NEWARK, NJ — Acting Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens II announced July 21 that Newark Police Lt. Luis Santiago and his son, Officer Louis Santiago, have both been indicted in connection with the death of Damian Z. Dymka, a nurse who was struck and killed by Louis Santiago. On Nov. 1, 2021, Dymka, 29, […]
MONTCLAIR, NJ — The board of trustees at Montclair State University has approved tuition and fee rates for the 2022-2023 academic year, working to ensure that the nationally ranked public research institution, which has a diverse population of more than 21,000 students, remains affordable, according to a July 20 press release. Tuition and mandatory fees […]
BLOOMFIELD, NJ — Sponsored by the Bloomfield Center Alliance, the popular Cruise Night will continue to attract local classic car enthusiasts to Bloomfield Avenue and Broad Street for one last evening this summer, Wednesday, July 27, from 6 to 9 p.m. So come out and hear some ’50s music, dance if you like, and talk […]
NEWARK, NJ — Acting N.J. Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey Philip Sellinger announced a state-federal partnership designed to ensure access to reproductive health care for New Jersey residents and those from out of state who seek such care in the Garden State, according to July 20 […]
NEWARK, NJ — On July 20, the NJ Transit board of directors adopted the fiscal year 2023 operating budget and updated capital plan that supports continued investments in personnel, infrastructure and equipment to maintain the system in a state of good repair and to enhance the overall customer experience, according to a press release. “Gov. […]
BLOOMFIELD, NJ — The Bloomfield School District recently welcomed new central office staff members. Pictured with Superintendent of Schools Sal Goncalves, far right, are new staff members, from left, Jennifer Khoury, director of systems, IT and communications; Angela Brisini, supervisor of technological staff development; Alex Reitmeyer, technician; Claire Keller, director of student achievement; Jeannine Hanna, […]
BLOOMFIELD, NJ — Susan Connolly, an 11th-grade English teacher at Bloomfield High School, who, in her own words, came to teaching “much later in life,” has retired. Her decision became effective July 1. Connolly, who spent 22 years teaching in the Bloomfield School District, grew up in New York state just north of the Mohawk […]
BLOOMFIELD, NJ — Universal Technical Institute’s campus in Bloomfield and Gabrielli Trucks Sales recently partnered to provide employment opportunities with Gabrielli for auto and diesel students, according to a July 11 press release. UTI’s early employment program is open to all students enrolled in an automotive or diesel program. Participating employers may offer students they […]
BLOOMFIELD, NJ — Casa De Flora Bar owners Maritza Walton and Ashley Gillett, Bloomfield Mayor Michael Venezia, and Councilwoman Jenny Mundell welcome family, friends and guests to the new cafe and retail floral boutique’s official ribbon-cutting ceremony on June 24. As a floral therapy space, Casa De Flora Bar offers guests the opportunity to unwind […]
BLOOMFIELD, NJ — Tony Moyet, of Bloomfield, had an extra special reason to celebrate Independence Day this year as it marked the one-year anniversary of his life-saving double lung transplant at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center. “My lungs are working great,” Moyet said. “My doctors are amazing people — miracle workers. I am truly humbled […]