IRVINGTON, NJ – Irvington National Action Network President Dr. October Hudley hosted a Covid-19 vaccine and food giveaway, in collaboration with the Crazy Faith Riders of New Jersey and the North Jersey Community Research Initiative on April 2. The NJCRI collaborated with the NAN to provide medical services to residents who are most in need. […]
IRVINGTON, NJ — Irvington Councilwoman October Hudley was honored with the trailblazer award during the 10th annual Women of Worship ministries Women’s History Month empowerment event on March 23. “We honor people who are doing great work in their communities,” said Tony Fairley, who organized the event and founded WOW ministries in 2013. “We mainly […]
IRVINGTON, NJ — A film by an Irvington resident will be shown during the Garden State Film Festival. “Hard Feelings” directed by Irvington resident, Rick-kendy Noziere, will screen at this year’s festival, which will run from March 23 to March 26. “We are extremely proud to present Hard Feelings as a part of our 21st […]
IRVINGTON, NJ — Former Irvington resident Jean Louis, along with a slew of amazing contestants put on ‘timeless’ performances at the 16th annual Morristown On-Stage show on March 1. Louis performed Julio Iglesias’ “Viens M’Embrasser” in French, in hopes of having the audience “feel” his performance, rather than understand the words and sing along. “Music […]
IRVINGTON, NJ — The Irvington High School Junior ROTC squad has been crossing the state winning trophies both as a squad and as individuals. “Major Crosby Munro and myself are so proud of the cadets’ effort, teamwork, determination, and commitment to each other,” said Sgt. Harvey L. Craig, who helps lead the squad. “They used […]
IRVINGTON, NJ — The Irvington Township Council voted to approve an ordinance for their urban park application during their council meeting on Monday, Feb. 27. The application includes a grant request from the NJDEP Green Acres Program to help offset the costs of renovating the center playground, located at Civic Square. The total cost of […]
IRVINGTON, NJ — During a council meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 14, Irvington City Council voted to postpone a vote on a $9,350,000 bond ordinance for Irvington’s share of a flood mitigation facilities project until Monday, Feb. 27. The mitigation program, as written in the ordinance, would provide funding to reduce the harm of a potential […]
IRVINGTON, NJ — Mayor Tony Vauss hosted a Valentine’s Day event for the senior community at the Chris Gatling Recreation Center on Tuesday, Feb. 14. Guests include state Sen. Renee Burgess, Councilwoman Jamillah Beasley and October Hudley, who wished the seniors a happy Valentine’s Day. New Senior Center managers Shante Burr and Christian Harris organized […]
IRVINGTON, NJ — The Irvington High School football team’s past season, culminating in a state championship, was the result of hard work, dedication and never giving up. That was the message delivered by the IHS football team’s assistant head coach, Nhemie Theodore, as he addressed the crowd during the school’s annual signing day on Wednesday, […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — “When you have a passion, it’s not really a job,” said West Orange resident Rita Barnea, who has had a lifelong passion for the accordion. Currently celebrating her 15th year as editor of Accordion USA, an online publication, Barnea has a passion for the accordion whose roots go back to her […]