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City of Elizabeth, New Jersey
Map of Elizabeth in Union County(click image to enlarge; also see: state map)
Map of Elizabeth in Union County
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Census Bureau map of Elizabeth, New Jersey
Census Bureau map of Elizabeth, New Jersey
Coordinates: 40°39′44″N 74°12′33″W / 40.66222, -74.20917
CountryUnited States
StateNew Jersey
CountyUnion
Founded1665
IncorporatedMarch 13, 1855
Government
 - TypeFaulkner Act (Mayor-Council)
 - MayorChris Bollwage
Area
 - Total13. Wikipedia talkFeatured lists for an explanation of this and other inclusion tags below -->This list of countries, arranged alphabetically The United States of America —commonly referred to as the New Jersey ( is a state in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern regions of the United States. The US state of New Jersey has 21 counties New Jersey was governed by two separate groups of proprietors as two distinct provinces East Jersey Union County is a County located in the US state of New Jersey. A municipal corporation is the legal term for a local governing body, including (but not necessarily limited to cities, counties, Towns Events 1138 - Cardinal Gregorio Conti is elected Antipope as Victor IV, succeeding Anacletus II. Year 1855 ( MDCCCLV) was a Common year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar (or a Common year The Faulkner Act, or Optional Municipal Charter Law, provides for New Jersey municipalities to adopt a '''Mayor-Council''' government Area is a Quantity expressing the two- Dimensional size of a defined part of a Surface, typically a region bounded by a closed Curve. 7 sq mi (35. The square mile is an imperial and US unit of Area equal the area of a square of one statute mile. 4 km²)
 - Land12. Square Kilometre ( US spelling square kilometer) symbol km2, is a decimal multiple of the SI unit of 2 sq mi (31. 6 km²)
 - Water1. 4 sq mi (3. 7 km²)  10. 47%
Elevation [1]16 ft (5 m)
Population (2006)[2]
 - Total126,179
 - Density9,865. The elevation of a Geographic location is its height above a fixed reference point often the mean sea level. A foot (plural feet or foot; symbol or abbreviation ft or sometimes &prime – the prime symbol) is a non-SI unit The metre or meter is a unit of Length. It is the basic unit of Length in the Metric system and in the International Population density (in agriculture standing stock and Standing crop) is a measurement of Population per unit area or unit volume 5/sq mi (3,809. 5/km²)
Time zoneEastern (EST) (UTC-5)
 - Summer (DST)Eastern (EDT) (UTC-4)
ZIP code07201 - Union Square station
07202 - Bayway station
07206 - Elizabethport station
07207 - P. UTC−5 is the Time offset used in the North American Eastern Time Zone during Standard time and in the North American Central Time Zone during Daylight saving time ( DST UTC−4 is the Time offset used in the Atlantic Standard Time Zone in Canada in winter and the North American Eastern Time Zone during O. Boxes
07208 - Elmora station
Area code(s)908
FIPS code34-21000[3]
GNIS feature ID0876147[4]
Website: http://www.elizabethnj.org/
Union County Court House
Union County Court House

Elizabeth is a city in Union County, New Jersey, in the United States. A telephone numbering plan is a plan for allocating Telephone number ranges to countries regions areas and exchanges and to non-fixed telephone networks Area code 908 is an area code in New Jersey. The area code covers the North / Central portions of the state Federal Information Processing Standards ( FIPS) are publicly announced standards developed by the United States Federal government for use by all non-military The Geographic Names Information System ( GNIS) is a database that contains name and locative information about more than two million physical and cultural features located throughout A City in the context of New Jersey local government refers to one of five types and one of eleven forms of municipal government Union County is a County located in the US state of New Jersey. New Jersey ( is a state in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern regions of the United States. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 120,568, making it New Jersey's fourth largest city (by population). This is a list of the 566 municipalities in the US state of New Jersey, ordered by population The population of Elizabeth was 126,179, as of the Census Bureau's 2006 estimate. [2] It is the county seat of Union County[5]. A county seat is a term for an Administrative center for a County, primarily used in the United States. Union County is a County located in the US state of New Jersey.

In 2008, Elizabeth was named one of "America's 50 Greenest Cities" by Popular Science magazine, the only city in New Jersey selected. For the 1935-1949 film series see Popular Science (film. Popular Science is an American monthly Magazine founded in 1872 [6]

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History

Elizabeth was founded in 1664 by English settlers and was named for the wife of Sir George Carteret, not Queen Elizabeth I as many people assume. Originally called "Elizabethtown," and part of the Elizabethtown Tract, it was the first English speaking community formed in the new colony. The Elizabethtown Tract was a property that was purchased on October 28, 1664 by John Baily Daniel Denton and Luke Watson from the Native Americans It was also the first capital of New Jersey. During the American Revolutionary War, Elizabeth was constantly attacked by British forces based in Manhattan and Staten Island. In this article the inhabitants of the thirteen colonies that supported the American Revolution are primarily referred to as "Americans" with occasional references to "Patriots" Manhattan Island, in New York Harbor, is much the largest part of the Borough of Manhattan, one of the Five Boroughs which form the City of New York Staten Island (ˌstætənˈaɪlənd is a borough of New York City situated primarily on the island of the same name

On March 13, 1855, the City of Elizabeth was created by an Act of the New Jersey Legislature, combining and replacing both Elizabeth Borough (which dated back to 1740) and Elizabeth Township (which had been formed in 1693), based on the results of a referendum held on March 27, 1855. Events 1138 - Cardinal Gregorio Conti is elected Antipope as Victor IV, succeeding Anacletus II. Year 1855 ( MDCCCLV) was a Common year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar (or a Common year The New Jersey Legislature is the US state of New Jersey 's legislative branch seated in the New Jersey State House at the state's capital Trenton Elizabeth Borough was a borough that existed in Essex County, in the U Elizabeth Township, also called Elizabethtown was a township that existed in Essex County, in the U Events 196 BC - Ptolemy V ascends to the throne of Egypt. 1309 - Pope Clement V excommunicates Year 1855 ( MDCCCLV) was a Common year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar (or a Common year On March 19, 1857, the city became part of the newly-created Union County. Events 1279 - A Mongolian victory in the Battle of Yamen ends the Song Dynasty in China. Click here for Indian Rebellion of 1857 Year 1857 ( MDCCCLVII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display the Portions of the city were taken to form Linden Township on March 4, 1861. Linden is a city in southeastern Union County, New Jersey, United States. Events 51 - Nero, later to become Roman Emperor, is given the title Princeps iuventutis (head of the youth Year 1861 ( MDCCCLXI) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common [7]

The first major industry, the Singer Sewing Machine Company came to Elizabeth and employed as many as 2,000 people. Singer Corporation is a manufacturer of sewing machines first established as I In 1895, it saw one of the first car companies, when Electric Carriage and Wagon Company was founded to manufacture the Electrobat, joined soon by another electric car builder, Riker. The automotive industry is the industry involved in the design development manufacture marketing and sale of Motor vehicles In 2007 more than 73 million motor vehicles The Electrobat was the first successful electric automobile It was designed and built in 1894 by mechanical engineer Henry G An electric car is a type of alternative fuel Car that utilizes Electric motors and Motor controllers instead of an Internal combustion engine The Electric Boat Company got its start building submarines for the United States Navy in Elizabeth, New Jersey beginning with the launch of the USS Holland [SS-1] in the late 1800's. These pioneering naval craft [known as A-Class] were developed at Lewis Nixon's Crescent Shipyard in Elizabeth between the years 1896-1903. [8] Elizabeth grew in parallel to its sister city of Newark for many years, but has been more successful in retaining a middle class presence and was spared riots in the 1960s. Newark is the largest city in New Jersey, United States and the County seat of Essex County.

Geography

Elizabeth is located at 40°39′44″N, 74°12′33″W (40. 662152, -74. 209066)[9].

Elizabeth is bordered to the southwest by Linden, to the west by Roselle and Roselle Park, to the northwest by Union and Hillside, to the north by Newark (in Essex County) and to the east by Bayonne (in Hudson County) & Staten Island, New York. Linden is a city in southeastern Union County, New Jersey, United States. Roselle is a Borough in Union County, New Jersey, United States. Roselle Park is a borough in Union County, New Jersey, United States. Union is a Township in Union County, New Jersey, United States. Hillside is a township in Union County, New Jersey, United States. Newark is the largest city in New Jersey, United States and the County seat of Essex County. Essex County is a County located in the northeastern part of the U Bayonne is a city in Hudson County, New Jersey, United States, south of Jersey City. Hudson County is in New Jersey, United States. Its County seat is Jersey City. Staten Island (ˌstætənˈaɪlənd is a borough of New York City situated primarily on the island of the same name New York ( is a state in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern regions of the United States and is the nation's third most populous

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 35. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title) is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census 4 km² (13. Square Kilometre ( US spelling square kilometer) symbol km2, is a decimal multiple of the SI unit of 7 mi²). The square mile is an imperial and US unit of Area equal the area of a square of one statute mile. 31. 6 km² (12. 2 mi²) of it is land and 3. 7 km² (1. 4 mi²) of it (10. 47%) is water.

Business and industry

Since World War II, Elizabeth has seen its transportation facilities grow; Port Newark-Elizabeth Marine Terminal is one of the busiest ports in the world, as is Newark Liberty International Airport, parts of which are actually in Elizabeth. World War II, or the Second World War, (often abbreviated WWII) was a global military conflict which involved a majority of the world's nations, including Not to be confused with Port Elizabeth New Jersey Port Newark-Elizabeth Marine Terminal is the name for the port facility in Newark Liberty International Airport, first named Newark Airport and later Newark International Airport, is an international Airport within the Elizabeth also features the Jersey Gardens outlet mall and the Elizabeth Center, which generate millions of dollars in revenue. Jersey Gardens is a two-level indoor Outlet mall. The mall opened on October 21, 1999, and is the largest Outlet mall in New Jersey The Elizabeth Center is a Power center located off Exit 13A on the New Jersey Turnpike in Elizabeth New Jersey.

Industrial "backyard" East of Elizabeth, New Jersey
Industrial "backyard" East of Elizabeth, New Jersey

Together with Linden, Elizabeth is home to the Bayway Refinery, a ConocoPhillips refining facility that helps supply petroleum-based products to the New York/New Jersey area, producing approximately 230,000 barrels per day. Linden is a city in southeastern Union County, New Jersey, United States. Bayway Refinery is a refining facility located in Linden, New Jersey and Elizabeth New Jersey, owned by ConocoPhillips. ConocoPhillips Company ( is an international energy corporation with its headquarters located in Houston Texas. Petroleum ( L petroleum, from Greek πετρέλαιον, lit New York ( is a state in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern regions of the United States and is the nation's third most populous Barrel per day (abbreviated BPD, bbl/d, bpd, bd or b/d) is a measurement used to describe the amount of Crude oil (measured

Portions of the city are covered by the Urban Enterprise Zone, which cuts the sales tax rate to 3½% (half of the 7% charged statewide) and offers other incentives to businesses within the district. Urban Enterprise Zones ( UEZ s also known as Enterprise Zones encourage development in blighted neighborhoods by offering entrepreneurs and investors tax and regulatory A sales tax is a Consumption tax charged at the Point of purchase for certain goods and services The Elizabeth UEZ has the highest business participation rate in the state, with approximately 1,000 businesses participating in — and benefiting from — the program. The UEZ has helped bring in more than $1. 5 billion in new economic development to the City and has brought in over $50 million in sales tax revenue that has been reinvested in funding for additional police, streetscape and other infrastructure improvements. [10]

Celadon, a mixed-use development containing 14 glass skyscrapers, offices, retail, a hotel, boardwalk and many other amenities is proposed to border the east side of the Jersey Gardens mall, directly on the Port Newark Bay. . It is planned to break ground in the summer of 2008 on the ferry, roads and parking, and will continue construction for at least twelve more years. [11]

Demographics

Historical populations
CensusPop.  %±
18102,977
—
18203,51518. 1%
18303,455−1. 7%
186011,567
—
187020,83280. 1%
188028,22935. 5%
189037,76433. 8%
190052,13038%
191073,40940. 8%
192095,78330. 5%
1930114,58919. 6%
1940109,912−4. 1%
1950112,8172. 6%
1960107,698−4. 5%
1970112,6544. 6%
1980106,201−5. 7%
1990110,0023. 6%
2000120,5689. 6%
Est. 2006126,179[2]4. 7%
historical data source: [12][13]

As of the census[3] of 2000, there were 120,568 people, 40,482 households, and 28,170 families residing in the city. A census is the procedure of acquiring information about every member of a given population The population density was 3,809. Population density (in agriculture standing stock and Standing crop) is a measurement of Population per unit area or unit volume 5/km² (9,865. 5/mi²). There were 42,838 housing units at an average density of 1,353. 5/km² (3,505. 2/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 49. 78% White, 19. 98% African American, 0. 48% Native American, 2. 35% Asian, 0. 05% Pacific Islander, 15. 51% from other races, and 5. 86% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 55. 46% of the population.

The nation where the highest number of foreign-born inhabitants of Elizabeth were born was Colombia, which was the birthplace of 8,731 Elizabeth residents as of the 2000 Census. Colombia (kəˈlʌmbɪə officially the Republic of Colombia () is a country in northwestern South America. This exceeded the combined total of Mexico and Central America of 8,214. The United Mexican States ( or commonly Mexico (ˈmɛksɪkoʊ () is a federal constitutional Republic in North America. It also far exceeded the next highest single nation count of Cuba at 5,812. The Republic of Cuba (ˈkjuːbə or) consists of the island of Cuba (the largest and second-most populous island of the Greater Antilles) Isla de la The largest number for a non-Spanish speaking country and third highest overall was immigrants from Portugal numbering 4,544. Portugal, officially the Portuguese Republic (República Portuguesa is a country on the Iberian Peninsula. The next to largest groups were El Salvadorian immigrants numbering 4,043 and Jamaican immigrants of whom there were 3,492. El Salvador ( República de El Salvador,) is a country in Central America. Jamaica (ˈdʒəˈmeɪkə} is an Island nation of the Greater Antilles, in length and as much as in width situated in the Caribbean Sea. [14]

There were 120,482 households out of which 36. 6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42. 9% were married couples living together, 19. NOTICE TO WOULD-BE ROMEOS ************** 1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30. 4% were non-families. 24. 6% of all households were made up of individuals and 8. 4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2. 91 and the average family size was 3. 45.

In the city the population was spread out with 26. 3% under the age of 18, 10. 8% from 18 to 24, 33. 7% from 25 to 44, 19. 3% from 45 to 64, and 10. 0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females there were 98. 0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96. 1 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $35,175, and the median income for a family was $38,370. Males had a median income of $30,757 versus $23,931 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,114. Per capita income means how much each individual receives in monetary terms of the yearly income generated in the country About 15. 6% of families and 17. 8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 22. The poverty threshold, or poverty line, is the minimum level of Income deemed necessary to achieve an adequate Standard of living in a given country 2% of those under age 18 and 17. 2% of those age 65 or over.

Districts

Midtown, also occasionally known as Uptown, is the main commercial district. Midtown is a historic section as well. It includes the First Presbyterian Church and St. John's Episcopal Church, and its St. John's Episcopal Churchyard. St John's Episcopal Churchyard is a Cemetery on the grounds of St The First Presbyterian Church was a battleground for the American Revolution. Located here are also the Art Deco Hersh Tower and the Ritz Theatre which has been operating since 1926. Art Deco was a popular international design movement from 1925 until 1939 affecting the decorative arts such as Architecture, Interior design, and Industrial Ritz Theatre is the name of several facilities within cities in the United States of America: Ritz Theatre (Jacksonville Ritz Theatre

Art Deco Hersh Tower
Art Deco Hersh Tower
Goethals Bridge
Goethals Bridge

Bayway is located in the western part of the City and borders the City of Linden. There are unique ethnic restaurants, bars, and stores along Bayway Avenue, and a variety of houses of worship. Housing styles are older and well maintained. There are many affordable two to four-family housing units, and multiple apartments complexes The western terminus of the Goethals Bridge, which spans the Arthur Kill to Staten Island can be found here. The Goethals Bridge (pronounced as ɡɑːθəlz connects Elizabeth New Jersey to Staten Island New York near the Howland Hook Marine Terminal, Staten Island The Arthur Kill (from the Middle Dutch word kille, meaning "riverbed" or "water channel" is a tidal Strait separating Staten Island (ˌstætənˈaɪlənd is a borough of New York City situated primarily on the island of the same name

Elizabethport, the oldest and perhaps the most diverse place in the City, is a collection of old world Elizabeth, new America, and a mix of colonial-style houses and apartment houses that stretch east of Routes 1 & 9 to its shores. Although this has been an impoverished part of Elizabeth for many decades, this area has had a great deal of improvement in the last five years. Many homes have been refurbished or replaced with new, more ornate constructions. There is an area where housing projects stood for years along First Street that were demolished and replaced with attractive apartment complexes for those with low to moderate incomes. The Elizabeth Marina, which in the past was filled with trash and debris along its walkway, has also improved and many celebrations are held year round, from a Hispanic festival in the late spring to the lighting of a Christmas tree in the winter. Living conditions in this area continue to improve year after year. The population is mainly Black, Puerto Rican, Dominican, Cuban and Portuguese. Historically, there was a Slavic community here, and a Lithuanian and Polish Roman Catholic Church still stands in the neighborhood.

Elmora is a middle/working-class neighborhood in the western part of Elizabeth. Home to many Colombians and Jews, a number of kosher eateries can be found here. The main thoroughfare, Elmora Avenue, boasts some of the best restaurants such as the well-known Goodman's delicatessen shops and boutiques. Delicatessen is a term meaning "delicacies" or "fine foods" A few of the City’s most luxurious high-rise building complexes- affording views of the New York skyline- dot the edge of this neighborhood and are convenient to the Midtown NJ Transit Train Station. Also found here is Morris Avenue which is home to many Colombian stores and restaurants and is sometimes given the nickname "Little Colombia. Colombia (kəˈlʌmbɪə officially the Republic of Colombia () is a country in northwestern South America. " Many Colombians refer to Morris Avenue as La Morris.

Elmora Hills
Elmora Hills

Elmora Hills is the northwestern part of Elizabeth just north of Elmora. It is a strongly middle- to upper-middle class neighborhood. The area still maintains a large Jewish population.

Frog Hollow, A small community of homes just west of the Port, and south of Elizabeth Avenue, Frog Hollow contains older style, affordable homes, rentals and some quality restaurants in a working-class community. The statue honoring former Mayor Mack on Elizabeth Avenue is a landmark in the community. Frog Hollow is also convenient to the Veteran’s Memorial Waterfront Park. Frog Hollow was largely Irish from the late 1800s until WWII and the largest church in Elizabeth is St. Patrick's Church in Elizabethport, built by the Irish in the late 1800s and still in beautiful condition today.

St. Patrick's Church, Elizabethport
St. Patrick's Church, Elizabethport

Keighry Head, This community is located close to Midtown, containing affordable one and two-family homes, and apartment houses, convenient to the Midtown shopping district, and transportation.

North Elizabeth, also known as "North End," is mainly a diverse working-class neighborhood home to many Portuguese as well. The North End features easy access to New York and Newark via its own NJ Transit Train Station, Routes 1&9 & the NJ Turnpike. The neighborhood also boasts Crane Square, the Historic Nugents Tavern, and Kellogg Park and its conveniently close proximity to Newark Airport. There is currently a plan in place to develope the former Interbake Foods facility into shopping and residentail town houses and condominiums. This community contains many larger one and two-family homes that have been rebuilt over the past decade. North Elizabeth also features many well-kept apartment houses and condominium units on and around North Avenue that are home to professionals who work in New York or the area.

Peterstown (also known as The Burg) is a middle/working-class neighborhood in the southeast part of the city. It is heavily industrial and ethnically diverse. Peterstown was once predominantly occupied by newly immigrated Italians and their descendants, but is less so today. Peterstown has clean, quiet streets and has many affordable housing opportunities with a “village” feel. The area contains the historic Union Square, home to produce stands, meat markets, fresh fish and poultry stores.

The Point is centrally and defined by New Point Road, located close to Midtown. This community contains many new affordable two-family homes, apartment houses and is undergoing a transformation.

Westminster is home to the City’s largest residential estates, a mix of Tudors, Victorians, ranch houses, colonial split levels and more. This neighborhood borders Hillside and contains many distinctive properties. Hillside is a township in Union County, New Jersey, United States. It is also home to a new public school, considered one of the finest in the City’s system. The Elizabeth River runs through Westminster culminating in a dramatic splash of greenery and rolling hills off of North Avenue, near Liberty Hall. Residents use this area for recreation, whether it is at the newly christened Phil Rizzuto Park area, or for bird watching or for sunbathing by the river. It is one of the more affluent and historic area of Elizabeth.

Government

Elizabeth City Hall
Elizabeth City Hall

Local government

The City of Elizabeth is governed under the Mayor-Council system of municipal government under the Faulkner Act. The Faulkner Act, or Optional Municipal Charter Law, provides for New Jersey municipalities to adopt a '''Mayor-Council''' government The Optional Municipal Charter Law or Faulkner Act (NJSA § 4069A-1 et seq [15]

The City government of Elizabeth is made up of a Mayor and a City Council. The City's Mayor J. Christian Bollwage, a lifelong resident of Elizabeth, is currently serving his fourth term as Mayor. The Elizabeth City Council is made up of nine members. Three Council members are elected at large and six members are elected from each of Elizabeth's six wards. Council Members-at-large are Frank Cuesta, Edward Jackus and Patricia Perkins-Auguste. Ward Council members are Manny Grova, Jr. - First Ward; Nelson Gonzalez - Second Ward; Joseph Keenan - Third Ward; Carlos Cedeño - Fourth Ward; William Gallman, Jr. (Council President) - Fifth Ward; and Frank Mazza - Sixth Ward. [16]

Federal, state and county representation

The City of Elizabeth is split between the Tenth and Thirteenth Congressional districts and is part of New Jersey's 20th Legislative District. [17]

New Jersey's Tenth Congressional District, covering portions of Essex County, Hudson County, and Union County, is represented by Donald M. Payne (D, Newark). New Jersey 's Tenth Congressional District is currently represented by Democrat Donald M Essex County is a County located in the northeastern part of the U Hudson County is in New Jersey, United States. Its County seat is Jersey City. Union County is a County located in the US state of New Jersey. Donald Milford "Don" Payne (b July 16 1934, Newark New Jersey) is an American Democratic Party Politician from The Democratic Party is one of two major Political parties in the United States, the other being the Republican Party. Newark is the largest city in New Jersey, United States and the County seat of Essex County. New Jersey's Thirteenth Congressional District, covering portions of Essex, Hudson, Middlesex, and Union Counties, is now represented by Albio Sires (D, West New York), who won a special election held on November 7, 2006 to fill the vacancy the had existed since January 16, 2006. New Jersey 's Thirteenth Congressional District (together with the 14th district was created starting with the 73rd United States Congress in 1933 Essex County is a County located in the northeastern part of the U Hudson County is in New Jersey, United States. Its County seat is Jersey City. Middlesex County is a County located in the US state of New Jersey. Union County is a County located in the US state of New Jersey. Albio Sires (born January 26 1951 in Bejucal, Provincia de la Habana, Cuba) is a Cuban American Democratic Party The Democratic Party is one of two major Political parties in the United States, the other being the Republican Party. West New York is a town in Hudson County, New Jersey, United States, situated upon the New Jersey Palisades. Events 1492 - The Ensisheim Meteorite the oldest Meteorite with a known date of impact strikes the Earth around noon in a Wheat Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 27 BC - The title Augustus is bestowed upon Gaius Julius Caesar Octavian by the Roman Senate. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. The seat had been represented by Bob Menendez (D), who was appointed to the United States Senate to fill the seat vacated by Governor of New Jersey Jon Corzine. Robert "Bob" Menendez (born January 1, 1954) is the junior Democratic Senator from New Jersey. The United States Senate is the Upper house of the bicameral United States Congress, the Lower house being the House of Representatives The Governor of New Jersey is the Chief executive of the US state of New Jersey. Jon Stevens Corzine (born January 1 1947 is the Governor of New Jersey and a former United States Senator New Jersey is represented in the Senate by Frank Lautenberg (D, Cliffside Park) and Bob Menendez (D, Hoboken). The United States Senate is the Upper house of the bicameral United States Congress, the Lower house being the House of Representatives Frank Raleigh Lautenberg (born January 23 1924 is an American businessman and Democratic Party Politician. The Democratic Party is one of two major Political parties in the United States, the other being the Republican Party. Cliffside Park is a borough in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States. Robert "Bob" Menendez (born January 1, 1954) is the junior Democratic Senator from New Jersey. The Democratic Party is one of two major Political parties in the United States, the other being the Republican Party. Hoboken is a city in Hudson County, New Jersey, United States.

For the 2008-2009 Legislative Session, the 20th District of the New Jersey Legislature is represented in the State Senate by Raymond Lesniak (D, Union) and in the Assembly by Neil M. Cohen (D, Roselle) and Joseph Cryan (D, Union). The New Jersey Legislature is the US state of New Jersey 's legislative branch seated in the New Jersey State House at the state's capital Trenton The New Jersey Legislature is the US state of New Jersey 's legislative branch seated in the New Jersey State House at the state's capital Trenton The New Jersey Senate is the Upper house of the New Jersey Legislature. Raymond J Lesniak (born May 7, 1946) is an American Democratic Party Politician, who has been serving in the New Jersey The Democratic Party is one of two major Political parties in the United States, the other being the Republican Party. Union is a Township in Union County, New Jersey, United States. The New Jersey General Assembly is the Lower house of the New Jersey Legislature. Neil M Cohen (born February 11, 1951) is an American Democratic Party politician The Democratic Party is one of two major Political parties in the United States, the other being the Republican Party. Roselle is a Borough in Union County, New Jersey, United States. Joseph Cryan (born September 1, 1961, East Orange New Jersey) is an American Democratic Party The Democratic Party is one of two major Political parties in the United States, the other being the Republican Party. Union is a Township in Union County, New Jersey, United States. [18] The Governor of New Jersey is Jon Corzine (D, Hoboken). The Governor of New Jersey is the Chief executive of the US state of New Jersey. Jon Stevens Corzine (born January 1 1947 is the Governor of New Jersey and a former United States Senator The Democratic Party is one of two major Political parties in the United States, the other being the Republican Party. Hoboken is a city in Hudson County, New Jersey, United States. [19]

Union County is governed by a nine-member Board of Chosen Freeholders, elected at-large to three-year terms on a staggered basis. Union County is a County located in the US state of New Jersey. In New Jersey, the Boards of Chosen Freeholders are the county legislatures of the 21 counties of the state. As of the January 2008 reorganization, Union County's Freeholders are Freeholder Chairman Angel G. PortalCurrent events International holidays January 1 - New Year's Day January 1 - Independence In New Jersey, the Boards of Chosen Freeholders are the county legislatures of the 21 counties of the state. Estrada (Elizabeth), Freeholder Vice Chairman Alexander Mirabella (Roselle Park), Chester Holmes (Rahway), Bette Jane Kowalski (Cranford), Rick Proctor (Rahway), Deborah P. Roselle Park is a borough in Union County, New Jersey, United States. Rahway (ˈrɔweɪ is a city in southern Union County, New Jersey, United States. Cranford is a township in Union County, New Jersey, United States. Rahway (ˈrɔweɪ is a city in southern Union County, New Jersey, United States. Scanlon (Union), Daniel P. Union is a Township in Union County, New Jersey, United States. Sullivan (Elizabeth), Rayland Van Blake (Plainfield) and Nancy Ward (Linden). Plainfield is a City in Union County, New Jersey, United States. Linden is a city in southeastern Union County, New Jersey, United States. [20]

Union County Freeholder Meetings

Union County Freeholders meet publicly on a monthly basis. Citizens have the ability to provide feedback and comment on issues that concern them. A sample Freeholder meeting held in September 2003 can be viewed by clicking:

  1. Union County, NJ Freeholder Meeting -- 25 September 2003

Education

Dwyer House and Dunn Sports Center of Elizabeth High School
Dwyer House and Dunn Sports Center of Elizabeth High School

The city's public schools are operated by Elizabeth Public Schools, serving students in kinderagrten through 12th grade. Elizabeth Public Schools is a public School district headquartered in Elizabeth, in Union County, New Jersey, United States, serving The district is one of 31 Abbott Districts statewide. Abbott Districts are School districts covered by a New Jersey Supreme Court ruling that found that the education provided to urban school children was inadequate and [21] Elizabeth High School is the largest high school in the state of New Jersey and one of the largest in the United States. Elizabeth High School is a four-year comprehensive Public high school located in Elizabeth, in Union County, New Jersey, United States

Transportation

Elizabeth is a hub of several major roadways including the New Jersey Turnpike / Interstate 95, Interstate 78, U.S. Route 1/9, U.S. Route 22, Route 27, Route 28, Route 82 and Route 439. The New Jersey Turnpike (or simply The Turnpike as it is known to New Jersey residents is a Toll road in New Jersey and is one of the most heavily traveled The I-95 gap I-95 is the only long-distance Interstate in the original plans that is not yet completed Route description The western-most section of Interstate 78 in New Jersey opened in November 1989 after a more northerly alignment along present day U See also US Route 1 in New Jersey, US Route 9 in New Jersey U US Route 22 ( US 22) is a west-east route and is one of the original United States highways of 1926 Route 27 is a State highway in New Jersey, United States, running along the original alignment for U Route 28 is a State highway in New Jersey, United States that stretches for 26 Route 82 is a State highway in the US state of New Jersey. It runs northwest from an intersection with Route 439 in the Elizabeth Route 439 is a State highway in the US state of New Jersey. It extends 3

Elizabeth currently has two train stations on NJ Transit's North Jersey Coast Line and the Northeast Corridor Line. The New Jersey Transit Corporation (usually shortened to New Jersey Transit, NJ Transit or NJT) is a statewide Public transportation system serving The North Jersey Coast Line is a New Jersey Transit Commuter rail line which provides service between New York The Northeast Corridor Line is a Commuter rail operation run by New Jersey Transit along Amtrak 's Northeast Corridor. Elizabeth Station also called Broad Street Elizabeth or Midtown Station is the southern station in Midtown Elizabeth. Elizabeth is a New Jersey Transit station on the Northeast Corridor and North Jersey Coast lines in Elizabeth New Jersey. The other train station in Elizabeth is North Elizabeth Station. North Elizabeth is a minor New Jersey Transit station on the Northeast Corridor and North Jersey Coast lines in Elizabeth New Jersey.

Elizabeth Broad Street Train Station completed 1893-1894
Elizabeth Broad Street Train Station completed 1893-1894

New Jersey Transit is planning a segment of the Newark-Elizabeth Rail Link (NERL), designated as the Union County Light Rail (UCLR). The New Jersey Transit Corporation (usually shortened to New Jersey Transit, NJ Transit or NJT) is a statewide Public transportation system serving The Newark-Elizabeth Rail Link is a proposed 88 mile-long Light rail line in New Jersey, USA, which would connect the downtown areas of Newark Union County Light Rail (also known as MOS-3 of the Newark-Elizabeth Rail Link - NERL is a planned Light rail system connecting Newark Airport to midtown The UCLR will connect Midtown Station with Newark Liberty International Airport and have seven or eight other stations in between within Elizabeth city limits. Elizabeth is a New Jersey Transit station on the Northeast Corridor and North Jersey Coast lines in Elizabeth New Jersey. Newark Liberty International Airport, first named Newark Airport and later Newark International Airport, is an international Airport within the A possible extension of this future line to Plainfield would link the city of Elizabeth with the Raritan Valley Line. The Raritan Valley Line is a commuter rail service operated by New Jersey Transit, running out of Newark Penn Station, with most trains terminating at the Raritan

In addition, the Colombian airline Avianca operates a private bus service from John F. Kennedy Airport to Union City and Elizabeth for passengers on Avianca flights departing from and arriving to JFK. Colombia (kəˈlʌmbɪə officially the Republic of Colombia () is a country in northwestern South America. Avianca SA ( Spanish Acronym: Aerovías del Continente Americano, formerly Aerovías Nacionales de Colombia) has been the national John F Kennedy International Airport is an International airport located in Queens County on Long Island in southeastern New York City about 12 miles (19 For sites of same name see Union City. Union City is a city in Hudson County, New Jersey, United States [22]

Local Media

WJDM at 1530 on the AM dial is licensed to Elizabeth. WJDM AM (1530 KHz Elizabeth, New Jersey) is a local AM radio station serving Elizabeth New Jersey (the seat of Union County) and

Notable residents and natives

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  56. ^ " Dick Vosburgh: Comedy writer, lyricist, broadcaster and film buff with clients ranging from Bob Hope to Ronnie Corbett", The Independent, April 20, 2007. The Independent is a British compact Newspaper published by Tony O'Reilly 's Independent News & Media. Events 1303 - The University of Rome La Sapienza is instituted by Pope Boniface VIII. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Accessed July 24, 2007. Events 1132 - Battle of Nocera between Ranulf II of Alife and Roger II of Sicily. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. "Born Richard Kennedy Vosburgh in Elizabeth, New Jersey, in 1929, he moved to Washington when his father, Frederick, a reporter for Reuters news agency, was offered a job with the National Geographic Magazine. "
  57. ^ [http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/transport-communications/message/2254 Transportation Communications Newsletter September 1, 2006. Transportation Communications Newsletter is an electronic Newsletter published Monday through Friday via Yahoo Groups and Google Groups. Events 462 - Possible start of first Byzantine indiction cycle. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. "1956 **50th anniversary** - Transportation Communications Newsletter editor Bernie Wagenblast is born in Elizabeth, New Jersey. ",
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  59. ^ Wind, Barbara. "IN PERSON; The Poet as Working Stiff", The New York Times, December 6, 1998. Events 1060 - Béla I of Hungary is crowned king of Hungary 1240 - Mongol invasion of Rus: Kiev Year 1998 ( MCMXCVIII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display full 1998 Gregorian calendar) Accessed February 28, 2008. Events 202 BC - coronation ceremony of Liu Bang as Emperor Gaozu of Han takes place initiating four centuries of the Han Dynasty 's rule 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common "Joe Weil is Elizabeth: working-class, irreverent, modest, but open to the world and filled with a wealth of possibilities. "

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