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By KENNETH SIMMONS
March 1, 2024
PISCATAWAY, NJ – Fire broke out in a long-time Piscataway food pantry on Wednesday, destroying food and clothing donations earmarked for homeless and low-income families throughout the area. The 100-year-old building where FISH, Inc.–Dunellen Area operated and served the needs of thousands for ...
NUTLEY, NJ - With the Thursday Feb. 29 to file petitions to run now a memory, the 2024 Nutley Board of Commissioners Race tightened, leaving only seven prospective candidates for Nutley's governing board. Every four years, the five seats on the Township of Nutley Board of Commissioners ...
19TH LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT — State officials announced that the proposed state budget for fiscal year 2025 includes an increase of more than $59.5 million in state aid to the towns in the 19th Legislative District, comprising Carteret, Perth Amboy, Sayreville, South Amboy, and Woodbridge. This is ...
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ —The NJSIAA individual wrestling championships got started Thursday at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City with four wrestlers from Watchung Hills. Gabriella “Gaby” Giacone, the NJSIAA Region-North II Champion at 107 pounds, Anthony DiAndrea the Champion at 113 pounds, Cody ...
RANDOLPH, NJ- John Reilly, Senior Vice Commander of Randolph Township Veteran of Foreign Wars’ Randolph Memorial VFW Post 7333, was honored to share that Randolph High School Senior Nick Pompeo received 2nd place in the state of New Jersey for his essay in the Voice of Democracy program. Students ...
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. - More than 50 Stepinac High School students, including several local scholars, were recently inducted into the school’s National Honor Society (NHS) St. Thomas More Chapter. Fr. Thomas Collins congratulated each student during the annual ceremony at the renowned all-boys ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - It's the weekend! How will you usher in March? Here are some amazingly fun things to welcome in the new month! Have a great weekend! Friday March 1 Free Lunchtime Music; Grace Church in Madison; 12:15pm Morris County St. Patrick's Day Grand Marshal Reception Honoring ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ - In an electrifying blend of music and education, iconic musician and activist Steven Van Zandt made a profound impact on students at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School in Asbury Park this week. Renowned as the guitarist for Bruce Springsteen's E Street Band, Van Zandt ...
MANVILLE, NJ — In a recent announcement, Valairco Heating & Cooling joyfully shared the news of achieving a significant milestone — their 56th Anniversary in business! “We’re thrilled to have you with us on this incredible journey, as we remain dedicated to providing top-notch heating and ...
MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. - The Mount Kisco Tree Preservation Board’s Annual Tree Art project is officially underway. As they prepare for Arbor Day, the Board is accepting entries for their popular “Tribute to Trees” Art Project, now through Thursday, March 21. The Tree Art Project is open to all ...
Lubricant eye ointment sold at New Jersey CVS Pharmacy and Walmart stores is being recalled by its manufacturer over concerns about a lack of sterility, according to a Monday announcement by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The India-based company Brassica Pharma Pvt. Ltd. is voluntarily ...
LIVINGSTON, NJ — Happy Birthday to Ivanna, the first baby born on Leap Day at Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston, New Jersey. While mom and dad, Monica and Ivon, may have preferred a different birthday for their daughter, Ivanna had her own plan to arrive at Thusday, Feb. 29th, at ...
Lubricant eye ointment sold at New Jersey CVS Pharmacy and Walmart stores is being recalled by its manufacturer over concerns about a lack of sterility, according to a Monday announcement by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The India-based company Brassica Pharma Pvt. Ltd. is voluntarily ...
BELLEVILLE, N.J. -- Clara Maass Medical Center has welcomed its leap day babies of 2024. Baby Sofia was born at 12:51 a.m., followed by baby Victor at 9:27 a.m. on Thursday, February 29, 2024. The proud families were presented with baby gifts from the Clara Maass Auxiliary’s annual baby ...
Lubricant eye ointment sold at New Jersey CVS Pharmacy and Walmart stores is being recalled by its manufacturer over concerns about a lack of sterility, according to a Monday announcement by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The India-based company Brassica Pharma Pvt. Ltd. is voluntarily ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ---By a 3-2 favorable vote Wednesday evening, town council approved the removal of all current Open Space Advisory Committee (OSAC) members to be followed by ten new reappointments hailing from council and the mayor's office. According to the proposed Ordinance, O2024-04, ...
MONTCLAIR, NJ - Mayor Sean M. Spiller has announced he will not seek re-election. Spiller, who took office in 2020 after serving on the township council, made the announcement via a social media post on Thursday. In addition to his role as mayor, Spiller, who is a science teacher in Wayne, ...
NEW JERSEY -- It's starting to be that green time of year again. St. Patrick's Day is on its way to the Garden State, with all the shamrock-laden traditions of one of America's oldest holidays. Feel like a parade (or two) as part of your celebration? Here's the St. Patrick's Day Parade Guide ...
FLEMINGTON – When Warren Buckleitner and his wife, Ellen Wolock, would walk their dogs in Court Street Park, she’d remark how the small urban park could use a playground. That made sense, he said recently. She was a state education official and mother, and the lives of children mattered ...
NEW JERSEY - The State of New Jersey was ranked as the 9th best state for women in 2024, according to a study by WalletHub. The personal finance website ranked all 50 U.S. states, and the District of Columbia, as the best and worst states for women in 2024. The Garden State came in at No. 9 out ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ - Elsbeth J. Crusius, Esq., has been appointed the new municipal prosecutor for Hawthorne by Mayor John Lane. The action was taken at the February 21 Borough Council Meeting. Crusius will be filling in an unexpired term following the death of David Stanziale, the borough's previous ...
RARITAN, NJ - Raritan Borough has found a grant writing company to assist the borough in finding, writing and securing grants for the borough, helping unburden the borough's budget and taxpayers. Council president Don Tozzi said he worked with borough administrator Eric Colvin and two other ...
SUMMIT, NJ - Each week, The Union County Conference recognizes a male and female athlete who displayed noteworthy athletic achievement. Indoor track star Shannon Palphreyman and star wrestler Sam Gouveia were the two Summit athletes to receive the honors this week. Each athlete has been an ...
NUTLEY, NJ - Women’s history events and Senior Tax Freeze program addressed during the Tuesday, Feb. 20 Nutley Board of Commissioners public meeting. Parks and Recreation Commissioner Mauro G. Tucci was marked absent excused. Announcements Revenue and Finance Commissioner Thomas J. Evans ...
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ —The NJSIAA individual wrestling championships got started Thursday at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City with four wrestlers from Watchung Hills. Gabriella “Gaby” Giacone, the NJSIAA Region-North II Champion at 107 pounds, Anthony DiAndrea the Champion at 113 pounds, Cody ...
RAHWAY, NJ — It's not like we think any of you would ever forget, but just in case a few of you out there possess exceedingly poor memories or maybe someone just returned to earth from an extended stay on the International Space Station, yes, the buzz all about town is true. Today, March 1, 2024, ...
MANVILLE, NJ - In a recent announcement, Valairco Heating & Cooling joyfully shared the news of achieving a significant milestone – their 56th Anniversary in business! "We're thrilled to have you with us on this incredible journey, as we remain dedicated to providing top-notch heating and ...
MANVILLE, NJ - In a recent announcement, Valairco Heating & Cooling joyfully shared the news of achieving a significant milestone – their 56th Anniversary in business! "We're thrilled to have you with us on this incredible journey, as we remain dedicated to providing top-notch heating and ...
MANVILLE, NJ - In a recent announcement, Valairco Heating & Cooling joyfully shared the news of achieving a significant milestone – their 56th Anniversary in business! "We're thrilled to have you with us on this incredible journey, as we remain dedicated to providing top-notch heating and ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — Fire has devastated a community food pantry that has served thousands of low-come people and families, and the area’s homeless, for nearly 50 years. Fire erupted at the FISH Inc. food and clothing distribution center at 456 New Market Road at 7 am on Wednesday, Feb. 28th. Its ...