Archive for August, 2011

School funding is a significant issue in New Jersey. The question is: How can lawmakers in Trenton most equitably distribute income tax revenue so that students get the best education for the money. »

What comes to mind when you think “New Jersey”? If you live here, you probably think of the Jersey shore, Jersey tomatoes, Jersey blueberries, the Meadowlands, the Pine Barrens, Cape May, High Point or maybe the Delaware Water Gap or even the light bulb! »

by Warren Buffett OUR leaders have asked for “shared sacrifice.” But when they did the asking, they spared me. I checked with my mega-rich friends to learn what pain they were expecting. They, too, were left untouched. While the poor and middle class fight for us in Afghanistan, and while most Americans struggle to... »

NEW BRUNSWICK – New Jersey voters have become noticeably less positive about President Barack Obama, according to a new Rutgers-Eagleton Poll released today. »

TRENTON -- A former North Jersey insurance agent was sentenced to six years in state prison today for defrauding nine clients out of more than $1.9 million, Attorney General Paula T. Dow and Criminal Justice Director Stephen J. Taylor announced. »

TRENTON – Former Middlesex County Sheriff Joseph C. Spicuzzo and two men who worked under him in the sheriff’s office were indicted today by a state grand jury on charges they conspired in a jobs-for-cash scheme. »

NEW BRUNSWICK – The Middlesex County Board of Chosen Freeholders awarded a contract to construct a massive solar energy project that is expected to save $13 million in energy costs over the next 15 years at its regular meeting last night. »

TRENTON – Gov. Chris Christie signed legislation ensuring that sexual assault victims are not responsible for costs of forensic examinations on Thursday. Currently, each county provides forensic examinations by a physician or certified forensic sexual assault nurse examiners. »

NEW YORK -- The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey Board of Commissioners approved a plan to raise tolls and fares beginning next month. The fare hikes are smaller than the Port Authority originally proposed. »

CARTERET--The borough will be hosting its first Battle of the Bands on Saturday, Aug. 20 at Carteret Waterfront Park, Mayor Dan Reiman and the Carteret Business Partnership, Inc., have announced. Dubbed “A Fistful of Sound,” the event will promote and showcase regional amateur musical performers through fun and friendly competition, and present a new... »

PERTH AMBOY —The city’s third annual Family Day celebration is this Saturday, Aug. 20, from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., Mayor Wilda Diaz announced. The event is free and open to all city residents. »

RAHWAY — Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Rahway announced this week that the New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services has designated the hospital a Primary Stroke Center. »

LINDEN -- Can you imagine not being able to read the back of a medicine bottle, fill out a job application or speak with your child’s teacher? In Union County, 26 percent of the adult population lives with these limitations every day. »

NEWARK—As children look forward to using new lunchboxes for school, parents should be aware of the dangers of foodborne illness that can lurk in a packed lunch. »

Blood Drive • Aug. 19 from 1 – 7 p.m. – Woodbridge Center Mall, 250 Woodbridge Center Dr., Woodbridge, will host a blood drive. Info: 1-800-933-2566. »

It’s about time I got to review something like Tate Taylor’s “The Help,” a vital work with a beginning, middle, end and something important to say. Inundated by the summer of FX, where every moment of almost every movie has attempted to emulate the last two minutes of a 4th of July fireworks extravaganza,... »

For many Americans, having a couple of drinks to unwind at the end of the day or to connect socially with friends is a fun and occasional indulgence. »

EDISON – Temple Emanu-El, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, will hold an open house so that area residents can learn more about the religious community. »

RAHWAY -- Rahway’s Brandon Napoleon, the quarterback of St. Peter’s Prep High School, has been selected to play in the Semper Fidelis High School All-American Bowl in January. »

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Whether you’re a recent graduate going to college for the first time or a returning student, it will soon be time to get to campus – and payment deadlines for tuition and other fees are not far behind. »