WEST ORANGE, NJ — A new historical marker was unveiled in the Valley section of West Orange on the corner of Hazel Avenue and Valley Road on July 14. The marker — the latest in a series of roadside markers sponsored by the Downtown West Orange Alliance — commemorates the Orange Valley Toboggan Slide of […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — Youth leaders from around New Jersey, including two from West Orange, held a press conference on May 20 calling on state lawmakers to pass the New Jersey Green Amendment and add it to the state constitution. The amendment would add environmental rights to the constitution and protect rights to clean air, […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — West Orange historian Joseph Fagan led a downtown walking tour on May 15, highlighting local history for those in attendance, including state Sen. Richard Codey. Codey joined the tour for the talking stop across from historic St. Mark’s Church and he smiled as Fagan explained impromptu that Codey is one of […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — West Orange Mayor Robert Parisi, Livingston Mayor Shawn Klein and state Sen. Richard Codey cut the ceremonial ribbon at the Sai Hira Ram Trust Hindu Temple of Worship. To welcome the temple to West Orange on April 2, all three participated in a lighting of candles, with honorary guests on hand. […]
TRENTON, NJ — In an effort to help New Jersey address the COVID-19 pandemic now and in the future, the state Assembly and Senate passed a package of bills that addresses a variety of topics, from health care to allowing municipalities to hold online council meetings. A total of 27 bills were passed in the […]
Mayor’s 5K raises $80,000 for ovarian cancer research and awareness
WEST ORANGE, NJ — Hundreds of runners and walkers trekked up and down Main Street on Sept. 22 for the annual Mayor’s 5K Walk/Run to Break the Silence, raising approximately $80,000 for the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition to aid research and raise awareness for early detection. The Downtown West Orange Alliance helped organize the event, […]
TRENTON, NJ — On Aug. 9, Gov. Phil Murphy signed a new law establishing a four-year pilot program to provide later school start times for high school students in some New Jersey districts. “Teens are not getting enough sleep, and early school start times are a big part of the problem,” state Sen. Richard Codey, […]
MAPLEWOOD / SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — On Friday, Dec. 14, South Orange and Maplewood officials joined state Sen. Richard Codey, Assemblyman John McKeon and Assemblywoman Mila Jasey in a meeting with NJ Transit officials to discuss service improvements, timetables, communications, capacity and infrastructure, according to a Dec. 17 press release from the two towns. This […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — The West Orange Human Relations Commission held a candlelight vigil Oct. 30 in front of Town Hall to honor the 11 shooting victims who were murdered at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh on Oct. 27. Hundreds of residents and town officials attended the vigil, where they lit candles to […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — State Sen. Richard Codey held a press conference at Liberty Middle School on May 9 in an effort to address the serious issue of teen suicide and to assist school employees in identifying at-risk students. Codey and his wife Mary Jo — a teacher for more than 40 years, 15 years […]