Rapper Fatboy SSE is added to Unity Day lineup

IRVINGTON, NJ — Mayor Tony Vauss has announced the addition of new school rap star Fatboy SSE to the 18th annual Unity Day celebration lineup in Orange Avenue Park on Saturday, Aug. 10, which already features old school hip-hop artist Big Daddy Kane. Fatboy, whose name is Tyriq Thomas Kimbrough, grew up in Irvington, one […]

Big Daddy Kane to headline Unity Day celebration

IRVINGTON, NJ — According to Mayor Tony Vauss, it’s going to be “All hail the Kane” on Saturday, Aug. 10, when rapper Big Daddy Kane headlines the township’s 18th annual Unity Day celebration in Orange Avenue Park. The roster of singers and performers scheduled for this year’s event includes: Anonymous, Creme, Helen & Terry Jones, […]

Irvington to host NNO celebration on Aug. 6

IRVINGTON, NJ — Irvington will observe National Night Out on Tuesday, Aug. 6, from 6 to 9 p.m. in D. Bilal Beasley Square. “Thank you to all sponsors who contributed to make this event a success,” said Mayor Tony Vauss on Monday, July 22. According to the www.securitychoice.com website, the U.S. has been celebrating National […]

5th Ward to host Movies at the Masjid

EAST ORANGE, NJ — The 5th Ward will screen “The Secret Life of Pets” on Friday, July 26, at 7 p.m. as part of the Movies at the Masjid series at Masjid As Habul Yameen on 18th Street in East Orange, as a collaboration between Imam Abdul Aziz, the East Orange City Council, and 5th […]

Orange public unable to get copy of latest FBI subpoena through OPRA

Orange public unable to get copy of latest FBI subpoena through OPRA

ORANGE, NJ — The legal policy set by former Orange City attorney Eric Pennington that prohibits all correspondence and public inquiries about the ongoing Federal Bureau of Investigation probe into allegations of wire fraud, misuse of federal funds and other alleged crimes by members of Mayor Dwayne Warren’s administration appears to still be in effect. […]

Irvington NAN Chapter partners with others to feed the needy

Irvington NAN Chapter partners with others to feed the needy

IRVINGTON, NJ — The Irvington National Action Network Chapter joined forces with Bridges Outreach Inc., the High Rollaz motorcycle club, the Rotary Club, Municipal Council Vice President Renee Burgess and Alison Bryant of the CWU Food Pantry of Irvington to feed the hungry in D. Bilal Beasley Square on Sunday, July 14. “It was a […]

McPherson returns to court July 22 for campaign signs

McPherson returns to court July 22 for campaign signs

IRVINGTON, NJ — Conrad McPherson, who ran for the Irvington Board of Education in the spring and lost, is scheduled to appear in court Monday, July 22, for allegedly illegally posting campaign signs in the recent April election. McPherson will go to court because he was cited by the township for violating Ordinance MC 3529, […]