Union News
By KATHY CRYAN
January 15, 2026
UNION COUNTY, NJ - Union resident, former mayor, and Union County Commissioner Michèle S. Delisfort was elected to a two-year term as Second Vice Chair of the North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority (NJTPA) during the Board of Trustees meeting held January 12. “I am honored that my fellow ...
HEMPSTEAD, NY-- Novelly Skyler Whitt of Union achieved a perfect 4.0 GPA during the fall 2025 semester, earning a spot on the Provost's List at Hofstra University. Novelly Skyler's major is Management.Hofstra University's primary mission is to provide a quality education to its students in an ...
UNION, NJ – After trailing by 11 points in the third quarter, Union rallied for a 67-55 boys basketball victory over Oratory on Tuesday.Union (10-1), which trailed, 35-24, scored the last 11 points of the fourth quarter after holding a 56-55 lead in the final minutes.Reed Flood scored 18 points and ...
UNION, NJ - Union's Human Relations Commission in collaboration with the Vauxhall Branch Library is hosting a film viewing of the documentary King: A Filmed Record…Montgomery to Memphis Film Viewing.The event will take place on Saturday, January 17 at 10 a.m. Refreshments will be served.To ...
UNION, NJ – A testimonial resolution was presented Tuesday night at the Township Committee meeting honoring longtime Union business owner Sharon Patel as she prepares for retirement.“It is my honor to present this testimonial resolution to someone I have known for many years,” said Florio, ...
TRENTON, NJ — Gov. Phil Murphy delivered his final state of the state address on Tuesday in front of a joint session of the Legislature gathered in the Assembly chambers.From recognizing local diners to mentioning Tony Soprano, an animated Murphy closed the book on the past eight years in true ...
CRANFORD, NJ - Cranford served as the backdrop for another film production Monday morning, as cameras rolled in the Miln Street parking lot, drawing the attention of residents and passersby.Filming for the upcoming movie called “Somedays” began early and wrapped around noon, according to a local ...
UNION, NJ — A Union High School senior is headed to Harvard University this fall.Jacklyn Cassandra, 17, a lifelong Union resident, received her acceptance to Harvard on Dec. 17. Knowing exactly when decisions would be released, Cassandra tried to distract herself by going to the mall with a ...
UNION, NJ — A packed house filled the Union Arts Center on Saturday night for the premiere screening of ‘Travels with Darley: Union County Revolutionary Road Trip,’ a short film highlighting historic landmarks and sites throughout Union County.“I feel fortunate to have worked with wonderful people ...
NEWARK, N.J. – A Union man was one of three men charged with conspiracy to commit bank fraud connected to theft of mail from collection boxes and postal vehicles across Northern New Jersey, the United States Attorney’s Office, District of New Jersey announced on Thursday.Tashon Ragan, a/k/a “Ta,” ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ - Governor Richard Codey, a driving force in New Jersey politics for more than half a century, died Sunday.His family announced the death of the 79-year-old on social media, saying he died “after a brief illness.”“He lived his life with humility, compassion, and a deep sense of ...
UNION CITY, NJ – Elijah Cortes scored 21 points and dished out five assists to lead Union to a 62-40 boys basketball victory over Union City on Saturday.Reed Flood finished with 20 points, five rebounds and two assists for the Farmers (9-1), who won their fourth game of the week over an opponent ...
UNION, NJ – Union’s Board of Education 2026 meetings are scheduled as follows:WORK SESSION meetings (and the July and August Regular Meetings) will be held at the James Caulfield Administration Building, 2369 Morris Avenue. Formal action may be taken at these meetings.REGULAR Meetings (with the ...
UNION, NJ - Union police are investigating a fatal pedestrian accident on Route 22 west at Springfield Road.According to Union's Business Administrator Don Travisano, the accident occurred at 8:30 p.m. Police are conducting an accident investigation and Route 22 west is completely shut down in the ...
NEWARK, NJ - Today, the iconic eagle sign was removed from the Anheuser-Busch brewery building in Newark, NJ, ending a long-standing visual fixture along Routes 1 & 9 near Newark Liberty International Airport. The illuminated sign, visible to motorists, commuters, and air travelers, has been a ...
MANCHESTER, NH - Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) congratulates the following seven students from Union on being named to the Fall 2025 President's List. The fall terms run from September to December.Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.700 ...
Township of Union – Union's Black History Month 2026 Expo is a community celebration dedicated to honoring cultural achievements and uplifting the rich legacy of the Black community.This free event will take place on Saturday, February 7, from 1 to 6 p.m., at the Jefferson School Auditorium, ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ – Union rallied from a nine-point deficit after three quarters for a 60-58 boys basketball victory over Seton Hall Prep on Thursday night.Reed Flood scored 18 points, passed for four assists and came away with four rebounds for Union (8-1), which outscored Seton Hall Prep, 21-10, in ...
RAMSEY, NJ — Public school districts across New Jersey will have to come up with a plan to ban student cell phone use for the entire school day by the start of the 2026-2027 school year under a new law signed by Gov. Phil Murphy on Thursday.“With today’s bill signing, we are ensuring New Jersey ...
UNION, NJ – In honor of the 100th anniversary of Black History Month, Daryl Stewart Productions (DSP) will present the Tony Award-winning musical, The Color Purple, at the Union Arts Center’s DMK Black Box Theater.“We’re thrilled to have The Color Purple headlining our Union Arts Center during a ...
RAHWAY, NJ – Tahirah Greenwood scored 19 points and pulled down 10 rebounds to help Union record a 56-24 girls basketball victory over Rahway on Tuesday.Greenwood was one of three Farmers players to get 10 or more rebounds in the game. Wisnalie Joseph collected 15 points and 15 rebounds and also ...
UNION, NJ – Three incumbent Union Board of Education members were sworn into office Tuesday night at the school board’s reorganization meeting.State Senator Joe Cryan swore in board members Dicxiana Carbonell, Guida Faria, and Nancy Minneci. Also at the meeting, the Board elected a new president ...
UNION, NJ – After missing a couple of practices with a hamstring injury, Ezenna Asawabelem found himself coming off the bench for the Union boys basketball team.Asawabelem didn't play in the first quarter of Union's game against A.L. Johnson on Tuesday afternoon, but when he entered the game in the ...
MANCHESTER, NH-- Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) congratulates the following two Union students on being named to the Fall 2025 Dean's List. The fall terms run from September to December.Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.500 to 3.699 for ...
UNION COUNTY, NJ — Union County department heads, the county manager, county counsel and members of the county’s Board of Commissioners are receiving 2 and 3 percent increases in their salaries for 2026.The raises are on par with the raises these public officials have received in previous years.Top ...
CRANFORD, NJ – Union sank 12 3-pointers and Javy Ocasio dominated the boards in a 69-52 boys basketball victory over Cranford on Monday.Elijah Cortes scored 22 points and hit four 3-pointers for Union (6-1), which outscored Cranford, 20-10, in the first quarter and led the rest of the way.Ocasio ...
UNION, NJ – Union’s 2026 Recycling Collection Calendar has been released. Below are the dates for cardboard and glass/plastic/grass pickups in town:Brown goods (paper/cardboard)January 14, 28February 11, 25March 11, 25April 8, 22May 6, 20June 3, 17July 1, 15, 29August 12, 26September 9, 23October ...
UNION, N.J. — Union Mayor Patricia Guerra-Frazier outlined the township’s priorities for 2026 during the township's annual State of the Township address at the New Year’s Day Reorganization Meeting on Thursday, highlighting recent accomplishments and plans focused on cultural investment, parks, ...
ELIZABETH, NJ — The Union County Board of Commissioners has a new chairperson for 2026.Joseph C. Bodek was sworn in to fill the role during the Commissioners' annual reorganization meeting, which was held on New Year’s Day at the Union County Courthouse.“Union County has a strong foundation built ...
UNION, NJ – The Vauxhall Branch Library is kicking off the new year with a series of engaging community programs. Highlights include thought-provoking films and discussions on voting rights and mass incarceration, along with a fun trivia session celebrating all things Jersey.Voting Rights: A Film ...