Newark, NJ – A 14-year-old gang member accused of fatally ambushing Newark Police Detective Joseph Azcona will be charged as an adult in federal court, New Jersey US Attorney Alina Habba announced Wednesday. This move bypasses New Jersey state law, which prohibits charging individuals under the age of 15 as…
Author: The Edison Reporter Staff
Edison, NJ – The Edison High School girls’ softball team kicked off their season with a 11-1 victory on the road against Carteret. The Eagles showed their offensive prowess, racking up 12 hits and capitalizing on Carteret’s pitching struggles to secure a decisive win. Edison’s bats were hot from the…
PISCATAWAY, NJ – Prepare to immerse yourself in history! The Middlesex County Division of History and the Arts Institute of Middlesex County are thrilled to announce the grand opening weekend of the 2025 season at East Jersey Old Town Village. Mark your calendars for Saturday, April 5, and Sunday, April…
Edison, NJ – A contentious political battle in Edison has escalated, with Municipal Clerk Cheryl Russomanno rejecting a challenge to the petitions of several mayoral and council candidates. The challenge, filed by attorney Rajiv D. Parikh on behalf of former Democratic Chairman Bimal Joshi, sought to disqualify Anjana Patel and…
Edison, NJ – The upcoming Democratic mayoral primary in Edison has descended into chaos, with Board of Education member Anjana Patel accusing incumbent Mayor Sam Joshi of orchestrating a “campaign of fear” to derail her candidacy. Patel’s certified statement details a series of alleged intimidation tactics, including threats of criminal…
Edison, NJ – Edison’s 2025 municipal budget, proposed by Mayor Sam Joshi, was introduced by the Township Council amidst procedural errors and limited transparency. A reported less than 1% property tax increase offers little insight, as details remain scarce. A council vote occurred before discussion, an acknowledged mistake by the Township…
Edison, NJ – The Edison Fire Department responded to a three-alarm fire on Vista Drive, off Woodbridge Avenue, earlier today, leaving a trail of destruction and displacing numerous residents. The blaze impacted a total of 36 residential units, with 8 suffering complete destruction and an additional 8 sustaining significant damage.…
Allegations of Fabricated Fraud and Counter-Accusations of Ballot Harvesting Edison, NJ – The already volatile Edison Democratic primary election has escalated into a full-blown political war, with accusations of fabricated fraud leveled against a slate of Indian-American candidates, and counter-claims of a systemic ballot harvesting scandal implicating Mayor Sam Joshi’s…
Edison, NJ – Edison will hold its Democratic primary on June 10th, an election that will shape the township’s leadership. Voters will choose their nominees in a competitive mayoral race and for three open council seats, setting the stage for November’s general election. Incumbent Mayor Sam Joshi seeks a second…
EDISON, NJ – A significant water main break on Wednesday morning has left residents along a stretch of Woodbridge Avenue and Mill Road without or with severely limited water service. The incident occurred when a private contractor struck a 20-inch water main, causing widespread disruption. According to Edison township officials,…