TRENTON –With school back in session, it is imperative that both motorists and students be extra vigilant on New Jersey’s roadways, especially in school zones and near bus stops, Attorney General Paul T. Dow and Acting Highway Traffic Safety Director Gary Poedubicky cautioned today.
Medical Center Offers Suggestions For Preventing Falls In The Elderly
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NEWARK –The New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services has designated Sept. 19-25 as “Fall Prevention Awareness Week,” and Newark Beth Israel Medical Center (NBIMC) is hoping to increase awareness about the dangers of falls for the elderly and ways to prevent accidents.
Task Force Investigates Rahway Homicide
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RAHWAY — The Union County Homicide Task Force is investigating the death of an Avenel resident that was discovered yesterday morning in Rahway, Prosecutor Theodore J. Romankow announced.
We pay for Social Security insurance
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It’s no secret that Republicans have worked for the better part of the last decade to cut Social Security and Medicare. The party’s roadmaps, plans, and bills all point in the same direction: smaller, privatized Social Security benefits for American retirees and the dismantling of the Medicare guarantee.
Linden Police Step Up Enforcement At Route1&9 “Safe Corridor”
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LINDEN – Starting today, the Linden Police Department will be aggressively enforcing motor vehicle violations on Route 1&9, a state mandated Safe Corridor. In 2003, the state established the Safe Corridor Program as an initiative to help increase the safety on 14 New Jersey roads with the highest accident and fatality rates.
Hurricane Victims Have Until Oct. 31 To Register With FEMA
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STATE – Monday, Oct. 31, is the deadline for New Jersey residents affected by Hurricane Irene to register with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to seek government assistance.
Community Access Unlimited Youths Among Inaugural Graduates Of Alternate Education Program
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ELIZABETH – Two members of Community Access Unlimited were part of the inaugural class of the YouthBuild Elizabeth program that marked its first commencement ceremony on Sept. 1.
Perth Amboy Remembers 9/11 Victims
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PERTH AMBOY – On Sunday, city officials dedicated a monument to two residents who lost their lives in the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks against America as the community marked the 10th anniversary of 9/11.
Flags Honor Fallen Firefighters
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MOUNTAINSIDE – The Union County Fire Chief’s Association created a field of flags at Echo Lake Park in Mountainside to honor the memory of the 343 FDNY Firefighters who answered the final call on Sept. 11.