• Funds to help redevelop Sandy-affected housing

    The New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (DCA) and the New Jersey Redevelopment Authority (NJRA) announced the creation of the Predevelopment Fund for Affordable Rental Housing. The new initiative, funded by Community Development Block Grants, will provide financing to nonprofit developers who plan to revitalize areas affected by superstorm Sandy by covering the predevelopment costs…

  • Safe Corridors grants awarded to local towns

    Sayreville, South Amboy and Woodbridge will receive a combined $171,991 in grants through New Jersey’s Department of Transportation Safe Corridor Program, which benefits local police departments in an effort to keep dangerous stretches of state highways safe for motorists. Specifically, the police departments of Sayreville and South Amboy will receive $47,927 and $25,176, respectively, for…

  • Jackson brothers’ Unity Tour comes to State Theatre

    By THOMAS CASTLES Staff Writer Tickets are on sale for performances by The Jacksons on July 25 at the State Theatre in New Brunswick, July 26 at the Theatre at Westbury in New York, and July 27 at the Borgata in Atlantic City. The Jacksons — also known by their former name, the Jackson 5…

  • Saint Peter’s to aid families of LGBT youth

    I n an attempt to reach out to the LGBT community, Saint Peter’s Healthcare System is conducting a study to explore ways to help those who are in the “coming out” process. Lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender (LGBT) youth identifying themselves as such can face difficulties and even dangerous situations, as they risk pain and…

  • Despite decision, same-sex marriage rights remain stalled in N.J.

    By JESSICA D’AMICO Staff Writer Despite the U.S. Supreme Court’s landmark ruling on June 26 that deemed it unconstitutional to deny federal benefits to married same-sex couples, supporters of gay marriage in New Jersey could only celebrate vicariously through those in other states. “This is a truly monumental day for our community and in our…

  • Warped Tour

    Top: Oliver Sykes of Bring Me the Horizon from Yorkshire, England, gets up close and personal with the crowd during the Vans Warped Tour’s stop at the PNC Bank Arts Center in Holmdel July 7. Left: Kellin Quinn of Orlando, Fla.-based Sleeping with Sirens belts out a growl. Below: Christofer Drew Ingle of Mississippi’s Never…

  • Greater Media introduces broadcast news

    FYI Greater Media Newspapers has launched the premiere installment of Greater Media Broadcast News, featuring staff members delivering the top news headlines from Middlesex, Monmouth and Ocean counties. Filmed in Greater Media Newspapers’ newsroom in Manalapan, the newscast may be viewed at www.gmnews.com. The inaugural installment is anchored by Copy Editor Suzie Xie and Managing…

  • Oversight wanted on rate increases for utilities

    A recent AARP survey showed that a majority of those New Jersey residents who responded indicated that they want strong oversight when it comes to utilities, and that the Board of Public Utilities (BPU) should thoroughly scrutinize any rate increase requests to ensure that the seventh-highest utility rates in the nation do not go any…

  • Gov. Christie should rethink spending priorities

    Here are a couple of things that belie the governor’s alleged concern for the fiscal welfare of New Jersey residents:  Twenty-five million dollars spent on ads full of self-aggrandizement and overblown claims of financial support given to victims of superstorm Sandy.  Twelve million — at minimum — spent on an unnecessary “special election”…

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