NEWARK, NJ — Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo Jr. hosted the 2021 Essex County Italian American Heritage Month celebration on Thursday, Oct. 28, in the county’s Martin Luther King Jr. Justice Building. During the event, DiVincenzo recognized Judith M. Persichilli, commissioner of the N.J. Department of Health, and Frank J. Del Gaudio, director of […]
ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo Jr. announced that Essex County is accepting applications for the 2021 Essex County Emergency Rental Assistance Program. Renters and landlords who have been negatively impacted during the coronavirus pandemic and need help to pay rent or utility bills can apply for funding. Grants will be […]
NEWARK, NJ — A New Jersey Institute of Technology student, professor or alumnus who wants to start a business will soon have access to $75,000 in seed money from a new NJIT Venture Fund that’s part of a 10-year, $6.75 million commitment funded by the university’s endowment, according to an Oct. 26 press release. This […]
TRENTON, NJ — The deadline for New Jersey homeowners and renters to apply for FEMA individual assistance for damage and losses from the remnants of Hurricane Ida has been extended to Dec. 6. The extension provides more time for residents living in counties designated for individual assistance, including Bergen, Essex, Gloucester, Hudson, Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, […]
ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — Observed annually in November, National Donor Sabbath is a time focused on educating faith-based communities about the critical need for organ and tissue donation, and the vital role faith plays in making the decision to register as a donor. Currently, there are 110,000 Americans — nearly 4,000 of whom live in […]
TRENTON, NJ –– A provision of New Jersey’s commitment to reduce plastics pollution statewide took effect Thursday, Nov. 4; now, food-service businesses may provide single-use plastic straws to a customer only upon request. Food-service businesses include all restaurants, convenience stores and fast-food businesses, each of which must also educate their employees and customers about the […]
NEWARK, NJ — In advance of New Jersey’s Nov. 2 general election, acting U.S. Attorney Rachael A. Honig announced Oct. 22 that the public may call the U.S. Attorney’s Office election hotline at 888-636-6596 to report threats against voters, threats against election workers or any other activities that would interfere with a citizen’s right to […]
TRENTON, NJ — The New Jersey Department of Transportation and the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection are reminding drivers to be extra vigilant on roadways this fall as mating season for white-tailed deer gets underway and daylight hours decrease. Deer are more likely to enter roadways suddenly at this time of year, also known […]
TRENTON, NJ — The New Jersey Youth Symphony will present the concert “An American Salute: Honoring Our Veterans” on Sunday, Nov. 7, at 3 p.m. at Patriots Theater at the War Memorial in Trenton. Appearing under the batons of Simon Lipskar, and artistic director and principal conductor Helen H. Cha-Pyo, respectively, the NJYS Youth Orchestra […]
MILLBURN, NJ — Local youth groups such as the Millburn–Short Hills Youth Baseball, Millburn–Short Hills Lacrosse Club and the Millburn High School girls varsity soccer team have conducted food drives at the Kings supermarket in the Short Hills section of Millburn to support Meeting Essential Needs with Dignity and its network of 22 food pantries […]