EDISON – A lawyer-supported fund that pays for legal aid for poor clients is nearly broke and threatens the future of New Jersey’s Legal Services programs, officials said last week. According to Melville D. Miller, Jr., president of Legal Services…
Clark Mayor To Be Honored At Temple’s Casino Night
CLARK—Temple Beth O’r/Beth Torah will honor Clark Mayor Mayor Sal Bonaccorso on Saturday, Feb. 28, at the temple’s Grand Casino Nite. The annual event, which begins at 8 p.m., transforms the synagogue into an Atlantic City style-gaming operation, featuring blackjack,…
Distinguished Scholars
Distinguished Scholars—Three seniors at Benedictine Academy in Elizabeth were named “Edward J. Bloustein Distinguished Scholars” for 2009. Each of the three has exhibited both outstanding academic and leadership qualities during their years at the academy. Honored were Steffanye Barragan…
NJ Will “Go Red” Friday To Promote Awareness Of Women’s Risk For Heart Disease & Stroke
STATE—Friday, Feb. 6 marks the sixth annual National Wear Red Day for Women, a public awareness day urging women (and men), businesses, towns, schools, buildings and landmarks to “go red” or “glow red” and bring attention to the No. 1…
Perth Amboy Church Promotes Purity
PERTH AMBOY – Cathedral International, located in Perth Amboy, will hold a Celebration of Purity on Sunday, Feb. 8. Each year the historic church offers the True Love Waits program in both its Perth Amboy and Asbury Park locations. True…
An Ancient Art Form
An Ancient Art Form—Beginning on Feb. 2, students at The Wardlaw-Hartridge School in Edison have been celebrating “World Languages Week” with unique activities which support an appreciation for diversity, global interconnection and cultures and traditions. On Monday, students focused…
Lesniak Private Education Bill Stalled
ELIZABETH—Legislation that would have diverted $360 million away from public schools has run into a brick wall in Trenton, says one of the lawmakers who crafted the bill. Sen. Raymond Lesniak, who sponsored the tuition tax credit bill to implement…
Scutari Wants Longer Terms, Fewer Elections
STATE – State Sen. Nicholas Scutari wants New Jersey lawmakers to have longer terms. The Union County Democrat proposed a measure calling for state senators to stand for election every five years. Currently, they are elected in a 10-year cycle…
New Providence Looks To Settle Some Scores
By Jim Whelan Tiger Woods coined the phrase, “If I am not getting better, than I’m getting worse.” New Providence head boys basketball coach Art Cattano can relate, having the same philosophical approach to his team and the game of…
EITC Could Be Financial Lifeline To Many New Jerseyans
MOUNTAINSIDE — The Internal Revenue Service and New Jersey community groups are promoting Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) awareness. This tax credit could be a critical financial lifeline to many Americans this year. Last year in New Jersey, over 498,000…
Mailbox Fraud Still A Concern In Computer Age
ELIZABETH—With tax season approaching, Union County residents can expect a stream of official-looking envelopes in their mailboxes. Most contain authentic documents, but some “look-alike” mailings have been identified as a source of junk mail, scams, and serious fraud. “The public…
Cancer Society Offers Chance To Bowl For A Cure
LINDEN—There are still lanes available to join team “Racing for a Cure” on Saturday, Feb. 21, for a “Night of Bowling and Raffles” at Linden Lanes, 741 N. Stiles Street in Linden. Racing for a Cure is a team dedicated…
Former UCC Women’s Basketball Coach Receives National Award
SOUTH ORANGE – Former Union County College women’s basketball coach Donna Herran received the New Jersey National Girls and Women in Sports Award for 2009 at a ceremony held at Seton Hall University on Feb. 1 This annual award is…