WASHINGTON, DC — The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has awarded $300 million in grants to help prevent homelessness among low-income veteran families, according to an Aug. 30 press release from U.S. Rep. Bill Pascrell Jr.’s office. Pascrell, a Democrat, represents New Jersey’s ninth legislative district, which covers most of Bergen County and parts of […]
EAST ORANGE, NJ — On Saturday, Sept. 10, FAMILYConnections is hosting a Veterans Community Health Fair with the Veterans Total Care Initiative. This event is open to all N.J. veterans and their family members. No appointments are required. The fair will take place at FAMILYConnections’ Main Office located at 395 S. Center St. in Orange […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — Washington Elementary School recently held its 14th annual flag salute ceremony in honor of veterans in anticipation of Memorial Day. The ceremony began with students walking into the assembly with the veterans, who have family members attending Washington. The flag salute was led by Student council representative Ezra Simon, who read […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — Domenick Tutalo and Anthony Piccoline were just 18 years old when they enlisted in the U.S. military during World War II. Neither knew at the time that they would soon participate in two of the most significant battles in history — Tutalo at Iwo Jima and Piccoline at Normandy. And after […]