WASHINGTON, DC — Rep. Donald M. Payne Jr. announced on May 14 the estimated funding for the colleges and universities of New Jersey’s 10th Congressional District from the American Rescue Plan. The funding helps local institutions recover from the economic devastation of the COVID-19 global pandemic and allows them to continue to serve their students […]
ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — On May 5, county Commissioner Tyshammie L. Cooper, who represents District 3 and is chairperson of the Essex County Commissioner Trap-Neuter-Return Committee, held a virtual meeting of the board’s TNR Committee to address the overpopulation of feral cats in communities throughout Essex County. In attendance were District 5 Commissioner Vice President […]
IRVINGTON, NJ — When Clerson Xavier and Jefferson Jean-Paul enrolled at Centenary University in Hackettstown, they couldn’t have envisioned the success they’d achieve in college. Four years later, they’ve each won international research awards, traveled to Florida to participate in a marine biology research project and now have paid internships with a Hackettstown doctor as […]
ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo Jr. announced that Essex County is now accepting applications for the 2021 Essex County Emergency Rental Assistance Program. There is $15.4 million available to be awarded. Renters and landlords who have been negatively impacted during the coronavirus pandemic and need help to pay rent or […]
IRVINGTON, NJ — Last week, Mayor Tony Vauss announced the start of a street-paving and striping program for the township of Irvington, which will continue throughout the spring and summer. Residents should notice significant improvements on many streets. Photos Courtesy of Tony Vauss
IRVINGTON, NJ — U.S. Rep. Donald M. Payne Jr., who represents New Jersey’s 10th Congressional District, spoke at the April 26 Irvington Township Council meeting to give a congressional update and discuss resources that could aid the township. “As we know, it’s still a very difficult time for our country. COVID-19 continues to affect daily […]
ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — Just one week after announcing that the Essex County Correctional Facility will begin housing detainees from Union County effective July 1, Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo Jr. announced that the county has notified ICE to remove its detainees from the ECCF. “We have had a very solid working relationship with […]
IRVINGTON, NJ — Irvington Council First Vice President October Hudley, who is president of the National Action Network’s Irvington chapter, attended the NAN Convention, from April 13 to 17 at the Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel. Hudley attended on behalf of the Irvington chapter, which won the 2021 Chapter of the Year award. Photos […]
IRVINGTON, NJ — The Irvington NAACP recently hosted a virtual session on financial literacy with experts Abel Jean-Baptiste and Brenda Robinson. Both presenters provided important information about how to go about successfully planning for the future, whether by investing in buying a home or managing personal resources. There are many people who need expert advice, […]
IRVINGTON NJ — As reported last week, Irvington Mayor Tony Vauss held his State of the Township address on April 15. Various guests came together to support Vauss and highlight the many successes seen in Irvington during the past year. Event speakers applauded the town’s toy drive, held during the holiday season. According to Public […]