A bill authored by State Senators Testa and Pennacchio would keep Critical Race Theory Out of NJ public schools Senators Michael Testa and Senator Joe Pennacchio have introduced legislation that would prevent critical race theory (CRT)... Home 18 Nov 2021 | 12:31
From left: Members of the Orange County NY Libertarian Party, Robert Cocomellow, Mathew Bathrick, and Pietro S. Geraci, wearing the flag, circulating a petition to tell New Windsor to not opt out of recreational cannabis sales and distribution on Aug. 21 at New Windsor Community Day. Photo provided. Do we want a bud shop in our town? Part II Now that recreational marijuana is the law of the land in five states from New Jersey to Maine, towns and villages across... Local News 24 Aug 2021 | 11:48
A retail dispensary next in Portland, Maine. Five minutes after it opened on a recent Sunday morning, a dozen customers were inside, shopping. ( Becca Tucker) Do we want a bud shop in our town? Now that recreational marijuana is the law of the land in five states from New Jersey to Maine, towns and villages across... Home 20 Aug 2021 | 10:36
Spotted lanternflies are a vintner’s worst nightmare. Here you can see them preying on a grapevine in a vineyard in Boyertown, Pa. (Photo by Dr. Julie Urban) Get ready for the summer of bugs As we settle into summer with one infectious disease less on our minds, expect to see more infestations of another kind.... Local News 29 Jun 2021 | 10:28
Leighann McPartland has gotten freelancing gigs since graduating college last May, like painting this mural at a cafe in Chester. But she’s striking out on her job search in the artistic field, and has been regretting her choice of major in fine art and art history. Photo provided. The unemployed: ‘I really don’t want to pump gas’ “I’m antsy to get to work, but I don’t want to go back to the retail jobs I’ve done,” said Leighann McPartland, 24, of Pine... Home 01 Jun 2021 | 01:38
George Bailin George Bailin passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Dec. 2, at his home in Monroe, surrounded by his wife and friends. He... Obituaries 05 Apr 2021 | 01:32
What can, can’t you do with cannabis in NJ now? (AP) New Jersey’s recreational marijuana market is now voter approved and in effect under legislation signed last week by... Police & Fire 02 Mar 2021 | 10:18
(Bigstock photo) Connecticut man arrested for rash of tristate burglaries Patrick Ryan, 30, of Fairfield, Conn., was arrested Jan. 24 for a series of burglaries committed in the region over the past... Police & Fire 02 Feb 2021 | 04:51
Guitarists Frank Vignola and Vinny Raniolo. Provided photo. Virtually. NJ Jazz Society to feature ‘guitar magic’ at online Warwick guitarists Frank Vignola and Vinny Raniolo will team up from Vignola’s home to present a virtual concert on Saturday,... Entertainment 05 Jan 2021 | 03:06
Drive through light shows is the saving grace of holiday events this year: pictured here is Watt Christmas Wonderland in Goshen, N.Y. Photo by Hanna Wickes. Local happenings to get you in the Christmas spirit Whether it’s a drive-thru light show or a socially distant Christmas Eve Mass, the holidays, like so many other things, look... Local News 14 Dec 2020 | 12:47
Meaghan Irwin, 28, is an EMT full time at St. Clare’s Hospital in Denville, N.J. When she isn’t working, the Milford, Pa., resident is donating her time to Delaware Township EMS, and going to school to become a paramedic. Meet the people at the front of the front lines Meaghan Irwin was on her commute home from St. Clare's Hospital, where she works full time as an EMT. “Tonight, when I get... Local News 11 Dec 2020 | 02:19
C. V. Shashikumar is being congratulated by the Harriman Mayor Stephen Wells for completing 25 years in business. C. V. Associates at 25 C.V. Associates is celebrating 25 years of providing consulting engineering services in the States of New York, New Jersey,... Business 17 Nov 2020 | 05:55
Photo illustration by atroszko from FreeImages. Gov. Murphy: Vote Yes on Public Question #1 When I first announced my campaign for Governor, legalizing adult-use marijuana was one of my top priorities. It was as clear... Home 30 Sep 2020 | 03:09
Maximilian, Nico, Eddie the Lab, Sam, Matt, Thatcher the German Shepherd, and Ryan Carlozzi at Split Rock Falls in Elizabethtown, N.Y. Local family visits more than 80 waterfalls since March It started with a trip to Raymondskill Falls, just a few miles from home. Then, the Carlozzi family visited another local... Local News 30 Sep 2020 | 10:23
ShopRite makes donation to families of war veterans Tom Urtz, vice president of operations for ShopRite Supermarkets Inc., presented a check for $250,000 to Dan O’Kane, president... Business 14 Aug 2020 | 02:37
