Elizabeth News

ELIZABETH - Two residents have dropped assault charges against an Elizabeth police officer in connection with an incident in early March captured on a video that appeared to show the officer punch a woman outside a North Broad Street night club.

SCOTCH PLAINS - The annual list of the 10 most endangered historic sites in the state compiled by the organization, Preservation New Jersey, will be revealed on May 22, and one of the sites is in Union County, organization officials said.

Union County Freeholder Chairman Linda Carter joined Freeholders Bette Jane Kowalski and Bruce Bergen in congratulating the fourth grade winners of the 2013 Union County Arbor Day Poetry Contest.

Pictured above are left to right: Michelle M. , Stephanie O. , Jocelyn R. , Jessica M. , Kailyn R. , Celeste O. ,Joanna M. , Sofia M.; Alfredo R. , Daris , Micheal , Angel G , Marcos , Erik Q , Deivy P. , Gonzalo , and Slieps at Elizabeth High School in Elizabeth on Thursday, May 16.

New Jersey State Senator Raymond Lesniak , shown in this file photo, is facing a primary challenge backed by the Elizabeth Board of Education State Sen.

Take a look at some of the best in photographs sent to the Suburban News during the week of May 13-17, 2013.

United Way of Greater Union County is hosting a Gala on Thursday, June 6, at the Shackamaxon Country Club in Scotch Plains to honor the leadership, support and contributions of its partners.

Take a look at some of the best in photographs sent to the Suburban News during the week of May 13-17, 2013.

Gwen-Marie Moolenaar, Ph.D., a 1962 graduate of the College of St. Elizabeth and the first black woman to receive a doctorate degree in neurophysiology in the United States will be the speaker at Saturday's commencement ceremony, one of three happening in northern New Jersey today.

Life on the run for the Internet sensation known as 'Kai the Hatchet Wielding Hitchhiker' ended when he asked for a cup of coffee.

Dan Pinzon, a paraplegic cyclists, led the pack for a trial run of the course to be used tomorrow for the 10th annual Tour de Elizabeth Cyclists ride through Elizabeth during a pre-ride before the 10th annual Tour De Elizabeth.

A man who previously served a prison sentence for rape was found guilty today in Superior Court in Elizabeth of sexually assaulting another woman in 2009.

Homes built by volunteers from Habitat for Humanity were among the hardest hit by a tornado that killed at least six people in North Texas.

In this undated photo downloaded from the Union County Prosecutor's website, Caleb "Kai' Lawrence McGillivary is shown.

The U.S. Coast Guard has approved an application to raise the roadway of the Bayonne Bridge, seen here in August.

Union County Freeholder Bette Jane Kowalski presents a resolution to Prevention Links Coalition Coordinator Michael Capko proclaiming the week of May 12 through May 18, 2013 'National Prevention Week' in Union County during a health and wellness event in Elizabeth.

Coldenham Fire Department and Town of Newburgh police were called to the scene of a tractor trailer rollover Tuesday morning, May 14, at the intersection of Interstate 84 westbound and Route 17K in Newburgh.

Even when their attention is on a singer or speaker, or they are simply absorbed in conversation with those who share their traumatic history, the Holocaust survivors who attend Cafe Europa gatherings in Elizabeth or South Orange are also the focus of attention themselves.

Westfield residents interested in becoming a Board of Education member for a 3-year term must file a petition in person in the Office of the County Clerk at 2 Broad St., Room 113, Elizabeth, on or before 4 PM on June 3, 2013.

Century 21 is opening a new concept store at the Outlet Collection Jersey Gardens in Elizabeth, N.J. The retailer hopes a smaller footprint will offer shoppers an "elevated shopping experience" with a highly edited assortment of fashion and accessories for men and women.