Tag: Assemblyman Andrew Zwicker
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Global Indian organization recognizes prominent figures
The Global Organization of People of Indian Origin (GOPIO)’s Central New Jersey Chapter honored several key figures who advance the Indian culture and heritage during its 10th anniversary gala and community recognition awards banquet. More than 350 guests, public officials, community leaders, GOPIO members and awardees from various fields visited Ember Restaurant in South Brunswick on…
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Automatic voter registration becomes law, assembly passes minimum age for primaries
An effort to increase voter registration throughout the state became law Tuesday afternoon, as Governor Phil Murphy signed a bill that introduces automatic voter registration policies to the Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) and other entities. The newly passed law (A2014) requires that the MVC registers any eligible resident to vote when seeking to get a…
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SOMERSET COUNTY: Zwicker bill moves to reduce age to vote in primaries
A bill making its way through the state legislature could make it possible for 17-year-olds to have an impact at the ballots later this year, as lawmakers move to open primaries to a younger block of voters. Under the bill, dubbed the “New Voter Empowerment Act,” 17-year-old registered voters will be able to participate in…
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Assemblyman Zwicker launches summer book drive
Assemblyman Andrew Zwicker is collecting books to distribute to local children in an effort to help students maintain achievement gains made during the school year. “Research shows that daily reading is one of the best ways to combat the summer slide and narrow the achievement gap, but so many children have no age-appropriate books to…
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Assemblyman to hold Telemarketing Fraud Forum
Representatives from the New Jersey Office of the Attorney General, Division of Consumer Affairs and the South Brunswick Police Department will hold a Telemarketing Fraud Forum from 7-8:30 p.m. March 13 at the South Brunswick Municipal Building, 750 Ridge Road, Monmouth Junction section of South Brunswick. The forum will be hosted by Assemblyman Andrew Zwicker…
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‘Uniting Communities’ to strengthen alliances, discuss civil liberties
The Islamic Society of Central Jersey (ISCJ) will celebrate and reaffirm civil rights and civil liberties during “Uniting Communities,” from 5:15-7:15 p.m. on Jan. 14 at the ISCJ, 4145 Route 1 south at Promenade Boulevard, Monmouth Junction. Confirmed speakers include Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-12), Assemblyman Andrew Zwicker (D-16), South Brunswick Chief of Police Raymond…
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Zwicker food drive supports South Brunswick Food Pantry
The legislative office of Assemblyman Andrew Zwicker (D-Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, Somerset) has collected hundreds of nonperishable food items to donate to local food banks. The food drive launched last month yielded more than 300 donations, which will be distributed to Arm in Arm, Flemington Food Pantry, Mercer Friends Food Bank, Food Bank Network of Somerset County…
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Zwicker to hold food drive through Dec. 13
The legislative office of Assemblyman Andrew Zwicker is collecting non-perishable food donations to help those in need this winter. Suggested items include stuffing, canned turkey gravy, canned cranberry sauce, canned sweet potatoes/yams/white potatoes, boxed mashed potatoes, boxed rice, boxed cornbread muffin mix, boxed brownies and cake mixes, cereal, oatmeal, coffee, peanut butter and jelly,…
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Zwicker announces mobile office hours
Assemblyman Andrew Zwicker (D-Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, Somerset) will hold off-site office hours to give constituents the opportunity to receive support in matters related to state agencies, voice their opinions on state issues and familiarize themselves with services available through Zwicker’s office. Zwicker will visit the South Brunswick Public Library, 100 Kingston Lane, Monmouth Junction, from 4:30-7:30 p.m.…
