Tuesday, May 21, 2013
New York Yankees and Manchester City have teamed up to bring a new professional soccer team to NYC by 2015
The New York Red Bulls, who call Harrison their home, will not be the only face of professional footy in the metropolitan area for much longer. New York City is planning to kick the ball around in the MLS come the spring of 2015. Major League Soccer Commissioner Dan Garber announced the birth of the newest franchise in the MLS: the New York City Football Club. The new club will be owned by 2012 Barclay’s Premier League champions Manchester City and the 27 time World Series champion New York Yankees. “This opportunity is huge for us and huge for the city. We will work to deliver good, beautiful football to the fans in New York,” said Manchester City CEO Ferran Soriano. “We are very happy and honored to have the Yankees as partners.” Yankees…
Family, friends pay respects to Paige Aiello at memorial service in Summit.
Towns set times for parades, picnics and more — even a commemorative motorcycle run.
Memorial Day is an important occasion in Somerset County, and Patch towns throughout the county will pause and remember those who served — or who are serving now — the nation with a full schedule of parades and other events. "Everyone should honor those who fought for us," said Sari Mazen, owner of the Bagel Bin in Bernardsville, which will serve breakfast after the flag-raising at Olcott Square in the center of Bernardsville at 8 a.m. on Wednesday, part of a weeklong series of activities to recognize Memorial Day in that little borough. Mazen said she also has arranged for Bernards High School to provide the school's Madrigal singers, trumpeters, and a student who will read a poem at Wednesday morning's ceremony. "It's going to be really …
They are being offered at county locations.
Sometimes there's just not enough days in the week, but every Wednesday we'll give you an idea of something to do to relax, spend time with family and just take some time for yourself. And with summer on its way, there is no better time to get some lessons on great summer activities offered through the Somerset County Park Commission. First, the Warrenbrook Pool, on Warrenville Road in Warren, is hosting lessons at the only public outdoor swimming facility the county owns. The pool will open for the season June 28 at 12 p.m., and will remain open seven days a week through Sept. 3. The county is offering a variety of swimming lessons for all abilities, including Toddlers, Beginner I, Beginner II, Advanced Beginner and Intermediate. All …
A mirror is among items being sold by locals.
Another week, and items are being sold by Watchung and Green Brook residents to keep your home looking just like new. They say that one person’s trash is another person’s treasure—and Watchung and Green Brook residents are preparing to sell some furniture and other pieces to the highest bidder. A Watchung resident is selling a vintage round mirror for $50, with an approximate circumference of 35.5 inches. A Watchung resident is also selling a modern couch, loveseat and chairs—all with a rust and black swirly bold pattern—for a total of $3,000. And if you’re looking to do some landscaping at your home or business, a Green Brook resident is selling equipment for creating and installing custom landscape curbing, all for $15,000.
New foundation formed by cancer patient's daughter to help fund research for rare form of adrenal cancer.
About this sponsorship: In honor of the 60th anniversary of Sir Edmund Hillary’s historic ascent of Mount Everest, Patch and Grape-Nuts are teaming up to highlight those who inspire people around them to climb their own mountains. Linda Gannon got an unusual gift for Christmas last year: a certificate and a promise that her family would start a foundation in her name to fund research for curing the rare form of cancer that she has. The 52-year-old has adrenal cancer, an aggressive disease that affects her adrenal glands. Only about one person in a million suffers from adrenal cancer, according to Michele Gannon, Linda Gannon's daughter and the 25-year-old president of the ACC C.U.R.E. Foundation, which was formed in Gannon's name. Gannon, …
Donating money to organizations that help victims is quick and easy.
Americans across the country are reacting with shock to the devastation caused by a 2-mile-wide tornado in Oklahoma. Dozens have died, and President Obama has declared the path of the tornado a major disaster area. If you would like to help, you can do so from your computer or mobile device right now. Patch will be posting stories of locals who are working to help victims from afar. If you know of someone local was affected by the tornado or who is working to help the victims, please contact your local editor.
Monday, May 20, 2013
30-year veteran teacher Barry Kostibos retires this year.
“There are a lot of good people here; it’s more of a family atmosphere,” Barry Kostibos said, as he reflected upon his 30-year teaching career at Watchung Hills Regional High School, which comes to an end this year. Kostibos, a Villanova University graduate, came to Watchung Hills in 1983 as a member of the Social Studies Department and taught such courses as American History, Introduction to Psychology, Human Relationships and a myriad of Advanced Placement and College Prep courses in history and related social studies areas. Along the way, he himself was taking courses which would lead to two master’s degrees, one in methods of teaching (Seton Hall University), and one in administration (Rutgers University). The name Kostibos has become…
Man escaped Walmart after trying to steal two TVs, police said.
Watchung police made numerous arrests recently after a rash of shoplifting reports. A loss prevention officer said a shoplifter ran from the store after being detained around 6:54 p.m. May 14. Police said a man tried to leave the store with two LG 32-inch television sets by showing a false receipt to employees at the exit. When he was stopped, the man escaped before police arrived. Daniel Demaurez, 21, was charged with shoplifting after he was found at 1:29 p.m. with $142.63 worth of items from the store, police said. Demaurez was processed and released, with a court appearance scheduled for June 5. According to police, Bellamy was found in the Homeowners Heaven lot in North Plainfield after officials with Sears registered the complaint. …
The consulting firm's office will be on Route 22.
Henderson Harbor, a professional search and consulting firm, recently opened an office on Route 22 in Bridgewater. The company already has its headquarters in Jersey City, according to a release from the company, and administrative services will continue there. According to the release, the decision to open in Bridgewater came from the company’s recent expansion of services to provide technology consulting and solutions, while continuing to secure positions for finance, accounting and tax professionals. “The new location provides better access for our New Jersey clients and consultants, as we expand into new markets and offer new business solutions,” said Rich Zaziski, managing director of the Henderson Harbor technology consulting …
Dale Burke
2:14 pm on Tuesday, May 21, 2013
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