Posts Tagged ‘ economy ’

Christie Releases Transition Reports

January 29, 2010

STATE -- Gov. Christopher Christie has released 19 reports prepared by his transition team detailing their review of all state departments, agencies and authorities.

Three Scams to Avoid in Tough Times

April 9, 2009

Many people have lost their jobs in the last few months as the economy falters. Scam artists are still fully employed, however, in good times and bad. So be careful. “If it sounds...

Analysis Says Corzine Budget Leaves NJ $100M Short

April 8, 2009

STATE – Gov. Jon Corzine’s $29.8 billion budget proposal relies on revenue projections that are too optimistic, according to a consensus of economic reports used by the non-partisan Office of Legislative Services...

Union Protests Planned Merck Job Cuts

April 8, 2009

RAHWAY—Members of the U.S. Steelworkers, Local 4-575, staged a protest outside Merck’s Rahway facility in opposition against the company’s plans to cut as many as 178 jobs held by union members. The union is...

Don’t Be An April Fool When It Comes To Your Economic Recovery Payment

April 8, 2009

By Ellen Zwierzynski, Social Security District Manager in Elizabeth No one likes being the target of an April fool’s prank. If you’re receiving Social Security or Supplemental...

Students Assess Stimulus Package For Math Challenge

March 30, 2009

EDISON—Led by math teacher Benjamin Patiak, four students from The Wardlaw-Hartridge School in Edison took part in a 14-hour mathematical modeling competition on Saturday, March 7. Christopher Georgevich of Elizabeth, Saheela Ibraheem of...

Free Job Training Course

March 26, 2009

CRANFORD – During the month of April, Union County College offer a free job training course to all Union County residents. All residents over the age of 18 are eligible to participate in this program. The...

Five Mistakes That Can Bust Your Budget

March 26, 2009

Making — and sticking to — a household budget can help you conserve cash and limit your credit needs in tough economic times. There are some traps, however, that can bust your budget...

Heeding Criticism, Corzine Restores Property Tax Deduction

March 25, 2009

STATE – Gov. Jon Corzine’s draconian budget proposal has drawn a lot of criticism, but the most controversial component was the plan to eliminate the property tax deduction on the state income...

Union County College To Host Job Fairs

March 25, 2009

CRANFORD – On Thursday, April 2, Union County College’s Division of Counseling Services will be hosting a job fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on its Plainfield Campus in the cafeteria at...