Category: Sentinel-EBS News

  • Driver dies in motorcycle accident

    EAST BRUNSWICK — A motorcycle accident on Cranbury Road on June 22 left one man dead and another injured. Perth Amboy residents Edwin Caba- Abreu, 20, and passenger Jiordany Rodriguez Paulino, 18, were riding along a stretch of Cranbury Road near Merrill Avenue at 5 a.m. when Caba-Abreu lost control of his 2006 Suzuki GSX…

  • Creating Hogger Logger has its ups and downs

    By ANDREW MARTINS Staff Writer Hogger Logger, a family-friendly card game, was created by three college graduates. In the break room of a local summer camp nearly seven years ago, a card game created by two friends quickly became something that hooked anyone who tried it. Today, after three college graduations, two cross-country relocations and…

  • County’s concerts in the park add sounds to summer sizzle

    Middlesex County’s slate of summer concerts will offer attendees a wide range of musical tastes to bring flavor to the warm days and nights ahead. The Music in the Parks free summer concerts series will kick off in July at four county parks. Shows at Raritan Bay Waterfront Park, located at the South Amboy/Sayreville beachfront…

  • Choosing a dentist

    What you should know about … Peter L. DeSciscio, D.M.D., P.A., Amboy Dental Arts The American Dental Association offers these suggestions:  Ask family, friends, neighbors or co-workers for recommendations.  Ask your family physician or local pharmacist.  If you’re moving, your current dentist may be able to make a recommendation.  Call or…

  • Choosing outdoor furniture

    What you should know about … Choosing outdoor furniture today can be an overwhelming yet exciting project. There are many products to choose from, including teak, cast aluminum, extruded aluminum, wrought iron, resin, and outdoor wicker. Here are some helpful tips: • Know the size of the areas you would like to furnish and give…

  • Choosing custom-built cabinets

    What you should know about … The biggest myth about custom built cabinets and cabinetry is, well, who can afford them? Though pricing can go from affordable to astronomical, anyone looking for custom built cabinets can get what they want without busting the bank. Kitchen cabinets, living room bookcases, a bath vanity: whatever the use,…

  • Choosing a podiatrist

    What you should know about … Dr. Jason Grossman and his office staff A podiatrist, D.P.M., doctor of podiatric medicine, is the only health care professional whose total training focuses on the foot, ankle and related body systems. As a specialist in foot care, the podiatrist receives extensive training in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention…

  • Choosing a chiropractor

    What you should know about … Dr. Ira Shapiro of Plaza Chiropractic Center poses with figure skater Michelle Kwan. What is a chiropractor? Chiropractors are well-trained doctors specializing in the structure and function of the spine and joints of the body. Chiropractors receive a doctor of chiropractic degree and their training involves intensive studies of…

  • Choosing an assisted living community

    What you should know about … Assisted living residents enjoy mimosas in the garden at Reformed Church Home. When considering an assisted living community for a family member or friend, it is vital that you spend considerable time researching the services available at several facilities to make an informed decision. It is worth the time…