Posted in Elizabeth, New Jersey, tagged Angel Estrada, Cecilia Dallis-Ricks, Frank Cuesta, Garrett Smith, Joe Cryan, Manny Grova, Neil Cohen, Patricia Perkins-Auguste, Ray Lesniak, Roselle on July 30, 2008 |
TRENTON – Longtime state Assemblyman Neil Cohen (D-Union) resigned Monday. Cohen is currently the subject of a child pornography investigation, though as of Monday no charges had been filed.
Cohen has reportedly been in a hospital under psychiatric evaluation since authorities seized his office computer last week.
Cohen submitted his one-sentence resignation letter to clerk of the Assembly at 9:24 a.m., said Derek Roseman, spokesman for the Assembly Democrats.
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Posted in Carteret, Middlesex County on July 30, 2008 |
CARTERET—On Saturday, July 12, a ribbon cutting ceremony was held for The Partners Against Hunger Food Bank, located in the basement of the Iglesia de Dios church located at 712 Roosevelt Avenue in Carteret. The food pantry is a cooperative partnership with The Zion Lutheran Church, The Iglesia de Dios Church and Boy Scout Troop 88 which is sponsored by The American Legion Post 263.
Pictured at the ribbon cutting ceremony are, from left to right, front Mayor Daniel Reiman, and Eagle Scout Ryan Gerstler; rear, Assemblyman Joseph Vas, Council Member Susan Naples and Scoutmaster Fred Gerstler
In attendance were Assemblyman Joseph Vas, Carteret Mayor Daniel Reiman and Council Member Sue Naples who presented accommodations for the construction of the food pantry to Eagle Scout Ryan Gerstler and the cooperative partnership.
Posted in Linden on July 30, 2008 |
LINDEN – Police are searching for three young men who robbed a West Elizabeth Avenue convenience store early Monday morning.
According to police, the three men entered the store at 6 a.m. At least two of them were carrying black handguns and ordered everyone to the floor.
Posted in New Jersey, tagged NJ Hero Act, organ donation, Richard Codey on July 30, 2008 |
TRENTON – A new law signed by acting Gov. Richard Codey last week will soon force all New Jersey residents getting a driver’s license to consider becoming organ donors.
The NJ Hero Act also makes New Jersey the first state in the country to incorporate organ donation education into the high school curriculum, beginning in the 2009-10 school year.
“Our goal is to generate a collective awareness about the importance of organ donation so that those who want to donate, will,” said Codey, who sponsored the legislation. Codey served as acting governor while Gov. Jon Corzine was in Israel on a trade mission.
Posted in Elizabeth on July 30, 2008 |
ELIZABETH – A 40-year-old Elizabeth man was sentenced to 60 years in state prison for stabbing a 33-year-old man to death outside a Linden bar in 2006.
Superior Court Judge Jospeh Donohue sentenced Carlos Gutierrez on Friday, July 25. Gutierrez was convicted of first-degree murder on March 27, following a nine-day trial. The jury spent a day deliberating before handing down the guilty verdict.
Posted in Perth Amboy on July 30, 2008 |
PERTH AMBOY—Mayor Wilda Diaz has announced that the City of Perth Amboy is celebrating the 325th anniversary of its charter (1683-2008) in style.
“From now through the end of the year, we have a huge variety of programs and activities planned”, stated Kathleen DePow, chairman of the 325th Anniversary Committee. “No matter what your interests or age, there is something for everyone,” she added.
Posted in Union County, tagged United Way on July 30, 2008 |
SCOTCH PLAINS – Nearly 100 individuals and representatives of businesses throughout Union County recently hit the golf links at Shackamaxon Golf & Country Club in Scotch Plains to support United Way of Greater Union County’s work in making a difference in people’s lives and addressing critical community needs.
AGL Resources/Elizabethtown Gas Golfing for a Good Cause: Miles Notar, Tony Pugliese, Mike Scacifero and Tim Williams.
“This event’s continued success demonstrates again and again that Union County’s residents and businesses care for their neighbors and the community,” stated James W. Horne, Jr., CEO of United Way of Greater Union County. “Their generosity and leadership enable organizations like ours to continue our work.”
Posted in Woodbridge, tagged St. James School, Woodbridge Elks on July 30, 2008 |
Young Patriot Wins Essay Contest—Jake Russell (center) a student at St. James School, presented his first place Americanism Essay sponsored by the Woodbridge Elks # 2116 at the Flag Day services held at the lodge recently. Standing l-r are New Jersey State Elks Past State President Roy De Ritter, Exalted Ruler Paula Kopcho, Jake’s sister Michelle, mother Pam, father Jerry and New Jersey State Elks Association Past State President Francis J. Decibus. Honored guests in attendance were Veteran’s from the Menlo Park Veteran’s Home, Edison.
Posted in Clark, tagged Arthur L. Johnson High School, Clark Unico on July 30, 2008 |
Unico Honors ALJ Seniors – At Clark Unico’s recent installation and awards ceremony, six Arthur L. Johnson High School seniors were honored. Pictured left to right are Brian Piccolo Award winners Stephanie Amalfe and Steve Cancelliere, and scholarship winners Lisa Nucera, Kevin Campbell, Gabrielle Rimmaudo and Vincent DelVecchio. They were all inducted into Unico as student members. (Photo courtesy Henry Varriano)
Posted in Linden, tagged Linden Brownie Troop 885 on July 30, 2008 |
Linden Brownies Honor School Board—Linden Brownie Troop 885 awarded a community service award to the Linden Board of Education. This award is for being involved in our community and for promoting community involvement in the lives of our students. Christina Beviano and Jackie Beviano presented the award on behalf of the Linden Brownie Troop 885 to the Linden Board of Education.
Posted in Elizabeth, tagged Elizabeth High School, Spencer Savings Bank, Theodore Roosevelt Middle School on July 30, 2008 |
ELIZABETH – Olga Fridman of Elizabeth High School and Elizabeth Edouard of Theodore Roosevelt Middle School in Elizabeth earned scholarships from Spencer Savings Bank. A $1,000 prize was awarded to Fridman and a $500 Coverdell Education Savings Account (CESA) was awarded to Edouard in recognition of their hard work and dedication throughout the school year.
Posted in Clark, tagged Ilene Altman, Leeny and Steve on July 30, 2008 |
GLOUCESTER, Mass. – Clark native Ilene “Leeny” Altman started writing kids music for an audience of one – her nephew Zak.
Altman’s first songs were written to entertain and educate Zak about the important things in life – fruit, clouds, and stinky diapers. Then Zak said, “Leeny, can you write me more songs?” To which Altman replied, “Uhhhh… sure, buddy!”
Posted in New Jersey, opinion, tagged Carla Katz, Chris Christie, Jon Corzine, Mike Shapiro on July 30, 2008 |
By Michael M. Shapiro
The conventional wisdom is that the recently announced federal probe into the dealings of former Corzine friend, Carla Katz, with the local CWA which she had led, will score United States Attorney Chris Christie political points with Republicans, Independents, and some anti-Corzine Democrats. Gov. Corzine has been battling to keep emails between Katz and himself from becoming public and Katz is already under investigation by the national CWA for alleged improper conduct.
Christie’s federal investigation promises more negative Katz headlines, more unfavorable publicity for the Governor, and positive publicity for Mr. Christie. However, Mr. Christie’s possible gubernatorial ambitions may actually be undermined by this probe.
Posted in Elizabeth, New Jersey, sports, tagged Chet Paravecchio, Elizabeth High School, Jim Whelan, Raymond Graham, Rick Tobor on July 30, 2008 |
By Jim Whelan
Every time Chet Paravecchio sees a former player, a smile comes to his face. Recently, when he ran into Rick Tobor, a member of the Elizabeth High School 2006 State Championship team, a bigger smile comes to his face. The reason? A car.
Before the season started, Tobor asked, “If we win the state championship, can I take your car to the prom?” The coach replied, “You betcha partner!,” not taking the wager seriously. After every win late in the season, Tobor kept asking about the car, saying “Remember our bet?” “I remember!,” the coach responded.
Posted in Popcorn movie reviews, tagged Aaron Eckhart, Batman, Christian Bale, Christopher Nolan, Heath Ledger, Michael Goldberger, The Dark Knight on July 30, 2008 |
By Michael S. Goldberger, film critic
It is dark, indeed. And complicated through the first act when director Christopher Nolan dabs in blacks and grays the gloomy exposition for his Batman reprise. It’s Gotham, yet might as well be postwar Vienna on paranoia-inducing hallucinogens. But great irony is at work here. And it saves “The Dark Knight” from its overindulgences. (more…)
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