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  • Division of Consumer Affairs Fraud Alert

    April 2, 2025 in Cybersecurity

    The Division of Consumer Affairs (DCA) is warning all licensed professionals about individuals impersonating DCA staff and investigators as part of an extortion scheme.

    The impersonators are contacting licensees by telephone, via a phone number spoofed to appear as if you are receiving a call from your respective licensing board. The impersonators advise that you are under an investigation, and direct you to pick up a faxed letter from a local UPS store. The letter, which is made to appear as if it sent by DCA, falsely advises the licensee that their license has been suspended due to violations of federal drug trafficking laws. The impersonators then demand money to resolve the matter. Below is a copy of the fraudulent letter, which can also be found here.

    Please be advised that while there may be times that you may be contacted telephonically by your board or DCA’s Enforcement Bureau investigator, DCA staff will never contact you by phone to demand money, advise that your license has been suspended, or ask you to receive or obtain a faxed letter. DCA correspondence is sent out via email, from a DCA email address, or via regular or certified mail.

    Anyone receiving a telephone call from a person purporting to be any of the above-mentioned individuals seeking money should refuse the demand and report the call to DCA at askconsumeraffairs@dca.njoag.gov or 973 504 6200. You may also report the call to the Division of Criminal Justice at dcjtipline@njdcj.org or 800 277 2427, or to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) at ReportFraud.ftc.gov.

    Sincerely,

    Division of Consumer Affairs
    Office of the New Jersey Attorney General

  • Game On for Prevention: Youth, Substance, and Violence Awareness Tournament

    March 28, 2025 in Community

    United Way of Greater Union County in partnership with Prevention Links are excited to announce an upcoming event that brings together all the young people we serve for a day of fun, competition, and awareness. Game On for Prevention: Youth, Substance Abuse & Violence Awareness Tournament!

    Click here to view and/or download the informational flyer for this event in English.
    Click here to view and/or download the informational flyer for this event in Spanish.
    Click here to view and/or download the informational flyer for this event in Creole.

    • Who: Youth program.
    • What: United Way of Greater Union County in partnership with Prevention Links are excited to announce an upcoming event that brings together all the young people we serve for a day of fun, competition, and awareness. Game On for Prevention: Youth, Substance Abuse & Violence Awareness Tournament! This event, aligned with National Youth Violence Prevention Week, will feature:
      • Free admission, amazing youth opportunities with trophies and medals.
      • A basketball tournament for youth teams across Union County.
      • Resource tables connecting youth with local programs & opportunities.
      •  Music, food, and friendly competition to bring our community together.
    • Where: Mickey Walker Recreation Center, located at 860 Anna Street, Elizabeth NJ 07201.
    • When: Saturday March 29, 2025 from 10am until 2pm.
    • How: Free event.

  • Blossoming Bowlers 4

    March 27, 2025 in Parks & Recreation

    Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden, and the Department of Parks & Recreation are pleased to offer Blossoming Bowlers 4, in cooperation with the Linden Police Department. Let’s “strike up some fun,” and celebrate family bowling at Jersey Lanes! Registration required.

    Click here to view and/or download the informational flyer for this event.

    • Who: Free bowling outing for all Union County special needs families.
    • What: Blossoming Bowlers 4, Let’s “strike up some fun,” and celebrate family bowling at Jersey Lanes! This program is funded by the NJ Department of Community Affairs ROID Grant (Recreational Opportunities for Individuals with Disabilities). Each participant can bring family members for music, food, and fun. Students that are sensitive to noise, please bring headsets as there will be a DJ present.
    • Where: Jersey Lanes, which is located at 30 Park Avenue.
    • When: Thursday, April 24 from 2pm until 4pm.
    • How: Registration required. Click here to register. Each participant can bring family members for music, food, and fun. Students that are sensitive to noise, please bring headsets as there will be a DJ present. For more information, email here or call (908) 474-8600.

  • Starbuyer Homebuying Program

    March 24, 2025 in Social Services

    You are cordially invited to the upcoming Linden Homeownership Center’s (LHOC) Financial Literacy and Pre-homeownership Orientation workshop hosted by Neighborhood for a Sustainable Future (N4SF) with community partners United Way, Columbia Bank, and Valley Bank in conjunction with the Office of the Mayor of Linden, New Jersey.

    Click here to view and/or download the informational flyer.

    • What: Starbuyer Homebuying Program. Set up your finances for home ownership! this workshop will provide tips to: get ready to buy a home, build financial stability, create a budget and manage expenses, and make your money work for you and set up long-term success. Learn all about becoming a homeowner. We will guide you in: the homebuying process, understanding mortgages, and qualifying for a first-time homebuyer program. Discover the steps to owning a home and building generational wealth.
    • When: Saturday April 26, 2025 from 11am until 1pm.
    • Where: Linden Homeownership Center – LHOC (N4SF) located at 1120 East St. Georges Ave Unit 4.
    • How: Click here to register. Join our in-person Financial Literacy and Homeownership Workshop. For more information please contact the LHOC (N4SF) office at 908-808-4035 or United Way of Greater Union County located at 219 Central Avenue Rahway, New Jersey 07065 or call at 908-353-7171 Ext. 104 or 908-469-2963 or 908-469-2962.

  • 3rd Ward Community Meeting Cancelled

    March 24, 2025 in 3rd Ward

    Due to a water main break at the Linden Public Library, the 3rd Ward Community Meeting scheduled for March 25, 2025, at 6:30 PM has been canceled. The meeting was set to take place at 130 E. Henry Street, Linden, NJ 07036.

    I apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding. I will be rescheduling the meeting, and a new date will be announced soon. Thank you for your patience, and I look forward to meeting with you soon.

    Councilwoman Monique Caldwell