IRVINGTON, NJ — Irvington, East Orange and Orange are taking action in response to a controversial New York City program that relocates homeless families from city shelters and into dilapidated homes here in New Jersey. Local mayors have had enough. New York City’s Department of Homeless Services’ Special One Time Assistance program, or SOTA, aims […]
IRVINGTON, NJ — According to Mayor Tony Vauss and his administration, Irvington is in search of different ways to beautify the town and make it more inhabitable, such as turning the defunct Irvington General Hospital into a mixed-income community, the opening of the newly built Walgreens and Irvington being home to the state’s third highest […]
IRVINGTON, NJ — When Santa Claus made his way to Irvington Town Hall this year, instead of using a sled with eight reindeer, he rode a decorative fire truck to the Holiday Lighting Spectacular on Thursday, Dec. 5. The event was spearheaded by Irvington Mayor Tony Vauss, and the crowd had smiles on their faces […]
IRVINGTON, NJ — Irvington transitioned into the holiday season with several Thanksgiving turkey giveaways throughout the week, including one at Irvington High School on Monday, Nov. 25. “I think the turkey giveaway event at Irvington High School was a tremendous event,” Mayor Tony Vauss, who attended the giveaway, told the Irvington Herald in a phone […]
ATLANTIC CITY — Thousands of municipal employees and elected officials from New Jersey’s 565 municipalities connected at the 2019 League of Municipalities Conference in Atlantic City, which kicked off on Tuesday, Nov. 19, and concluded Thursday, Nov. 21. The state League of Municipalities is a voluntary association created to help communities do a better job […]
IRVINGTON, NJ — The Irvington Fire Department has upgraded its vehicles with new trucks and engines, and the new fleet couldn’t have come at a better time. With 2020 just around the corner, Mayor Tony Vauss views this move as another step forward for the township. “Ever since I took office on July 1, 2014, […]
IRVINGTON, NJ — After many stops throughout New Jersey, beginning in Monmouth County, the election on Tuesday, Nov. 5, also saw Gov. Phil Murphy campaigning with Mayor Tony Vauss, Team Irvington Strong and Irvington Democrats as the governor made a scheduled stop in Irvington to campaign and show his support for Jamillah Beasley, Orlander Glen […]
IRVINGTON, NJ — A little rain didn’t stop the township from celebrating Halloween at the Irvington Police Department, on Thursday, Oct. 31. Despite the gloomy weather, the DJ had Irvington ghouls and goblins dancing, as residents ventured out to celebrate with the community and Mayor Tony Vauss, who oversaw the festivities during the Irvington Halloween […]
IRVINGTON, NJ — The city’s police department turned out in force to see 23 of its own promoted in Council Chambers on Friday, Oct. 25, along with friends and family. Among those promoted, Capt. Monique Smith became the first woman to serve as deputy chief in the township. “Congratulations to Monique Smith, who was promoted […]
ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — The municipalities of Irvington, Roseland and West Caldwell and the public school districts in Belleville, Cedar Grove and Livingston are participating in the Essex County Pooled Government Equipment Leasing Program to purchase approximately $11.9 million of new equipment, according to an Oct. 21 press release from the county. This new program […]