Archive for October, 2011

ELIZABETH-Here are more memories from Edward Levy on Levy Brothers: »

When did it all get so crazy? I’m talking about people who have to post updates on social networks about the daily ‘events’ of their lives. Now, I don’t mean something like “Good news! Mom’s surgery went well!” I’m talking more like “Out shopping and SNAP! Couldn’t find the shoes I was looking for.... »

I really thought that I had finally gotten through to some organizations in regards to name labels. Well, it just doesn’t seem to be the case, because I’ve gotten any number addressed to my husband who’s been gone over 20 years. I do know for a fact that I’m not alone in that direction.... »

ELIZABETH -- Navy Seaman Recruit Hunter D. Small, niece of Michelle Nelson of Elizabeth, recently completed U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill. »

TRENTON – The Joint Budget Oversight Committee today approved a request to issue $1.3 billion in bonds to fund transportation projects across the state as part of Gov. Chris Christie’s 5-year transportation capital plan. »

CLARK – You may have noticed “Stop Clark Overdevelopment” signs popping up on lawns in the township recently. They’re the work of a group of Clark residents who are opposed to a proposal to build a 39-unit condominium project on the site of Miele’s Greenhouse on Lake Avenue. »

TRENTON – An Israeli citizen living in Brooklyn, N.Y., admitted today to brokering three illegal kidney transplants for payments of $120,000 or more before he was caught conspiring to organize another black market sale, New Jersey U.S. Attorney Paul J. Fishman announced. »

STATE — The Sierra Club has announced its endorsements for New Jersey State Legislature candidates running in the Nov. 8 election. “We believe the legislators we endorsed for re-election have done more to help protect New Jersey’s air water and land than any other legislators. They have at times stood up to tremendous political... »

TRENTON – State officials today offered several tips to the public aimed at keeping zombies and vampires, many of whom are set to roam the streets this weekend, safe and sound. Of course, these creatures, along with many others, will be the thousands of children who will be trick-or-treating this weekend, prompting Division of... »

ELIZABETH - The New Jersey Department of Agriculture (NJDA) has awarded eight Elizabeth public schools a grant to participate in their Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program for the 2011-2012 school year. Only 101 schools throughout the state were chosen to participate in this nutrition program. »

LINDEN -- October is an important month in the Linden Public Schools. During this month, individual schools throughout the district acknowledge the “Week of Respect,” “School Violence Awareness Week” and “Red Ribbon Week.” »

One can understand why Libyans would celebrate the end of the Qaddafi dictatorship. But the American people should nonetheless be concerned about what the U.S. government did in North Africa. »

NEWARK – Fresh off the premiere of their Discovery Channel television show Penn & Teller Tell a Lie, the label-defying Penn & Teller bring a family-friendly evening of comedy and illusion to NJPAC’s Prudential Hall on Sunday, Nov. 6, at 4 p.m. »

NEWARK – The Drummers of Japan, is an explosive troupe of Japanese taiko drummers that combines a sense of drama with the primal power of percussion, producing one of the world’s most physical forms of music. »

EAST BRUNSWICK – A Middlesex County College professor is continuing to tell her mother’s stories from her first release "The Story of Blima: A Holocaust Survivor" with her memoir, "My Mother's Shoes." Writing for a general audience with an interest in immigrants in mid-20th century America, Shirley Russak Wachtel offers a powerful story about... »

ROBBINSVILLE – Rowan University will serve as the host venue for all four South Jersey Region state final football games during the weekend of December 2 - 3. Other championship games will continue to be played at Rutgers University, The College of New Jersey, Kean University and MetLife Stadium. »

LIVINGSTON -- Richard Rosa, MD, Orthopedic Surgeon with The Joint Institute at Saint Barnabas Medical Center, is the first physician in New Jersey to implant the iTotal CR total knee replacement. »

NEWARK--The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Children’s Hospital of New Jersey (CHoNJ) continues to be at the forefront of a relatively new technology called therapeutic hypothermia which is used to treat oxygen-deprived newborns. Therapeutic hypothermia is the deliberate lowering of the body temperature to stop further inflammatory reaction in the brain and prevent... »

MENDHAM - It’s about making a statement and showing support to the 28,000 New Jersey children and families living with Tourette Syndrome (TS) - a neurological disorder. Teams are forming from across the state to take part in the second annual New Jersey Walks for TS event in Mendham on Saturday, Nov. 19 at... »

CLARK – Out of 11 competing area grammar schools, St. John the Apostle’s eighth graders won third place and took home eight awards in the 40th annual Scholastic Olympics hosted by Roselle Catholic High School. »