News

March 29, 2024

TOTOWA, NJ - Totowa's Board of Education recently bid farewell to longtime member Kenneth Kerwin, who attended his final board meeting after serving for 10 years. Kerwin, who chose not to run for re-election, cited his children's transition to college and their increasingly busy schedules as the ...

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HUDSON COUNTY, NJ - While the classic 1980s Back to the Future movie series predicted that people would be traveling in flying cars by 2015, Hudson County residents from Bayonne to Guttenberg have, instead, been saddled with the impact of low flying helicopters in their communities.  Liberty ...

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EDISON, NJ - Municipal offices will be closed on Friday in observance of the holiday, according to the township. Normal hours of operation will resume on Monday. There will be no garbage or recycling collection on Friday. All scheduled collections were collected a day in advance. Normal ...

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TRENTON, NJ — The state’s acting comptroller is citing the actions of Union County government to bolster his opposition to a proposed law that he says will enable sneaky payments to public officials. In a recent 7-part post on X (formerly known as Twitter), Acting Comptroller Kevin Walsh pointed ...

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LITTLE FALLS, NJ - In Little Falls, plans for park improvements are underway as the town recently applied for three grants aimed at enhancing recreational facilities for residents. The grants, totaling $1 million, target various parks within the community. One of the grants, a Passaic County ...

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CAMDEN, NJ - Willie Nelson's annual Fourth of July Picnic, which reached its 50th year in 2023 and is almost always held in Texas, will celebrate Independence Day on Camden's waterfront this summer. Nelson, who turns 91 in April, wanted to be close to Philadelphia for this year's picnic, which ...

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TOTOWA, NJ - Totowa's Municipal Election on November 5 will see two candidates running unopposed for the available seats.  Incumbents Anthony Picarelli and Patrick Fierro have both filed petitions to be on the ballot.  While the election is set for November 5, candidates will first have to ...

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Find Out Which NJ Cities and Towns are Doing the Most to Improve Health and Wellness in Their Communities PRINCETON, NJ — The New Jersey Health Care Quality Institute today announced the Mayors Wellness Campaign “Healthy Town” winners for 2023. These cities and towns go above and beyond to ...

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SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - Municipal offices will be closed on Friday for the holiday, according to the township. Normal hours of operation will resume on Monday. Garbage and recycling collection will continue as scheduled on Friday and will not be delayed due to the holiday, according to the ...

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PATERSON, NJ – Barbour Park is set to undergo $1.2 million in upgrades after the Paterson City Council's approval of a contract to Green Valley Group, Inc. of Nanuet, NY. The project will include new picnic tables, playground equipment, a splashpad, game tables, benches and other essential work ...

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PATERSON, NJ - The Paterson Fire Department hosted their annual Blood Drive on Wednesday. The event, in collaboration with Vitalant, aimed to support individuals in need across northern New Jersey. This initiative was crucial given the severe blood shortage gripping the nation, with U.S. blood ...

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ROBBINSVILLE, NJ - Robbinsville's Board of Education recently presented its tentative budget for the upcoming academic year, totaling $71.8 million with a $50 million local tax levy.  The approval of a $2.7 million public question has enabled the board to avoid cuts in critical programs, ...

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BAYONNE, NJ -- The Bayonne Bees boys wrestling team ended the season with a 21-8 team record. This season also saw the Bees send four wrestlers to State Wrestling Regionals and one to the State Wrestling Championships in Atlantic City. Representing the Bayonne boys’ team were, junior Mohammed ...

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PATERSON, NJ - Congressman Bill Pascrell Jr., is leading federal and local officials in applauding the announcement of a $4.9 million federal award to revitalize Westside Park in Paterson. The support comes from the U.S. Department of the Interior and the National Park Service's Outdoor Recreation ...

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JERSEY CITY, NJ- Two local City Councilmembers are proposing a resolution to support President Joe Biden’s appointment of Jersey City resident Adeel Mangi to the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit in response to what they describe as an onslaught of right-wing and Islamophobic ...

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FAIRFIELD, NJ -- At Monday’s Township Council meeting, Fairfield Mayor William Galese acknowledged that Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill has announced that 17 Essex County municipalities in the 11 Congressional District, including Fairfield, will be sharing $963,000 to help fund the purchase of ...

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HUDSON COUNTY, NJ - While the classic 1980s Back to the Future movie series predicted that people would be traveling in flying cars by 2015, Hudson County residents from Bayonne to Guttenberg have, instead, been saddled with the impact of low flying helicopters in their communities.  Liberty ...

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03/28/2024 – Superintendent’s Message Dear Linden Families, Happy Spring Break. Spring break begins later this afternoon, through Friday, April 5th. I wish our school community a peaceful time with family and friends. During Spring break, all schools are closed. We look forward to everyone ...

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SPRINGFIELD, NJ -- The Dayton baseball team looks to improve on a 15-12 season a year ago as the Bulldogs open up on the road against their archrival New Providence at 11 a.m., Monday, April 1 to start a busy week of action. Dayton, which won five of its last seven games to end 2023, lost to the ...

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TRENTON, NJ — The state’s acting comptroller is citing the actions of Union County government to bolster his opposition to a proposed law that he says will enable sneaky payments to public officials. In a recent 7-part post on X (formerly known as Twitter), Acting Comptroller Kevin Walsh pointed ...

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CEDAR GROVE, NJ -- When the Cedar Grove softball team takes the field for its opening game at home Monday against Caldwell, the Panthers will do so as one of New Jersey's elite programs. The Panthers won the Essex County Tournament and the NJSIAA Group 1 state championship with a 27-3 record in ...

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TRENTON, NJ -- New Jersey State Assemblywomen Carol Murphy, Andrea Katz, and Heather Simmons have introduced legislation that would protect access to in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatments in the state.  The lawmakers said they introduced the measure following the decision by the Alabama ...

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TRENTON, NJ -- New Jersey State Assemblywomen Carol Murphy, Andrea Katz, and Heather Simmons have introduced legislation that would protect access to in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatments in the state.  The lawmakers said they introduced the measure following the decision by the Alabama ...

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HAMILTON, NJ – While the billion dollar ticket was sold in Neptune Township, one lucky local player is $10,000 richer after Tuesday’s Mega Million drawing by the New Jersey Lottery. According to lottery officials, the winning ticket was sold at Acme, 440 South Broad Street, Yardville.  The ...

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KENILWORTH, NJ - Please see the following information from Harding Elementary School Principal Mr. Ronald Bubnowski. Hello Harding Families, Here is what you need to know this week... Happy Spring Break! Schools will be closed Friday, March 29th through Friday, April 5th.. School will reopen ...

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TRENTON, NJ — The state Legislature’s Democrat and Republican leaders say they would consider reforms to New Jersey’s eight-decade-long practice of allowing county political organizations to decide election ballot line positions for candidates. In a rare joint statement, Assembly Speaker ...

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KENILWORTH, NJ - Michigan Deli of Kenilworth has different lunch specials Monday through Friday. Check it out! Fried Shrimp & Beer Battered Cod Combo, served w/Homemade Chips, Coleslaw & Tartar Sauce $14.95 Fried Flounder Panini, American Cheese & Tartar Sauce, served w/Coleslaw ...

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NEPTUNE TOWNSHIP, NJ — A Neptune Township man was arrested and charged with possession of crack cocaine, and possession of crack cocaine with intent to distribute.  Donny Reevey, 45, of Neptune was arrested on March 20 at 1 a.m. following a traffic stop by Ptl. Tyler Martin.  Reevey was ...

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RED BANK, NJ: All borough offices will be closed today, Friday, March 29, in observance of Good Friday,  

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NEW JERSEY - In a local story that is now national news, a Glen Rock Councilwoman is being asked to resign. "Apologize and resign". That was the message from many individuals who said they were offended by Councilwoman Paula Gilligan's anti-christian meme she recently posted on Instagram. The ...

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