Tag: Louisiana

  • Edison police officers bring aid to Louisiana

    Edison police officers bring aid to Louisiana

    By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer EDISON — Despite dropping off a van loaded with relief supplies last week, Police Officer Jennifer Aldahondo said she wishes she could do a lot more for those affected by the severe flooding in southern Louisiana last month. “The devastation was so bad,” she said. “I feel bad that we could not…

  • Mayor grateful for support of Louisiana fundraiser

    Mayor grateful for support of Louisiana fundraiser

    North Brunswick is a wonderful, generous and caring community. The Cajun fundraising event on Aug. 31 for the Louisiana flood victims was a huge success. This joint effort between North Brunswick Township and Chartwells Food Services raised over $3,000 for families in Louisiana who desperately need help now. Residents also donated plenty of gently used…

  • North Brunswick will hold Louisiana-style BBQ for flood victims

    North Brunswick will hold Louisiana-style BBQ for flood victims

      North Brunswick Township will hold a fundraiser for the victims of the floods in Louisiana from 4-7 p.m. on  Aug. 31 in the municipal building parking lot, 710 Hermann Road, North Brunswick. There will be a Louisiana-style BBQ party complete with Gator burgers, Creole dogs, Cajun fries and Zydaco music. Each item will cost…

  • Memorial Fund President makes statement on police fatalities

    Memorial Fund President makes statement on police fatalities

    Below is a statement in response to the July 17 Louisiana officer fatalities by Memorial Fund President and CEO Craig W. Floyd: WASHINGTON — Today, I join all members of the law enforcement family and caring citizens across our nation in expressing profound grief and outrage over the murders of three Louisiana law enforcement professionals…