ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — As part of comprehensive efforts to reduce gun violence, acting Attorney General Andrew J. Bruck recently announced gun buyback events to be held simultaneously in locations in Passaic, Essex and Atlantic counties. These events are being held in partnership with Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia Valdes, acting Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. […]
CLIFTON / NUTLEY, NJ — The city of Clifton has granted Prism Capital Partners final site plan approval for a dual-brand Marriott AC/Element Hotel with rooftop bar at ON3, paving the way for the introduction of a hospitality component at the 116-acre flagship redevelopment. “The city of Clifton understands the immense benefits of a world-class, mixed-use property; […]
NEWARK, NJ — Raquin Tanner, 25, of Newark, was sentenced to six and a half years in prison for his role in a carjacking in which a firearm was brandished, acting U.S. Attorney Rachael Honig announced July 26. Tanner previously pleaded guilty by videoconference before U.S. District Judge Madeline Cox Arleo to one count of […]
GLEN RIDGE, NJ — The borough of Glen Ridge has received reports about third-party electric providers calling to inform residents their current energy provider’s service period is ending and that residents should renew their energy purchase with the contacting company, according to a July 21 notice from the borough. Energy Harbor, the borough’s Sustainable Energy […]
NEWARK, NJ — Nasheed Jackson, 24, of Newark, was sentenced to two years in prison for his role in conspiring to defraud two banks of $250,000 using stolen credit cards and blank checks, acting U.S. Attorney Rachael A. Honig announced July 22. Jackson — along with Alexander Varice, 22, and Dashawn Duncan, 27, both of […]
ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo Jr. invites all senior citizens residing in Essex County to participate in the 2021 Essex County Senior Citizens Juried Art Show and Exhibition. The deadline to submit artwork is Wednesday, Sept. 1. “Essex County has a thriving arts community and our senior art show enables […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — The Alex Caprio Animal Control Facility in West Orange received two new benches and a table in an outdoor seating area used for adoptions. It was part of an Eagle Scout project completed by Connor Seid of Troop 2 in West Orange, with assistance from Sebastian Ordonez and Hayden Silva, also […]
ORANGE, NJ — Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish in Orange kicked off its jubilant 125th anniversary celebration July 18 with a grand event honoring the Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, involving floats, food and a visit from Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, archbishop of Newark. The festivities kicked off with a procession during […]
NEWARK, NJ — On July 21, the NJ Transit board of directors authorized the expenditure of $49.7 million in federal and state funds to implement local transportation programs for fiscal year 2022, providing services for senior citizens, persons with disabilities, the economically disadvantaged and rural residents. Each of the programs extends or complements existing NJ […]
NEWARK, NJ — Wesley Jean-Marie, 32, of Valley Stream, N.Y., has been arrested and charged with the murder of Leeana Cottle, 21, of Newark, who was fatally shot on July 20 in Newark, according to a July 22 press release from the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office. Cottle was shot on the 200 block of S. […]