Tag: New York

  • Jazz performance to have touch of New York, Israel and Brazil

    Jazz performance to have touch of New York, Israel and Brazil

    The first program of the 2017-18 Ohavei Tarbut – Lovers of Jewish Culture series features Mattan Klein and Sound Tracks at 8 p.m. on Dec. 2 at Anshe Emeth Memorial Temple, 222 Livingston Ave., New Brunswick. Klein’s new recording was conceived, sponsored, produced and recorded in Israel. The style belongs to the current generation of…

  • Legion post holds trip to Rockefeller Center

    Legion post holds trip to Rockefeller Center

    American Legion Post 253 will hold its third annual bus trip to Rockefeller Center in New York on Dec. 10. The cost is $25 per person. Limited space available. No refunds. Text or call 732-991-9507 for reservations, or drop off payment at the post.

  • Bus trip to New York, ‘Wicked’ set for Oct. 14

    Bus trip to New York, ‘Wicked’ set for Oct. 14

    The North Brunswick Department of Parks, Recreation & Community Services along with Defy Gravity will sponsor a bus trip to New York City to see “Wicked” on Broadway. Travelers should meet at 8:30 a.m. Oct. 14 at Babbage Park, Laurel Place, North Brunswick. The bus leaves at 9 a.m. sharp. Water and snacks will be…

  • Edison Little League team has memorable time in Cooperstown

    Edison Little League team has memorable time in Cooperstown

    Between blasting home runs and converting double plays, the North Edison 12U Little League team had a lot to be proud of when it visited fabled Cooperstown in New York for its annual tournament. The Edison baseball team flourished on its trip from July 22-28 to the home of the National Baseball Hall of Fame…

  • Bus trip to New York scheduled on Mother’s Day

    Bus trip to New York scheduled on Mother’s Day

    American Legion Post 253 will offer a bus trip to New York on Mother’s Day, May 14. The bus will arrive at Port Authority around 11:30 a.m. and will return to the legion by 8 p.m. The cost is $20 roundtrip from the post, 50 Devoe Ave., Spotswood. Pricing increases to $25 per person after…

  • Commuters at Penn Station face myriad delays despite fare hikes

    Commuters at Penn Station face myriad delays despite fare hikes

    Twelve hundred passengers were stranded on April 14 on a New Jersey Transit train at New York Penn Station. The problem was due to an Amtrak power issue and was affecting all service to the Northeast Corridor. The train was disabled and a rescue train was dispatched There were no reported injuries. Then there was…

  • French honor students denied trip to United Nations

    French honor students denied trip to United Nations

      By JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent SAYREVILLE — Whether some French Honor Society students will be able to take a trip to New York during the last week of February is still under review,  the issue has brought up larger concerns about student safety and field trips. Superintendent of Schools Richard Labbe and some members of…

  • Brooklyn high school seeks alumni information for reunion

    Brooklyn high school seeks alumni information for reunion

    A reunion is being organized for graduates of James Madison High School (JMHS) in Brooklyn, New York.  Anyone from any class year who attended or graduated from JMHS should contact Ira at [email protected] or Marcia at [email protected]. Include your name and the years you attended or the year of graduation. More details will be released as plans are finalized.

  • ‘Kinky Boots’ bus trip set for Oct. 26

    ‘Kinky Boots’ bus trip set for Oct. 26

    The North Brunswick Department of Parks, Recreation & Community Services will host a trip to see “Kinky Boots” in New York City on Oct. 26. Sign-in begins at 8:30 a.m. at Babbage Park, Laurel Avenue, North Brunswick. The bus will leave at 9 a.m. Showtime is 2 p.m. The cost is $115 and includes seating…