TOP LOCAL News
By NICOLE ZANCHELLI
May 27, 2026
NEWARK - Federal officers used pepper spray on protesters outside Delaney Hall in Newark on Memorial Day following days of escalating tensions and denial of New Jersey’s governor to tour the immigrant detention facility. Roughly 300 immigrant detainees allegedly went on a Memorial Day weekend ...
NEWARK - Federal officers used pepper spray on protesters outside Delaney Hall in Newark on Memorial Day following days of escalating tensions and denial of New Jersey’s governor to tour the immigrant detention facility. Roughly 300 immigrant detainees allegedly went on a Memorial Day weekend ...
MADISON, NJ - Seventh-seeded Madison opened the 2026 NJSIAA North Jersey, Section 2, Group 2 softball tournament with a dominant 17-0 victory over 10th-seeded Snyder on Tuesday afternoon.Complete statistics were not immediately available following the game, but Madison’s offense erupted for 17 runs ...
JEFFERSON, NJ — TAPinto Jefferson had the opportunity to interview both Jefferson Township Mayoral candidates, Eric Wilusen and Christian Barranco. The video, linked above, displays each candidate's response to each question. Both candidates received the same questions and were given 90 seconds to ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ - Seventh-seeded Morristown fell to second-seeded Bergen Tech, 4-1, in the NJSIAA boys tennis tournament on Tuesday, May 26.Bergen Tech, which improved to 20-1, won two singles matches and both doubles courts to advance. Morristown moved to 12-6 with the loss.Morristown’s point came ...
Linden, NJ - A Perth Amboy man has been killed in a fatal motorcycle crash that occurred last night.On Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at approximately 11:40 p.m. Officers responded to the 700 block of W. Edgar Rd on reports of a serious motor vehicle crash involving a motorcycle. According to initial ...
LEGAL NOTICETAX COLLECTION NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the undersigned Treasurer of the Village of Whitehall, New York, Washington County has received the tax roll and warrant for the collection of village taxes for the current fiscal year and that I will receive said taxes on each day ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ – Hunterdon Central advanced in the opening round of the NJSIAA Central Jersey, Group 4 softball tournament with an 11-0 victory over Jackson Township on Tuesday.Madison Van Cleef, Cambria Tucker and Jessica Yip each collected three hits for Hunterdon Central (14-12). Van Cleef hit ...
LIVINGSTON, NJ — In Livingston, bulk garbage pickup day is the resident’s last regularly scheduled collection day of each month. Bulk pickup day is for disposing of large items like furniture, mattresses, toys, carpeting, toilets, and rubber tires (with rims removed).Ahead of this month’s bulk ...
FLEMINGTON, NJ – The Flemington-Raritan School District Board of Education adopted three revised policies and regulations at its May 13 meeting, and introduced a new regulation governing support staff consulting work for a first reading.The adopted changes cover the district’s academic achievement ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ - Third-seeded Morristown opened the first round of the NJSIAA softball tournament with a dominant 9-0 win over 14th-seeded Union City on Tuesday, May 26.Erin Murphy led the Colonials on both sides of the ball, throwing a complete-game no-hitter while striking out 16 and walking ...
NUTLEY, NJ — When the Lunch Bunch—a spirited group of local women who gather monthly to enjoy delicious food, friendly conversation, and support Nutley restaurants, chose The Oakley on Bloomfield Avenue for this month’s outing, expectations were high. Happily, The Oakley exceeded every one of ...
HOBOKEN, NJ — Hoboken officials are preparing for what organizers say could be the largest Memorial Day parade in the city’s history when the Hoboken Memorial Day and Semiquincentennial Parade steps off Saturday at 11 a.m.The parade will begin at First and Washington streets and continue along ...
BAYONNE, NJ - Bayonne’s 2026 Memorial Day Parade, led by Grand Marshal Sergeant Juan E. Garcia, a veteran of the United States Marines, had special meaning this year after DNA evidence found the remains of a veteran who had died in World War II Vito Luceno Jr. a local resident who died in the ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - Phillipsburg Police Chief James McDonald provided a wide-ranging update to the Town Council Tuesday evening, highlighting new traffic enforcement initiatives, technology upgrades, officer training, and community engagement efforts as the department continues to expand its ...
BAYONNE, NJ - This year’s crash scene behind Bayonne High School took on a modern feel with the simulated incident involving a collision between a car and an e-bike. The now annual event, organized at the behest of Pam O'Donnell, founder of the Catch You Later Foundation, was once again led by ...
Basking Ridge, NJ — Bernards Township officials have approved more than $6.25 million in capital improvements and infrastructure investments as part of the municipality’s 2026 capital plan.The Township Committee unanimously adopted the funding ordinance during its May 12 meeting, authorizing ...
Basking Ridge, NJ — Ridge High School’s choral program will showcase its student talent during the annual Spring Choral Concert on Wednesday, June 3, at 7 p.m. in the Ridge High School Performing Arts Center.The concert is free and open to the public with general admission seating ...
PATERSON, NJ - The Paterson City Council honored longtime Department of Public Works official Manuel “Manny” Ojeda last week, recognizing his retirement after more than 37 years of service to the City of Paterson.Council members adopted a resolution sponsored by Sixth Ward Councilman Ibrahim Omar ...
ROBBINSVILLE, NJ - Togetherness and sports are an integral part of Robbinsville, and students Advay Panyala; Aarin Janeesh; and Siddhanth Srinivasan clearly understood that when establishing the CNJVSPA (Central New Jersey Varsity Soccer Prep Academy), a Robbinsville-based soccer program dedicated ...
BORDENTOWN, NJ – The Bordentown Regional School District administration has ruled that high school seniors cannot wear the cords that they earned from nearly a decade of scouting at their high school graduation ceremony, resulting in a heavier wave of emotion as that day approaches for the students ...
MILLBURN, NJ — The Millburn Township Committee passed an ordinance at its May 19 meeting to fund a series of improvements to Millburn’s municipal parking utility.The ordinance, which was passed unanimously, appropriates $200,000 from the Parking Capital Improvement Fund, with no debt issuance ...
EAST WINDSOR, NJ – A handful of residents questioned the East Windsor Council during its meeting on Tuesday, May 26, 2026 about topics such as the length, transparency, and flexibility of a proposed data center moratorium in the township.Under the proposed local ordinance, the development of ...
PARKLAND, FL- One of Parkland's most established and beloved local cafes is ramping up efforts to keep their loyal customers engaged with daily specials featuring their popular bagels.Parkland Bagels & Deli is a New York-style bagel cafe owned by Parkland residents Adam and Holli Kaplan, and ...
MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ — The evening began under gray skies and a steady mist, but the weather did little to dampen the spirit at the Mountainside Rescue Squad. Ambulance lights drew visitors toward the open bays, while music, food and welcoming volunteers turned a rainy night into a warm community ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ – The Bridgewater-Raritan softball team advanced in the opening round of the NJSIAA North 2, Group 4 tournament with a 10-0 victory over Elizabeth on Tuesday.Brynn Hawley pitched a six-inning one-hitter with six strikeouts and one walk for Bridgewater-Raritan (13-12).Penelope Nemeth ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — A Coral Springs committee is scheduled to meet this week to evaluate design and engineering proposals for sidewalk improvements along NW 39th Court, according to city documents. The city solicited bids from firms to design a 5-foot-wide path in the Hills subdivision along the ...
MEDFORD, NJ — Those who ever played sport, heck even people who simply watched the sport, can attest that the challenges and frustrations that a golfer can face during a round are real and vast.Nesa Shah and Yunseul Ji, the senior captains for the Lenape High School girls golf program, know the ...
ROBBINSVILLE, NJ – The Robbinsville girls lacrosse team closed out its regular season with a 12–5 victory over Monroe on Tuesday.The Ravens (12-8) built a 4–1 lead after the first quarter and took a 6–2 lead into halftime. Lilly Solarczyk scored four goals for Robbinsville. Emma Reeves totaled ...
HACKETTSTOWN, NJ — High school experiences often extend far beyond the walls of a traditional classroom, creating lasting memories while serving a greater purpose. Last week, members of the Hackettstown High School Fishing Club took part in a remarkable outdoor excursion, hitting the open water for ...