Edison, NJ- Edison Councilman Rich Brescher is calling for the immediate implementation of a system to notify residents of crimes as they happen. In a scathing Facebook post, the Councilman criticized the Mayor’s handling of rising crime rates, citing a lack of experience and suggesting the hiring of a qualified…
Author: The Edison Reporter Staff
EDISON, NJ – Comcast has received approval from the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities to operate a system-wide franchise in Edison. The company will begin construction immediately on a multi-year project, with some residents expected to receive Xfinity services within the next three months. However, the complete expansion will…
EDISON, NJ – Two Rahway teenagers have been arrested following a brazen attempted carjacking outside a busy Edison grocery store last week. Police are still seeking a third suspect believed to be involved in the incident. The 16-year-old and 17-year-old suspects, whose names are withheld due to their age, were…
EDISON, NJ – After months of negotiations, Edison’s dedicated crossing guards have reached a significant victory with a new contract securing a pay raise to $26 per hour. This represents a substantial increase in compensation, recognizing the vital role these individuals play in ensuring the safety of students throughout the…
Edison,NJ- Law enforcement agencies are meant to serve as the impartial guardians of public safety, upholding the law without favor or bias. However, when law enforcement becomes politicized, this foundational principle is shattered, leading to a system where justice itself becomes a pawn in political games. The consequences of this…
EDISON, NJ – The Edison Police Department expanded its ranks today, swearing in seven new officers at a ceremony held at Oak Tree Pond. The additions raise the department’s complement of sworn officers and bolster its commitment to community safety. Officer Ahmad Awadeh (formerly of Paterson PD), Officer Samuel Coutoufos…
Get ready to satisfy your sweet tooth and support a fantastic cause! The DJ Geiling Scholarship Foundation is hosting a cookie walk this Saturday, April 20th, from 11 AM to 1:30 PM at the Edison High School Cafeteria. This delicious event offers a unique way to support a deserving Edison…
EDISON, NJ – This Earth Day, tensions flared at Middlesex College as students, faculty, and local residents staged a protest against a proposed plan to install 14 artificial turf soccer fields and a 5000 seat stadium. The controversial project has drawn criticism for its potential environmental impact, cost, and alleged…
April 22, 2024 Edison, NJ – In a victory for due process, former Board of Education President Jerry Shi has been completely vindicated of an ethics complaint filed against him in June 2021. The complaint, which many believe stemmed from a political grudge, alleged that Mr. Shi had violated ethics…
EDISON, NJ – In a dramatic about-face, Council President Nish Patel has withdrawn a controversial marijuana re-zoning ordinance from its scheduled February 28th vote. The decision follows a groundswell of public opposition, spearheaded by a Change.org petition that rapidly collected over 2,375 signatures in less than three days. The proposed…