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New Partnership Connects St. Peter’s to PA-Based Home Care Provider

NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ—A Pennsylvania-based health system has partnered with the Saint Peter’s Healthcare System to offer at home care in Middlesex and Somerset Counties, according to a June 30 press release.

The new partnership is called "Holy Redeemer Healthcare at Saint Peter’s," and involves Holy Redeemer, one of the largest home care providers in NJ, and St. Peter's, which runs one of the two major hospitals in New Brunswick.

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Video: Un PolicĂ­a de Perth Amboy Golpea en el Cuerpo a un Residente en un Violento Arresto que ResultĂł en un Arreglo por $850.000

PERTH AMBOY, NJ– Un video del oficial de policía Davis Salazar golpeando al residente Edwin Rodríguez en el suelo, en su residencia en State Street, proporciona nueva evidencia sobre la reciente decisión del Departamento de Policía de Perth Amboy de conceder a Rodríguez una compensación por $850.000 como resultado de un juicio civil posterior.

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NBPD Buys 170 Handguns For Police Force of 145 Officers

NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ—On June 15, the City Council voted unanimously to approve the police department's purchase of 170 handguns.

The New Brunswick Police Department (NBPD) was authorized to spend up to $46,930 on the weapons, which are being purchased from Atlantic Tactical, Inc., a Franklin-based company that also provides police uniforms.

"It's to replace all of the sidearms that the officers carry today," said Captain JT Miller, who said the department will get a credit for trading in their current guns.

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County Chamber of Commerce Hosts 6th Annual Hispanic Business Expo

EDISON, NJ–The Middlesex County Regional Chamber of Commerce is hosting the 6th annual Hispanic Business Expo on July 20 at Pines Manor in Edison.

This event provides a great opportunity for businesses and entrepreneurs to connect with influential Hispanic leaders and potential clients through networking, community outreach, referrals, and brand awareness.

The main purpose of this event is to help small business owners expand their opportunities not only among the Hispanic market, but also in the “general market.”

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Police Seeking Suspects in Dunellen Drive-by Shooting

DUNELLEN, NJ—The Middlesex County Prosecutor's Office (MCPO) has taken over an investigation into a drive-by shooting that injured two men at about 6:30pm on July 10.

The men were gunned down outside of the "Arts Annex," a rental hall that once served as a local Elks lodge in Dunellen, located at the intersection of North Washington Avenue and Front Street.

The shooter or shooters remain on the loose, while the victims were taken to Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick for treatment.

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Cámara de Comercio del Condado de Middlesex Presenta la 6ta Feria Anual de Negocios Hispanos

EDISON, NJ — La Cámara Regional de Comercio del Condado de Middlesex presenta la 6ta Feria Anual de Negocios Hispanos que se llevará a cabo el 20 de julio de 4pm a 8pm en Pines Manor, Edison, Nueva Jersey.

Este evento representa una gran oportunidad para negocios y emprendedores locales de conectar con líderes hispanos influyentes y potenciales clientes a través de networking, acercamiento comunitario, referencias y exposición de marcas.

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City Council Approves “Bridge Loan” For Permanent Housing For Homeless in New Brunswick

NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ—On July 6, the New Brunswick City Council voted 4-0 to authorize a commitment of $1.49 million dollars in Urban Development Action Grant (UDAG) funds to a new housing project for the homeless near the Schwarz-Robeson public housing complex.

The City of New Brunswick previously supported the Zebra Way housing project by pledging $450,000 in federal "HOME" funds prior to the City Council meeting.