Get Help With Anchor, Senior Freeze At These Middlesex County Locations

Staff from the NJ Treasury will be on site to help you for free. Mark your calendars for these upcoming clinics:

Piscataway May Start Fining 'Nuisance Motels' $1,000 Per Day

Piscataway is continuing to crack down on what it calls problem motels in town. In response, Motel 6 sued the town:

ICE Gives More Information About Rutgers Student It Detained

Here are new details about a Rutgers graduate student detained by immigration agents in March:

The LWV Organizes Virtual Forum For Congressional District 6 Democratic Primary Sunday, May 17, 2026, 7 pm

Anyone who wishes to register for the forum can submit question by May 10

Middlesex County Residents, Fill Out This Survey From The County

Middlesex County seeks residents’ input on how its services and programs meet the needs of the community.

Gov. Murphy Names New Middlesex County Prosecutor, Linda Estremera

First Assistant Prosecutor Linda Estremera, who works in the prosecutor's office, was chosen by Murphy to become the next county prosecutor:

Ex-Cons, Homeless Are Being Housed At 2 Piscataway Motels; Mayor Says It's Led To Crime, Drug Surge

There were two meth lab explosions at the Piscataway Extended Stay, and people have defecated in the streets and in front of local shops.

Rutgers Faculty Unions Endorse Mikie Sherrill For NJ Governor

Barack Obama will hold a campaign rally Nov. 1 in Newark for Sherrill.

Hazing Or Unsafe House? Rutgers Fraternity Suspended, Probe Goes On Into Student's Injury

Investigators continue to look into both the conditions of the home, which had dozens of code violations, and possible hazing, reports say.

2nd NJ Governor's Debate Between Ciattarelli, Sherrill Is Wednesday Night

The debate will be held at the New Brunswick Performing Arts Center and will be moderated by ABC News anchors.

‘No Kings’ Protests Held Saturday In Highland Park, Piscataway

The No Kings rallies are anti-Trump protests being held nationwide, meant to coincide with a military parade Trump is hosting in Washington.

Results Of Primary Election In New Brunswick

Here are unofficial results as vote counts come in Tuesday night.

Who's On The Ballot In New Brunswick In Tuesday's Primary Election

Tuesday is the primary election where voters will choose which candidate from each party will run in the general election in November.

New Brunswick Voter Guide: Primary Election 2025

The primary election is next Tuesday, June 10. See who is on the ballot and where to vote:

Give Your Thoughts On How To Improve East Jersey Old Town Village

Public input needed: Help shape the future of East Jersey Old Town Village. The survey will be open from December 30 to January 10.

The LWV Organizes Virtual Primary Forum for CD 6 on Oct. 14

The LWV Organizes a Virtual Primary Forum for Congressional District 6 Candidates on Tuesday, October 15, at 7 pm

Rutgers Chabad Holds Oct. 7 Memorial Vigil Monday On Campus

Led by Rabbi Yosef Carlebach, it is open to all​. Danny Danon, Israel’s ambassador to the United Nations, will speak at the service.

Remembering New Brunswick Firefighter James D'Heron, Killed On Job 9/3

On Sept. 3, 2004, Deputy Fire Chief James (Jimmy) D'Heron was killed in a house fire in New Brunswick. He evacuated 15 residents.

Republican Scott Fegler Challenges Frank Pallone For NJ6 Congress Seat

New Brunswick is part of New Jersey's Sixth Congressional District, which has been represented by Frank Pallone, a Democrat, for 36 years:

Developer Reduces Height Of Another Proposed Tower In New Brunswick

The redeveloper changed the proposed height of a mixed-use building they want to build on Spring Street, from 30 stories down to 27.

Rutgers President Will Testify Before Congress Regarding Gaza Protest

House Republicans called Rutgers President Jonathan Holloway to testify before Congress to explain why he agreed to some student requests.

Piscataway PD Get $900K To Upgrade Police Radio System

Piscataway PD was just approved for $963K to upgrade its police radio system and improve interoperability with other police departments:

Local Teens Meet In Piscataway For Congressman Pallone's Youth Council

These teens were all chosen to be members of Rep. Pallone's Youth Advisory Council. They met in the Piscataway Community Center Feb. 3.

Piscataway, Edison, Metuchen Mayors Meet With President Biden

This was at the U.S. Conference of Mayors, held Jan. 19 in Washington, D.C.:

IfNotNow Holds Political Menorah Lighting In Highland Park Sunday

This Sunday, a group of Jewish Americans will hold a public menorah lighting in Highland Park to call for a lasting ceasefire in Israel.

Rutgers Students Plan Pro-Palestine Rally At Brower Commons Friday

A Rutgers student group called Students for Justice in Palestine said they plan to "shut down" Brower Commons at 11 a.m. Friday:

Rutgers Palestinian Group Planned March, But Called It Off Last Minute

Rutgers Students for Justice in Palestine called off a planned march down College Avenue Thursday afternoon:

Striking RWJ Nurses Ask Gov. Murphy To Get More Involved

So far, Gov. Phil Murphy has not intervened in the strike at all, both the union and hospital administration said.

Piscataway Fire Co. Pays Female Firefighter $325K In Harassment Suit

Arbor Hose Company No. 1​ reached a settlement with an ex-firefighter who said she was harassed because she was a woman, and a lesbian:

Sayreville Dem Chair Indicted, Accused Of Taking Bribe From Strip Club

The club is XXXV Gentlemen’s Club (Club 35) in Sayreville, which has been under investigation for money laundering and prostitution:

South Plainfield Cornell-Dubilier Superfund Site Gets New Federal Cash

The increased funding will extend the clean-up work further down the length of the creek, even as far as New Market Pond in Piscataway.

Cahill Remains New Brunswick Mayor, According To Unofficial Results

Here are the results in the New Brunswick mayor's race, plus Congressman Pallone is re-elected.

2022 Elections In New Brunswick: Everything You Need To Know

Here's where you can vote in person Tuesday (polls close at 8 p.m.), drop your mail-in ballot and who's running:

City Took Down My Campaign Signs, Says New Brunswick Mayoral Candidate

A man running for New Brunswick mayor accused current Mayor Jim Cahill of directing Public Works employees to take down his political signs.

31 Years In Office, New Brunswick Mayor Cahill Will Not Debate Rivals

The independent and Republican candidates for mayor both said the rise in New Brunswick shootings is their top concern:

Sued By 3 Different Officers, Piscataway Police Chief Mosier Retires

Piscataway Police Chief Thomas Mosier retired, in the wake of three lawsuits filed against him; one alleges he mocked lesbian officers.

12-Story Building Plans Coming Before New Brunswick Planning Board

The proposed research facility and office building would be within the Ferren Redevelopment Area, at 20 French Street.

$300 Million Earmarked For Rutgers Capital Projects In State Budget

A report listed $100 million for athletics projects, $150 million to the medical schools, and $50 million for an upcoming tech hub.

Protest Planned At New Brunswick City Hall For Abortion Rights

Activists will plan multiple protests Friday night across New Jersey as the U.S. Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade.

Access To An Abortion In New Jersey Will Remain Secure, Providers Say

New Jersey abortion providers say they expect an influx of women to travel here for the procedure if abortion becomes illegal elsewhere.