Archive for December, 2011

ELIZABETH -- Geoscape Solar recently completed the installation of a 733Kw solar power system for Atlantic Central Logistics (ACL) in Elizabeth. »

WASHINGTON, D.C. —With recent toll hikes and allegations of lack of accountability and fiscal mismanagement at the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, U.S. Sen. Frank Lautenberg (D-N.J.) introduced legislation that would restore the U.S. Department of Transportation’s ability to determine whether toll hikes are fair to drivers and to give the... »

STATE – Authorities have cancelled an Amber Alert issued earlier this morning after two Old Bridge children taken from their home have been found. »

The tree is up, the house is decorated and the shopping is almost done. I’m actually ahead of schedule this year but I’m feeling the stress that goes with hoping I got the right gift for everyone. Right around now, I’m panic stricken as the clock keeps ticking and the calendar rolls out yet... »

UNION – The Senior Department at the YM-YWHA of Union County will hold its annual Hanukkah party and luncheon on Thursday, Dec. 22, at 11:30 a.m. »

Getting people to understand that money is not the real wealth is a difficult problem. One must also understand the fact that idle money in the stock market, in bank accounts, or even in one’s pocket is not serving its real purpose. »

METUCHEN-EDISON-Memories from Ellen Liebson Porges: "In the early to mid 1960s we always went sledding at Tommy's Pond in Metuchen and brought along a thermos with hot cocoa. As we got older we went to the hill in front of the hospital at Roosevelt Park in Edison. »

PARRIS ISLAND, S.C. - Marine Corps Pvt. Antonio A. Patino, son of Brenda Liciaga of Perth Amboy, recently completed 12 weeks of basic training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, S. C. designed to challenge new Marine recruits both physically and mentally. »

PERTH AMBOY – If you do your Christmas shopping at downtown Perth Amboy businesses, you can get a free photo with Santa Claus this weekend at the Christmas Village at Fink Park, located at the corner of Madison and Smith. »

CLARK -- During winter break week, several exciting, free children's programs will be offered at the Clark Public Library. Why not come in from the cold and check out all the great resources the library offers? »

We've all suffered buyer's remorse – say you buy something you really can't afford or the item's sudden drop in value make it seem, in retrospect, a poor investment. That's what has happened to some people who've taken advantage of IRS rules that allow them to convert a regular IRA or 401(k) into a... »

NJTODAY.NET's community calender includes events in Union and Middlesex counties, as well as other parts of the Garden State. To have your event listed, email the information to news@njtoday.net. »

UNION -- A Union Township man who works as an adoption specialist for the State Division of Children and Families was arrested at his home early this morning and charged with third degree endangering the welfare of a child, Union County Prosecutor Theodore J. Romankow announced. »

TRENTON – The Assembly on Thursday approved legislation sponsored by Assembly members John S. Wisniewski, Ralph R. Caputo, Connie Wagner, Charles Mainor, John F. McKeon, Vincent Prieto, Elease Evans and Angel Fuentes that would aid in the search for missing children by making it a crime to not report a missing child within 24... »

ELIZABETH – Mayor Chris Bollwage (right) stands with new Police Chief Pat Shannon (second from right) and new police sergeants Kim Borras, Pete Novak and Bob Hilongos following a promotion ceremony on Thursday, Dec. 15. »

TRENTON - A partial owner of a health care plan administration business was indicted today for allegedly stealing almost a half a million dollars from a trust fund that was a client of her company, Attorney General Paula T. Dow and Acting Insurance Fraud Prosecutor Ronald Chillemi announced. »

TRENTON – The General Assembly passed legislation to allow licensed casinos in Atlantic City and racetracks to conduct wagering on professional and collegiate sport or athletic events, if a federal law is overturned, by a 54-15 vote on Thursday. »

JOINT BASE MCGUIRE-DIX-LAKEHURST -- Airmen from the 108th Security Forces Squadron have been counting down the days until their returned home since their departure for Iraq earlier this summer. »

NEWARK – Earlier this month, the Federal Aviation Administration granted Newark Liberty International Airport a waiver to allow a new version of the Boeing 747 jet to take off and land there. »

There are so many problems that it seems impossible that any sort of global consensus will be reached on how to fix the broken world economy. Global cooperation is necessary, but it is also improbable due to the charged political climate around the world. »