Non-Profits

October 1, 2022

Italian Heritage Month 2022

I always heard a saying growing up. “There are two types of people. Italians and people that wish they were Italian.” I agree completely. We grow up around three main concepts. Faith, family, and food. Sundays were extra special. We would start the day at church. Then head to the cemetery to plant flowers and… Continue reading

History, Non-Profits

Italian American Heritage Month, New Jersey
July 16, 2022

Need Mental Health Support? Call 988

Let’s face it. The last few years have been incredibly difficult. It’s taken a toll on everyone. We’ve all dealt with it in different ways. For some, sadly, it has been a bigger challenge and mental health has become a front page issue. Many people are starting to talk about the need for mental health… Continue reading

New Jersey, Non-Profits

988, National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
July 7, 2022

Support for those who Support the Outdoors

Back in the freezing weather of January, I shared my goals for 2022. One of the most important goals outlined was to fight for our ever-dwindling open spaces in New Jersey. That includes fighting for those who share the love of the outdoors and educate others about the resource. Enter the frustrating situation of the… Continue reading

Cape May County, Conservation, Jersey Icon, New Jersey, Non-Profits, Outdoors, Preservation

Cape May, Fishing, Lower Township, New Jersey, New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, New Jersey Fish and Wildlife, Sunset Beach Sportsmen's Club
February 5, 2022

Open Space Preserved in Princeton

There is a constant battle in New Jersey; preserving open space versus developing more ratables to collect taxes. It happens in every town in the state. Recently, there was some good news on the preservation front. More than 150 acres in Princeton is now permanently protected, thanks to a partnership among several government agencies and… Continue reading

Mercer County, New Jersey, Non-Profits, Outdoors, Preservation

Friends of Princeton Open Space, Mercer County, New Jersey Conservation Foundation, Princeton, Ridgeview Conservancy, the state Green Acres Program, The Watershed Institute
January 8, 2022

New from Fish & Wildlife: The Wildlife Habitat Supporter Program

As I mentioned in my 2022 Goals post, I want to make sure to advocate for our open spaces. The NJ Fish and Wildlife has announced a new program to do just that; The Wildlife Habitat Supporter Program. When I first saw this posted on social media, I was immediately excited to find a new… Continue reading

Conservation, New Jersey, Non-Profits, Outdoors, Preservation

New Jersey, NJ Fish and Wildlife, NJDEP Division of Fish and Wildlife, Wildlife Habitat Supporter Program
December 15, 2021

St. Lucy’s Loses a Giant

In the past I have written about a long-time giant at St. Lucy’s Church in Newark, NJ, Monsignor Joseph Granato. He served the parishioners of St. Lucy’s for 54 years; his entire time of service. I am sad to report the Monsignor went home to the Lord a few days ago. Born in New York,… Continue reading

Essex County, History, Jersey Icon, New Jersey, Non-Profits

First Ward, Monsignor Granato, New Jersey, Newark, St. Lucy’s Church
November 28, 2021

Giving Tuesday in New Jersey

It is no surprise to anyone that COVID-19 has affected everyone in the Garden State. Some people lost their jobs. Some people lost their businesses. Some lost their lives. Many non-profits in the state lost important funding from private donors, as so many were barely able to feed their families and keep a roof over… Continue reading

Arts, Cape May County, Conservation, Food, History, Morris County, New Jersey, Non-Profits, Outdoors, Pine Barrens, Preservation, Sussex County

Charity Navigator, Community Foundation of New Jersey, Conserve Wildlife Foundation, Giving Tuesday, Italian American One Voice Coalition, JBWS, Jersey Battered Women's Shelter, Morristown, Museum of Early Trades & Crafts, New Jersey, Peters Valley, Salvation Army
October 30, 2021

Cumberland County Farmland Preserved

I am happy to share the following announcement from the New Jersey Conservation Foundation: Daniel DeTullio bought his farm along the Cohansey River in Cumberland County in 1987 because of its scenic beauty and abundant wildlife. He and his wife, Raquel, just preserved the nearly 30-acre property to protect it from future development. “It’s so… Continue reading

Cumberland County, New Jersey, Non-Profits, Preservation

Cohansey River, Cohansey River Wildlife Management Area, Cumberland County, DeTullios Farm, New Jersey, New Jersey Conservation Foundation, State Agriculture Development Committee
December 6, 2020

My 2020 Jersey Christmas List

This has been a hard year for all of us; especially for the small business owners of New Jersey. Like many, I am urging everyone to shop small as much as possible this year. My Christmas list this year has a special Jersey flair this year. These are gifts that are made by Jersey artisans… Continue reading

Atlantic County, Cape May County, Conservation, Essex County, Exploring, History, Morris County, New Jersey, Non-Profits, Ocean County, Outdoors, Preservation, Shopping

Cape May Suncatchers, Discover Jersey Arts, Just Jersey Goods, New Jersey Conservation Foundation, New Jersey Historical Society, New York-New Jersey Trail Conference, Peters Valley, Reddie to Burn, shop small, Sue Sachs
October 15, 2020

Italian Heritage in New Jersey: James Gandolfini

When many people think of Americans of Italian descent, they often think we are all in the mob, or “connected.” Many movies such as The Godfather add to the stereotype. Add to that shows like Jersey Shore, Housewives of New Jersey, and The Sopranos, and well… While many depictions in New Jersey and mob movies… Continue reading

Bergen County, Jersey Icon, New Jersey, Non-Profits

James Gandolfini, Park Ridge, The Sopranos, Tony Soprano, Westwood