Sheriff’s office: Recent rash of car break-ins

WEST ORANGE, NJ — On Tuesday, Oct. 11, Essex County Sheriff Armando B. Fontoura issued a public service safety announcement regarding recent car break-ins. According to Fontoura, on Monday, Oct. 10, there was a series of car break-ins with thefts of belongings at McLoone’s Boathouse and South Mountain Reservation in West Orange. In all instances, […]

UPDATED: Bloomfield HS football team blanks Barringer, 14-0

UPDATED: Bloomfield HS football team blanks Barringer, 14-0

BLOOMFIELD, NJ — The Bloomfield High School football team defeated Barringer, 14-0, on Saturday afternoon, Oct. 15 at Schools Stadium in Newark to improve to 3-4 on the season. In the second quarter, senior wide receiver Nathaniel Brown scored on a 53-yard pass from senior quarterback John Puente. In the third quarter, senior running back […]

Winners announced for annual Essex County Parks Photography Contest

Winners announced for annual Essex County Parks Photography Contest

ROSELAND, NJ — Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo Jr. presented awards to the 10 winners in the annual Essex County Parks Photography Contest on Tuesday, Oct. 11. Winners were awarded in adult, youth and professional categories. “We congratulate the winners of the Essex County Parks Photography Contest and thank all the contestants for sharing […]

Federal safety and health officer from Bloomfield admits extortion

NEWARK, NJ — A Bloomfield man admitted conspiring with his brother to extort approximately $14,000 in cash from multiple general contractors, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced Oct. 12. Alvaro Idrovo, 46, pleaded guilty by videoconference before U.S. District Judge Katharine S. Hayden on Oct. 12 to an information charging him with one count of […]

Projects in Bloomfield, South Orange win Smart Growth Awards

Projects in Bloomfield, South Orange win Smart Growth Awards

ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — New Jersey Future’s Smart Growth Awards recognizes the very best in planning, development and redevelopment in the Garden State. The 2022 virtual celebration, to be held Nov. 10, will honor six winning projects and two Cary Edwards Leadership Award winners for their groundbreaking contributions to making New Jersey communities sustainable and […]

Annual Mayor’s Ball is a smash hit

Annual Mayor’s Ball is a smash hit

IRVINGTON, NJ — Team Irvington Strong presented the seventh annual Mayor’s Ball on Oct. 6 at Nanina’s in the Park in Belleville. The annual event is a chance for Irvington officials, residents and supporters to come together for an evening of good food, dancing and fellowship. Photos Courtesy of Tony Vauss

SOPAC to hold 2022 gala at Orange Lawn Tennis Club

SOPAC to hold 2022 gala at Orange Lawn Tennis Club

SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — On Saturday, Nov. 5, at 6 p.m., patrons, community leaders and artists will gather at the Orange Lawn Tennis Club, 305 N. Ridgewood Road in South Orange, for the South Orange Performing Arts Center’s 2022 gala. The event is SOPAC’s largest fundraiser of the year. Guests will enjoy an elegant evening […]