Author: Greater Media
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Benefit set for SPUR scholarship program
Special People United to Ride (SPUR), a therapeutic horsemanship program for individuals with disabilities, will hold an evening of wine and beer tastings from 7- 11 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 23, at the Salt Creek Grille, 4 Bingham Ave., Rumson. Attendees can enjoy fine wines and craft beers, light fare and a world-class selection of…
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Luxury apartments, retail planned for Metropark
By JESSICA D’AMICO Staff Writer A mixed-use development slated for Metropark is expected to meet the needs of those who make use of the second busiest train station in the state, according to Woodbridge Mayor John McCormac. The Woodbridge Planning Board granted approval last month to the Hampshire Group for the development off Wood Avenue.…
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Edison man charged in Rutgers fire
EDISON — A township man has been charged with arson after he allegedly set fire to a building on the Busch Campus of Rutgers University in Piscataway. Shayam Sridhar, 21, was charged Dec. 25 with a second-degree count of aggravated arson for allegedly starting a Dec. 20 fire at the Allison Road Classroom Building (ARC),…
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Teen’s efforts bring hope for children with autism
By JESSICA D’AMICO Staff Writer Sharwani Kota, 15, of Edison, uses skills gleaned from volunteering at the New Jersey Institute for Disabilities to work with children at a school in Southern India. Her charity work helps raise money for children with autism in India and the United States. When 15-year-old honor student Sharwani Kota was…
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‘Hour of Code’ flies by for computer-savvy students
By JESSICA D’AMICO Staff Writer EDISON — Students at Woodrow Wilson Middle School recently took part in an educational program that felt more like fun than schoolwork. According to Principal Patricia Cotoia, the tech-savvy tweens at the school were thrilled to participate in the Hour of Code program — implemented by Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)…
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Fords youngster is new face of hydrocephalus campaign
By TAYLOR M. LIER Staff Writer Hailie Mussinan For 5-year-old Hailie Mussinan of Fords, living a normal life was a challenge for some time, but after a series of surgeries, she has become a cheerful young girl. Hailie was diagnosed in 2012 with a brain tumor and hydrocephalus, which causes excess accumulation of fluid in…
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Group to support those with mental disorders
SAMHAJ (South Asian Mental Health Awareness in Jersey) will hold a support group 7-8:30 p.m. Jan. 8 at the NAMI NJ office, 1562 Route 130, North Brunswick. Those dealing with mental health disorders and their loved ones can meet in a stigma-free atmosphere. For more information, call 732-940- 0991 or visit www.naminj.org.
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Students prepare winter coats for distribution
Winter coats for the homeless will be collected through Jan. 5 in East Brunswick and New Brunswick, and Middlesex County Vocational and Technical Schools (MCVTS) students are ready to clean them for distribution. Dry-cleaning students in the School of Career Development will prepare the coats, which will be delivered to homeless men and women on…
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Seniors offering trips to Sands, Bethlehem
Our Lady of Victories (OLV) Seniors will sponsor a Jan. 25 bus trip to the Sands Casino, Bethlehem, Pa. Additional casino trips are set for Feb. 22 and March 22. Cost is $35 per person, with a $20 return in slot play and a $5 food voucher. All are welcome. For more information or reservations,…
