Archive for October, 2010

NEWARK – U.S. Senator Frank R. Lautenberg (D-NJ) announced yesterday that he has launched an investigation into the cancellation of the nation’s largest infrastructure project. »

UTICA, N.Y. - For a sizeable number of U.S. adults, ghosts are more than just pranksters in costume for Halloween. »

PERTH AMBOY -- Bright red and golden leaves are falling. Carved Halloween pumpkins and funny scary decorations are appearing all around Perth Amboy suggesting that the Halloween Day Parade and Costume Contest are just around the corner. »

PERTH AMBOY -- Middlesex County Prosecutor Bruce J. Kaplan announced today that the death of a 17-month-old boy at a Perth Amboy day care center in May was accidental. »

JERSEY CITY--New Jersey City University junior forward JULIA CASERES (Union) netted her fourth hat trick of the season and 10th in two seasons as a Gothic Knight to become the all-time, all-genders goals and points scoring leader in the 52-year history of the New Jersey Athletic Conference. »

WAYNE – Junior Nicole Bolash recorded a double-double with a match-high 20 kills and 16 digs, however the Kean University women’s volleyball team fell to host William Paterson University, 3-1, in the New Jersey Athletic Conference regular season finale on Thursday evening. »

TRENTON – Tonight’s Mega Millions jackpot could be worth as much as $140 million to the winner. »

TRENTON – By early next year, New Jersey residents who are collecting unemployment will receive their benefits through direct deposit into their bank accounts or via debit cards. The New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development will begin implementing the new system to eliminate paper checks by the end of the month. »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) announced the first national standards to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and improve fuel efficiency of heavy-duty trucks and buses earlier this week. »

NEWARK — October brings warm days and cool nights to spend time outside and take in the foliage, pick pumpkins at local farms, sample homemade cider and collect treats for tricks, dressed as witches and goblins. »

CLARK -- Vital information regarding Senior Services will be presented at the Clark Public Library on Nov. 9 at 1 p.m. Learn about home health care services, hearing care, hospice care and lifestyle transitions. »

STATE -- Hot on the heels of the most successful year in franchise history, the legendary Harlem Globetrotters will celebrate their 85th consecutive season when their dazzling “4 Times the Fun” World Tour brings two games to Newark on Dec. 30, followed by six more games in the NYC area from Feb. 18 to... »

WESTFIELD—Dr. Joseph Preziosi is planning to buy back Halloween candy from Nov. 1–5 from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. at his office located at 189 Elm Street, Westfield. »

MOUNTAINSIDE – Looking for a rewarding volunteer experience? Do you like to help people? “The Internal Revenue Service is seeking volunteers for the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance and Tax Counseling for the Elderly (VITA/TCE) Program,” said New Jersey’s IRS spokesperson Gregg Semanick. »

Let’s say Clint Eastwood phoned a while back and said he wanted to tell you all about this movie, “Hereafter,” he was planning to direct. Be at the pub. Drinks are on him. »

We know that one in eight women will develop breast cancer in their lifetime. And while we can’t predict who those women will be, research has shown that certain lifestyle habits play a significant role in lowering breast cancer risk. »

WOODBRIDGE –Woodbridge Town Hall will host a one-day ‘Passport Satellite Office’ on Thursday, Nov. 4, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. »

EDISON -- An open house for prospective Middlesex County College students and their families will be held Sunday, Nov. 7 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the College Center on the Edison campus. »

It’s the Boo season again and has been since the last hot dog of summer came off the grill on Labor Day. Since that time, we have been bombarded with jack-o-lanterns, black cats, ghosts, wicked witches and an assortment of ghouls and other characters worthy of Halloween madness. I know that I’m probably in... »

BERKELEY, Calif. --Wired.com has joined forces with MAPLight.org, a nonprofit, nonpartisan research organization that provides citizens and journalists the transparency tools to shine a light on the influence of money on politics, to create an Influence Tracker widget for members of Congress. »