A groundbreaking ceremony was held last week for The Sankofa Enclave at Twenty First Street, a Black woman-led development that will offer homeownership, affordable housing, retail, and green space, representing a nearly $100 million investment in the township. The project aims to revitalize a blighted section of Standard Place off of 21st street. Fifteen two-family […]
NEWARK, NJ — Irvington’s own Jean Pierre Valencia scored a knock out in the first round of his fight in New Jersey’s biggest venue on Saturday, Oct. 12. The 24-year-old boxer had dreamed of fighting at the Prudential Center after watching world champions like Shakur Stevenson compete at the venue. Valencia finally made that dream […]
IRVINGTON — An Irvington boxer will be fighting on the biggest stage in New Jersey when he enters the ring at the Prudential Center in Newark for his second pro fight. Unbeaten junior middleweight prospect Jean Pierre Valencia returns to action on Saturday, Oct. 12 when he faces Cody Jenkins. The fight will be the […]
IRVINGTON — The township commemorated the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks with a ceremony that included recognition for local first responders and prayers for those lost. “One of the worst days in American history saw some of the most heroic acts from police, fire and EMS (emergency medical services),” said Irvington Fire Department Capt. Danny Cruz, […]
EAST ORANGE — A press conference was held Monday outside City Hall to show support for Haitian immigrants in the wake of unfounded accusations that pets were being abducted and eaten in an Ohio town. Mayor Ted R. Green, members of the city council, Haitian community leaders from East Orange and neighboring towns all participated […]
A 34-year-old township resident was peacefully taken into custody after a nearly day-long standoff with police on Nesbit Terrace. Karim M. Brunson, 34, of Irvington faces charges of harassment and weapons possession from the incident. He was being detained in the Essex County Correctional Facility pending an appearance in the Essex County Central Judicial Processing […]
Police in Irvington are credited with helping in the investigation that led to a guilty plea from a member of the Rollin’ 60s Neighborhood Crips gang. Kareem Green, 32, who is also known as “Try Me,” pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Susan D. Wigenton in Newark federal court to a superseding indictment that charged […]
IRVINGTON — Experience the Legacy is set to host its fourth annual HBCU College Fair on Saturday, Sept. 21 at the Irvington High School Gymnasium. The fair will take place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and provide students the opportunity to network with current Historically Black Colleges and Universities students and alumni, speak with […]
Irvington was one of 15 Essex County police departments reporting no major disciplinary actions taken against its police officers during 2023. “I’m happy to report that our officers are following department and state policies and directives,” said Tracy Bowers, director of public safety for the Township of Irvington. “And by posting this information publicly gives […]
By Nadine Etienne Special to the Herald Odo Achievement Center held a graduation on July 13 for the 10 participants in its Born to Lead program. Through a series of lessons and activities, the program empowered youth by providing training to help them understand their leadership style and foster growth. In addition to skill sessions […]