ELIZABETH—New and old accusations of police misconduct and political indifference remain issues in the upcoming mayoral primary, in which Mayor J. Christian Bollwage faces a stiff challenge by Edward Bryant Koon, a senior officer at the county’s juvenile detention facility.…
Woodbridge to Host New & Exciting Summer Events in 2008
By Mayor John E. McCormac Hello Atom Tabloid Readers… I want to take this opportunity to remind everyone about the great events and happenings coming to Woodbridge this summer. Let’s start with Saturdays in downtown Woodbridge with the “bigger and…
The Debate Over Debates
By Michael M. Shapiro Congressman Rob Andrews, who is challenging Senator Frank Lautenberg in the Democratic Primary for the United States Senate in New Jersey, has demanded that Senator Lautenberg debate him seven times before the June Primary. Senator Lautenberg…
“Speed Racer” Can’t Get out of its Own Way – 2 popcorns
By Michael S. Goldberger, film critic It is alas ironic that “Speed Racer,” the Wachowski Brothers’s live-action adaptation of the series that originated as the Japanese anime “Mach GoGoGo,” is anything but swift. For all its colorful, dizzying, quick-splice freneticism,…
Remembering the Past: Elizabeth Memorial Day Memories
by Diane Norek Harrison ELIZABETH-I received these Memorial Day memories from reader William Frolich: “Memories of Memorial Days in Elizabeth, and parades on North Broad Street, near the Sailors and Soldiers Monument” “To some of us, the big event in…
Nash Looking To Lead In Brooklyn
By Jim Whelan Most Knicks fans are hoping that Derrick Rose is available in next month’s NBA Draft. The Memphis guard led the Tigers to the championship game. Enter Tyreke Evans to fill the void left by Rose’s departure after…
Remembering the Past: Memorial Day Memories
by Diane Norek Harrison SOUTH AMBOY-I do not have the exact year of this information, but it is from the early to mid 1950s since my references show that is when Thorvald Olsen was Mayor of South Amboy,
A Roadmap To Safer Teen Drivers
By John S. Wisniewski Transportation data shows that every nine minutes, a teenage driver is involved in an accident in New Jersey. In 2006, there were 55,729 automobile accidents involving teenagers in New Jersey, killing 48 drivers and 19 passengers.…
Diaz Wins Overwhelming Victory
Vas era comes to an end in Perth Amboy PERTH AMBOY – Political newcomer Wilda Diaz won a stunning victory Tuesday, defeating 18-year incumbent Mayor Joseph Vas by more than 1,000 votes. Diaz called her victory “incredible.” “The people wanted…
Double Shooting In Elizabeth
ELIZABETH—One person was killed and another seriously hurt in a double shooting near Jefferson Park on Monday. Authorities say Christopher Cumming, 18, was shot in the chest and died at the scene, while another victim was taken to University Medical…
Carteret Consolidates Parks, Public Works Depts.
CARTERET—Mayor Daniel J. Reiman has announced that several municipal departments and services have been consolidated under a single organizational structure. The directive was made as a part of the administration’s agenda to streamline operations, and is the second such restructuring…
Linden Announces 2008 Concert Series
LINDEN—The Linden Recreation Department has announced the line-up for their 2008 free concerts and movies in the park series to be held at The Raymond Wood Bauer Promenade Amphitheater located at 400 N. Wood Avenue, next to the post office…
Hospital Foundation Celebrates Success Of 19th Annual Rose Ball
RAHWAY – The Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Foundation recently celebrated the success of their 19th annual Rose Ball. “Our 19th Annual Rose Ball raised $180,000 for the programs, services and facilities of RWJUH Rahway, including the Fund for Technology…