Edison News
By HACKENSACK MERIDIAN HEALTH - HEALTHU
April 9, 2025
NEW JERSEY - As much as many of us love a good hamburger or steak, research has shown a connection between colorectal cancer and a high intake of red meat and processed meat.“The American Institute of Cancer Research has listed red meat as ‘probably carcinogenic’ and suggests limiting your intake ...
EDISON, NJ - The township and Mayor Sam Joshi have announced a new entertainment center called Albatross opening at 991 US Route 1. The new entertainment hub is expected to bring over 250 jobs to Edison Township, according to a press release. An official opening date has not been announced at this ...
EDISON, NJ - The Edison Public Library is turning a page just in time for National Library Week (April 6-April 12) with the unveiling of a new logo. “Libraries have changed dramatically over the past several decades, and we have updated our logo to reflect the ever-changing needs of the ...
EDISON, NJ - Two men have been arrested and charged for possessing a ghost gun and narcotics with the intention of selling, according to police. Authorities say Tyir Pugh, age 42, and Deshaun Stephens, age 18, were arrested and are being held at Middlesex County Adult Correctional Facility. “This ...
EDISON, NJ - An Edison-based company has recalled their line of blender bottles due to safety concerns, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Sakar has recalled the Vivitar Blender Bottles and says the product poses a laceration hazard.The company has recalled approximately ...
WOODBRIDGE, NJ — Woodbridge Center’s troubled SeaQuest has new owners and is changing its name to “Woodbridge Aquarium & Wildlife Center,” in what critics claim is an attempt to sidestep its headline-making controversies.According to public records, the mall’s SeaQuest indoor aquarium – popular ...
WOODBRIDGE, NJ — The township’s nine new police officers have taken their oaths-of-office, and five veteran officers received awards from Mayor John E. McCormac and Police Director Joseph Nisky for their exemplary service in 2024.Sworn into office on Friday, March 28th are police Officers: Michael ...
EDISON, NJ - The state’s annual school performance report for 2023-2024 is now available for the Edison School District, as well as all other New Jersey school districts. These reports measure a school's academic accomplishments as well as the student’s post-graduate enrollment in higher ...
CARTERET, NJ — Police officers will crack down on drivers who blab on their cellphones or text while driving on borough streets, according to state authorities.The Carteret Police Dept. is one of ten Middlesex County police agencies awarded NJ Attorney General's Office grants for random roadside ...
TRENTON, NJ — New Jerseyans soon might have an incentive to forget about their plastic reusable shopping totes, as some lawmakers are pushing for a return to paper bags in grocery stores.The state in 2022 banned paper and single-use plastic bags at large retailers in a step to combat climate ...
EDISON, NJ - The NJDOT will begin closing lanes on Route 1 on Monday for a pavement preservation project in Edison and Woodbridge. Lanes will be closed in both directions between Townsley Street and the Garden State Parkway during daytime hours. Work is expected to continue for several weeks, ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - The South Plainfield High School golf team held back-to-back meets at their home golf course at the West Nine. South Plainfield hosted JP Stevens High School on April 1 and welcomed Metuchen High School on Wednesday. Both were Greater Middlesex Conference Red Division ...
EDISON, NJ -- On a day when Edison's pitching kept some of the biggest bats in the South Plainfield lineup relatively quiet, the bottom third of the Tigers offense created traffic on the bases all day long.The bottom three batters in South Plainfield's order reached base eight times in 12 plate ...
EDISON, NJ - The township has been granted $264,699 from the state to enhance waste reduction and fund local recycling programs, according to the NJDEP. The state has awarded approximately $16.2 million to municipalities across the state to fund various recycling initiatives.A spokesperson for the ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ -- The South Plainfield baseball team racked up 11 hits in its first game of the season and went on to defeat Edison, 14-4, on Tuesday afternoon.Junior center fielder Dom Massaro went 3-for-4 with a home run, two runs scored and four runs batted in for the Tigers, who also drew ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - It wouldn't be a backhanded compliment to say that Ronnie Li, East Brunswick's “Queen of Racket Sports,” aced this one. (It would, though, be a couple of pretty bad puns!)Due largely to the efforts of Li and the East Brunswick Department of Recreation and Parks, Recycleballs, a ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – A Middlesex County Superior Court Judge has dismissed all claims asserted against the Borough of South Plainfield, its former police chief, and other named defendants. In late 2021, plaintiff Charles “Chuck” Siedenburg, a current captain with the South Plainfield Police ...
ROME, NY - An Edison man has been arrested and charged in Rome, New York, for impersonating a government official in an attempt to steal money, according to police. Ketan H. Patel, age 51, was arrested on Monday for attempted Grand Larceny in the Third Degree. Rome Police say the arrest is the ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — East Jersey Old Town Village is set to kick off its 2025 season with an exciting Opening Weekend on April 5–6, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event marks the official start of the Historical Interpreter season, which runs from April to October.Located at 1050 River Road in Piscataway, ...
EDISON, NJ - The county asks residents to share their input on Route 529/Plainfield Avenue as part of their ongoing road safety audit. Residents can attend a public meeting at the Edison Public Library, 340 Plainfield Avenue, on Saturday, April 26, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM.Route 529/Plainfield ...
EDISON, NJ - A multifamily housing structure caught fire in Edison on Sunday during the early morning hours, according to township officials. Firefighters have successfully extinguished the fire at 21 Vista Drive. According to Mayor Sam Joshi's Facebook post, the three-alarm fire impacted 36 ...
EDISON, NJ - Three men from Paterson have been arrested for stealing thousands of dollars worth of copper piping from multiple PSE&G buildings in Edison. Gerson D. Lopez, age 35, Elio E. Ramos Madera, age 25, and Joh J. Almonte-Jorge, age 25, were arrested by Edison Police and charged with ...
WOODBRIDGE, NJ — The union that represents this town’s 90 career firefighters and its active retirees quietly marked its 96th anniversary this week as an affiliate of the Professional Firefighters Association of New Jersey and the International Association of Firefighters.Paid firefighters from ...
EDISON, NJ - The township has lifted its recent boil water advisory due to a recent water main break in the area of Woodbridge Avenue. The township says water samples have cleared testing and remain safe to consume.On Wednesday at 10:45 PM, the township says a private contractor struck a 20-inch ...
EDISON, NJ - An Edison man has been indicted for making a false claim on his naturalization forms, claiming he had never been associated with a terrorist organization. Prosecutors say that Gafur Abdudzhamilovich Aliev, age 44, sent money to ISIS and served as a moderator on a social media platform ...
EDISON, NJ - The local branch of the NAACP has rescheduled its annual Juneteenth celebration due to concerns of retaliation from the Trump Administration. The event was initially scheduled for June 7 at Edison Jobs Corp, which is a federally operated site. The annual Juneteenth celebration will now ...
NEWARK, NJ — CivicsNJ, a new, non-partisan coalition that describes itself as an organization “dedicated to advancing civic learning and engagement” launched earlier this month at a ceremony in Newark.“The purpose of CivicsNJ is to share information, connect teachers and other service leaders to ...
EDISON, NJ - The township has issued a boil water advisory for those in the area of Woodbridge Avenue due to a recent water main break. According to the township, the main break has been repaired and residents can expect their water services to resume soon. On Wednesday at 10:45 PM, the township ...
EDISON, NJ - The 2025 Municipal Budget will be introduced at Wednesday's regular meeting. The budget outlines the financial plans for the next fiscal year, including essential services and capital improvements, according to a press release from Mayor Sam Joshi's Office.According to the township, ...
EDISON, NJ - A local liquor store recently sold a powerball ticket worth $1,000,000, according to NJ Lottery. The ticket was sold on Monday at the Kingdom Wine & Spirits, located at the Wick Shopping Plaza.Monday's winning numbers were 06, 23, 35, 36, 47. Another winning ticket worth $1,000,000 ...