Follow local news and events in Belleville with The Jersey Bee. Here is The Daily Buzz for May 6, 2026 from The Jersey Bee.
LOCAL NEWS
American Red Cross is providing assistance to Belleville residents affected by the Cortlandt Street fire. Services include food and water, shelter support, compassionate care, and guidance. Located at Friendly House, 20 Florence St.
Belleville Mayor Michael Melham
Bloomfield recreation is hiring a nurse for its 2026 summer camps. People interested must email Dmorton@bloomfieldtwpnj.com.
Bloomfield Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Affairs Department
Registration is open for NJSDA’s youth summer theater camp in Montclair. Classes begin in July and August at St. John’s Church. It includes acting, improv, and musical theater programs. Registration available online.
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New Jersey School of Dramatic Arts
Brand-building webinar planned with Newark library on May 13. It is from 6-7:30 p.m. It will discuss foundations to building a brand. Registration is required. Free admission. Library card not required.
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Newark Public Library
Newark Pride seeks performers and artists for its 2026 Pride Festival, scheduled for Jul. 13-19. Applications are due Jun. 29 and are available online.
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Newark Pride Inc.
La Casa de Don Pedro’s Family Success Center II is relocated to 39 Broadway until further notice. It was previously located at 282 First Ave.
La Casa De Don Pedro
Seniors ages 60+ and people with disabilities can learn about available county services on May 13 in Cedar Grove. It is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Cedar Grove Park. There will be information about food access, healthcare, and transportation. Free admission.
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Essex County Division of Senior Services
REGIONAL NEWS
Gov. Mikie Sherrill signed an executive order establishing a housing governing council responsible for addressing affordability. The council must provide a report with ways to increase affordable housing, including developing unused state property, identifying laws that prevent development, proposing solutions to increase housing production and stabilize costs. Recommendations must be submitted by Sep. 24. The agency is comprised of officials from the Department of Community Affairs, Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency, Economic Development Authority, and NJ Transit.
New Jersey Globe
