Edison News
By JACOB TURCHI
September 3, 2024
EDISON, NJ - An Edison man was shot in the shoulder in New Brunswick on Monday morning, according to reporting from TAPinto New Brunswick. Police have described the victim as a 27 year old male. He was treated at a local hospital for injuries that were not considered life-threatening.Police ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ — Despite its impressive size and multinational reach, Goya Foods is still a privately held family business; fiercely devoted to family, quality, and its Hispanic roots.“My first day with the company was in 1964,” recalls Robert (Bob) Unanue, President and CEO of Goya Foods. “Our ...
EDISON, NJ - Municipal offices and the three branches of the public library will be closed on Monday in observance of Labor Day. Normal hours of operation will resume on Tuesday.According to the public works calendar, Edison Township will not collect garbage or recycling on Monday due to Labor Day.
MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ — County government wants suggestions from people, families, physicians, agencies and advocacy groups about how to best fight the opioid epidemic in our communities. From now until Oct. 31, Middlesex County is seeking public comment on how to use its share of New Jersey’s ...
EDISON, NJ - Edison Township will not collect garbage or recycling on Monday due to Labor Day, according to the public works calendar. Municipal offices will also be closed on Monday for the holiday. Garbage and recycling scheduled to be collected on Monday and will be collected on Tuesday.
EDISON, NJ - The 2024 - 2025 academic school year will begin in Edison Township on Thursday. The last day of school is scheduled for June 25, 2025. All Edison Township schools will be closed on the following dates: October 3-4 - Rosh Hashanah November 1 - Diwali November 4 - 8 - Fall ...
PERTH AMBOY - The City of Perth Amboy revealed a new mural, "Eternal Bonds: Stories of Love and Legacy," at the Richard F. Stack Apartments. This work of art is designed as a tribute to the city’s senior community members, capturing the deep family traditions and enduring connections in Perth ...
EDISON, NJ - The police department will host a ‘Wheels for Paws’ car show to raise money for the Edison Animal Shelter. The car show will be held on Saturday, September 21, from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM at Lake Papaianni. All vehicles are welcome at this event. Participants are required to submit a ...
EDISON, NJ - The Edison Library Main Branch will reopen to the public on Wednesday, according to their website. The main branch has been closed since August 19 for asbestos abatement, which the library says is complete. “We are extremely grateful that the mandatory cleanup was completed on ...
OLD BRIDGE, NJ — Police continue to investigate a Wednesday afternoon boat explosion at a Laurence Harbor marina that injured two men. The blast happened just before 3:30 pm on Aug. 28 at Raritan Marina, 1707 Route 35, prompting a swift response from township police, firefighters and EMTs, local ...
EDISON, NJ - The township has set the time and date for their annual Fall Family Spectacular Street Fair. The street fair will be held on Saturday, September 28, from 1:00 PM to 9:00 PM along Amboy Avenue. This annual family-friendly fair is hosted by Edison Township and the Edison Recreation ...
EDISON, NJ - The township council has approved an ordinance to increase the maximum salary range for three department heads. The council unanimously approved the ordinance at their regular meeting on Wednesday. The maximum salary for the business administrator will increase from $230,000 to ...
EDISON, NJ - Middlesex County will host their annual Labor Day weekend concert at Roosevelt Park in Edison Township on Sunday at 3:00 PM. This event is free and open to the public. This year's concert will include Beginnings, a Chicago tribute band, and Jimmy and the Parrots, a Jimmy Buffet ...
NEW BRUNSWICK – Kate Gundersen dreams of becoming a geneticist, toiling away in a research lab to unravel the mysteries of disorders or diseases. Andrew Lisa is going to be studying mechanical engineering with the hopes of one day applying his expertise to revolutionize the automobile ...
EDISON, NJ - The township has issued a heat advisory from 11:00AM to 8:00PM on Wednesday. Residents are advised to drink plenty of water and stay out of the sun as much as possible. Temperatures are expected to reach a high of 96 degrees, according to the National Weather Service. The heat index ...
EDISON, NJ - Congressman Frank Pallone has secured $1 million in federal funding to expand and transform the Minnie B. Veal Community Center into a hub for senior citizens, according to a press release. “The funding we’ve secured for the Minnie B. Veal Community Center will truly make a ...
EDISON, NJ - An Edison-based food company has recalled a line of snack foods as they may contain undeclared milk and sesame seeds, according to the FDA. Sri Lakshmi Narasimhar Overseas LLC has recalled six of its Bliss Tree Products. The FDA says no illnesses have been reported in connection to ...
EDISON, NJ - The township will be auctioning off vehicles, equipment, and supplies from Saturday through Wednesday. Bids can be made online and are open to the public. To see all available items for auction, click here. Edison Township has listed 32 items for auction. These include cars, trucks, ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ - "During high school, I played junior hockey and still hold two league records: most time spent in the penalty box, and I was the only guy to ever take off his skate and try to stab somebody." ...Happy Gilmore So why did they do it? Why did way over a thousand locals ...
BELMAR, NJ — Wearing a $12 “beach badge” is apparently taken very seriously here. Belmar cops stopped a 28-year-old surfer visiting from California – with no beach badge pinned on his wetsuit – on Tuesday, Aug. 20th. He ended up in a chokehold, tackled to the sand, and escorted away in ...
CLARK/EDISON, NJ — Edward Grande, the superintendent of the Clark Public Schools, recently informed the community of a nonprofit organization called AINAK, which offers free vision care to those in need. Though based in California's Silicon Valley, the organization has a New Jersey connection.
EDISON, NJ - The township will host an event with Black Poster Project, a non-profit organization that raises awareness of drug addiction. The event will be on Saturday, October 5, from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the Edison Senior Center, located at 2963 Woodbridge Avenue. The goal of the program and ...
PATERSON, NJ – Congressman William “Bill” Pascrell Jr., a distinguished public servant whose career spanned local, state, and national politics, passed away at the age of 87 on Wednesday. Born on January 25, 1937, in Paterson, Pascrell dedicated his life to improving his community and serving his ...
SAYREVILLE, NJ -- Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone and Chief Daniel Plumacker of the Sayreville Police Department announced on Wednesday that a fatal shooting is under investigation in the Borough. Authorities received a 911 call reporting a shooting on Swider Drive on Tuesday, August ...
WOODBRIDGE, NJ — Organizers of the 27th annual “Woodbridge Crossroads of New Jersey 5K” have announced that all money raised from this event on Sunday Sept. 1 will benefit the Marisa Tufaro Foundation. Since its inception seven years ago, the non-profit Marisa Tufaro Foundation has contributed ...
MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ - On September 14, from 11 am to 5 pm, Middlesex County’s East Jersey Old Town Village located at 1050 River Road in Piscataway will welcome Michael Arenella and his Dreamland Orchestra, and Queen Esther for an unforgettable jazz extravaganza at the second Roaring 20s Jazz ...
NEW BRUNSWICK – Rutgers, a school that postponed 1,000 or so students’ final exams last spring after those inhabiting a tent-lined encampment threatened to escalate their pro-Palestinian protests, will require demonstrators to obtain university approval prior to any protests under new regulations ...
EDISON, NJ - State Police have confirmed the identity of an Edison man who was found deceased in the Raritan River. Authorities say that Reynaldo Salcedo-Tavarez, age 45, was found floating in the river. On Thursday, August 8, Marine Service Troopers were dispatched to the Raritan River near ...
EDISON, NJ - A long-lost Purple Heart will be reunited with the family of a World War II veteran, according to the non-profit Purple Hearts Reunited. The Purple Heart will be given to the niece of WWII hero George Arhtur Cerrito at a public ceremony on Tuesday at 10:00 AM at 193 Hidden Hollow ...
MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ — The NJ Historical Commission released its first list of 32 sites to be honored on the state’s new “Black Heritage Trail,” places considered “meaningful to Black history, heritage, and culture.” Middlesex County comes up woefully short. Just one site in this 323-square-mile ...