Union News
By ANDREA CROWLEY-HUGHES
July 30, 2024
UNION COUNTY, NJ — A whistleblower lawsuit filed by a Union County employee claims that she was demoted twice after refusing to comply with what she believed were unconstitutional practices. Assistant prosecutor Meghan Tomlinson is seeking damages including back pay, front pay, emotional ...
UNION, NJ – Union’s Summer Reading Program is underway. This year’s theme is ‘Adventure Begins at Your Library!’ and it’s not too late to sign up. “Research shows that students who read and keep their brains active during the summer recess do not regress as do those students who do nothing,” ...
UNION, NJ - It's almost three years since the Union Public Library's main branch on Morris Avenue closed its doors and construction began on a new, state-of-the-art library. Progress has continued since the groundbreaking, and a grand opening celebration is scheduled at the new library on ...
UNION, NJ - A surprise announcement was made before the start of Thursday night's Union Summer Concert Series performance: The township will be hosting two additional shows as part of the series. The first will be a performance by The Benjamins on Thursday, Aug. 8. The Benjamins, established in ...
MADISON, NJ - Two students from Union at Fairleigh Dickinson University's Metropolitan Campus, located in Teaneck have been named to the Honors Lists for the Spring 2024 semester. Ijerioluwa Ogungboye Amirah Muhammad Devoted to the preparation of world citizens through global ...
UNION, NJ – The Union Summer Concert Series continued on Thursday with a stellar performance from the Queen tribute band Xtreme Queen - The Legacy of Freddie Mercury. “I absolutely love it," said S. Thomas, the Freddie Mercury performer. "And I'm very, very grateful that there are so many Queen ...
WASHINGTON – Boar’s Head announced it is recalling several of its deli meats due to possible Listeria contamination. Two deaths, 34 illnesses and 33 hospitalizations across 13 states have been linked to meats sliced at delis, according to an announcement by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food ...
MADISON, NJ - Students at Fairleigh Dickinson University's Florham Campus, located in Madison, NJ have been named to the Dean's List for the Spring 2024 semester. Students from Union who made the Dean's List are: Oluwatomiwa Adegboye Emmanuel Onogwu Jonathan Rodriguez Karina ...
UNION, NJ - The Union Disabilities and Mental Health Committee held a jazz fundraiser to celebrate the 34th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act at Mambo Cuban Restaurant & Lounge on Wednesday evening. “It is truly heartwarming to see so many of you here tonight, united by a ...
JERSEY SHORE, NJ - With only six weeks left until the start of school, and the weather at the shore is looking great, there's no time to waste in enjoying these last remaining weeks of summer. From fairs and festivals to summer sidewalk sales and water sports, there's plenty to do. Here are some ...
UNION COUNTY, NJ — A center in the county that provides services to immigrants seeking U.S. Citizenship has moved to Rahway from its former location in Elizabeth. “The Union County center for We Are One New Jersey has relocated from 288 Broad Street in Elizabeth to a new facility Irving Street ...
MADISON, NJ - Students at Fairleigh Dickinson University's Florham Campus, located in Madison, NJ, have been named to the Honors Lists for the Spring 2024 semester. Students from Union are: Jennifer Joseph Charles Campbell Adam Diego Masaoy Gracie Villacis Chryssa Santos Zach ...
UNION, NJ – Hosted by the Greater Union Township Chamber of Commerce, the 13th Annual Mayor’s Day 5K Run will take place on Sunday, Sept. 29 with a portion of the proceeds going to help defray the medical expenses of four-month-old Leighton, who was born two months prematurely and has been in the ...
TRENTON, NJ/WASHINGTON, DC — New Jersey residents will soon be able to utilize IRS Direct File, which will let them submit their federal tax returns for free. Gov. Phil Murphy and U.S. Department of the Treasury Deputy Secretary Wally Adeyemo announced Wednesday that more than 1.3 million New ...
TAMPA, FL -- The University of Tampa hosted a commencement ceremony on May 4 to honor the 1,717 degree-seeking candidates at the University's 158th commencement. The event was attended by the students, their family members and friends, UT faculty and staff members, and the general public. The ...
UNION, NJ –The Union Police Department held its annual Big Ice Cream Social, hosted by Magic Fountain Union Creamery and Atlantic Credit Union on Monday, July 22. “This is an opportunity for people to come out and enjoy free ice cream donated by Atlantic Credit Union, and to interact with law ...
WASHINGTON, DC - Just days after being found guilty on 16 counts related to an international bribery scheme, U.S. Senator Bob Menendez has announced that he will resign from the Senate on Aug. 20, Although he resisted resigning while his appeal was pending, Menendez faced a possible expulsion ...
MADISON, NJ -- Madison scored three runs in the fourth inning and withstood a sixth-inning rally by Union to defeat the Farmers, 6-3, in the semifinal round of the High School Developmental League summer baseball playoffs on Monday night. Left-handed starter Nick Bertolotti allowed just one hit ...
UNION, NJ – The warm weather helped all the volunteers stay cool at Saturday morning's car wash at Loyalty Lodge 33. “One of my incentives this year is to open the lodge up to the community,” said Lodge President Aneil Chetram. “We want to bring the community to our lodge. This is one of ...
UNION, NJ – The Union Fire Department has been approved to receive a $75,000 award from the American Rescue Plan (ARP) Firefighters program. The state award, announced by Senator Joe Cryan on behalf of Governor Philip D. Murphy and the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, will provide ...
TRENTON, NJ — Legislation that Gov. Phil Murphy says "is a monumental step toward building a health care system that is more affordable and more accessible for families all across New Jersey" was signed into law Monday in Trenton. The Louisa Carman Medical Debt Relief Act protects New Jerseyans ...
UNION, NJ – An automatic fire alerted Union firefighters to the Stop & Shop at 1201 Stuyvesant Avenue on Sunday night. Upon arrival, firefighters found a fully involved vehicle on fire in the underground parking garage, causing heavy smoke. Union Fire Chief Greg Ricciardi said the store ...
UNION, NJ - A "Town-Wide Block Party", hosted by the Union Township Education Association (UTEA), is set for Tuesday, August 13, in Rabkin Park for all Union residents. "The UTEA tries to find ways to interact with our community," said Ann Margaret Shannon, UTEA President. “The UTEA is excited ...
UNION, NJ - Family and friends gathered together on Saturday to celebrate the 100th birthday of longtime Union resident Mary Izzo. Izzo was born on July 17, 1924. She moved from Newark to Union in 1965. She raised five children and became a consummate volunteer, including as the town's Girl ...
UNION, NJ – High school students in Union have a chance to participate in the only artificial intelligence (AI) camp of its kind, free of charge. The Mark Cuban Foundation, in partnership with Elizabethtown Gas, is offering this custom curriculum focused on teaching students about the latest ...
NEW JERSEY — Some businesses and travelers in New Jersey are feeling the impact of a global technology outage. Gov. Phil Murphy said businesses and banks are impacted and flights are grounded. Cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike says Friday's outage happened when it deployed a faulty update to ...
FAIRBANKS, AK -- Ivana Smith of Union has been named to the spring 2024 chancellor's list at the University of Alaska Fairbanks. Students receiving a 3.9 grade point average or higher are placed on the chancellor's list, while those receiving a grade point average of between 3.5 and 3.89 are ...
UNION, NJ - Union Center is set to get a month-long cultural makeover when local artists will have their artwork displayed throughout the Center's in storefront windows. The Union ART Tour, a public art space, will be on display from July 30 through August 31 all around Union Center. “As a ...
PURCHASE, NY - Samantha Wolf of Union has been named to Purchase College's Dean's List for the Spring 2024 semester. Wolf is studying Dance. To be eligible for the Dean's List, students must carry a semester GPA of 3.5 for Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science programs and 3.75 for Bachelor ...
UNION, NJ - Have you ever thought about becoming a firefighter? Do you want to make a difference in your community? The Union Fire Department is seeking new firefighters and hosting recruitment events in the coming weeks. Attendees can learn about a career that's all about courage, commitment, ...