TOP LOCAL News
By GABRIELLA DRAGONE
April 5, 2024
CLIFTON, NJ - Eastside's baseball team secured a win against Clifton on Thursday. The final score stood at 6-0 in favor of the Ghosts. Eastside's Eduardo Alcantara shone as a pivotal figure, contributing significantly to the team's success with two RBIs and a solid hitting performance. The ...
PATERSON, NJ - In honor of Autism Awareness Month, the Paterson Free Public Library - Main Branch is set to host the Binder Autism Center Annual Art Show. The event will take place in the Art Gallery Space on the third floor of the library and will take place throughout the month of April. This ...
PATERSON, NJ - Letitia Howe was honored last week for her dedication and service the community. Born and raised in Paterson, Howe grew up in Riverview Towers with her mother, who hailed from Puerto Rico and chose Paterson as her home. At the age of seven, she experienced the loss of her father, ...
PATERSON, NJ - In observance of National Minority Health Month, the City of Paterson cut the ribbon on CBH Care's Mental Health Urgent Care Clinic located at 680 Broadway, Suite 206. CBH Care, an organization with a longstanding commitment to mental health advocacy dating back to 1969, has been ...
PATERSON, NJ - Paterson Charter's softball team showcased their prowess on the diamond, overpowering Garfield with a commanding 14-4 victory on Monday. From the crack of the bat to the precision on the mound, Paterson Charter left no doubt about their intentions for the season. The game unfolded ...
PATERSON, NJ - Recognizing the critical importance of organ and tissue donation, the City of Paterson has joined the National Donate Life Month observance to raise awareness about the life-saving impact of transplantation. With the demand for donors on the rise, NJ Sharing Network, the nonprofit ...
PATERSON, NJ - The Paterson City Council passed a resolution honoring Annette Huntley for her remarkable dedication and service to the Paterson Public Schools and the City of Paterson. Huntley, a native of Paterson, was born and raised as the fourth child of John and Virginia Huntley. She is a ...
PATERSON, NJ - A Paterson man got in a fight on Monday, leaving his cousin dead, Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia Valdes and Paterson Police Department Officer in Charge Isa Abbassi announced on Tuesday. man was arrested on Monday in connection to a homicide that occurred earlier that day in the ...
WOODLAND PARK, NJ - Beginning this month motorists in the vicinity of the Squirrelwood Road Bridge over Route 80 can expect significant changes to their commute. The New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) has announced the commencement of road work on the bridge, which is anticipated to ...
PATERSON, NJ - The Community Charter School of Paterson (CCSP) and College Achieve (Paterson) came together recently to host a complimentary screening of The Right to Read documentary at the Passaic Community College Auditorium. This award-winning film, produced by LeVar Burton, highlights the ...
PATERSON, NJ - The Paterson City Council recently honored Diane McCallum for her dedication and service to the community's senior population. Raised in Rowland, North Carolina, McCallum relocated to Paterson where she earned her Microsoft Professional Certificate from Greater Paterson ...
PATERSON, NJ - Mayor Andre Sayegh and Paterson Urban Enterprise Zone (UEZ) Director Dipto Roy kicked off spring cleaning with the relaunch of the Paterson Clean Commercial Corridors initiative. Funded by the Paterson UEZ, this initiative aims to boost the cleanliness of commercial corridors across ...
PATERSON, NJ - In their first game of the season, Eastside's baseball fell in a tight 7-6 matchup against Clifton on Monday. Clifton's Najib Duversaint had two runs and two hits, while Jeremy Sanchez added a crucial RBI. Seth Porcelli from Clifton stood out with seven strikeouts, and Miguel ...
PATERSON, NJ - The Kennedy Knights' baseball team faced a tough defeat on Monday against Bergen County Tech with a final score of 10-0. The game, which unfolded over seven innings, showcased Bergen Tech's strong offensive performance and solid defense on the field. Bergen Tech took an early lead ...
PATERSON, NJ - Eastside's boys volleyball team emerged victorious over Paterson Arts on Monday with a final score of 2-1. Fredrick Guillen of Eastside led the charge, recording a total of 10 kills and four blocks throughout the match. Keury Suarez showcased his talent in setting, contributing ...
WAYNE, NJ - In their inaugural game of the season, the Eastside softball team encountered a challenging loss against DePaul with a final score of 26-0 on Monday. The game, which saw DePaul dominate with a strong offensive performance, presented a tough start for the Ghosts in the early stages of ...
PATERSON, NJ - A 31-year-old Paterson man was found dead inside a basement apartment after members of the Paterson Police Department responded to a report of a fight, Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes and Paterson Police Department Officer-In Charge Isa Abbassi announced. According to ...
PATERSON, NJ - Assemblyman Benjie Wimberly and Team Hope recently celebrated their 13th Annual Hats for Hope event. Spearheaded by Yvonne Harvey-Williams, the afternoon brimmed with celebration and appreciation as attendees paid homage to the remarkable women honored that day. Each honoree ...
MONTCLAIR, NJ - A 23-year-old man found himself in legal trouble after assaulting a Montclair resident who confronted him for disregarding a school bus stop sign, Montclair Police officials reported. According to Lieutenant Terence Turner, the incident occurred on Thursday, February 29, when a ...
PATERSON, NJ - The Paterson Veterans Council honored Vietnam Veterans on Vietnam Veterans Day, commemorating the bravery and sacrifices of those who served during the tumultuous era of the Vietnam War. The ceremony, held on Friday, served as a solemn occasion to pay tribute to the courage and valor ...
PATERSON, NJ - The Paterson Board of Education will participate in the Summer Food Service Program, offering free meals to all eligible children throughout summer. This initiative aims to address food insecurity and ensure that children have access to nutritious meals even when school is not in ...
PATERSON, NJ - Families gathered for the annual Easter Egg Hunt hosted by the Paterson Division of Recreation, a cherished tradition that brought together the community for a day of joy and celebration. With nearly 500 enthusiastic children in attendance, the event offered a plethora of ...
TRENTON, NJ -- A court decision issued by U.S. District Judge Zahid Quraishi on Friday has effectively upended the decades-long system under which candidates for office compete to receive the "county line" for their respective party's support in a primary election. The court case was initiated ...
PATERSON, NJ - A 21-year-old Paterson man was shot in Paterson on Friday, Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes and Paterson Police Department Officer-In- Charge Isa Abbassi announced. According to the law enforcement officials members of the Paterson Police Department were dispatched to ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Add a warm, cozy feel to this year’s gardens with the 2024 Pantone Color of the Year, Peach Fuzz. It was selected for generating a feeling of kindness and tenderness and encouraging sharing, community, and collaboration. Consider including this color in your garden to convey these emotions or as a ...
PASSAIC COUNTY, NJ - The untimely death of Passaic County Sheriff Richard Berdnik earlier this year has spurred a race for the seat. Currently, there are three candidates in the running, two Democrats who will face off in a June 4 primary and one Republican who has secured the support of her ...
PATERSON, NJ - The iconic Libby's property in Paterson is set to go up for auction. The property, located within the Great Falls Historic District, spans roughly 25,800 square feet on just over half an acre of land. The freestanding single-story retail facility has remained vacant and abandoned for ...