Archive for September, 2010

WASHINGTON, D.C.– An analysis released this week shows that offshore wind potential is so high off the U.S. Atlantic coast that investments in offshore wind power in Atlantic waters could generate about 30 percent more electricity than economically recoverable offshore oil and gas combined in the same region. »

HIGHLANDS -- Republican congressional challenger Anna Little - responding to further news reports indicating that Congress will likely recess without first holding a vote on whether or not to extend the current tax rates - urged voters to hold her opponent, 22-year incumbent Democrat Frank Pallone, accountable. »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Robert Menendez (D-NJ) and Chuck Grassley (R-IA) introduced the “Strengthen and Vitalize Enforcement of Child Support (SAVE Child Support) Act.” »

Sept. 20 at 9:39 a.m. – At the Essex County Jail, Officer Thomas Sarnecki arrested Newark resident Earl Behlin, 27, for contempt of court. He was subsequently transported to the Union County Jail. »

NEW BRUNSWICK -- A New Brunswick Parking Authority manager has surrendered on a charge arising from an investigation into the disappearance of about $24,000 in parking fees, authorities announced yesterday. »

Dear EarthTalk: What are some good resources out there for learning about investments that help the environment? -- Rob Johnson, Sherman Oaks, CA »

MILWAUKEE, WI – For years, any weight-loss aficionado could easily tell you the best sources of dietary fiber: whole grains, legumes, fruits, and vegetables. But in today’s environment, things have changed. »

TRENTON — New Jersey Clean Communities announced the launch of its fall 2010 Slam Dunk the Junk public information campaign to educate residents about the impact of litter in our communities and encourage them to put trash where it belongs. »

NEW BRUNSWICK – The return of a delectable signature item to Panera Bread® bakery-café locations during the month of October will help New Jersey’s only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center tackle a disease that affects one in eight U.S. women -- breast cancer. »

WOODBRIDGE -- The John E. Toolan Kiddie Keep Well Camp will hold its eighth annual Fall Gala at Royal Albert’s Palace on Oct. 13 from 6:30-9:30 p.m. »

CLARK -- Thanks to the generosity of the neighboring L’Oreal Group, students in the Clark Schools Preschool Annex were the recipient of $700 in donations of various school supplies. »

LAWTON, Okla. -- Army Pvt. Eric M. Peters has graduated from Basic Combat Training at Fort Sill, Lawton, Okla. »

WAYNE – Freshman Makia Sturgis recorded the game-winner in overtime as the Kean University field hockey defeated William Paterson University, 2-1, Tuesday night. »

GARWOOD – Quick Chek, the privately-owned premier chain of 125 food store locations throughout New Jersey and Southern New York, announced that its Garwood store, located at 252 North Avenue, will celebrate its 40th anniversary serving customers and its surrounding community Thursday, Sept. 30. »

CLARK– The Clark Education Association gives an award every year to one of the outstanding educators in the school system. Out of the numerous nominees presented this year, Donna Kircher, Hehnly Elementary School’s nurse, received the award for her tireless service to the children and school. »

GLASSBORO – The Kean University women's volleyball team dropped a 3-0 decision to Rowan University in NJAC action on Tuesday evening. »

Supporters of health reform said it would never happen. Maybe they got caught up in their own rhetoric. Maybe they just didn't want to believe it was possible. But rationing in America has started. »

WOODBRIDGE — On Monday, the New Jersey chapter of the American Federation of Teachers voted to endorse Ed Potosnak, Democratic Candidate for New Jersey’s 7th Congressional District. »

NEW BRUNSWICK -- Two Rutgers University students have been charged with invasion of privacy for secretly placing a camera in another student’s dormitory room and transmitting a sexual encounter on the internet, authorities announced today. »

TRENTON – A Dunellen, man was sentenced today to 80 months in prison for possession of child pornography, United States Attorney Paul J. Fishman announced. »