By Daniel Jackovino on BLOOMFIELD
BLOOMFIELD, NJ — The New Jersey Supreme Court will hear a Bloomfield resident’s case to obtain a 14-hour video recording taken by a security camera behind Town Hall and pointed at the mayor’s parking space. According to the the resident’s attorney, CJ Griffin, the hearing will help determine the burden of proof a public agency must […]
By Daniel Jackovino on BLOOMFIELD
BLOOMFIELD, NJ — The defense attorney for one of the former Bloomfield Police Department officers convicted last week of official misconduct and related charges stemming from a roadside stop, thinks the judge may have a difficult time crafting a fair prison sentence. Attorney Frank Arleo, in a telephone interview earlier this week, said his client, Sean […]
By Editor on ARTS / EVENTS, ESSEX COUNTY NEWS
ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — “A Christmas Story: The Musical,” based on the 1983 film, will be presented at the Paper Mill Playhouse in Millburn from Nov. 25 to Jan. 3. The book is by Joseph Robinette, with music and lyrics by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul. The performance will be directed by Brandon Ivie and […]
NEWARK, NJ — Mayor Ras J. Baraka released this statement following President Barack Obama’s visit to Newark on Monday, Nov. 2. “I am grateful for all of the Newarkers, community stakeholders and students who joined with us to make President Obama’s visit to Newark exceptional,” said Baraka on Monday, Nov. 2. “We were honored to have […]
By Chris Sykes on ORANGE
ORANGE, NJ — Teen Summit 2015 – Get it Together will be at Lincoln Avenue School, 216 Lincoln Ave., Orange, on Friday, Nov. 13, from 6 to 10 p.m., and Saturday, Nov. 14, from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Students from grades six through 12 throughout the Orange Public School District — seven elementary schools, […]
By Chris Sykes on ORANGE
ORANGE, NJ — The Orange Municipal Democratic Committee will host its annual Coat Drive from noon to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 17, at Sandwiches Unlimited restaurant, 23 North Center St., Orange. “To whom much is given much is expected,” Orange Municipal Democratic Committee Chairwoman Shelley Alexander said Tuesday, Nov. 10. “This is the season for […]
By Chris Sykes on EAST ORANGE
EAST ORANGE, NJ — Although the death of Rev. Ron Christian on Friday, Oct. 30, was a shock to the parishioners of Christian Love Baptist Church in Irvington and the surrounding communities, following the appropriate ceremonies, the church will continue to operate. Rev. Alfreddy Fletcher, assistant pastor for Christian Love Baptist Church, said Monday, Nov. 2, […]
By Chris Sykes on EAST ORANGE
By EAST ORANGE, NJ — Several East Orange Water Commission customers came to the commissioners meeting on Saturday, Oct. 14, saying they are upset about the recent 81 percent “emergency temporary” increase in their water bills that was supposed to have taken effect Aug. 1, and which actually turned out to be retroactive to May 1. Residential […]
By Chris Sykes on ORANGE
ORANGE, NJ — Orange Mayor Dwayne Warren ended a meeting on Monday, Nov. 9, in Council Chambers regarding the status of the proposed new recreation center with a promise to hold another discussion on the same topic Monday, Nov. 16. The proposed center involves the purchase and conversion of the old YWCA building on Main Street. […]
By Chris Sykes on LIVINGSTON
IRVINGTON, NJ — The funeral at Newark Tech School on Saturday, Nov. 7, for Rev. Ron Christian of Christian Love Baptist Church in Irvington, capped a three-day public period of mourning for the man many referred to as the “People’s Pastor.” There was a public viewing for “Rev. Ron,” as he was called, at the church […]