UNION, NJ — Just about everyone in Union knew Mark BenHayon. Outgoing and affable, Mark didn’t let the challenges he faced on a daily basis get in the way of his great sense of humor and fun-loving disposition. Lifelong residents of Union, the BenHayon family wanted to keep Mark’s memory alive, and so just one month […]
UNION, NJ — Auditions for the fourth annual fundraising event, “Union’s Got Talent,” was held this past weekend, as some of Union’s greatest talent came out to try for a chance to compete in UGT’s annual talent competition. The event, which will be held in September and is produced by the Union High School Performing Arts […]
UNION, NJ — Union will celebrate Memorial Day with its annual parade on Monday, May 30, as a tribute to those who have died in service. The parade, which will kick off at the corner of Stuyvesant Avenue and Vauxhall Road, will feature floats, show cars, Clydesdale horses, military units and vehicles, a civil war cannon, […]
UNION, NJ — The investigation is still ongoing in the fatal shooting of a Piscataway man outside of Paddy’s Place in Union almost two weeks ago. Michael Gaffney, 37, was fatally shot by an off-duty Newark police officer after an altercation at the bar, acting Union County prosecutor Grace Park said in a statement. The deadly […]
UNION, NJ — It is a gem right in the heart of Union, a celebration of art and artists. Located on the lower level of Union’s public library, the Les Malamut Art Gallery was created by art enthusiasts Lester and Shirley Malamut, longtime Union residents who felt an appropriate venue was needed to showcase local and […]
UNION, NJ — The spring reception for the Township of Union Education Foundation honoring grant recipients for 2015-16 and 2016-17 was held yesterday at the Knight of Columbus. Grants awarded provide children from primary grades through high school with educational programming and materials for subjects including science, writing, computers and music. The foundation, whose mission is […]
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UNION, NJ — Union celebrated Haitian Flag Day yesterday with a flag raising ceremony at town hall. The newly formed Haitian American Civic Association co-hosted the event as leaders and members of the community came to honor the rich heritage of Haiti and the history of its flag. The Haitian flag has long been a symbol […]
UNION, NJ — Being named Union Boys and Girls Club Youth of the Year is quite an honor. Just ask Ronnie Brangman, the recipient of this prestigious award. Brangman, 16, competed with six other candidates from Union County for the title, which was announced at the club’s annual awards dinner in April. Brangman, who is a […]
UNION, NJ — An incident in which a Middlesex County man was fatally shot by an off-duty police officer outside a Union bar overnight is under investigation, acting Union County Prosecutor Grace H. Park announced today. The deceased has been identified as 37-year-old Michael Gaffney of Piscataway. An investigation into the incident began when Union police […]
UNION, NJ — The door shuts slowly behind you as you hear the ominous click of the lock. Your eyes adjust slowly to the dark. To your right stands a tall, wooden cupboard, a heavy lock hanging from its handle; to the left, an antique desk strewn with broken pieces of sculpture, an ornate, gilded chest, […]