A two-term mayor of Roselle and Union County freeholder who also served as chairman of the Union County Democratic Party, Anthony C. Amalfe died on May 10, surrounded by his loving family. Tony Amalfe was 95. In the photo above, he is shown celebrating his last Christmas surrounded by family at his retirement home inContinue reading “Obituary: Anthony C. Amalfe, former Roselle mayor & county freeholder”
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Obituary: Professor Frank Askin of the ACLU
Frank Askin, a Rutgers Law School professor for 50 years and longest-serving General Counsel of the ACLU, died July 1 at the age of 89 at a hospital in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The cause of death was listed as cardiac arrest. At Rutgers, he was a Distinguished Professor of Law, Robert E. Knowlton Scholar, andContinue reading “Obituary: Professor Frank Askin of the ACLU”
Four students charged over attack on New Jersey teen who took her own life
A 14-year-old New Jersey girl died by suicide last week after she was assaulted by four fellow students who now face criminal charges in the school hallway attack that was caught on video. The school district superintendent also resigned after a video of the attack against the freshman at Central Regional High School spread onContinue reading “Four students charged over attack on New Jersey teen who took her own life”
Henry Meacock of Westfield died on spring break from Ohio State University
The Ohio State University has confirmed the death of Henry Meacock, a 2021 student who graduated from Westfield High School in New Jersey. Meacock was majoring in finance at Ohio State University and he tragically died while students were on spring break. “My baby brother, I can’t believe it,” wrote Meacock’s sister, Ellie, in anContinue reading “Henry Meacock of Westfield died on spring break from Ohio State University”
Killing unsolved as Councilwoman will be laid to rest on Saturday, March 4
Sayreville Councilwoman Eunice Dwumfour, who was responsible for the borough’s Police Department as head of the Public Safety Committee before she was shot to death outside her home, will be remembered at a funeral service scheduled for next week. The service will be held at Bethany Baptist Church in Newark on Saturday, March 4, accordingContinue reading “Killing unsolved as Councilwoman will be laid to rest on Saturday, March 4”
Edward Shames, last ‘Band of Brothers’ officer, dies at 99
The last surviving officer and oldest surviving member of the “Band of Brothers” has died. Col. Edward D. Shames, a World War II veteran who was the last surviving officer of “Easy Company,” the U.S. Army unit that inspired the HBO miniseries and book “Band of Brothers,” has died. He was 99. Shames’ Easy Company,Continue reading “Edward Shames, last ‘Band of Brothers’ officer, dies at 99”
Republican blunders, over-reach & crimes may deliver vote to Democrats
Only months after many pundits wrote obituaries for his party’s chances in the midterm elections, President Joe Biden went on the road to excoriate “MAGA Republicans” and the extreme right-wing with Labor Day appeals to swing-state union members who he hopes will turn out in force for Democrats in November. “The middle class built America.Continue reading “Republican blunders, over-reach & crimes may deliver vote to Democrats”
Hillsborough Township Police Officer George Kokinakous killed Patrick Chin
The Attorney General’s Office identified Hillsborough Township Police Officer George Kokinakous as the person who shot and killed Patrick Chin, 43, during a police-involved shooting that occurred on Sept. 28, 2021. Chin sustained fatal injuries after five uniformed officers of the Hillsborough Township Police Department responded to his residence on Piedmont Path at approximately 4:10Continue reading “Hillsborough Township Police Officer George Kokinakous killed Patrick Chin”
Two children orphaned in murder-suicide
Two children in New Jersey have been left orphaned after their mother was stabbed to death by their father in a murder-suicide in Old Bridge. Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone said in a statement that the perpetrator and the victim were a “former couple” in a joint statement issued alongside the local police chief. Juan Alvarado, 39, ofContinue reading “Two children orphaned in murder-suicide”
Former Hunterdon County Republican leader killed by Covid-doubting contact
Clark R. Allen of Lantana, Florida, died of complications from COVID-19 on July 22, 2021, at the age of 84, after contracting the disease from ” someone who chose to not get vaccinated.” “He was infected by someone who chose to not get vaccinated and his death was preventable,” said his obituary. “It is theContinue reading “Former Hunterdon County Republican leader killed by Covid-doubting contact”
36 trans Americans killed in 2021
The National Black Justice Coalition (NBJC) mourns the death of Disaya Monaee Smith, a Black transgender woman from Chicago, Illinois, who died on September 6, 2021. “We mourn the loss of Disaya Monaee Smith,” said NBJC Deputy Executive Director Victoria Kirby York, who added that 2021 is on track to be the deadliest year on recordContinue reading “36 trans Americans killed in 2021”
First of 4 American abortion doctors was murdered 30 years ago today
On March 10, 1993, gynecologist Dr. David Gunn was murdered outside his clinic in Pensacola, Florida, by anti-abortion zealot Michael F. Griffin, who was described by The New York Times as “a fundamentalist Christian and a loner with a bad temper.” Griffin originally claimed to be acting on behalf of God; but his attorneys arguedContinue reading “First of 4 American abortion doctors was murdered 30 years ago today”
Non-COVID patients suffer as Delta & unvaccinated patients swamp hospitals
A Boy Went to a COVID-overwhelmed ER. He Waited for Hours. Then His Appendix Burst. by Jenny Deam | ProPublica What first struck Nathaniel Osborn when he and his wife took their son, Seth, to the emergency room this summer was how packed the waiting room was for a Wednesday at 1 p.m. The FloridaContinue reading “Non-COVID patients suffer as Delta & unvaccinated patients swamp hospitals”
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