Archive for August, 2011

STATE – The New Jersey Education Association has joined with other unions representing the state's public employees to file a federal lawsuit against the pension and benefit overhaul plan Gov. Chris Christie signed into law in June. »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – AT&T Inc.’s proposed acquisition of T-Mobile USA Inc. hit a roadblock today when the U.S. Department of Justice filed a civil antitrust lawsuit to stop it. »

CRANFORD – Union County College will delay the start of the fall term until Tuesday, Sept. 6. The move was made out of respect for the residents of Cranford, Rahway, and other Union County municipalities still recovering from the effects of Hurricane Irene, college officials said. »

STATE – Utilities are still working to restore service to the thousands of New Jersey residents who remain without power after Hurricane Irene. »

NEWARK — NJ Transit has restored rail service on the Northeast Corridor line from the Trenton Transit Center to New York Penn Station. Customers are advised to expect 30-45 minute delays due to ongoing signal problems caused by the flood in Trenton. »

Union County College students Sean Williams, Eddie Jersey Karmin, and Kevan Pidgeon-Hammock with appreciative Cranford residents. »

A reader sent in these photos of a Milltown family’s cleanup after flooding caused by Hurricane Irene. »

SAYREVILLE – Assemblyman John Wisniewski and U.S. Rep. Frank Pallone toured the Weber Avenue area and the Old Bridge section of the borough yesterday to view damage caused by flooding from the South River. »

Joanne Devine sent in this photo of a rainbow in the sky on Sunday afternoon after Hurricane Irene left the area. »

TRENTON - Many State Parks across New Jersey reopened Tuesday following a thorough and continuing review and inspection of dozens of State-owned natural, recreational and historic sites from High Point to Cape May in the aftermath of damage caused by Hurricane Irene. »

UTICA, N.Y. –Three out of five likely voters disapprove of President Barack Obama's job performance and more than half say it is "time for someone new" (55%) in the White House, according to a new IBOPE Zogby interactive poll. »

HAMILTON – Every year, AAA Mid-Atlantic makes projections about how many New Jersey residents will travel during the major holiday periods. Before Hurricane Irene made a mad dash for the beaches along the East Coast, AAA Mid-Atlantic was expecting more than 950,000 New Jersey residents to travel 50 miles or more from home for... »

CRANFORD -- The Union County College Alumni Association, together with the Student Government Association, are hosting the First Annual Owl Theatre 10-Minute Play Competition. »

EDISON – A North Edison health club is planning a dance-a-thon event to raise money to fight breast cancer on Sunday, Sept. 18. »

PERTH AMBOY-St. Mary's Altar Rosary Society is celebrating its 100th Anniversary with a Living Rosary on October 23 at 4:00 p.m. in the church at 104 Center Street. »

LINDEN -- The city’s Department of Public Property and Community Services is sponsoring yoga/tai-chi/qi gong classes for for Linden adults. »

FLORHAM PARK—As children get ready to go back to school, AAA is reminding drivers to slow down in school zones. »

LINDEN -- The Senior Citizen Mixed Bowling League, sponsored by Linden’s Department of Public Property and Community Services, will begin their 2010-2011 bowling season, Thursday, Sept. 9 at 9:30 a.m., at the Linden Lanes on Stiles Street, Linden. »

EDISON -- Temple Emanu-El, located at 100 James Street in Edison, has announced several events for children and families in September. For more information, call 1-732-549-4442 »

LINDEN -- The city’s Department of Public Property and Community Services will offer a complete fitness exercise program for adults this fall. This is a whole body workout using kick boxing, high and low aerobics, cardio and body toning. »