NB Opinion
County Corner: Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month
November is Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month.
Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month was founded in 1999 by Pamela Acosta Marquardt, Paula Kim, and Terry Lierman, who founded...
County Corner: Middlesex County recognizes Breast Cancer Month
By Middlesex County Commissioner Director Ronald G. Rios
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. During this month you will see notifications from various health organizations...
Stony Brook Regional Sewerage Authority chair addresses recent state violations, consent decree
Stony Brook Regional Sewerage Authority (SBRSA) has entered into a Consent Decree with the United States Department of Environmental Protection (EPA) and the New...
National Substance Abuse Prevention Month: Breaking Free from Addiction
Overdoses are still on the rise.
The National Center for Health Statistics reported a 30% rise in drug overdose deaths from 2019-2020, amid the first...
County Corner: Hispanic Heritage Month
By Middlesex County Commissioner Director Ronald G. Rios
Hispanic Heritage Month is from Sept. 15 through Oct. 15 and celebrates the history, culture, and contributions...
County Corner: Summer Precautions
It's that time of year when we look forward to vacations, picnics, beach excursions, and just enjoying the warm weather — and of course...
Opinion: Healthcare professional supports FDA’s proposal to end sale of menthol cigarettes, flavored cigars
After decades of public health campaigns, we all know the toll that smoking takes on our health, but I see the addiction and disease...
Everyone needs clean water – and good infrastructure
In many places across New Jersey, failing and outdated water infrastructure threatens the public’s health. Most New Jerseyans are aware of the dangers posed...
County Corner: Remembering D-Day
Each year on June 6, the United States remembers the brave soldiers who, during World War II, stormed the beaches of Normandy, France. The...
Your Turn: Shining a light on alcohol use disorder
As the nation’s fentanyl-driven drug overdose epidemic continues to consume headlines, it is vital we do not dismiss the threat of alcohol, which causes...
Opinion: The government needs to do more to fight COVID globally
Last week I saw coverage in the North & South Brunswick Sentinel about South Brunswick High School needing to close early due to a...
Opinion: Mehta continues to ‘spin webs,’ lacking truthfulness
I am sad to see how a deceiver prevailed on March 15. It amazes me how Joyce Mehta's fan club made the South Brunswick...
County Corner: Honor the women who contribute to the nation’s history
March is designated as National Women’s History Month by presidential proclamation. Some of us may not know the origins of this national celebration which...
County Corner: February is American Heart Month
February is dedicated to bringing awareness to the causes of heart disease, stroke and cardiovascular disease, and how to live a healthier lifestyle.
According to...
Opinion: Now is the time to support Girl Scouts as they support North Brunswick community
Girl Scouts have been around in the New/North Brunswick area since early in the start of the Girl Scout movement in 1912. Many in...
Your Turn: Reminder to parents about health and safety guidelines in South Brunswick schools
As we see the year coming to a close, health and safety remains at the forefront as we reflect back on the past week’s...
Opinion: Islamic Society of Central Jersey appreciates support for Thanksgiving, biweekly food drives
On Nov. 20, the Islamic Society of Central Jersey (ISCJ) conducted its biweekly drive-thru food pantry; however, on this particular Saturday, preparations were made...
Opinion: We will trade away too much for new Quick Chek on Route 130
We, the residents of the Cedar Woods community, want the Quick Chek zoning application to be gone so that we may resume our separate...
