NJ News Update – January 19, 2026

January 19, 2026

A new head coach will grace the sidelines at MetLife Stadium later this year. The Giants and John Harbaugh just agreed to a five-year deal. Harbaugh previously served as head coach for the Baltimore Ravens for 18 seasons.

Heritage South Family Success Center and NJ Literacy celebrated the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. in Trenton. Students in the ESL class presented their essays to a large audience, including several local officials.

The YMCA of the Jersey Shore in Shrewsbury held its Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Breakfast. Among those in attendance were Monmouth County Sheriff Shaun Golden and Commissioner Director Tom Arnone.

The Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office celebrated the swearing-in of Prosecutor Wayne Mello. Mello was joined by his predecessor, former Prosecutor Esther Suarez, as he was administered his oath by the Honorable David Katz.

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