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Seminar on veterans’ benefits April 2
The New Jersey Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial Foundation (NJVVMF) will host a free seminar on the V.A. health care system 10 a.m. April 2 at the Vietnam Era Museum & Educational Center, adjacent to the New Jersey Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial, located off the Garden State Parkway at exit 116. RSVP to 732-335-0033.
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Local man finds himself hangin’ with Snooki on ‘Jersey Shore’
BY CHRISTINA HABERSTROH Staff Writer Nick DeStefano SAYREVILLE — A typical night out has turned into near-celebrity status for Nick DeStefano. The 22-year-old borough resident had finished his shift at Giusseppe’s Pizzeria in Old Bridge one night last summer and headed for the Shore with his brother. The destination was the Karma nightclub in Seaside…
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NJDOT set to improve Route 1 corridor in S.B.
BY SAM SLAUGHTER Staff Writer Project has changed, but funding has not been eliminated SOUTH BRUNSWICK — Despite rumors raised at a recent Township Council meeting, it seems that improvements are still under way for Route 1 in South Brunswick. During the meeting, Public Affairs coordinator Ron Schmalz mentioned an email that may have alluded…
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Fundraiser April 2 to aid medical students
UMDNJ-RobertWood Johnson Medical School and the Foundation of UMDNJ will host an inaugural Student Scholarship Gala 7 p.m. April 2 at The Heldrich, 10 LivingstonAve., New Brunswick. All proceeds from the event will be used to support medical students. Tickets for the gala and sponsorship opportunities are available by contacting Ginny Rutkowski at [email protected] or…
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Danny Maseng to perform at temple
Jewish music star Danny Maseng will perform at Shabbat services with Makhelat Anshe Emeth (the Adult Choir) at Anshe Emeth Memorial Temple, 222 Livingston Ave., New Brunswick, 7:30 p.m. April 8.
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No. and So. Brunswick to receive state capital funding
Six Mile Run, Route 1 to see transportation improvement projects North and South Brunswick will be receiving funding for capital projects under the proposed Fiscal Year 2012 Transportation Capital Program. North Brunswick will receive $5.6 million to advance the Route 27/Six Mile Run bridge replacement project on the border of North Brunswick and Franklin Township.…
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Short-term decision good for some, very bad for others
CODA GREG BEAN Was anyone surprised by the news last week that the teachers’ union in South Brunswick, the South Brunswick EducationAssociation, after “careful consideration” rejected a proposed wage freeze for the 2011-12 school year? If they had accepted the freeze, the number of full-time-position cuts in the district would have been reduced from 60…
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In praise of Spicuzzo as community supporter, father
I ’m not going to comment on the charges facing Sheriff Joseph Spicuzzo. As with all legal cases, I hope that in the end truth and justice are served. I have lived, taught and served as a firefighter in Spotswood for close to 25 years. Sheriff Spicuzzo has in that time been a true supporter…
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Studies suggest vegan diet is healthier
March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, the perfect time for people to switch to a vegan diet and reduce their risk for cancer and other life-threatening diseases. According to the American Cancer Society, “A diet high in fat, especially fat from animal sources, can increase the risk of colorectal cancer.” Research shows that people…
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