s allowable amount. Voters in Hoosick Falls will ...

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GRAFTON - Grafton Lakes State Park will be hosting its annual I Love My Park Day event onSaturday, May 2 from 9 a.m. to noon.. The park invites volunteers of all ages for a morning of service on park trails, shores and fields and to indulge in the trail activities they enjoy most in the ...

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RegionalASAThe Agricultural Stewardship Association, which has helped more than 182 families conserve over 33,700 acres of farmland and forest in Rensselaer and Washington Counites invites the community to explore the rich natural and cultural history embedded in our landscape at the Stories in the ...

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SOMERSET, NJ — The Franklin Township Board of Education on Tuesday night adopted a $246.6 million final budget for the 2026-27 school year, with district officials citing rising health care costs, charter school tuition and New Jersey’s school funding formula as the biggest pressures driving the ...

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Good Morning all,Today we update the status of the “Save the Dunham” efforts, look at the Hoosick Falls and Brunswick School District budgets and provide some information about GLSP’s I Love my Park Day.If it’s Wednesday, and it is, it’s time to take a look at our Community News.We hope you enjoy ...

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CUBA, NY — Cuba's summer concert series kicks off June 29 with nine Monday evening performances on the lawn of Cuba-Rushford Central Elementary School, 15 Elm St.Concerts are scheduled for 6 to 7:30 p.m. each Monday. The lineup for the summer series featuring area talent is below.June 29: Not ...

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 The Board of Education’s latest meeting blended celebration, long-term planning, and strong public engagement with a notable level of student interest as district leaders highlighted achievements while addressing budget pressures and community concerns. Student representatives shared that while ...

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SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ – East Brunswick swept South Brunswick, 25-15, 25-17, in a GMC Red Division boys volleyball match on Tuesday. Yazan Daoud led East Brunswick (7-8) with seven kills, while Dylan Schon added five kills and five digs. Carlos Torres anchored the defense with nine digs and also ...

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LIVINGSTON, NJ — Livingston Public Schools (LPS) recently brought together nearly 500 talented student musicians from across the district to present the 48th Annual All-Township Music Festival. Presented in a brand-new format this year at the Livingston High School Fitness & Wellness Center, ...

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SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ – East Brunswick swept South Brunswick, 25-15, 25-17, in a GMC Red Division boys volleyball match on Tuesday. Yazan Daoud led East Brunswick (7-8) with seven kills, while Dylan Schon added five kills and five digs. Carlos Torres anchored the defense with nine digs and also ...

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BRIDGEWATER, NJ The Somersett Patriots secured a 2-1 win over the Portland Sea Dogs at TD Bank Ballpark on Tuesday night behind a potent bat and powerful pitching. Somerset handed Portland its first one-run loss this season and moved to 4-6 on the season in one-run games. The Patriots’ 10 one-run ...

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BRIDGEWATER, NJ The Somersett Patriots secured a 2-1 win over the Portland Sea Dogs at TD Bank Ballpark on Tuesday night behind a potent bat and powerful pitching. Somerset handed Portland its first one-run loss this season and moved to 4-6 on the season in one-run games. The Patriots’ 10 one-run ...

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WOODBRIDGE, NJ – Woodbridge scored on a bases-loaded walk in the bottom of the seventh inning for a 3-2 baseball victory over East Brunswick on Tuesday.Mike Gurovich drew the bases on balls to force in the tiebreaking run after the inning started with a single by Endy Soto and was followed by an ...

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WOODBRIDGE, NJ – Woodbridge scored on a bases-loaded walk in the bottom of the seventh inning for a 3-2 baseball victory over East Brunswick on Tuesday.Mike Gurovich drew the bases on balls to force in the tiebreaking run after the inning started with a single by Endy Soto and was followed by an ...

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Shore Stuns No. 7 Barnegat in High-Scoring ThrillerBARNEGAT, NJ — In a clash that defied season records, the Shore Regional Blue Devils proved that momentum is a powerful equalizer. Led by a relentless offensive attack and a breakout performance from their junior class, Shore (6-7) secured a gritty ...

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ISELIN, NJ – JFK-Iselin scored all its runs in the bottom of the sixth inning to rally for a 6-3 baseball victory over South Brunswick on Tuesday.The Mustangs were trailing, 2-0, when they came to bat in the home half of the sixth. Max Espejo's two-run single gave JFK-Iselin a 5-2 lead.The inning ...

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ISELIN, NJ – JFK-Iselin scored all its runs in the bottom of the sixth inning to rally for a 6-3 baseball victory over South Brunswick on Tuesday.The Mustangs were trailing, 2-0, when they came to bat in the home half of the sixth. Max Espejo's two-run single gave JFK-Iselin a 5-2 lead.The inning ...

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CHATHAM, NJ – Roger Rice shot a one-over-par 37 and Alexander Golio scored a 38 in leading the Chatham boys golf team to a 157 to 164 win vs. Randolph on Tuesday at the Fairmount Country Club.Zach Morrow carded a 40 and Brady O'Reilly shot a 42 for Chatham (6-5).  Achal Agnihotri led Randolph (9-2) ...

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JEFFERSON, NJ - The Jefferson Township School District was awarded a Best Communities for Music Education (BCME) award by the National Association of Music Merchants foundation (NAMM) for the 12th year in a row.“Jefferson Township Public Schools has maintained its strong commitment to the education ...

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POINT PLEASANT BEACH, NJ – In a game that defied seeds and challenged nerves, the Southern Rams proved once again that their ranking is just a number. For the second consecutive year, double-digit seed Southern has punched a ticket to the Ocean County Tournament (OCT) semifinals, this time courtesy ...

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CORAL SPRINGS, FL — As calls pour into the Coral Springs Police Department about a missing teenager, detectives say they have found no evidence the girl is in danger, Coral Springs said in a Tuesday social media post. Investigators have received an increase in inquiries about Skylee Merino, 15, who ...

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BOCA RATON, FL — The top leadership job in the Boca Raton Police Department is changing hands again, less than two months after a shake-up pushed out its previous police chief.Acting Police Chief Liz Roberts' last day with the department is today, after 20 years of service with the department and ...

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WHIPPANY, NJ - Whippany Park defeated Morris Hills 5-3 on Tuesday in the second round of the Morris County Softball Tournament.Jaeden Antonelli and Devon Weigel each hit home runs for the Wildcats. Antonelli went 2-for-3 with a run scored and an RBI. Weigel drove in two runs with her homer. The ...

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RIDGEWOOD, NJ - Great day in Ridgewood. Were you there? See the pictures from this Daffodil Festival, much fun!Photos by Melanie Rodriguez

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NEWARK, N.J. – Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens II announced today that an Essex County jury has convicted a Newark man in connection with the death of an elderly pedestrian who was struck while crossing a Newark street in 2023.Andre Snowden-Stegall, 23, was convicted of third-degree of endangering ...

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BOCA RATON — On summer Friday nights, the stage at Mizner Park Amphitheater comes to life.The city of Boca Raton will host its Summer in the City concert series beginning June 12 at Mizner Park Amphitheater, 590 Plaza Real. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the shows begin at 8 p.m.The lineup features ...

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