This Is My New Jersey

January 24, 2026

New Jersey Loses a Favorite Son: Richard Codey

Let’s face it, New Jersey politics is a full-contact sport. And there are very few politicians I genuinely like. Former Governor Richard Codey was one of them and sadly, we lost him earlier this month. Dick Codey Mr. Codey was born an Essex County boy in Orange, the son of a funeral director. When he… Continue reading

Essex County, New Jersey, Non-Profits

Casting for Recovery, Governor Richard Codey, Orange, Susan G. Komen

January 3, 2026

Crossroads of the American Revolution

Now that 2026 is officially underway, it is time to celebrate our nation’s 250th anniversary. And there is nowhere better to experience that history than New Jersey! The unanimous Declaration of the thirteen united States of America, When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands… Continue reading

Burlington County, Exploring, History, Morris County, New Jersey, Pine Barrens

American Revolution, american-history, Batsto Village, George Washington, History, Journey Through Jersey, Morristown National Historical Park, New Jersey, New Jersey history, Revolutionary War, Visit NJ 250

December 21, 2025

My Jersey Christmas List: 2025

We are now less than a week away from Christmas, so I better make sure to get my Christmas list to Santa. And of course, my list has its own bit of Jersey flair. It’s All About the Food First, I have to ask the big guy for some Fralinger’s Salt Water Taffy and fudge… Continue reading

New Jersey, Food, Exploring, Shopping, Cape May County

Cape May, E Whitmore Art, Fralinger’s, horseshoe crab, New Jersey, Original Fudge Kitchen, Sunset Beach, Taylor Ham, TEC, Wildwood Crest

December 14, 2025

Last Call for Newark’s Anheuser-Busch

Growing up on the flight path of Newark Airport was always interesting. Some days the planes were so low it almost felt like you could reach out and touch them. As I started working full time and needed to travel, drivers were astonished I knew all the shortcuts to save time getting to the airport.… Continue reading

Essex County, Jersey Icon, New Jersey

Anheuser-Busch, Ballantine, Beer, New Jersey, Newark, Newark Airport

December 10, 2025

For all the Right Reasons: Najee Jihad

I love to share the stories of fellow New Jerseyans who are doing their best to be a positive role model, lift up their local community, or bring light to an important issue. I’ve written about Mayor Lora, advocate for the Italian American community, Patrick O’Boyle (yeah, I know, the name), Firefighter Daniel Vasquez, and… Continue reading

Essex County, Jersey Icon, New Jersey

Najee Jahad, New Jersey, Newark

November 22, 2025

Back on the Blog

I will fully admit, I’ve been off the wagon writing posts as of late. There’s been a lot going on and I would like to share the latest news. October: Italian Heritage Month October was Italian Heritage Month; a wonderful time of year that celebrates all that is wonderful about Italian Heritage! It gives us… Continue reading

Essex County, Festivals, Food, New Jersey

family, Feast of St. Gerard, gratitude, holiday, holidays, Italian American Heritage Month, Newark, St. Lucy’s Church, Thanksgiving

September 9, 2025

Remember 9-11: 24 Years Later

“Where were you on December 7th?” “Where were you when President Kennedy was shot?” “Where were you when Dr. King was assassinated?” “Where were you on 9/11?” Sadly, every generation experiences at least one traumatic event in their lifetime. For Gen-Xers like me, there have been several. I remember watching video of blindfolded hostages in… Continue reading

History, New Jersey

9/10, 9/11, Andrew Curry Green, Jeanette Louise Lafond-Menichino, Jeffrey Mladenik, New Jersey, New Jersey history

August 15, 2025

Belleville’s Favorite Sons Receive Special Honor

There is nothing I love more than hearing good news from my beloved hometown – Belleville. I spent about 20 years there, in the very same house as a matter of fact, and it will forever hold a special place in my heart. This past week, the bandmates were honored with keys to Belleville during… Continue reading

Arts, Essex County, Jersey Icon, Just Plain Cool, Music

Belleville, Giants Stadium, Met Life Stadium, My Chemical Romance, New Jersey

July 18, 2025

For Want of Open Spaces

Ever since I started writing this blog, I have made it my mission to share all that is wonderful about my beloved state. I’ve worked hard to avoid the negatives and the politics (which are often one and the same) in order to stay a bastion against the stereotypes and assumptions made by outsiders. We… Continue reading

Conservation, Essex County, Morris County, New Jersey

Conservation, Eminent Domain, Garden State, Housing, New Jersey, New Jersey history, The Garden State

June 26, 2025

A True Jersey Podcast

Awhile back I blogged about a podcast I came across that was created by Jersey transplants. Let’s just say I found them less than charming. Today, I want to share a true Jersey podcast for those of us who really love our state! The Jersey Angle The Jersey Angle Podcast is hosted by Jersey journalists,… Continue reading

Exploring, Jersey Icon, Just Plain Cool, New Jersey

Brian Donohue, Ironbound, Mark Bonamo, Mother Cabrini, Newark, News 12 New Jersey, Red Bank Green, Tapinfo Newark, The Jersey Angle Podcast