Archive for September, 2009

JERSEY CITY—Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham received a pair of goals from freshmen midfielders Manny Almieda (Elizabeth, NJ/Union Catholic) and Joshua Corpuz (Randolph, NJ/Randolph) and shutout the College of Staten Island, 6-0, in the first game of round two of the 2009 NJCU Liberty Cup, hosted by New Jersey City University Sunday at the Robert L.... »

UNION—The Salem Roadhouse Cafe at Townley Presbyterian Church will feature a live music show and art gallery display at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 19. “Slight Imperfection”, a local duet group from Millburn, plays Celtic and American rock and folk, with folk harp, guitar and vocals. Local artist Rosalia Verdun will be displaying her... »

OLD BRIDGE—With all the attention that H1N1 is getting and with “traditional” flu season just around the corner, it’s important to remember pneumonia can be a serious flu complication for some people. »

TRENTON— Chris Daggett, independent candidate for Governor, said last week the state should oppose efforts to build offshore liquefied natural gas terminals off the Jersey coast, saying the projects would increase greenhouse gas emissions and foster more dependence on foreign fossil fuels. »

CARTERET—The Borough has acquired an historic residence that formerly served as a 19th century schoolhouse, and will be holding it in trust until it can be restored as a historic landmark, Mayor Daniel J. Reiman announced today. »

LINDEN – Police arrested two men early Monday morning after they tried to flee from officers who spotted them stripping a car in the parking lot of an Elizabeth church, authorities said. »

RAHWAY – Police are searching for a suspect who allegedly threatened a woman with a knife inside her Broad Street home Saturday morning, authorities said. »

SAYREVILLE – Gov. Jon Corzine (second from left) made an appearance at Sayreville Community Day on Sept. 13. »

PERTH AMBOY – Approximately 110 of 165 employees at the Gerdau Ameristeel mill in Perth Amboy were laid off Friday as the plant prepares for shutdown, according to a union official. »

LINDEN—Linden School No. 9 students Erin Rotter and Nia Dort proudly wave their flags as they honored the heroes of Linden and our country on Friday, Sept. 11. »

WOODBRIDGE—If you enjoy singing but can’t find a place to sing outside of the shower, need a new hobby that is interesting and rewarding, or just want to make new friends, then the Woodbridge Community Chorus might be just what you’re looking for. Woodbridge Township singers – regardless of experience – can join the... »

Sept. 8 at 4:53 p.m. – At Headquarters, Officer Brian Renda arrested Garwood resident Robert Rybeck, 38, on an outstanding warrant for contempt of court/motor vehicle violations. He was subsequently released after posting bail. »

NEWARK—Sophomore striker JULIA CASERES (Union, NJ/Union) netted her third hat trick of the season and amassed at least nine points in a game for the second time in three days to claim Most Valuable Player accolades, as the New Jersey City University women’s soccer team scored early and often en route to a 9-1... »

JERSEY CITY—Sophomore striker WALTER AVANS (Roselle Park, NJ/Union Catholic), senior midfielder AWAL AHMED (Elizabeth, NJ/Linden) and rookie forward MANNY ADDU (Belleville, NJ/Belleville) each scored twice as New Jersey City University outshot the College of Staten Island, 45-3, and smothered the Dolphins by a 9-0 margin in the opening game of round one of the... »

NEWARK—Freshman forward ASHLEY CUNHA (Edison, NJ/Edison) extended her streak of consecutive games with at least two points to six in a row to open her collegiate career and sophomore forward JULIA CASERES (Union, NJ/Union) added an assist as New Jersey City University scored in the 16th minute and used a strong defensive effort in... »

BROOKLYN, N.Y.—Sophomore forward JULIA CASERES (Union, NJ/Union) had her foot involved in every New Jersey City University goal, bagging her second hat trick in as many games while adding three assists for a nine-point display and freshman forward ASHLEY CUNHA (Edison, NJ/Edison) tacked on two more goals of her own as the Gothic Knights... »

CRANFORD—In what has become a fall tradition at Calvary Lutheran Church, 108 Eastman Street, Cranford, children—and adults—are invited to bring their backpacks, lunchboxes, briefcases and computer bags to worship for a blessing this Sunday, Sept. 20. »

ROSELAND – The New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants (NJSCPA) has turned to social networking sites Facebook and Twitter to help meet the urgent and growing need for more and better financial education for adults and children. »

RAHWAY—The DownFront Jazz Series, a partnership between Arts Guild New Jersey and the Union County Performing Arts Center, continues on Oct. 16 at 8 p.m. with composer and saxophone player Don Braden. »

ROSELAND – New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants (NJSCPA) has launched a new feature, the CPA Observation Post, to provide important news to its members, media and the public. »