WOHS seniors named Board of Education student liaisons

WEST ORANGE, NJ — West Orange High School seniors Aarushi Bhatnagar and Sessina Dani have been named as the first-ever student liaisons to the West Orange Board of Education. The two will attend board meetings, provide input, and present student reports to the board and public. Bhatnagar is an active member of the West Orange […]

Agreement reached in PSE&G base rate review would keep customer bills stable

NEWARK, NJ — PSE&G recently filed an agreement with an administrative law judge that, if approved, would keep residential customer bills stable and at levels that are 30 percent lower than customers paid in 2008. PSE&G has reached a settlement with the staff of the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities, the New Jersey Division […]

Open house events at Edison Lofts

WEST ORANGE, NJ — The Residences at Edison Lofts in Edison Village will host a series of weekend open house events on Sundays throughout October. The events, which take place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., are scheduled for Oct. 7, 14, 21 and 28. Prospective residents are invited to attend to experience the modern […]

‘Immigration in America: How it Impacts Us Nationally and Locally’

MILLBURN, NJ — Congregation B’nai Israel will host a special presentation of the L’Dor V’Dor Speaker Series with award-winning reporter Matt Katz, who will discuss “Immigration in America: How it Impacts Us Nationally and Locally,” on Sunday, Oct. 14, at 9:30 a.m. A bagel breakfast will precede the talk at 9 a.m. Katz is a […]

District of NJ announces progress with Project Safe Neighborhoods

NEWARK, NJ — One year ago, the U.S. Department of Justice announced the revitalization and enhancement of Project Safe Neighborhoods, which Attorney Gen. Jeff Sessions has made the centerpiece of the department’s violent crime reduction strategy, according to an Oct. 1 press release from the U.S Attorney’s District of New Jersey Office. PSN is an […]

‘Haiti en Couleur’ at WOAC

WEST ORANGE, NJ — West Orange Arts Council, together with Gallery Pink, will host “Haiti en Couleur,” an exhibit showcasing artists from the group AYITISTIK, comprising Mona Coichy Haigler, Jean Richard Coachy, Jean P. Blaise, Jerry M.C. Georges, Marc A. Gaston and Jean C. Dominique. There will be an exhibit reception on Saturday, Oct. 6, […]

Caldwell man arrested with assault weapons

NEWARK, NJ — Acting Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens II announced on Oct. 3 that Paul Aguilar, 47, of Caldwell, was arrested and charged with possession of assault weapons and drug paraphernalia. Detectives from the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office Narcotics Task Force, whose members include officers from Newark, East Orange and Rutgers University police […]