More than $500K in grants to fund vaccination clinics in Irvington, East...
ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — United Way of Greater Newark, along with Greater Newark Health Care Coalition, has awarded more than $500,000 to Newark Beth Israel Medical Center, Project Ready, Bessie Mae Women’s...
View Article22-year-old man shot to death on Madison Avenue in Irvington
IRVINGTON, NJ — The Irvington Police Department and the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office Homicide/Major Crimes Task Force are investigating the fatal shooting of Jarod Rogers, 22, of Irvington,...
View ArticleSumter speaks at Irvington NAACP’s monthly meeting
IRVINGTON, NJ — September’s virtual monthly meeting of the Irvington NAACP hosted Assemblywoman Shavonda E. Sumter of the 35th Legislative District. Sumter holds the distinction of being the first...
View ArticleIrvington supports resident who lost loved ones in storm
IRVINGTON, NJ — After Tropical Storm Ida ravaged the township of Irvington, flooding streets and buildings, causing massive property damage throughout the town, the township spent weeks recovering from...
View ArticleState files to hold alleged polluters in Irvington, Newark accountable
IRVINGTON / NEWARK, NJ — Acting Attorney General Andrew J. Bruck and Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner Shawn M. LaTourette announced Oct. 8 the filing of seven new environmental...
View ArticleEssex County’s 2021 leaf collection schedule
ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — Essex County’s 2021 leaf collection schedule for county roads has been announced. Residents whose properties are on county roads may place their leaves in biodegradable bags or sweep...
View ArticleSee who’s running for political office in your town
ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — This election season is shaping up to be fairly quiet in Essex County, with few contested elections and foregone conclusions for some of the contested races. The biggest question on...
View ArticleIrvington High School building reopens after COVID-19 closure
IRVINGTON, NJ — Irvington High School reopened its doors after taking a temporary timeout from in-person instruction due to COVID-19. The decision was made by Irvington Superintendent of Schools April...
View Article24-year-old Irvington man shot to death on Arverne Terrace
IRVINGTON, NJ — The Irvington Police Department and the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office Homicide/Major Crimes Task Force are investigating the fatal shooting of Alexander F. Saye, 24, of Irvington,...
View ArticleIrvington holds successful Breast Cancer Walk
IRVINGTON, NJ — The Irvington Department of Health and Senior Services organized its 10th annual Breast Cancer Walk at Irvington Park on Saturday, Oct. 16, back after a hiatus last year due to...
View ArticleAuthorities investigate fatal motor vehicle incident in Irvington
IRVINGTON, NJ — The Irvington Police Department and the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office Homicide/Major Crimes Task Force are investigating a motor vehicle incident that resulted in the death of a...
View ArticlePeople’s Organization for Progress marches 67 miles to Trenton
ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — On Oct. 8, the People’s Organization for Progress, a longtime activist group that has expanded from Essex County to statewide, held “A Long Walk.” POP Chairperson Larry Hamm led the...
View ArticleHaitian leaders address Haiti migrant crisis at town hall in Irvington
IRVINGTON, NJ — On Oct. 24, the National Haitian American Elected Officials Network held a community town-hall meeting to discuss the Haiti migrant crisis. The town hall was held at Eglise Baptiste De...
View ArticleNJDOT announces $161 million in municipal aid grants
ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — Gov. Phil Murphy and New Jersey Department of Transportation Commissioner Diane Gutierrez-Scaccetti announced $161.25 million in fiscal year 2022 municipal aid grants, with 541...
View ArticleIrvington Council passes Springfield Avenue Business Improvement District’s...
IRVINGTON, NJ — During the Oct. 25 Irvington City Council meeting, council members unanimously voted to adopt the Irvington Springfield Avenue Business Improvement District’s 2021-2022 budget....
View ArticleIrvington Chamber of Commerce event honors deserving individuals
IRVINGTON, NJ — On Nov. 4, the Irvington Chamber of Commerce held its 2021 Police and Fire, Civic and Community Awards Dinner, honoring members of the police and fire departments, at the Hanover Manor...
View ArticleIrvington honors those who served with Veterans Day ceremony
IRVINGTON, NJ — On Nov. 11, Irvington celebrated Veterans Day in a ceremony honoring all who have served in the U.S. military. Irvington Mayor Tony Vauss, who is the keynote speaker for the ceremony...
View ArticleIEA hosts pop-up clinic and food giveaway during holiday season
IRVINGTON, NJ — Back to aid those who are in need this holiday season was the Irvington Education Association, which held a food giveaway for Irvington residents at Irvington High School on Nov. 20....
View Article‘Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over’ this holiday season
TRENTON, NJ — With the winter holidays underway, acting Attorney General Andrew J. Bruck and the Division of Highway Traffic Safety are reminding motorists to stay sober behind the wheel as New Jersey...
View ArticleEssex County Historic Holiday House Tour returns
ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — After a hiatus last year because of the pandemic, this year’s Essex County Historic Holiday House Tour includes 10 Essex County historic sites, which will be decorated for the...
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