By Diane Norek Harrison WOODBRIDGE-Here are memories from readers: Woodbridge Golden Bears I received the following in an e-mail from Mark Curran: “Hi Diane, I am the son of Joe Curran # 76 in the photo of your Feb. 27, 2009 Atom Tabloid-Citizen & Gazette article about Woodbridge, New Jersey sports memories. The photo... »
(as of 5/3/09) 1. Clark Circle Liquors (3-0) 2. Arena Sports Connexion (2-0) 3. East Coast Conditioning (2-0) 4. Breeze Eastern (1-0-1) 5. Prince & Portnoi Attorney’s at Law (1-0) 6. Chili’s (2-1) 7. Wealth Management Group (1-1) 8. The Crossroads Restaurant (0-0) 9. Jabs Personal Stitch (1-3) 10. Wray’s Diggers (0-2) 11. The... »
CARTERET—Mayor Dan Reiman was joined today by representatives from Kinder Morgan for a ceremony in which a refurbished foam fire truck was formally presented to the Carteret Fire Department. The emergency service vehicle, valued at approximately $175,000, has been offered through the Kinder Morgan Foundation, which provides funds to local non-profit organizations to improve... »
ELIZABETH – Elizabeth Public Schools joined city officials in hosting the “Youth in City Government Day” on April 28. The event has been held for the past 55 years and gives the students of Elizabeth a unique opportunity to manage their city. Students from Elizabeth’s public and parochial high schools shadowed Board of Education... »
Woodbridge Walks To Fight ALS—Despite the rain, hundreds of walkers and volunteers came out to Alvin P. Williams Memorial Park in Woodbridge on Sunday, May 3, for the 2009 Woodbridge Walk to Defeat ALS hosted by the ALS Association Greater New York Chapter. The annual event raises funds and brings awareness to the fight... »
Teacher of the Year—Susan Farrar, a lifelong Rahway resident, is Franklin Elementary School’s teacher of the year. Currently Farrar teaches fourth grade, but she spent many years teaching second grade, as well as kindergartners with special needs. In addition to teaching, she serves on numerous committees. This wonderful honor is recognized by the State... »
STATE—Recognizing that small actions can make a big impact on our environment, The Provident Bank offered cloth grocery bags to the first 100 customers in each of its 82 branches on Earth Day, April 22. These bags reduce the use of disposable plastic bags, which can take hundreds of years to degrade in a... »
EDISON—Tuesday night, police arrested a Willingboro man who allegedly robbed a Chinese food deliveryman near Limelight Court. Shortly after 9 p.m. on Tuesday, May 5, a delivery person for the China Lake restaurant was robbed and severely beaten in the area of Limelight Court, police said. The robbery victim is a 58 year-old male... »
LINDEN—Mike Chengeri, a long time resident of Linden who has been active in civic and fraternal organizations as well as a volunteer for various associations and charities, has been chosen as Linden’s 33rd annual Outstanding Senior Citizen of the Year. This award is bestowed annually by the Linden Department of Public Property and Community... »
WOODBRIDGE—The Middlesex County Public Health Department will hold a Health Expo from 1 to 5 p.m. on Saturday, May 9, at the Woodbridge Center Mall. The event is free. Information and activities will be available for the whole family to enjoy. “It is important to continue to promote county services that are available for... »
A Day At The Museum—The Advanced Art and Art History classes from Rahway High School recently went on a field trip to the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. Pictured above, art teacher JoAnne Campanelli poses with students on the trip. (Photo courtesy of Rahway High School) »
STATE—With warmer weather upon us, many people are taking to outdoor activities – bicycles, skateboards, scooters and in-line/roller skates. May is National Bike Safety Month and AAA New Jersey reminds all adults and children to practice safe riding habits, including wearing a helmet. “While children and adults realize the importance of wearing a helmet... »
TRENTON –Seven New Jersey residents have confirmed cases of H1N1 influenza, which has been commonly referred to as ‘swine flu,’ according to test results from the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). There is also one probable case of H1N1 flu, state health officials said Monday. The individuals with confirmed cases of... »
ELIZABETH—Violent crimes in the city surged by one-third last year, while other offenses jumped 20 percent, according to data released by officials. Union County Prosecutor Theodore Romankow attributed a sharp rise in violent crime in Elizabeth to the mayor’s policy of ignoring the rise in gang activity. Romankow noted that comparable increases in criminal... »
CARTERET—The Middlesex County Mobile Passport Office will be visiting the Borough of Carteret on Friday, May 8, from 1 to 3 p.m. in the borough’s library building. Middlesex County Clerk Elaine M. Flynn urges residents to take advantage of this program. Flynn said that the mobile program has been so successful because it allows... »
By Assemblyman Joseph Vas As President Barack Obama completes his first 100 days in office, we are beginning to see the fruits of his labor. His crowning achievement is the passage of the $787 billion American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. Each week we learn of more federal dollars coming back to our... »
By Diane Norek Harrison ELIZABETH-Here are some memories from former Elizabeth resident Roger Stryeski: “Attached are some of my memories of Elizabeth in the 1970s. Most are concerning food and where to get it. I came to Elizabeth and St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in 1974 and worked there until 1987. Coming from a small Bergen... »
Pomp & Pageantry—Newark Bears announcer Spencer Ross (left), General Colin Powell (center) and Newark Bears President/CEO Jim Wankmiller stand in awe of Patti LaBelle’s extraordinary talent as she sings the national anthem on the opening day of the Newark Bears 12th season on Friday, May 1. The former U.S. Secretary of State, General Colin... »
By Michael S. Goldberger, film critic It is among the most confounding facts of our existence. Humankind is capable of terrible things and wonderful things. Documenting in “No. 4 Street of Our Lady” how Francisca Halamajowa saved the lives of fifteen Jews during the Holocaust, filmmakers Barbara Bird, Judy Maltz and Richie Sherman lyrically... »
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