Middlesex County News

April 24, 2025

EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - The East Brunswick Regional Chamber of Commerce held its annual luncheon at the Château Grande Hotel on Thursday, hosting the township's business, schools, government, and service communities in both a professional and friendly environment on a gorgeous spring day. The event ...

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NORTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - The North Brunswick Police and the county Prosecutor's Office are following up on a fatal accident that occurred near the Intersection of Georges Road and Route 1 South on Tuesday.  On April 22, at approximately 11:43 a.m. authorities responded to the area of Georges Road and ...

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NORTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - The North Brunswick Police and the county Prosecutor's Office are following up on a fatal accident that occurred near the Intersection of Georges Road and Route 1 South on Tuesday.  On April 22, at approximately 11:43 a.m. authorities responded to the area of Georges Road and ...

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PISCATAWAY, NJ — Long before the doors officially opened on Tuesday afternoon, excited customers lined up outside Bojangles’ newest restaurant to get a taste of its famous Southern chicken, biscuits, and fixings.“It’s a very exciting day. We’ve been waiting a long time. Our franchisee has been ...

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EDISON, NJ —  A Staten Island man has been convicted of several acts of armed robbery, including attempted robbery of a husband and wife who own a jewelry store in Edison. Tony Clanton, 51, also known as 'Tone,' was found guilty by a federal jury following a six-day trial. On June 27, 2023, Clanton ...

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WOODBRIDGE, NJ — A surprise awaits children with Autism at Indiana Avenue Elementary School when they return from spring break next Monday. Spoiler Alert: It’s a specially-designed playground to meet their disability needs.Work on this Autism-friendly playground began on Tuesday, April 22nd. It ...

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NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ — A Middlesex County grand jury has decided not to file criminal charges against Woodbridge police Officer Hector Rivera for his alleged use of a non-fatal chokehold during a Feb. 11, 2023 domestic violence arrest.The grand jury’s decision came on April 9th after the Middlesex ...

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NEW BRUNSWICK — A Middlesex County grand jury has decided not to file criminal charges against Woodbridge police Officer Hector Rivera for his alleged use of a non-fatal chokehold during a Feb. 11, 2023 domestic violence arrest.The grand jury’s decision came on April 9th after the Middlesex County ...

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NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ — A Middlesex County grand jury has decided not to file criminal charges against Woodbridge police Officer Hector Rivera for his alleged use of a non-fatal chokehold during a Feb. 11, 2023 domestic violence arrest. The grand jury’s decision came on April 9 after the Middlesex ...

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NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ — A Middlesex County grand jury has decided not to file criminal charges against Woodbridge police Officer Hector Rivera for his alleged use of a non-fatal chokehold during a Feb. 11, 2023 domestic violence arrest. The grand jury’s decision came on April 9 after the Middlesex ...

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WOODBRIDGE, NJ — A surprise awaits children with Autism at Indiana Avenue Elementary School when they return from spring break next Monday. Spoiler Alert: It’s a specially-designed playground to meet their disability needs. Work on this Autism-friendly playground began on Tuesday, April 22nd. It ...

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NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ – Sarika Bhat, wearing her industrial-strength work gloves, held up this black, weighty fragment of slightly curved something or other she had just found on a patch of grass on Suydam Street. Bhat paused for a few moments to inspect it, turning it side to side. “I don’t even know ...

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NEWARK, NJ - Newark is taking green action by committing to plant at least 500 trees throughout the city this year as it deals with a major risk of flooding, high asthma rates and the second-highest urban heat island index in the nation. City officials and community members on Tuesday ushered in ...

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NEWARK, NJ - Newark is taking green action by committing to plant at least 500 trees throughout the city this year as it deals with a major risk of flooding, high asthma rates and the second-highest urban heat island index in the nation. City officials and community members on Tuesday ushered in ...

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NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ – Sarika Bhat, wearing her industrial-strength work gloves, held up this black, weighty fragment of slightly curved something or other she had just found on a patch of grass on Suydam Street. Bhat paused for a few moments to inspect it, turning it side to side. “I don’t even know ...

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WOODBRIDGE, NJ — A surprise awaits children with Autism at Indiana Avenue Elementary School when they return from spring break next Monday. Spoiler Alert: It’s a specially-designed playground to meet their disability needs. Work on this Autism-friendly playground began on Tuesday, April 22nd. It ...

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WOODBRIDGE, NJ - A fundraiser to benefit brave four-year-old township resident Scarlett Griffith and heighten awareness about the rare genetic disorder with which she has been diagnosed will be held May 8 at the Woodbridge Community Center’s Skyline Miniature Golf and Pavillion.All proceeds ...

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WOODBRIDGE — A surprise awaits children with autism at Indiana Avenue Elementary School when they return from spring break next Monday. Spoiler Alert: It’s a specially designed playground to meet their disability needs.Work on this autism-friendly playground began on Tuesday, April 22nd. It should ...

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TRENTON, NJ — A Piscataway woman admitted in federal court to stealing more than $150,000 in Social Security retirement benefits over an eight-year period by continuing to collect payments intended for her deceased mother. Deborah Bailey, 68, of Piscataway, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge ...

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WOODBRIDGE -- A fundraiser to benefit brave 4-year-old township resident Scarlett Griffith and heighten awareness about the rare genetic disorder with which she has been diagnosed will be held May 8 at the Woodbridge Community Center’s Skyline Miniature Golf and Pavillion.All proceeds ...

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WOODBRIDGE -- A fundraiser to benefit brave 4-year-old township resident Scarlett Griffith and heighten awareness about the rare genetic disorder with which she has been diagnosed will be held May 8 at the Woodbridge Community Center’s Skyline Miniature Golf and Pavillion.All proceeds ...

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WOODBRIDGE -- A fundraiser to benefit brave 4-year-old township resident Scarlett Griffith and heighten awareness about the rare genetic disorder with which she has been diagnosed will be held May 8 at the Woodbridge Community Center’s Skyline Miniature Golf and Pavillion.All proceeds ...

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TRENTON, N.J. — A Piscataway woman admitted in federal court to stealing more than $150,000 in Social Security retirement benefits over an eight-year period by continuing to collect payments intended for her deceased mother.  Deborah Bailey, 68, of Piscataway, pleaded guilty before U.S. District ...

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TRENTON, N.J. — A Piscataway woman admitted in federal court to stealing more than $150,000 in Social Security retirement benefits over an eight-year period by continuing to collect payments intended for her deceased mother.  Deborah Bailey, 68, of Piscataway, pleaded guilty before U.S. District ...

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TRENTON — A Piscataway woman admitted in federal court to stealing more than $150,000 in Social Security retirement benefits over an eight-year period by continuing to collect payments intended for her deceased mother. Deborah Bailey, 68, of Piscataway, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge ...

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TRENTON, N.J. — A Piscataway woman admitted in federal court to stealing more than $150,000 in Social Security retirement benefits over an eight-year period by continuing to collect payments intended for her deceased mother. Deborah Bailey, 68, of Piscataway, pleaded guilty before U.S. District ...

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WOODBRIDGE, NJ — A 67-year-old Monmouth County man died in a four-car accident early on Saturday, April 19 on the New Jersey Turnpike in Woodbridge, according to the NJ State Police. The initial State Police investigation indicates that a Mazda CX-5 struck the back of a Chevrolet Malibu, driven by ...

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WOODBRIDGE, NJ — A 67-year-old Monmouth County man died in a four-car accident early on Saturday, April 19 on the New Jersey Turnpike in Woodbridge, according to the NJ State Police. The initial State Police investigation indicates that a Mazda CX-5 struck the back of a Chevrolet Malibu, driven by ...

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WOODBRIDGE, NJ — A 67-year-old Monmouth County man died in a four-car accident early on Saturday, April 19th on the New Jersey Turnpike in Woodbridge, according to the NJ State Police.The initial State Police investigation indicates that a Mazda CX-5 struck the back of a Chevrolet Malibu, driven by ...

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PISCATAWAY, NJ — Area activists gathered near the Columbus Park gazebo on Saturday for a protest and solidarity march to urge federal and state lawmakers to defend public services and protect marginalized communities affected by recent federal policy changes enacted under the Trump ...

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