BLOOMFIELD, NJ — The Bloomfield High School boys basketball team hopes to make a strong run in the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association’s North Jersey, Section 1, Group 4 state tournament. The eighth-seeded Bengals, under head coach Mike Passero, will host ninth-seeded West Orange in the first round on Thursday, Feb. 27, at 5 […]
By Mirvetk Tonuzi Special to the Record-Transcript A deep love for reading and a personal connection to libraries inspired East Orange 3rd Ward Councilman Bergson Leneus to partner with the New Milford Public Library to accept a donation of approximately 500 books. These books, gathered during the library’s annual fundraising book sale, were saved from […]
IRVINGTON — The Irvington Police Department has released its three year strategic plan for 2025-2027. The plan begins by highlighting a reduction in crime over the last three years: In 2024, from January to September, there were four murders, 18 reported rapes, 100 robberies, 64 assaults, 48 burglaries, 535 thefts, and 371 auto thefts reported. […]
BLOOMFIELD — Joseph Fleres, assistant superintendent of Bloomfield Public School District, has been chosen as the 2025 Bloomfield Educational Foundation Educator of the Year. “We are pleased to recognize the exceptional service that Joseph Fleres has shown, with our prestigious Educator of the Year award,” said Terry Mullane, chairman of The Bloomfield Educational Foundation. “His […]
ORANGE — A coalition of residents, community groups, businesses, educators, faith-based institutions, and other stakeholders in the City of Orange has issued a statement demanding a new, inclusive, and community-driven process for the development of the former Orange Memorial Hospital site. The city recently announced a $350 million redevelopment project is planned for the site […]
SOUTH ORANGE — Seton Hall University will be hosting a Graduate Open House on Saturday, Feb. 22, at 10 a.m. in Bethany Hall on the South Orange campus at 400 South Orange Ave. Prospective students will have the chance to discover more than 140 graduate degree and certificate programs in the fields of business, communication, applied […]
ORANGE — A $350 million redevelopment project is planned for the site of the former Orange Memorial Hospital, which includes creating a new City Hall at the site. “This is a transformational project,” said Orange Mayor Dwayne Warren. “It will bring a new life to the neighborhood.” Gateway Merchant Banking, a real estate development firm, […]
NUTLEY, NJ — Nutley High School junior indoor track and field standout Meya Ranges finished in third place in the girls 3,200-meter run at the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association’s Group 3 State Championships at the Bennett Center in Toms River on Wednesday, Feb. 5. Ranges clocked 12 minutes, 03.61 seconds. “Our race strategy […]
BLOOMFIELD, NJ — The Bloomfield High School wrestling team defeated Glen Ridge, 58-23, Friday, Jan. 31, at BHS. The following are the results: 106 pounds: James Haverick (Bloomfield) by forfeit. 113: Spencer Crawley (Bloomfield) by forfeit. 120: Narito Radomski (Glen Ridge) pinned Carlos Cassasnovas (Bloomfield) 3 minutes, 39 seconds. 126: Anthony Lizama (Bloomfield) by forfeit. […]
WEST ORANGE — Nia Fellowship Baptist Church recently celebrated the 20th anniversary of Pastor Alphonsus E. Platt and Lady Gwendolyn Platt with a pre-anniversary worship experience on Saturday, Jan. 25 and a special worship service on Sunday, Jan. 26. The guest celebrant on Saturday was Rev. Shawn T. Wallace, pastor of St. John’s Baptist Church […]