Archive for October, 2010

TRENTON – It may seem early to think about snowstorms, but highway safety and law enforcement officials are reminding New Jersey motorists that a new law goes into effect today requiring that all ice and snow be removed from a vehicle before traveling on New Jersey’s roadways. Failure to do so can result in... »

STATE -- New Jersey drivers favor some additional requirements for new drivers. According to a study by Fairleigh Dickinson University’s PublicMind, co-sponsored by the state’s Division of Highway Traffic Safety, five of six Garden State drivers (83%) support requiring teenagers to log 50 practice hours with an experienced driver before getting a license. »

TRENTON – Monday, Senate Majority Leader Barbara Buono (D-Middlesex) introduced legislation to require cell phone companies to disable a cell phone’s global positioning system (GPS) function at the customer’s request – a concern highlighted by a recent Wall Street Journal article reporting on instances of misusing cell phone tracking technology. »

TRENTON – Senator Nicholas P. Scutari (D-Union) introduced a measure on Monday challenging the Christie Administration’s proposed rules for implementing the state’s medical marijuana law, saying they run far afoul of the law’s intent. »

TRENTON -- With the days getting shorter and white-tail deer entering their annual rut, officials with the Department of Environmental Protection's Division of Fish and Wildlife are cautioning motorists to be especially alert while driving to avoid collisions with the animals. »

Oct. 4 at 11:30 a.m. – Officer John Ehling investigated a report of criminal mischief to a motor vehicle, which was parked at 1210 Cellar Avenue. »

LINDEN -- The Children’s Room of the Linden Public Library will be holding a free concert for children who live in Linden on Wednesday, Nov. 3 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. »

BERKELEY HEIGHTS—Attention caregivers, do you feel tired? Are you overwhelmed and stressed? Caring for a loved one can bring on those feelings. You are not alone. »

ANNAPOLIS, Md.- U.S. Naval Academy admissions officials invite all interested middle and high school students to attend an admissions information forum in Newark on Saturday, Oct. 23, from 8 to 11 a.m. »

UNION -- The Union Public Library will feature “Protecting Yourself From Identity Theft” to be presented by a member of the U.S. Postal Inspection Service Fraud Team, on Oct. 21 at 7 p.m. »

MOUNTAINSIDE - With less than three months remaining in the calendar year, individual taxpayers are encouraged to double check their federal withholding now to make sure they are having enough taxes taken out of their pay. »

STATE -- New Jersey Health and Senior Services Commissioner Dr. Poonam Alaigh visited a pediatric flu clinic this week to highlight the importance of getting a flu shot and practicing good hygiene habits to reduce the spread of flu, colds and respiratory illnesses. »

Trivia question...If you had to name the band with the most consecutive gold and platinum albums, behind The Beatles and The Rolling Stones, what would your answer be...? »

Dear EarthTalk: What, if anything, fills the empty space underground created by the extraction of billions of gallons of oil? »

TRENTON – Legislation to create an awareness program on the prevention, risk and treatment of sports-related brain injuries was advanced Monday by the Senate. »

ROSELAND– In July, President Obama ratified a new financial regulatory reform bill that will have an impact everywhere from Wall Street to Main Street. While many of the law’s provisions will not take effect immediately, consumers should be prepared for changes in the credit arena and elsewhere. »

LIVINGSTON -- For patients with severe chronic kidney disease, the best treatment option is usually a kidney transplant from a living donor. Unfortunately, African American and older patients are much less likely than patients of other races or ages to receive kidney transplants from living donors. »

CLARK -- Sister Regina Martin, Principal, of Mother Seton Regional High School, Clark, announced that Victoria Albright, Bloomfield, Anna Irizarri, Elizabeth, Allison Staniec, Scotch Plains, Kimberly Tower, Union and Meghan Valdes, Carteret are designated as Commended Students in the 2011 National Merit Scholarship Program. »

RAHWAY -- On Monday, Oct. 4, the Rahway High School French Club, under the leadership of teacher Robert Kinch, held a fundraiser during Rahway High School's Back to School Night. »

JERSEY CITY -- New Jersey City University junior outside hitter TABITHA JORDAN (West New York, NJ/Memorial) used a wicked jump serve to land 10 of her team's 22 aces as the Gothic Knights snapped a four-match losing streak, sweeping a non-conference match from St. Joseph's College (Brooklyn), 3-0 (25-9, 25-9, 25-18) on Tuesday evening. »