21 Students to be Honored Throughout New Jersey--

(Bergen County, New Jersey; May 17, 2013) –- The Hispanic Business Council Scholarship Foundation of NJ, Inc. (HBCSF) will award $47,000 in scholarships and stipends for course-required materials to 21 current college and college-bound Hispanic students from New Jersey at the 22nd Annual Scholarship Gala.  Janet Sharma, Executive Director of the Volunteer Center of Bergen County, will be honored for her leadership and contributions to the community.

            The gala will be held on Thursday, May 30, 2013 at 6:00 p.m. at The Estate at Florentine Gardens, 97 Rivervale Rd. in River Vale, New Jersey.  The event is the nonprofit organization’s major fund-raiser of the year for scholarship and stipend support.

         The evening begins with a cocktail reception at 6:00 p.m. followed by a program, dinner, and dancing starting at 7:00 p.m.  Lisa Mateo of…

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During a recent visit to NYC's POWER 105.1, Jade Alston was asked to do her acoustic cover of Drake's "Girls Love Beyonce." Breakfast Club co-host Angela Yee co-signed Jade's beauty & talent saying "I LOVE THIS GIRL!" Check the clip to see for yourself why Jade Alston is the next big thing in indie music. She has a unique vocal tone, great style & even plays guitar.

By Salvador Rizzo/The Star-Ledger

It sounds like something dreamed up for “The Jetsons” — flying vehicles flitting through the skies, transporting everything from medical devices to Chinese food, no pilot required.

But in two years, New Jerseyans may see these airborne robots soaring above them on the Turnpike, a cause of concern for some and a source of wonder for others.

Drones, or unmanned aerial vehicles, have been used by the United States military for years to hunt down suspected terrorists in Afghanistan and Pakistan, so much so that their use in warfare has prompted a fierce debate in Congress.

They come in all shapes and sizes: Some can fire deadly missiles from far above the clouds; others are low-flying spy…

Last year NYC based artists Clap Cognac & Monique Baines traveled to Israel to work with Tel Aviv based producer Meli One. The artist traveled the country, saw the sights, learned about the Israel music scene and, worked on music together. The result was a cross cultural exchange, and successful musical collaboration. Their bigger goal in the Middle East was to promote unity through music.



In her latest single "Finish Line" the lyrics talk about overcoming obstacles. Inspirational in its collaboration of R&B and hip hop mixture. How many of us has set a goal, had tribulations to face, and wanted to give up? If not all, many of us have experienced it. This is the song that helps remind you that the "Finish Line" is upon…

Upper Montclair, NJ (May 2013) – The Board of Trustees for the Citizens Committee of the Essex County Presby Memorial Iris Gardens is proud to announce that Linda Sercus, Executive Director for the Gardens, has been presented a Distinguished Service Award by the Historic Iris Preservation Society. This award was announced at the 2013 American Iris Society Convention in April and recognizes Linda “for her devotion to historic iris preservation through her determined work to restore the Essex County Presby Memorial Iris Garden as the premiere living museum of bearded iris evolution.”

This Award has significant meaning for Presby. Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. acknowledges it as validation of the Citizens Committee work over the past several years. He states, “Linda’s work with the Board and Staff exemplifies a standard of excellence for what is not only a historic site but also a New Jersey tourist attraction. The Iris…