UNION COUNTY, NJ — New legislation criminalizing ‘upskirting’ — the act of secretly photographing or recording under a person’s clothing — was signed into law last week by the state’s assembly and will fall under New Jersey’s invasion of privacy laws. The new law, sponsored by Assembly Democrats Cleopatra Tucker, Valerie Vainieri Huttle, Annette Quijano, Benjie […]
UNION COUNTY, NJ — According to a recent report released by Department of Law and Public Safety, the 2014 Uniform Crime Report shows an overall decrease in crime for the county by eight percent from the previous year. Approximately 10 percent less violent crimes were committed, and seven percent less nonviolent crimes. “Our latest crime data […]
UNION COUNTY, NJ — An audit of three state colleges and universities by the office of the state comptroller found that mandatory fees account for approximately one-third of the cost of attending undergraduate school. Despite the heavy reliance on such fees, none of the three schools had established written policies or procedures to govern how mandatory […]
UNION COUNTY, NJ — The Islamic Center of Union County hosted its first Meet and Greet on May 1. The event, “A Bridge to Meet and Greet your Muslim Neighbors,” drew about 200 people from the community. Union Mayor Manuel Figueiredo, along with Committee members Joseph Florio and Michele Delisfort, Sheriff Joseph Cryan, and Union County […]
UNION COUNTY, NJ — As revelations of a full-blown lead crisis continue to sweep across New Jersey, Gov. Chris Christie has mandated new regulatory measures to address elevated lead levels in school water systems, along with new legislation introduced by senate democrats that would strengthen the government’s role in lead remediation. Christie’s lead remediation plan comes […]
UNION COUNTY, NJ — Union County employees were recognized for their artistic efforts at the 15th annual Exhibit and Contest for County of Union Employees and their Families. It took place at the Elizabethtown Gas Company, located at Liberty Hall Center in Union. The three judges included Marguerite Brennan, Lawrence Cappiello and Frank Falotico. Marguerite Brennan […]
UNION COUNTY, NJ — A total of $1.5 million in grant money was awarded to 21 municipalities throughout Union County. The funds are intended to support street repairs and economic development. As part of his chairman’s initiatives for 2016, Union County Freeholder Bruce H. Bergen would like to see the money go to street repairs due […]
UNION COUNTY, NJ — Corey James, founder of Painting Pictures — a nonprofit organization that helps at-risk teens — recently released his new book, just weeks after National Youth Violence Prevention Week. Titled after James’ organization, the book — “Painting Pictures: Reframing the World of Inner City Youth” — shares the story of James’ work with […]
Although the FairTax® — H.R.25/ S.155 — is a national consumption tax on new goods and services and government spending and will eliminate all federal taxes on income and investment, it also features a ‘rebate in advance’ also called a prebate, which is based on family size. Additionally, this column will explain the dynamic-positive effect it will have on manufacturing […]
UNION COUNTY, NJ — It was an emotional evening as state Sen. Richard Codey spoke at the National Alliance on Mental Illness of Union County monthly meeting on April 26 in Westfield at the American Legion building. He remains dedicated to the cause of educating the public about mental illness by working with the Codey Foundation […]