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Black History Month Celebration

Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden, the Department of Parks and Recreation, and the Linden Cultural & Heritage Committee are pleased to invite the Linden community to join us in recognizing the accomplishments of African Americans in the City of Linden.

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

  • Who: Linden community (children and adults).
  • What: Black History Month Celebration. We invite our Linden community to join us in recognizing the accomplishments of African Americans in the city of Linden. There will be food, fun, music, dancing, theatrical performances, vendors, activities for kids and door prizes.
  • Where: Linden Multi Purpose Center, which is located at 1025 John Street.
  • When: Friday, February 21 from 5:30pm until 8:30pm.

Youth Mentoring Sign-Up Meeting

Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden, and the Communities In Cooperation, Inc invite you and your friends to join the Union County Mentoring Program Pizza Party Enrollment. Enrollment this Tuesday, February 11, from 4:30 pm until 6pm. The enrollment is easy and only takes 10 minutes to complete. 

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

  • Who: Ages 8 and 16.
  • What: Youth Mentoring Sign-Up Meeting. Today, we invite you and your friends to join Communities In Cooperation, Inc. Union County Mentoring Program Pizza Party. Enroll your child to help develop essential life skills, make new friends and connect with peers, engage in fun and interactive activities. and be part of a community committed to making a difference!
  • Where: Linden Multi-Purpose Center, which is located at 1025 John Street.
  • When: Tuesday, February 11, 2025 4:30 pm until 6 pm.
  • How: The enrollment is easy and only takes 10 minutes to complete. For more information call 908-290-3107. If you can’t make it, you can schedule a 10 minute appointment during the following time:
    • Monday, February 10 from 10am until 4pm.
    • Tuesday, February 11 from 11am until 5pm.
    • Wednesday, February 12 from 10am until 4pm.
    • Thursday and Friday, February 13 and 14 from 10am until 2pm.

The Linden Recreation Dance Program

Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden, and the Department of Parks & Recreation are pleased to offer the Linden Recreation Dance Program, directed by Coach Fonda. Unleash your moves!

  • Who: Ages 4 through 18.
  • What: Dance classes, directed by Coach Fonda. Unleash your moves! Classes include Hip-Hop, Jazz and Ballet.
  • Where: Linden High School, which is located at 121 West St. Georges Avenue.
  • When: March 10, 2025 through June 14, 2025.
    • Mondays
      • Ballet – Ages 4 through 7 from 5pm until 5:45pm.
      • Jazz – Ages 8 through 11 from 5:45pm until 6:30pm.
      • Ballet – Ages 12 through 14 from 6:30pm until 7:15pm.
      • Hip-Hop – Ages 15 through 18 from 7:15pm through 8pm.
    • Wednesdays
      • Hip-Hop – Ages 4 through 7 from 5pm until 5:45pm.
      • Ballet – through 11 from 5:45pm until 6:30pm.
      • Hip-Hop – Ages 12 through 14 from 6:30pm until 7:15pm.
      • Hip-Hop – Ages 15 through 18 from 7:15pm until 8pm.
  • How: Register January 10 through March 10, 2025. Click here to register. Cost is a $50 one-time payment fee, plus a $6 insurance fee.

Youth University – Postponed

Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden, and the Department of Parks & Recreation are pleased to offer Youth University.

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

  • Who: Children. Must be registered with the Recreation Department.
  • What: A youth program. The purpose of this program is to provide safe constructive environment for students during after school hours. The aim is to extend learning beyond the classroom, promote positive youth development, enhance academic achievement, and keep children engaged in meaningful and productive activities.
  • Where: Wilson Park Recreation Center (1100-1198 Summit Terrace), 8th Ward Building (2100 Bedle Pl), and 7th Ward Building (2907 Tremley Point Rd).
  • When: *This program has been postponed. New dates to be announced.

The Gary Letizia Memorial Blood Drive

Mayor Derek Armstead, the Linden Fire Department, and New York Blood Services invite you to donate blood to save a life. In honor of the late Gary Letizia. Be the reason for someone’s tomorrow.

  • What: Blood drive.
  • Where: 7th Ward Recreation Center, which is located at 2897 Tremeley Point Road.
  • When: Thursday, February 6, 2025 from 1pm until 7pm.
  • How: Click here to make an appointment. Appointments are encouraged. Walk-ins welcome!

Intellectual Property for Entrepreneurs – Free Webinar

The NJ Business Action Center (NJBAC), in conjunction with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), and Rutgers Business School, is hosting a free webinar session with Greg Winter, Esq., an experienced attorney and former U.S. Patent and Trademark Office examiner. This webinar provides tools and insights entrepreneurs need to protect their innovations and strengthen their businesses.

Newark Man Sentenced to Nine Years for Daytime Robbery

On November 15, 2024, a Newark man was sentenced to 9 years in state prison for his participation in the daytime robbery of an Amazon driver in June of 2023.

Union County Superior Court Judge Daniel Roberts sentenced Anthony Torres, age 24, to 9 years in State Prison for second-degree robbery, directing that he must serve at least 85% of that sentence before being eligible for parole.

On Wednesday, June 7, 2023 at about 3:00 p.m. Officers responded to the parking lot of Jersey Lanes, 30 N. Park Ave. The victim, an Amazon delivery truck driver, told the Officers that he parked in the lot to take a break when Torres reached though the open side door into the driver’s compartment and stole his backpack.

The driver exited the van and confronted the suspect, grabbing onto his shirt as he entered a vehicle parked nearby. Torres struck the driver several times in an attempt to break free, and the driver was struck by the vehicle as it fled the scene. The driver suffered minor injuries.

“There is absolutely no place for violent crimes like this in our community,” said Linden Police Chief David Hart. “I’d like to thank the Union County Prosecutor’s Office, as well as the responding Officers and Detectives whose diligent efforts made an extended sentence like this possible.”

Captain Christopher Guenther

Linden Awarded Pedestrian Safety Grant: Safer Drivers Save Lives

The City of Linden and the Linden Police Department announced that they have been awarded a year-long, federally-funded grant focused on improving pedestrian safety. The $20,000 grant, administered through the New Jersey Department of Highway Transportation & Safety, supplements and supports the department’s educational and enforcement efforts throughout the year.

In New Jersey, drivers are required to STOP for pedestrians in a crosswalk and yield to pedestrians walking outside of a crosswalk. Drivers are also advised to slow down and be alert for pedestrians; the risk of death for a pedestrian struck by a vehicle traveling at 23 mph is 10%, but jumps to near 50% if the vehicle is traveling at 40 mph.

“Walking is one of the best things you can do for your mental and physical health, and for the environment,” said Police Chief David Hart. “In Linden, we are committed to keeping our pedestrians safe on the sidewalks and while crossing the street — anywhere that people walk, bike, or roll they should be able to do so without fear or stress. We urge drivers to take the time to look out for pedestrians, slow down, and incorporate pedestrian awareness into their driving routines.”

Despite a nationwide decline in highway fatalities last year, pedestrian fatalities across New Jersey surged 30%. Two hundred and twenty-two pedestrians lost their lives in vehicle crashes, the most since 1968.

For more information about pedestrian safety, please click here.

Black History Vision Board Display

Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden, and the Department of Parks & Recreation are pleased to announce the Black History Vision Board Display. This year’s theme is Historically Black College and University. Be creative, have fun and submit an entry! There will be a prize for each participant along with a photo taken by Brad Creanzo.

Click here to view and/or download the informational flyer for the Black History Vision Board Display.

  • Who: Linden students from grades 6 through 12.
  • What: Black History Vision Board Display, this year’s theme is Historically Black College and University. Be creative, have fun and submit an entry! There will be a prize for each participant along with a photo taken by Brad Creanzo.
  • When and How: All vision boards must be submitted to the John T. Gregorio Center (330 Helen Street) on or before February 26, 2025. The John T. Gregorio Center hours are Monday through Friday from 8:30am until 4:30pm. Vision Board Display will be presented on February 27, 2025. Each participant will be presented with a prize along with a photo taken by Brad Creanzo. Participants and their families will be invited to celebrate everyone’s future dreams and goals at the John. T. Gregorio Center. For further information please call 908-474-8627.
    • All posters must be 22″x28″ or larger. All entries must have full name, school, teacher, grade, and parent/guardian cell phone number printed on a blank index card taped to the back.
    • Click here to view all rules and regulations for the contest.