• District Manager n Trenton, NJ

    David Vinokurov Difference between Social Security disability and SSI disability Good Morning, Many of you have asked what is the difference between Social Security disability and SSI disability? Below is a brief chart with detailed links to help you and your constituents/clients further understand these two programs. Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) Supplemental Security Income…

  • POLICE BLOTTER: Week of March 2

    Hightstown    Just before 5 p.m. Feb. 12, on Rogers Avenue, officers arrested Jorge Valladares, 47, of Perth Amboy, New Jersey, and charged him with contempt of court. Officers of the Middlesex County Sheriff’s Department requested service of a warrant for the Mr. Valladares who was charged with non-compliance of child support in the amount of…

  • NEW JERSEY: Thousands partake in polar plunge for Special Olympics

    NEW JERSEY: Thousands partake in polar plunge for Special Olympics

    East Windsor’s Melvin H. Kreps Middle School staff participates in an organized plunge into the Atlantic Ocean for charity. They are, from left, Matt Bernstein, eighth grade social studies teacher; Principal Lori Stein; Joanna Chierici, eighth grade science teacher; Hector Bravo, eighth grade band director; Jerry Simonelli, seventh and eighth grade language arts and social…

  • NEW JERSEY: Thousands partake in polar plunge for Special Olympics

    NEW JERSEY: Thousands partake in polar plunge for Special Olympics

    On Feb. 25, plungers enter the frigid waters of the Atlantic Ocean at the 19th Annual Seaside Heights Polar Bear Plunge, which benefits Special Olympics New Jersey. (Photo by Amy Batista)

  • HIGHTSTOWN: Future of Borough Hall still remains unknown

    HIGHTSTOWN: Future of Borough Hall still remains unknown

    By Jen Samuel, Managing Editor    HIGHTSTOWN — The future of the Borough Hall is in question.    "We don’t know what’s going to happen with Borough Hall,” said Borough Administrator Michael Theokas at the Feb. 21 Borough Council meeting.    "It’s in flux,” Mayor Steven Kirson said.    Borough Hall has remained closed since it was severely impacted…

  • HIGHTSTOWN: Fourth-graders embody iconic African Americans

    By Jen Samuel, Managing Editor    HIGHTSTOWN — Eighty fourth grade students showcased a living history in celebration of Black History Month last Friday at Grace N. Rogers Elementary School.    The event, known as the Famous Black History Month Wax Museum, took place in the school cafeteria. In addition to parents, the superintendent, principal, and East…

  • HIGHTSTOWN: Borough receives first aid payment from FEMA

    Hurricane Irene recovery is ongoing By Jen Samuel, Managing Editor    HIGHTSTOWN — The municipality has received approximately $40,000 — its first aid payment from the Federal Emergency Management Agency — for damages suffered last year during Hurricane Irene.    "We just received the funds,” said Business Administrator Michael Theokas on Feb. 29.    The funds were received…

  • HIGHTSTOWN: Mayor promises Hurricane Irene fiscal report

    By Jen Samuel, Managing Editor    HIGHTSTOWN — Councilman Robert Thibault requested a fiscal report on all storm-related expenses at the Feb. 21 Borough Council meeting.    Mayor Steven Kirson agreed.    Said Mayor Kirson, “I’ll work with Mike (Theokas, borough administrator) and we’ll get that together.”    Minutes before, Councilman Thibault had asked for an accounting of what…

  • PRINCETON: Athlete of the Week

    PRINCETON: Athlete of the Week

    Matt Kuhlik…Princeton High swimming

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