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East Side High School

Scotch Plains-Fanwood, NJ
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Fanwood Officer Dies After Cancer Battle, 35: Remembering Carlos Gonzalez, Jr. Fanwood Officer Dies After Cancer Battle, 35: Remembering Carlos Gonzalez, Jr. Fanwood Officer Dies After Cancer Battle, 35: Remembering Carlos Gonzalez, Jr.
Fanwood Officer Dies After Cancer Battle, 35: Remembering Carlos Gonzalez, Jr. Carlos Gonzalez, Jr., a police officer in Fanwood and Scotch Plains resident, died on Wednesday, March 5 after a battle with lymphoma, the borough said. He was 35. Gonzalez was born and raised in Newark, graduating from East Side High School, according to an obituary posted by the Borough of Fanwood. Earning a criminal justice degree from Kean University, he became a police officer in Newark, serving for six years before joining Fanwood in 2020, his obituary reads.  An avid New York Mets and wrestling fan. Gonzalez  enjoyed spending time with loved ones, barbecuing outside, …

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by Sam Barron
Newark, NJ
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Devoted Newark Firefighter Robert Illis Dies After Long Illness Devoted Newark Firefighter Robert Illis Dies After Long Illness Devoted Newark Firefighter Robert Illis Dies After Long Illness
Devoted Newark Firefighter Robert Illis Dies After Long Illness The Newark Fire Department is mourning the loss of a beloved brother in red. Robert Illis, 57, died after a long-term illness on Wednesday, May 18, according to his family. Robert spent the last 20 years as a devoted firefighter with Engine 7, Mayor Ras J. Baraka and Public Safety Director Brian A. O’Hara said. A Newark native, Robert graduated from East Side High School, according to his social media page. “Our deepest condolences are extended to each of Firefighter Illis’ family members and colleagues,” said Mayor Baraka. Robert was deeply admired for his dedication to his career and…

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by Valerie Musson
Newark, NJ
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Port Authority Police Buy Uniforms For Newark Girls Soccer Players Port Authority Police Buy Uniforms For Newark Girls Soccer Players Port Authority Police Buy Uniforms For Newark Girls Soccer Players
Port Authority Police Buy Uniforms For Newark Girls Soccer Players The players from East Side High School's girls varsity soccer team were in desperate need. Fortunately, some law enforcement officers based at Newark Liberty International Airport pitched in to help.  Coach Juan Alvarez created an account on Donorschoose.org, where educators and students can post requests for funds for school-related needs. When Officer Manual Martinez of the Port Authority police came across the request online and reached out to Alvarez, he learned that the girls were in desperate need of new uniforms.  The Port Authority command at Newark Liberty banded together…

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by Paul Milo