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Upcoming exhibits & events at Zimmerli
The Zimmerli Art Museum at Rutgers — which features the world’s largest collection of art created during the Cold War era by Russian artists willing to risk their lives to defy Soviet repression — will present “Leonid Sokov: Ironic Objects” through July 14. This is first museum exhibition in the U.S. devoted to the career…
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FEMA deadline extended until March 1 for hurricane victims
Those affected by Hurricane Sandy in New Jersey now have until March 1 to register for disaster assistance through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). People with storm losses in all counties in New Jersey can register online at www.disasterassistance.gov or via a smartphone or tablet at m.fema.gov. Registration is also available via phone by…
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Piano players challenge each other to a duel
Organists will support those impacted by Sandy during Feb. 3 fundraiser BY JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent There have been many types of fundraisers to help victims of Hurricane Sandy, especially musical events. But a show on Feb. 3 may be the only one featuring dueling organists. That’s what Christopher Deibert, executive director of Music at St.…
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Dog proves she is a kid’s best friend
Therapy dog provides comfort, judgment-free environment to special-needs students BY THOMAS CASTLES Staff Writer Hope, a golden retriever, is used as a therapy dog for special-needs students in Old Bridge. Dog owners tend to say that their pets just seem to understand them somehow. Bright and Beautiful Therapy Dogs’ Rosemary Laubach is keenly aware of…
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Sayreville residents assured of relief funds
Hurricane Sandy victims will be assisted by Middlesex County Long Term Recovery Fund BY STELLA MORRISON Staff Writer Representatives from the Middlesex County Long Term Recovery Fund discussed the future of the funds raised and collected by the Sayreville Storm Relief Center during the Jan. 28 Sayreville Borough Council meeting. Sayreville Councilwoman Lisa Eicher suggested…
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Rte. 9 bus lane in Old Bridge to remain closed
Township Council wants clarified rules on speed limits, hours of usage BY THOMAS CASTLES Staff Writer Commuters traveling via Route 9 in Old Bridge may be in for an even slower commute to New York City, thanks to a lack of regulations on the highway’s buses-only lane. Members of the Township Council on Jan. 28…
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Cameras caught in crossfire
Cars proceed along Route 18 at Tices Lane in East Brunswick, where a red-light camera system went into place in 2011. Many people debate whether such cameras have made the roads safer or more hazardous. JEFF GRANIT staff
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Monmouth standout Clark drafted by MLS’s Red Bulls
BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer Ryan Clark can be forgiven for a temporary lack of judgment. On the coldest day of the year, he was running around his front yard in his bare feet. It was for a pretty good reason. The Monmouth University soccer star had just learned he was drafted by the New…
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sport shorts
Monmouth University Lacrosse’s Kortney Rose Clinic will be held Feb. 3 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Boylan Gym. Instruction will be led by Monmouth University players and coaching staff. Donations will go to the Kortney Rose Foundation, an organization that is dedicated to raising funds to support research and education related to…
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