• Snooze alert

    Q&A with Sharon Peters Q: I heard on “Today” that Nissan has a new technology coming out that alerts the driver who’s falling asleep at the wheel. They explained a little about how it works, but did not say when this car will be out. We don’t have a Nissan dealership in our area so…

  • The cheapest and costliest 2015 cars to insure

    Looking to buy a sports coupe or luxury car? Be prepared to dig deep to cover the cost of insurance premiums By Jim Gorzelany CTW Features DODGE GRAND CARAVAN SE PLUS Those looking to save money on car insurance should consider buying a family-minded minivan or SUV/crossover, with several Jeep vehicles enjoying among the least…

  • REAL ESTATE BRIEFS

    On Aug. 20, from 6-8 p.m., Gloria Zastko, Realtors hosted 16 twilight open houses in an effort to help buyers free up their weekends during the summer months. Andrew Zastko, broker/owner of Gloria Zastko, Realtors, was happy with the turnout of the sales associates who participated in the event. They are Chuck Charneski, Jo Ann…

  • The highs and lows of downsizing

    Time to condense the nest? Keep these considerations in mind before moving to a smaller home. By Erik J. Martin CTW Features Whether you’re an empty nester, recent retiree, or consolidator who refrains from hoarding too many possessions, moving from your current home to a more compact and lower-maintenance residence can make a lot of…

  • Make the most of your home appraisal

    When homeowners think about renovating their properties, many first need to secure some funding to finance such projects. Some may tap into the equity of their homes by refinancing an existing mortgage, while others may apply for home equity loans. Taking the latter approach may require certain steps, including an assessment of how much the…

  • Chen a key part of Bears’ success on the tennis court

    By JIMMY ALLINDER Correspondent Jennifer Chen of East Brunswick High School looks to defend her Greater Middlesex Conference Tournament singles championship and continue to be a key contributor to the Bears’ girls tennis team. East Brunswick High School tennis player Jennifer Chen is a picture of motionless concentration at she stares at her opponent about…

  • Massoni eager to backstop Monroe to GMC lacrosse title

    By JIMMY ALLINDER Correspondent Monroe Township High School boys lacrosse goalie Joey Massoni, right, will use last season’s loss in the Greater Middlesex Conference Tournament finals as a lesson and motivation for next spring, when he hopes to backstop his team to the conference championship and break Monroe’s career save record of 493. Massoni currently…

  • Get jazzed about N.J. wines at the Jazz It Up Wine Festival

    TOP PICK The Jazz it Up Wine Festival will be held Sept. 5 and 6 at historic Allaire State Park. New Jersey’s largest wine festival will feature 17 Garden State Wine Growers Association wineries, nearly 300 locally produced wines to sample, live jazz performances, kids’ activities, and delicious food and craft vendors. The festival will…

  • In theaters this week

    The Transporter Refueled Rated: PG-13Stars: Ed Skrein, Loan Chabanol, Ray StevensonDirector: Camille Delamarre Frank Martin is living his life transporting classified packages for questionable individuals. It seems this should be much less perilous than his past as a special-ops mercenary, but he is about to be put to the test. Frank must use his entire knowledge base to take on…

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