TOP LOCAL News
By JERRY DEMARCO
November 6, 2025
A number of bomb threats to polling sites across several New Jersey counties yesterday apparently originated from Russian email domains, the FBI said today (Wed., Nov. 5)."The FBI is aware of bomb threats to polling locations in several states, many of which appear to originate from Russian email ...
NEW JERSEY — Democrat Mikie Sherrill was elected governor over Republican Jack Ciattarelli on Tuesday to become the first woman from her party to lead the Garden State. With almost 90% of ballots counted, Sherrill had 56% of the vote to Ciattarelli’s 44%, according to The Associated Press, which ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ – Unofficial results from the Middlesex County Board of Elections show that Democratic candidates maintained their hold on state and county offices in the 2025 General Election, while the Putting Kids First team secured all three open seats on the Piscataway Board of Education.As of ...
WOODBRIDGE, NJ — A 63-year-old Iselin man is charged with murder in the Oct. 30th stabbing death of a woman with whom he shared a home, Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone and Police Director Joseph Nisky said.Authorities have charged Roosevelt Oglesby with first-degree murder and illegal ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ – Tuesday, Nov. 4 is General Election Day in New Jersey, as voters across the state head to the polls to decide key races for governor, state legislature, county offices, and local school boards.Early voting ended on Sunday, leaving Election Day as the final opportunity for residents ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — In the final weeks leading up to Election Day 2025, local and national leaders made their final push to engage voters across Piscataway. Among them was U.S. Rep. James Clyburn of South Carolina, who visited Piscataway’s North Stelton AME Church on Oct. 19 to encourage residents to ...
METUCHEN, NJ — Members of the Piscataway Township Police Department joined officers from across the Diocese of Metuchen for the 23rd Annual Blue Mass held Wednesday at the Cathedral of St. Francis of Assisi in Metuchen, a tradition honoring the service and sacrifice of law enforcement officers.The ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ – The Piscataway Chiefs continued their winning momentum Saturday afternoon with a decisive 29-14 victory over Plainfield in the NJSIAA North Jersey, Section 2, Group 5 quarterfinals at Kenny Armwood Stadium.The Chiefs, now 8-2 overall and undefeated in the Big Central National Gold ...
NEW JERSEY – If anyone has been looking forward to that coveted extra hour of sleep, it’s finally here. This weekend marks the end of Daylight Saving Time, with clocks rolling back one hour at 2 a.m. on Sunday, November 2, 2025. This change means an extra hour of sleep for many as Daylight Saving ...
TRENTON, NJ — Governor Phil Murphy announced today that New Jersey will enter a State of Emergency at 12:00 a.m. on November 1, 2025, following the Trump Administration’s decision to suspend the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).Under Executive Order No. 402, the state will ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — From elaborate costumes and themed parties to eye-catching house displays, Halloween excitement filled Piscataway this year. One home in particular gave trick-or-treaters a fright to remember.TAPinto reader Paula Andrea reached out to share the hard work and creativity behind a ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ – This year’s Dictionary.com Word of the Year isn’t technically a word at all. “6-7,” a phrase with no formal definition, has become a viral inside joke among teens and tweens, echoing through middle and high school hallways across the country.Kristen Syrett, professor and chair of ...
Holiday parties at the Bristol-Myers Squibb Hospital at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital always get a big boost from the Middlesex County Chiefs of Police Association.Halloween, on Friday, was no different, as the police chiefs again donated treats to the pediatric hospital, known for its ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — Fans attending Saturday’s Piscataway High School football playoff game are being asked to bring more than just their team spirit. They’re also encouraged to bring canned goods and non-perishable food items to support local families facing food insecurity.The community food drive ...
NEW JERSEY — As the federal government shutdown continues, more than 800,000 New Jersey residents will be impacted by the United States Department of Agriculture’s announcement that it will not fund Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits starting on November 1.According to a news ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — The Holmes Marshall Fire Company invites local families to their annual Trunk or Treat event on Friday, October 31, from 5 to 7 p.m. at 5300 Deborah Drive, Piscataway.This free, family-friendly event offers a safe way for children to celebrate Halloween while collecting candy from ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ — Residents 18 and older, grab your daubers and your friends for a night of bingo fun. The Middlesex County Association of Chiefs of Police will host its annual Designer Handbag Bingo fundraiser on Friday, Nov. 14 at Saint Helena’s Parish in Edison. This year, prizes include ...
WOODBRIDGE, NJ — US Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents raided a large clothing warehouse-distribution center in the Avenel section on Wednesday where an undisclosed number of undocumented workers were reportedly detained.How many is anyone’s guess. ICE has not answered requests for ...
UPDATE: Sidney Road has reopened, Piscataway Police report.PISCATAWAY, NJ — Piscataway Police issued a travel alert Thursday afternoon warning drivers to avoid part of Sidney Road after heavy rain from a passing storm caused flooding in the area.As of about 2:40 p.m., police reported that Sidney ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ – Two Piscataway High School students are taking a bold stand against teen vaping and drug use, turning their passion for health advocacy into a growing community movement.Seniors Ayush Desai and Devi Patel, co-founders of Students Taking Action Against Narcotic Dangers ...
NEW BRUNSWICK – The man is ever-so-gently operating a wheel that goes forward and back with his left hand and moving a ball that turns in all directions with his right hand – all while keeping his eyes focused on the monitor in front of him.The index finger on his left hand moves forward, he flicks ...
WOODBRIDGE, NJ — Trader Joe's 20th Garden State supermarket opens today with an 8:55 am ribbon-cutting at 675 Route 1 in Iselin. Doors open at 9 am with discounts and giveaways ready for its first-day shoppers.Local officials welcomed the store to Woodbridge. “People here have asked for a Trader ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ – The holiday season is fast approaching, and while many celebrate with joy and family gatherings, some children spend this time in hospitals undergoing treatments that can be frightening and isolating. This year, you can help change that.Siblings Mikey and Mary Wojcik are once again ...
NEW JERSEY – The New Jersey Department of Human Services (DHS) is warning state residents that critical safety net benefits through the SNAP and WIC programs could end if the federal government shutdown goes into November.The Fall 2025 federal government shutdown, which began on October 1, 2025, is ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ – It was a big day for Piscataway High School athletics on Monday as the girls soccer and volleyball teams earned statement wins, while the boys soccer squad suffered a tough double-overtime loss in tournament play.Paz Delivers in Double OT as Chiefs AdvanceSenior forward Samantha ...
MADISON, NJ - The New York Jets and football fans across the nation are mourning the untimely passing of former All-Pro center Nick Mangold, one of the most iconic and respected players in franchise history. Mangold, who lived in Madison, New Jersey, was remembered not only for his dominance on the ...
MIDDLESEX COUNTY – Authorities are warning of a text message scam that tricks residents into believing it has originated from the state Motor Vehicle Commission. However, the scam has prompted some Middlesex County residents to click on fraudulent websites that seek to extract personal information ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ – Piscataway residents should gear up for a week of cooler temperatures and variable skies, according to forecasts from AccuWeather. The period from Sunday night, Oct. 26, into Saturday, Nov. 1, will feature highs mostly in the mid-to-upper 50s degrees and lows diving into the low ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — Music, dance, and community pride filled Riverside Park on Saturday as residents came together for the Piscataway Township Multicultural Fall Festival, a vibrant celebration of the township’s diversity and cultural unity.Hosted by Councilmember Sharon Carmichael, along with Sherri ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — Piscataway’s Kennedy Library is once again serving as an official early voting location for Middlesex County residents ahead of the 2025 General Election.Registered voters from anywhere in Middlesex County can cast their ballots in person at Kennedy Library, located at 500 Hoes ...