Union News
By TONY GALLOTTO
February 10, 2025
WOODBRIDGE, NJ — Troubles are mounting for SeaQuest at Woodbridge Center mall after New Jersey environmental regulators have begun a process to revoke state permits to keep wildlife and exotic animals on the premises. The NJ Dept. of Environmental Protection’s Fish & Wildlife Division sent a ...
SPRINGFIELD, NJ -- After Dayton came out with the hot shooting hand early, Union caught fire in the second quarter to overtake the Bulldogs on its way to a 60-40 boys basketball victory in the preliminary round of the Union County Tournament on Monday.Union (8-16), seeded eighth, is the ...
UNION, NJ – Last week, the Titan Union building marked a major milestone with the official opening of its new event space, celebrated with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.The Titan Union building, which first opened over a year ago, already offers a dynamic mix of coworking offices, 43 luxury apartments, ...
UNIVERSITY, MS (02/07/2025)-- Joanne Igbinosun, of Union is among the more than 630 students who graduated from the University of Mississippi in December 2024.Igbinosun, who majored in Juris Doctor Law, received a Juris Doctor from the School of Law."Congratulations to our December 2024 graduates ...
RAHWAY, NJ – Union advanced in the preliminary round of the Union County Tournament with a 53-39 girls basketball victory over Rahway on Saturday.Wisnalie Joseph scored 14 points and grabbed nine rebounds for Union (7-11), which rallied from a 31-22 deficit after three quarters by outscoring ...
UNION, NJ – A Union school administrator has been selected as the 2025 National Association of Federal Education Program Administrators (NAFEPA) State Leadership Award Recipient representing New Jersey.Isabella Scocozza, Director of Instruction and Funded Programs in the district, received the ...
New Brunswick, N.J.– Cancer screenings are essential for detecting cancer early—often before symptoms appear—when treatment is most effective. According to the American Cancer Society, an estimated 2,041,910 new cancer cases will be diagnosed in the U.S. in 2025, reinforcing the need for cancer ...
UNION, NJ - The Greater Union Township Chamber of Commerce’s annual “Meet the Mayor” networking event is scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 19, 2025, at ConnectOne Bank, 2455 Morris Avenue, Union.The program will provide an opportunity for Chamber business owners to meet Union Township Mayor James ...
UNION, NJ -- It is a fact of life that the Union boys basketball team goes into most of its games against opponents from the cutthroat Watchung Division of the Union County Conference as the underdogs.But a lot of those star-studded favorites have found that dealing with Union, despite a losing ...
MADISON, NJ – Students from Union at Fairleigh Dickinson University's Florham Campus, located in Madison, NJ, have been named to the Honors Lists for the Fall 2024 semester.Jonathan Rodriguez Faith Cardillo Jeffrey Fore Aubrey Alonzo Masaoy Gracie Villacis Charles CampbellPaul Ribardo Jennifer ...
UNION COUNTY, NJ — Three Union County Parks will get upgrades if they’re approved for Green Acres funding through the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection.Unami Park in Garwood and Westfield would get ADA-compliant improvements, including an inclusive playground and an ADA-compliant ...
Dahlias come in various colors, shapes, and sizes making them easy to include in any garden, container, and bouquet. Grow them in their own dedicated space, mix them with other flowers, or plant a few at the end of the vegetable garden.Consider including different varieties of dahlias for added ...
UNION, NJ – Union’s Third Annual Black History Month Expo, held on Saturday at Jefferson School, was a vibrant celebration of culture, excellence, and community. The event featured an exciting mix of music, food, and entertainment, offering something for everyone in attendance.Over 40 Black-owned ...
UNION, NJ – As part of the township’s Black History Month celebration, a performance of “Hear Him Roar: A Celebration of Black Men in the Arts” will be performed on Saturday, Feb. 15.Written and directed by Daryl Stewart, the play showcases the talent, creativity and cultural contributions of Black ...
UNION, NJ – Union opened a seven-point lead by halftime and went on to a 47-34 girls basketball victory over American History on Tuesday.Kiziah Morgan finished with 15 points, nine rebounds and two assists for Union (6-11), which outscored American History, 13-8, in the second quarter to take a ...
UNION, NJ - Julie Rivera, a resident of Union for almost a decade, has been battling Stage IV ovarian cancer for several years, but it's never stopped her from being an active member of the community. According to her friend, Kate Rahal, in addition to her job as a teacher, Rivera volunteers her ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - A multi-agency operation targeting quality-of-life issues led to the arrest of Fabiana Lopes, of Kearny NJ, on prostitution-related charges. The joint investigation, conducted on February 3, 2025, involved the Kenilworth Police Department, the Union County Prosecutors Office ...
UNION, NJ – Union’s Mayor James Bowser, who took office on January 1, 2025, has spent many years serving the people of Union. He earned both his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Industrial Engineering from the New Jersey Institute of Technology. . He lived with his late wife Gail in Irvington ...
MADISON, NJ -- Four Union students at Fairleigh Dickinson University's Metropolitan Campus, located in Teaneck, NJ, have been named to the Honors Lists for the Fall 2024 semester.Maria Silva Keanne Nico Manuel Jardiniano Fiifi Paintsil Alejandro Madera To qualify for the Honors List, a student must ...
Union, NJ – BCB Bank is inviting the community to a special wine and cheese event featuring a collection of newly unveiled historical photographs of the Township of Union.The event, which honors the Union Historical Society, will take place on March 19 at 5:30 p.m. at BCB Bank’s Union branch, ...
ALBANY, NY- Antonio Liguori of Union, majoring in Informatics, has been awarded the Fall 2024 Dean's Letter of Commendation from the University at Albany.The Dean's Letter of Commendation at UAlbany recognizes the outstanding academic achievements of part-time undergraduate students.To qualify for ...
ELIZABETH, NJ — Salaries for the members of the Union County Board of Commissioners and other county officials are expected to increase from what they were in 2024.The 2025 salaries are expected to be approved at the Commissioners' next meeting, scheduled for Feb. 6. Top paid county positions for ...
Union, NJ – During last week’s Township Committee meeting, school district administrators took the opportunity to express their gratitude for the ongoing collaboration between the township and the school district. This partnership has been especially evident in the wake of the recent relocation of ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ – Union, coming off a sizable upset win over Union Catholic two days earlier, built a seven-point halftime lead before East Brunswick rallied for a 69-56 boys basketball victory over the Farmers on Saturday.Junior guard Matt Mikulka scored 24 points for East Brunswick (11-9), ...
TRENTON, NJ — “We want you back!” NJ lawmakers told the nation’s nomadic Miss America, urging the competition to return in 2025 “and every year thereafter.”A resolution pleading with event organizers to come back was passed by the state Assembly by a voice vote, with no objections, on Thursday.
UNION, NJ – Diann (MacDonald) Catino can’t help but feel a wave of excitement as she looks back on the Rockettes' 100th anniversary at Radio City Music Hall this year. Catino, a Union resident, was part of the legendary dance troupe from 1965 to 1967, and the milestone anniversary has her ...
TRENTON, NJ — New Jersey elementary teachers may soon find furry friends in their classrooms. The state Senate on Thursday unanimously passed a bipartisan bill establishing a pilot program to place therapy dogs in elementary school wellness programs. School districts including Barnegat, Clifton and ...
MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ — Echo Lake Dog Park, which was expected to re-open Jan. 31, will now re-open on or about Feb. 7, a county spokesperson said.“The reopening has been delayed by approximately one week due to weather-related factors affecting the contractor's timeline,” county spokesperson Kelly ...
SPRINGFIELD, MA -- Springfield College has named Derrick Watkins from Union to the dean's list for academic excellence for the 2024 fall semester.Watkins has a primary major of Sport Management.The criteria for selection to the Dean's List are as follows: The student must have completed a minimum ...
NEW JERSEY - Creating an indoor oasis of greenery can help lift your spirits, reduce stress and improve your overall wellbeing. Challenges arise when growing indoor plants with kids and pets in the house. Keep them safe by selecting pet- and kid-safe plants and pest management strategies.Increase ...