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Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center Announces Historic Gift from Andrea and Anthony Melchiorre to Support New Cancer Center
(BPT) - Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center (CBMC), an RWJBarnabas Health facility, has received a visionary gift of $30 million from Andrea and Anthony Melchiorre to support the new multidisciplinary standalone cancer center now under construction on the hospital campus in Livingston, New Jersey. The Melchiorre Cancer Center at Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center will open in 2025.
Gunman Arrested In Paterson Shooting That Wounded Victim, 33, Prosecutor Says
At 5:22 a.m. on Friday, July 5, the Paterson Police Department met with the shooting victim at a nearby hospital after he was shot at Park Avenue and East 18th Street, Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia Valdes and Paterson Police Department Officer-In- Charge Isa Abbassi said. Jhon Garcia was subsequently arrested...
Hanover Twp hosts summit to stop Whippany River flooding
HANOVER TWP - "I'm done with being a gentleman," declared a visibly frustrated East Hanover Mayor Joseph Pannullo. "This is not something that we should be sitting here talking about for two years - to remove a tree. It's ludicrous." Pannullo's remarks, made during a July 17 ''working luncheon'' sponsored...
East Stroudsburg math teacher accused of recording fiancée's daughters in bathroom
A man employed by East Stroudsburg Area School District is accused of recording his fiancée's two minor daughters in the bathroom without their knowledge. John Swineford, of East Stroudsburg, was charged in May with endangering the welfare of children, invasion of privacy, tampering with or fabricating physical evidence and possessing instruments of a crime.
All you can eat breakfast benefit at Musconetcong Mason Lodge
MOUNT OLIVE TWP. - The Musconetcong Mason Lodge No. 42 Free and Accepted Masons will be hosting an all-you-can eat breakfast fundraiser, from 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Sunday, July 21 at 20 Old Budd lake Road, Budd Lake. The lodge is hosting an all you can eat breakfast buffet...
Road Closures in Madison Scheduled for Thursday July 18 and Friday July 19
MADISON, NJ - Seven roads in Madison will be paved beginning Thursday July 18 and continuing into Friday July 19, announced borough officials. Residents are encouraged to relocate vehicles between 8am and 3:30pm. The roadway will remain closed and inaccessible for multiple hours after paving concludes to allow the asphalt to cure.
NJ residents help travel boom after pent up COVID demand, despite pricey airfares
Passaic County travel agent Ruby Stanfield has never seen her phone lines and email inbox so busy. Everyone wants to travel these days. And they’re willing to pay top dollar now to get away. “We have been busy all year long — it’s been crazy since COVID,” said Stanfield,...
Florham Park Police Honor Two Members Lost in the Line of Duty 49 Years Ago
FLORHAM PARK, NJ - The Florham Park Police are honoring two members lost in the line of duty 49 years ago, on July 17, 1975. Detective Francis A. Dailey was 27 years old and Patrolman Robert F. Hauptman was 29 years old. Both were tragically killed in a small plane crash.
STORMWATER MATTERS: Passaic River Flooding: A chronic issue for Paterson
Editor’s note: This story was produced as part of the Northern New Jersey Media Collaborative Project “Stormwater Matters,” a project focusing on stormwater management solutions in the state. Roaring through 45 municipalities in northern and central New Jersey, the Passaic River, at 80 miles long, is only...
See all homes sold in Washington Township, July 8 to July 14
The following is a listing of all home transfers in Washington Township reported from July 8 to July 14. There were 20 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 2,654-square-foot home on Alexandria Drive in Sewell that sold for $365,000. Blackwood.
What's happening at the Mt. Olive Library
MOUNT OLIVE TWP. – The following programs are being offered through July at the Mount Olive Library, 202 Flanders-Drakestown Road, Budd Lake. Registration may be indicated for some programs. To register or for more information about programs, visit www.mopl.org. HELP SUPPORT OUR WORK: You obviously care about local news...
Warwick grad Colby Martin excited to start pro baseball career with Toronto Blue Jays
Up until this point, Colby Martin’s journey in baseball hasn’t been easy. Two-and-a-half years ago, the 2019 Warwick grad had Tommy John surgery on his right elbow. The hard-throwing pitcher rehabilitated, battled back and agreed to a free agent deal with the San Diego Padres last July, only to see it fall through before signing a contract.
Community Farmers Craft Market on July 20th and 21st in Cedar Knolls
CEDAR KNOLLS, NJ - The Community Farmers Craft Market in Cedar Knolls will be held on July 20th and 21st. The market will be located at 82 Ridgedale Avenue in Cedar Knolls. It is an indoor and outdoor event with thirty vendors available.
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