Author: Greater Media
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Writer salutes passage of state resolution
On June 11, the state Assembly joined the state Senate in passing a state resolution condemning all forms of anti-Semitism. The Jewish Caucus of the Monmouth County Democrats commends the Legislature for recognizing and addressing the disturbing rise of anti-Semitism — not only in other parts of the world, but also here in New Jersey.…
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South River: Somewhere between heaven and hell
By MICHAEL NUNES Staff Writer A scene from “Here We Wait,” a web series produced in South River that hits the net in early August. The series is filmed at the Ria-Mar restaurant on Whitehead Avenue and has a cast of local and national actors. COURTESY OF OLIVIA BAPTISTA SOUTH RIVER — Who would have…
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East Brunswick district adopts policy on transgender students
By MICHAEL NUNES Staff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK — The board of education has adopted a new policy to protect the rights of transgender students. “We wanted to make sure that we had protected our students and our staff by having a policy in place that addresses the possibility of a student [who] identifies with a…
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Salvatore A. Amato
Mr. Salvatore Amato passed away July 1, 2015, at the John F. Kennedy Medical Center in Edison. Born and raised in Brooklyn, he had resided in Freehold for the past 18 years. He was a communicant of St. Robert Bellarmine Catholic Church, Freehold, and a proud United States Air Force World War II veteran. Mr.…
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Oceanfest
Thousands turned out to celebrate Independence Day at the 25th Annual OceanFest held along the oceanfront Promenade in Long Branch. Among the attractions that drew crowds to the family friendly festival were professional sand sculptures, live musical performances, children’s activities and entertainment, an Afro-Caribbean music and dance festival, crafts and delicious foods, all topped off…
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Car shows rev up fun for whole family
By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer Steve Dillon of Monroe Township cleans his 1935 Graham at the Classic Car Cruise held at The Shoppes of Old Bridge on July 3. STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR Car enthusiasts, as well as families and investors, are flocking to car cruise nights throughout New Jersey to take a look at…
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Charges linger against officers
By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer No decision was made on whether to dismiss charges against four Edison police officers after a recent Superior Court hearing on the matter. The charges stem from an alleged plan on the part of the officers to retaliate against a North Brunswick police officer because of a drunken-driving charge. In…
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Canine Companion provides help, friendship to human pal
Javier Robles and Delbert An Edison resident recently found his new best friend. Javier Robles received his third Canine Companion Assistance Dog from Canine Companions for Independence, a national nonprofit that provides assistance dogs for children and adults with disabilities. Delbert, a 2-year-old Labrador retriever, was deemed a match for Robles. The diligent dog has…
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Art show
PHOTOS BY SCOTT FRIEDMAN Top: Patrons admire a 3-D sidewalk drawing by chalk artist Anthony Cappetto at the recent JuneBug ArtFest in Metuchen. Above: A crowd gathers for the drawings of Hopelawn’s Amanda Wisneski.
