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Life Story: Henry C. Zimmer, 74; Vietnam Veteran
Henry C. Zimmer of Somerset passed away on July 25 at home with the support of his family. He was 74. Born in Plainfield, he lived in North Plainfield before moving to Somerset in 1971. Henry worked as a Butcher / Meat Manager for Foodtown Supermarkets, later Stop & Shop,...
Today: Yahrtzeit of the Stretenir Rebbe ZT”L; Buried in NJ
Today, 22 of Tamuz, is the Yahrtzeit of the Stretenir Rebbe ZT”L, who is buried in Deans, NJ. Thousands of people from Lakewood and elsewhere go annually to his Kever to Daven, specifically people looking for Shidduchim.
Save the Date: Major Upcoming New Jersey Devils Regular Season Games
Calling all New Jersey Devils fans, there’s still some time until the regular season starts but it’s never too early to start marking your calendars. With 82 games in a season, it’s easy to get the schedule mixed up from time to time. The Devils have a few exciting games going on over the course of the season. Both new and old fans are going to want to keep track of some of the upcoming games they can look forward to. (All start times are according to Eastern Standard Time) New Jersey Devils 2024-25 Regular Season is Full of Familiar Faces...
Who can make or break this Rutgers football season? Here are our 5 x-factors
They may not be at the top of national watch lists and former award winners, but these Rutgers football players may be the difference between a good season and a great one. Coming off its first winning season in a decade, Rutgers hopes an experienced group can improve last season’s 7-6 record and change the trajectory of the team’s standing in the new-look Big Ten Conference.
Fake NJ doctor raped patients with help from his wife
OLD BRIDGE — A husband and wife from Middlesex County have both been sentenced for luring women to fake doctor appointments to sexually assault them. Orger Sibaja-Bolanos, 67, of Old Bridge was sentenced in Superior Court earlier this month to 10 years in state prison, according to Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone.
Heroic bus driver saves toddler's life after finding him wandering in busy street
NEW YORK (CNN Newsource/WABC/WKRC) - A New York City bus driver put his parental instincts to good work while on the job. He managed to help save a toddler who wandered from his home and was in the middle of a busy intersection. Pete Warner said it was just another...
Summer Streets kicks off with car-free streets in Queens, Staten Island
Summer Streets made its annual return to the city this weekend. The program - which closes streets to cars and trucks and opens them up for cycling, walking, dancing and other outdoor activities - kicked off in Queens and Staten Island on Saturday. "It's wonderful. It's wide open," said Kevin...
Making SOMA a model for the country
Jason Bing believes an education shouldn’t be about just getting a diploma. “I’m a firm believer that getting a high school diploma shouldn’t be the bar. We have to go beyond that,” said Bing, who was recently hired to be superintendent of the South Orange and Maplewood School District. “Whatever I’m doing in the classroom, I want it to be important beyond the classroom.”
This city named best for art, culture, and history in New Jersey
There are locations throughout New Jersey that are the epitome of great history with landmarks that shaped the fabric of this country. New Jersey is also rich in culture, diversity and a less known but significant art scene. Families are now looking more closely into choices that are rich in...
Here’s where to find the best hair salons on Staten Island | Best of 2024 ultimate guide
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — If you’re looking for a new place to get a trim, we found a spot (or two, or 100) for you!. For our latest Best of Staten Island category in 2024, we asked our readers to tell us where we can find the best hair salons on Staten Island.
West Orange High former baseball player Sam Brodersen selected in MLB Draft
West Orange High alum and former baseball player Sam Brodersen was selected in the 15th round of the 2024 MLB Draft by the St. Louis Cardinals. A right-handed pitcher, Brodersen started his college career at Wingate University — throwing the final out for the Bulldogs’ Division II National Championship as a true freshman in 2021. After three successful seasons at Wingate, which saw him throw 212 strikeouts over 172 innings, he transferred to Louisiana Tech for his senior season.
Nico Daws’ Future Bright: Why the Devils Should Stand by Him Despite Criticism
Nico Daws has faced scrutiny from New Jersey Devils fans due to his performance in the last two seasons, with speculation that had he performed better last season, the team might have made the playoffs. However, Daws struggled with inconsistency post-hip injury, leading the Devils to explore other goaltending options such as Jake Allen and Kaapo Kahkonen. Despite moves to make his path to the NHL more challenging, including acquiring Jacob Markstrom and drafting Mikhail Yegorov, there is a call for faith in Daws' potential as a skilled NHL goaltender.
Events at Nurture Nature Center
Learn about the science of cool at Nurture Nature Center. What is the science behind staying cool? Demonstrations with liquid nitrogen will complement a short Science on a Sphere program. Free. Perseids Meteor Shower Party. Monday, August 12, 9 pm to midnight. At Heil Park, 900 Packer St., Easton. See...
Staten Island obituaries for July 27, 2024
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — In honor of those who have died, here is a compilation of obituaries posted on SILive.com. Viewing times and guest books can be seen here. James Ferrara, 61, a beloved father, grandfather and friend, died on July 24. Ferrara founded Unique Coffee Roasters in his garage in 1995, building the business from the ground up and turning it into a successful company that collaborates with businesses of all sizes. Read his full obituary on SILive.com.
Staten Island greatly needs affordable housing (Letter to the editor)
I am a native Staten Islander and I have lived and worked with homeless and housing unstable Staten Islanders for the last 40 years. Staten Islanders are facing an unprecedented affordable housing crisis. The experts say their vacancy rate in the city is 1.4%, the lowest rate in decades. That means there is just not enough affordable apartments for everybody currently living on Staten Island.
Real Estate: 3 New Listings, 2 Open Houses, 0 Price Changes
It’s a quieter weekend in Verona real estate than last week, with three of the four new listings being condos. Here’s what’s happening, from lowest priced to highest in each category:. New Verona Listings. 284 Claremont Avenue Unit B4: 1 bed, 1 bath condo. Fully renovated, dedicated...
Here's what's planned for the Woodbridge tiki bar grand opening
WOODBRIDGE - Anchors at Smith's Creek, the new waterfront tiki bar in the Sewaren section, will celebrate its grand opening this week. The ribbon-cutting ceremony is scheduled for 5 p.m. July 30 at the bar, 616 Cliff Road, Mayor John E. McCormac announced on his Facebook page. The event will include live...
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