Author: Greater Media

  • REAL ESTATE BRIEFS

    Iris Lurie, broker/owner, Century 21 Mack Morris Iris Lurie, announces the top individuals and teams for the month of June. Top listing agent is Laurin LaLima and top selling agent is Brenda Schofield. Top listing team is the Andrea and Harry Mesh Team and top selling team is the Cole Gold Team. “The competitive intelligence,…

  • Drones: The next frontier in real estate marketing

    By Timothy R. Schulte CTW Features Aerial photos and videos may be the next big thing in selling — if the FAA gives the go-ahead Every industry has its pioneers. The automotive industry had Henry Ford. Personal computers — and digital music and smartphones — had Steve Jobs. The real estate drone photography industry has…

  • Oh, the places drones’ll go

    Unmanned aerial systems are not commercial-friendly just yet, but the FAA already is working on the framework to get them in the air The camera swoops along the driveway, right behind the luxury Audi that just pulled in, Next, it banks right, approaching the open front doors. It flies through the foyer and across the…

  • State budget funds for those with disabilities

    Balancing a state budget is no easy task and it can be particularly challenging in a state like New Jersey that boasts a diverse population of residents, a wide spectrum of industries and a varied geographic makeup. With this in mind, we thank Gov. Chris Christie and members of the Legislature for balancing a state…

  • Fun & games

    Above: Helen, right, and Dennis Connors work the wheel at the annual St. Stan’s Carnival at St. Stanislaus Kostka Church in Sayreville on June 26. PHOTOS BY SCOTT FRIEDMAN Above left: Sophia Bardsley enjoys the swing at the carnival. Above right: Mike Pedone makes one of several thousand zeppoli he would roll throughout the night.…

  • Editor named host of Broadcast News

    Mark Rosman, a managing editor with Greater Media Newspapers, has been named the new host of Greater Media Broadcast News. The weekly video newscast that may be viewed online at http://www.gmnews.com /broadcast is comprised of news and features from throughout Greater Media Newspapers’ coverage area in Monmouth, Middlesex and Ocean counties. Rosman has been employed…

  • South Amboy Elks to host ‘Tiki Night’

    The South Amboy Elks will host “Tiki Night” 7 p.m.-11 p.m. July 25 at the lodge, 601 Washington Ave., South Amboy. There will be food, music and prizes. Bring a hula skirt for the hula contest. The donation is $20 per person. For tickets, visit the lodge or call Donna at 732-754-7180.

  • TV, computer collection set Aug. 8

    TVs and computers are considered hazardous waste, and thus may be brought to the Department of Public Works, 45 Quarry Lane, North Brunswick, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., Aug. 8, instead of being placed in the regular trash stream. Cables, keyboards, mice and printers may be put in the trash.

  • PSEG to discuss station switching project

    PSEG will hold a public workshop regarding its North Brunswick Switching Station Project 7-9 p.m. on July 23 at the North Brunswick Municipal Building, 710 Hermann Road. The project will improve the electric system reliability for residents and businesses on Route 130 in the vicinity of Victory Avenue. There will be no formal presentation, so…