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U.S. Armed Forces
Westfield, NJ
News
Trump Taps NJ Billionaire High School Dropout To Helm NASA: Meet Jared Isaacman
Jared Isaacman, a North Jersey high school dropout who founded a billion-dollar company, has been nominated to be the new administrator of NASA. President-elect Donald Trump announced Isaacman's nomination in a post on his Truth Social account. "Jared will drive NASA’s mission of discovery and inspiration, paving the way for groundbreaking achievements in space science, technology, and exploration," Trump wrote. " Over the past 25 years, as the Founder and CEO of Shift4, Jared has demonstrated exceptional leadership, building a trailblazing global financial technology company. Jared’s pass…
Pascack Valley, NJ
News
Hiring
: River Vale Police Officer's Position Available
The River Vale Police Department is seeking qualified candidates for a police officer opening. It’s a full-time spot with “excellent salary and benefits,” the department said. Applications close on Jan. 31, 2021. Candidates at the time of their application must be at least 21 years old, a U.S. citizen and New Jersey resident with a valid NJ driver’s license and either one of the following: Certified in Basic Course for Police Officers (BCPO) by the NJ Police Training Commission (PTC) with less than three (3) years of full-time police experience, or; Currently enrolled in a Police Tra…
Stamford, CT
Politics
Still Time To Register, Safe Voting Bill Passes In Connecticut
If you haven't already done it, here's where to register to vote online. The voting deadlines are Tuesday, Oct. 27 (received) by mail and Tuesday, Oct. 27 in person. Not sure if you're registered? Check online at voter registration lookup here. Concerned about your safety when voting? The Senate approved House Bill 6002, "An Act Concerning Absentee Voting At The 2020 State Election And Election Day Registration" by a vote of 35-1, and Gov. Ned Lamont is expected to sign it. It will allow Connecticut voters to cast their vote by mail-in absentee ballot or at a locked box outside their municip…
Elizabeth, NJ
Events
Union County May Soon Boast The World’s Biggest Hot Dog -- AND Pizza
Two food businesses in Union County are going for Guinness gold right now. Union Pork Store, an institution in its namesake community for generations, is where a candidate for the top dog is being prepared in time for display Wednesday in New York. It plans to set the record for world’s largest frank -- a record not yet held by anyone, The Takeout reports. Store owner Leszek “Jabi” Jablonski has prepared a 44.3-lb. beast (with a 31-lb. bun) that will be displayed at Ulysses restaurant in the city’s Financial District. Slices will be handed out for a suggested donation of $10, which will …
