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  • Domestic abusers must surrender firearms

    Legislation sponsored by Assembly Democrats Joann Downey and Eric Houghtaling to strengthen New Jersey’s gun laws and protect victims of domestic abuse from gun violence has been signed into law by Gov. Chris Christie. “Legislation to keep guns out of the hands of domestic abusers will protect New Jersey residents,” said Downey (D-Monmouth). “Establishing an…

  • Monmouth University will house Springsteen archives

    Monmouth University will house Springsteen archives

    Monmouth University has created a partnership with Bruce Springsteen to establish the Bruce Springsteen Archives and Center for American Music at the university’s campus in West Long Branch. Through the collaboration, Monmouth University will become the official archival repository for Springsteen’s written works, photographs, periodicals and artifacts, according to a press release from the school.…

  • Talk on public perceptions of privacy, video surveillance set for Feb. 21

    Talk on public perceptions of privacy, video surveillance set for Feb. 21

    The Jewish Community Center of Middlesex County (JCCMC) will be the host to Milton Heumann, Ph.D., who will present, “The Right to Privacy and Surveillance in Private and Public Locales,” at 1:30 p.m., Feb. 21, at 1775 Oak Tree Rd., Edison. The discussion will explore public perceptions of privacy and video surveillance in 21st century America.…

  • All-black Labrador mix missing in East Brunswick

    All-black Labrador mix missing in East Brunswick

      EAST BRUNSWICK – Claire, a 2-year-old all-black Labrador mix, was recently rescued and transported from North Carolina to an adopter in East Brunswick. She broke loose wearing a black harness and trailing a lime green leash on Dec. 29. She was spotted in the areas of Ainsworth Avenue, Tices Lane, Alvin Court, Harts Lane and Farms…

  • East Brunswick ice skater receives first place award

    East Brunswick ice skater receives first place award

      Kayla Leung of East Brunswick, a junior at Stanford Online High School, along with Montgomery High School Junior Lili Chang, won first place in the Junior Shadow Dance event of the 2016 National Solo Dance Series Final (NSDSF) on Sept. 10, 2016, in Newark, Delaware.   The championship was organized by the United States Figure Skating Association (USFSA) to feature skaters from…

  • Valentine’s Day Brunch to benefit The Monmouth County SPCA

    Valentine’s Day Brunch to benefit The Monmouth County SPCA

    The Monmouth County SPCA will hold its annual Valentine’s Day Brunch from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Feb. 12 at the Navesink Country Club in Middletown. Proceeds from the brunch go directly to supporting MCSPCA programs that save thousands of abused and abandoned pets each year. Each ticket is $85 and includes a buffet brunch with an…

  • Teens create app to limit infant suffocation

    Teens create app to limit infant suffocation

    EAST BRUNSWICK – Samantha Lau, Rachael Lau and Kayla Leung of East Brunswick won the 2016 Congressional App Challenge for the 12th District of New Jersey. Representing Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-Mercer, Middlesex, Somerset), the girls created the SaveBB app because in the U.S. alone, more than 20,000 infants die each year, according to the Centers for…

  • Forum will help teens ‘create healthy thoughts’

    Forum will help teens ‘create healthy thoughts’

    AACT-NOW (African American Community Takes New Outreach Worldwide) and NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) will present the new forum, “From Hopeless to Happy: Tips to Help Teens Create Healthy Thoughts” for teens and their parents from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Feb. 15 at NAMI-NJ, 1562 Route 130 north, North Brunswick. To reserve a…

  • RBMC Foundation receives donation from Middlesex County police chiefs

    RBMC Foundation receives donation from Middlesex County police chiefs

    The Raritan Bay Medical Center (RBMC) Foundation received a $1,500 donation over the holidays from the Middlesex County Association of Chiefs of Police. Chief John J. Zebrowski of the Sayreville Police Department, Capt. Jack Fitzsimmons of the Sayreville Police Department, Executive Director of the RBMC Foundation Linda Hill, RBMC President Michael R. D’Agnes and Deputy Chief Larry Cattano…