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By VICTORIA GLADSTONE, NEW JERSEY STATE HOUSE NEWS SERVICE
January 31, 2025
TRENTON, NJ — Sean Lavin was a Mercer County sheriff’s officer who responded to Hurricane Katrina’s devastation of New Orleans in 2005. His memories of finding those who didn’t survive left him sleepless afterward and triggered post-traumatic stress disorder, he said. “Not one of us were OK with ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ - The Shade Tree Commission has seemingly changed its policy on public comments at meetings, according to posted agendas.On its January 7 agenda, the following is listed: “Open Public Portion (limited to 5 minutes per family)”This is unusual because comments are not limited to ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ - Looking to meet neighbors and be creative all at the same time? Check out the Louis Bay 2nd Library's monthly adult craft schedule.Scan the code and register today.
WESTFIELD, NJ — Robert Lewis, affectionately known as “Mr. Bob” by Washington School families, died peacefully on Jan. 26 at the Center for Hope Hospice in Scotch Plains at age 96, according to his obituary.Lewis was in the spotlight in 2023 when he was told to leave the post he had held for three ...
TRENTON, NJ — Business leaders failed to persuade lawmakers Monday to drop a bill requiring stores to warn gift-card buyers about potential fraud.Assembly bill A-4636 would compel retailers to post information about how the cards can be manipulated and made worthless. Businesses that fail to ...
NEW BRUNSWICK – The city is moving forward with plans to plant a rain garden on an unremarkable, 1,000-square-foot patch of land at an intersection to assist with local nuisance flooding .On Tuesday afternoon, the triangular tract at the intersection of Courtland and Louis streets and Central ...
NEWARK - Fear and uncertainty is “palpable” among Newark students and families as a result of President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown, according to school stakeholders, yet it’s unclear what the district will do to protect undocumented students from this mass deportation push. Questions from ...
PARAMUS, NJ - The mayor told WOR 710AM radio host Larry Mendte (Mendte in the Morning) the borough is considering legal action against the American Dream Mall in East Rutherford because it's open on Sundays, a violation of the Blue Laws in Bergen County.“It's all about having a fair, level playing ...
CRANFORD, NJ - Dempsey Bobbitt didn't know when he won third place in a Timothée Chalamet lookalike contest in New York City that it would lead to anything more. Then he got a call from Saturday Night Live.Bobbitt and the other lookalikes appeared in the show's promo video, where Chalamet said, ...
TRENTON, NJ — A bill to increase the safety of inflatable bouncy houses – typically rented for backyard birthday parties and parking lot carnivals – was approved Monday by the Assembly Consumer Affairs Committee.The measure, A3433, would require bouncy houses to include anchors and stakes. It would ...
MILLTOWN, NJ - Groundhog Day 2025 is just seven days away. For the Milltown Mel faithful though, it will be another Groundhog Day without the borough's favorite furry forecaster. Milltown Mel's Wranglers made an announcement on Mel's Facebook page Friday, telling Groundhog Day lovers that there ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - Phillipsburg Police Department’s K9 Peanut, a 5-year-old German Shepherd mix, has a new layer of protection as he serves and protects his community. Thanks to a generous donation from Brady’s K9 Fund, Peanut now sports a state-of-the-art LOF Defense Systems K9 ballistic vest.
NEW BRUNSWICK – Rutgers University President Jonathan Holloway says he has no information that federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents are or will be on the school’s New Brunswick, Newark or Camden campuses.Holloway, however, is instructing students and faculty members to contact ...
WAYNE, NJ – When the Wayne Township Council reorganized during the January 8th meeting, Fifth Ward Councilwoman Fran Ritter was nominated as the council liaison to the Wayne Environmental Commission (WEC). She declined the nomination, making several disparaging remarks about the WEC in a ...
OAKLAND, NJ – Margaret Breen, a cherished and vibrant resident of Oakland Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center, celebrated an extraordinary milestone on Monday — her 102nd birthday. The joyous event was a heartfelt celebration of her remarkable life, filled with love, resilience, and ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ - It's been admittedly hard enough for your doggy this winter, with so many icy cold days where you may or may not have gotten out with a good walk. How 'bout taking pup for a license renewal?The Dog Licensing renewals are due by January 31, at least to avoid a late fee of $15. ...
TRENTON, NJ — New moms who work as New Jersey state troopers or professional firefighters may gain guaranteed paid time off with their babies and other job benefits under legislation approved Monday in Trenton.Supporters in the Assembly public safety committee said such first responders now ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ - The Board of Education is looking for its next Superintendent of Schools, according to Board officials and its online search announcement. Current Superintendent Richard Spirito is retiring as of July 1, 2025.According to online sources, Spirito's annual salary was $211,000 in ...
NEW JERSEY – By now, most Americans know that Donald Trump became the second man to serve non-consecutive terms. But how many can name the first man ever to win the presidency back after leaving office? Stephen Grover Cleveland served as the 22nd (1885–1889) and 24th (1893–1897) president. He was ...
NEWARK - Mayor Ras J. Baraka said a U.S. military veteran was among undocumented residents as well as U.S. citizens who were detained during an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raid on Thursday at a Newark business. ICE agents conducted the raid without producing a warrant, according to a ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Parents often encourage their children to do the right thing even when no one is watching. But for millions of viewers, this message of acting with integrity recently spotlighted a Westfield resident, mother of five and Union County Commissioner whose chance visit to Manny’s Diner ...
PARAMUS, NJ - The news is traveling quickly as police department reports and social media are going crazy asking “did you feel it?”According to EarthQuakeTrack.com, the quake's epicenter is 1 kilometer from Paramus, or less than one mile.Reporting as of 2 p.m., Friday, January 24, 2025Paramus ...
PARAMUS, NJ - Did your house rumble just after 1 p.m. Friday? You're not losing it, and it likely wasn't ice melting off your roof, it was a 2.4 Earthquake, according to Earthquake Alerts @QuakesToday.2.4 magnitude earthquake 1 km from Paramus, New Jersey, United States35 minutes agoYour time: ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ — The recent Borough Council meeting highlighted major infrastructure advancements and a positive financial outlook, showcasing the borough’s ongoing commitment to community improvements.Mayor John Lane praised the Department of Public Works (DPW) for their efficient snowstorm ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ — A resident’s complaint about excessive towing fees after a snowstorm-related parking violation has prompted the Borough Council to examine its enforcement policies.During a recent meeting, Justina Beman recounted how her car was towed and impounded, resulting in nearly $500 in fees.
HAWTHORNE, NJ - The Borough Council is preparing to challenge state-mandated affordable housing requirements, alleging that outdated maps and inaccurate data have inflated the borough’s obligations.During the January council meeting, Borough Attorney Michael Pasquale detailed the discrepancies in ...
*Initially, emergency workers were asked to lift the car, but police said it was not needed.FAIR LAWN, NJ - A 71-year-old crossing guard was hit by a car this morning as he was helping children at the intersection of Arnold Street and Hopper Avenue.The victim was transported by the Fair Lawn ...
NEW BRUNSWICK – For Gavin Oshman, growing up the son of a New Brunswick librarian meant that he would be put to work whenever he tagged along with his mom. Under the watchful eye of Jacquelyn Oshman, he’d pull holds, re-shelve checked-in books, get DVDs ready and perform other odd jobs.The New ...
Leer en españolCAMDEN – Although the city's homicide rate last year remained fairly high against some U.S. cities, both the rate and the number of homicides were at their lowest since 1985.The city's count of 17 homicides in 2024 – all but two were fatal shootings – was down 43% from 2023 and about ...
ROXBURY, NJ - Donations are being collected for a Succasunna couple whose house was severely damaged Sunday due to a gas explosion.The online GoFundMe effort, launched by Succasunna resident Jessica Tappen, can be found here. Tappen hopes to raise $14,000 on behalf of the owners of the house on ...