Tag: Assemblywoman Nancy Pinkin
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Middlesex County students write 1,800 letters for troops overseas
PHOTOS COURTESY OF THE OFFICE OF ASSEMBLYWOMAN NANCY PINKIN Area students recently participated in an effort to support American soldiers stationed around the world through a letter writing campaign organized by legislators Nancy Pinkin and Robert Karabinchak (D-18). A total of 1,800 letters will be given to the non-profit organization American Recreational Military Services…
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East Brunswick Rec Department receives funding for special needs programs
EAST BRUNSWICK – The East Brunswick Recreation Department has received a $20,000 grant from the Department of Community Affairs’ “Rec Opps For Individuals with Disabilities” program. This award will provide funds to offer children with special needs residing in East BrunswicK, with an inclusive recreational camp program that would include science projects, dancing, arts and…
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How climate will change in New Jersey’s future
In a state with 130 miles of shoreline, 440,000 acres of sprawling pine forests and a diverse ecosystem of wetlands, the effects of climate change are hiding in plain sight. There have been several instances in the past few years when the phenomenon reared its ugly head for all to plainly see: superstorm Sandy…
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Pinkin, Karabinchak announce 2019 re-election bid for state Assembly
Assemblymembers of New Jersey’s 18th Legislative District, Nancy Pinkin (D-East Brunswick) and Robert Karabinchak (D-Edison), have announced their 2019 re-election campaign to the New Jersey General Assembly. “It has been an honor to serve the residents of the 18th District in Trenton and around town. We will continue to return state dollars back to the…
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South River schools will extend pre-kindergarten program
SOUTH RIVER–Members of the New Jersey 18th Legislative District have awarded the South River Public School District $683,640 to further expand its pre-kindergarten program. “Early childhood education is critical in introducing children to learning environments where they can begin developing the skills necessary to succeed in later education. I look forward to seeing the South…
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Democrats take over East Brunswick Township Council
EAST BRUNSWICK – Being administered their oaths of office, Kevin McEvoy and Sharon Sullivan, along with incumbent James Wendell, were sworn into East Brunswick’s governing body on New Year’s Day. More than 80 residents attended the township’s annual reorganization meeting on Jan. 1 at the municipal building. Assembly Speaker Craig Coughlin said he was asked by…
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East Brunswick honors victims of synagogue shooting
EAST BRUNSWICK–Standing together to denounce bigotry and emphasize community inclusion, the East Brunswick Human Relations Council hosted its second annual Unity Walk. Around 100 residents walked by the pond next to the municipal building on Oct. 29, specifically to remember the 11 people who were killed at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh on…
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Young artists in 18th Legislative District may enter contest
Young artists in the 18th Legislative District – East Brunswick, Edison, Helmetta, Highland Park, Metuchen, South Plainfield and South River – are invited to enter a Youth Artwork Contest sponsored by state Sen. Patrick Diegnan, Assemblywoman Nancy Pinkin and Assemblyman Robert Karabinchak. Individuals between the ages of 6 and 20 may submit artwork in a…
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Hundreds attend vigil in East Brunswick for victims of Florida school shooting
Subhead: Student speaks about best friend’s experience in Parkland, creates club to empower youth EAST BRUNSWICK– East Brunswick students co-organized the “Beyond Thoughts and Prayers:#Neveragain” vigil in a showing to vocalize the need for change regarding gun control. More than 200 residents attended the vigil on Feb. 25 on the East Brunswick High School’s football…