IRVINGTON, NJ — When Clerson Xavier and Jefferson Jean-Paul enrolled at Centenary University in Hackettstown, they couldn’t have envisioned the success they’d achieve in college. Four years later, they’ve each won international research awards, traveled to Florida to participate in a marine biology research project and now have paid internships with a Hackettstown doctor as […]
ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo Jr. announced that Essex County is now accepting applications for the 2021 Essex County Emergency Rental Assistance Program. There is $15.4 million available to be awarded. Renters and landlords who have been negatively impacted during the coronavirus pandemic and need help to pay rent or […]
IRVINGTON, NJ — Last week, Mayor Tony Vauss announced the start of a street-paving and striping program for the township of Irvington, which will continue throughout the spring and summer. Residents should notice significant improvements on many streets. Photos Courtesy of Tony Vauss
IRVINGTON, NJ — U.S. Rep. Donald M. Payne Jr., who represents New Jersey’s 10th Congressional District, spoke at the April 26 Irvington Township Council meeting to give a congressional update and discuss resources that could aid the township. “As we know, it’s still a very difficult time for our country. COVID-19 continues to affect daily […]
ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — Just one week after announcing that the Essex County Correctional Facility will begin housing detainees from Union County effective July 1, Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo Jr. announced that the county has notified ICE to remove its detainees from the ECCF. “We have had a very solid working relationship with […]
IRVINGTON, NJ — Irvington Council First Vice President October Hudley, who is president of the National Action Network’s Irvington chapter, attended the NAN Convention, from April 13 to 17 at the Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel. Hudley attended on behalf of the Irvington chapter, which won the 2021 Chapter of the Year award. Photos […]
IRVINGTON, NJ — The Irvington NAACP recently hosted a virtual session on financial literacy with experts Abel Jean-Baptiste and Brenda Robinson. Both presenters provided important information about how to go about successfully planning for the future, whether by investing in buying a home or managing personal resources. There are many people who need expert advice, […]
IRVINGTON NJ — As reported last week, Irvington Mayor Tony Vauss held his State of the Township address on April 15. Various guests came together to support Vauss and highlight the many successes seen in Irvington during the past year. Event speakers applauded the town’s toy drive, held during the holiday season. According to Public […]
IRVINGTON, NJ — Former Irvington Mayor Mike Steele was given a clean bill of health in mid-April by his attending physicians and therapeutic team, according to a press release from Steele. Steele, who was mayor from 1990 to 1994, suffered a stroke in November 2020. In November, a week before Steele’s 65th birthday, he went […]
IRVINGTON, NJ — The Irvington Police Department and the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office Homicide/Major Crimes Task Force are investigating a double shooting that resulted in the death of Eliameau Maxime, 32, of Orange, according to an April 26 press release from the ECPO. On Saturday, April 24, Maxime was shot in the early morning hours […]