Elizabeth, New Jersey

3276: 738: 638: 730: 141: 124: 12757: 177: 104: 11095:, May 2, 2023. Accessed May 14, 2023. "Thomas Lanigan-Schmidt has spent the last forty years breaking rules and tearing down barriers. His glittering mixed-media constructions speak directly to the kinds of experiences and issues most people prefer not to talk about at dinner parties – sex, class and religion. Born and raised in the multi-ethnic Catholic enclaves of Elizabeth and Linden, New Jersey, Lanigan-Schmidt’s work reveals a subtly articulated gay and working-class consciousness as well as an encyclopedic understanding of theological, philosophical and aesthetic ideas/ideals." 1042: 213: 1677: 1198: 81: 2401:, a lifelong resident of Elizabeth who is serving his eighth term as Mayor, serving a term of office that ends December 31, 2024. City Council members are Council President Carlos L. Torres (First Ward; D, 2026), Carlos Cedeño (Fourth Ward; D, 2026), Frank J. Cuesta (at-large; D, 2024), William Gallman Jr. (Fifth Ward; D, 2026), Nelson Gonzalez (Second Ward; D, 2026), Manny Grova Jr. (at-large; D, 2024), Kevin Kiniery (Third Ward; D, 2026), Frank O. Mazza (Sixth Ward; D, 2026), and Patricia Perkins-Auguste (at-large; D, 2024). 1189:. There is a current plan to develop the former Interbake Foods facility into shopping and residential townhouses 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. The only Benedictine women's community in New Jersey is located at Saint Walburga Monastery on North Broad Street. 71: 1159: 56: 1100: 1206:

Peters. They divided the land and developed it during the end of the 19th century. The area was once predominantly occupied by its earliest settlers, who were German, and during the 1920s was gentrified by newly immigrated Italians. Peterstown has clean, quiet streets and has many affordable housing opportunities with a "village" feel. The area contains the historic Union Square, which is home to produce stands, meat markets, fresh fish and poultry stores. Peterstown is also home of the

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businesses catering to seagoing ventures. It was a thriving center of commerce between the 1660s through the middle of the 20th century. This area has had a great deal of improvement since 2000. Many homes have been renovated or been replaced with new, more ornate structures. Federal housing projects that stood for decades along First Street have been demolished and replaced with low to moderate income housing. The waterfront is home to new town homes and two-family homes (duplexes).

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as Helltown. Helltown included many of the docks and shipyards, as well as several drydocks. The area's developer was Edward N. Kellogg, who also laid out the neighborhood in Keighry Head. Frog Hollow contains older-style, more 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.

1084: 12350:, United States Embassy in Japan, July 5, 2019. Accessed February 1, 2020. "Although Kitami, Hokkaido, and Elizabeth, New Jersey, have been sister cities for about 50 years, their ties go back to the early 1900s when two American missionaries settled in the town.... Kitami has shared historical and spiritual ties with Elizabeth since the time the Piersons settled there. On June 12, 1969, they became sister-cities to deepen their friendship and mutual understanding." 13600: 12366: 10032:, January 13, 2005, backed up as of July 29, 2012. Accessed September 19, 2017. "According to JTA, a Jewish news service, 'Chertoff has strong ties to the Jewish community. Born and raised in Elizabeth, N.J., Chertoff is the son of a rabbi, his two children have attended Jewish day schools and his wife, Meryl, was a co-chairwoman of the regional Anti-Defamation League's civil rights committee when he was the U.S. attorney in New Jersey in the mid 1990s.'" 308: 8610:, October 1, 2014. Accessed December 31, 2014. "Federal education officials designated the William F. Halloran Gifted and Talented School No. 22 as a National Blue Ribbon School, one of 337 selected nationwide based on academic excellence and progress in closing the achievement gap. This is the second time School 22 has received the honor in the past 10 years, according to the school department. It was first named a National Blue Ribbon School in 2006." 3083: 2358: 2248: 11553:, September 19, 2016. Accessed September 25, 2016. "The frenzied end came on a rain-soaked street in Linden, N.J., four hours after the police issued an unprecedented cellphone alert to millions of people in the area telling them to be on the lookout for Ahmad Khan Rahami, 28, who was described as 'armed and dangerous'.... Mayor J. Christian Bollwage of Elizabeth, N.J., outside an apartment on Monday where Mr. Rahami was believed to have lived." 9990:, October 15, 1972. Accessed September 19, 2017. "Gil Chapman, a sophomore wingback, raced 58 yards down the left side on a reverse for a touchdown with less than nine minutes to play today to pad a precarious 3‐0 lead and give fifth‐ranked Michigan 10‐0 Big Ten football victory over Michigan State.... The 5‐foot‐9‐inch, 185‐pound speedster from Elizabeth, N.J. got a key block from Paul Seymour, which sent him loose for the final 45 yards." 3375: 980: 3187:, the highest award an American school can receive. For the 2006–2007 school year, William F. Halloran Alternative School #22 was one of four schools in New Jersey recognized with the Blue Ribbon Award. William F. Halloran Alternative School #22 earned a second award when it was one of 11 in the state to be recognized in 2014 by the National Blue Ribbon Schools Program. Terence C. Reilly School No. 7 was honored by the 1050: 11978:, April 18, 1972. Accessed September 11, 2020. "Gen. John William Vogt Jr., who is directing the intensified bombardment of North Vietnamese forces in South and North Vietnam, is holding down his first command since he led a fighter squadron over the beaches of Normandy in World War II.... General Vogt was born on March 18, 1920, in Elizabeth, N. J., and graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School there in 1938." 5108: 5125: 1067:, makers of Singer sewing machines, which constructed a 1,400,000-square-foot (130,000 m) facility on a 32-acre (13 ha) site in 1873. Shortly after it opened, the factory manufactured the majority of all sewing machines worldwide. With 6,000 employees working there in the 1870s, it employed the largest number of workers at a single facility in 1873. The company moved out of Elizabeth in 1982. 967: 10750:, November 2, 2010. Accessed March 17, 2012. "It's not often that a team boasts two returning seniors from a championship team – one of whom is a leading candidate for national player of the year – and neither is the most talented player on his team. By my lights, that is Kyrie Irving, a 6-foot-2 freshman point guard from Elizabeth, N.J., who was named a Parade and McDonald's All-American last year." 6906:, November 24, 2020. Accessed January 6, 2022. "Named after a nearby neighborhood spanning the cities of Linden and Elizabeth, the Bayway Refinery has been providing residents and businesses in the region with a variety of products such as gasoline, diesel fuel, jet fuel, home heating oil, propane, butane, plastics and other products which have been improving people's lives for more than a century." 10853:, October 6, 2017. Accessed August 26, 2018. "A fixture on New York's queer scene whose friends dubbed her alternately the mayor and the queen of the West Village, Johnson, born Malcolm Michaels in Elizabeth, New Jersey in 1945, wasn't hard to see coming—her John-Waters-meets-Steel-Magnolia style, wild headpieces and mile-wide smile were both personal expression sort of living performance art." 220: 184: 148: 6140: 8770:, July 20, 2012. Accessed August 15, 2013. "The Archdiocese of Newark—which had provided oversight for St. Patrick—decided to close the school June 30 because of dwindling enrollment and serious financial struggles. The Patrick School will re-open in the fall as a private school out of the Archdiocese's oversight. The new school has commitments from about 150 students, Picaro said." 6207:, November 18, 2013. Accessed September 19, 2016. "In 1873, the Singer Sewing Machine Manufacturing Co. purchased 32 acres of land in Elizabeth and established its first factory in the United States (the company also had a plant in Kilbowie, Clydebank, Scotland).... In 1982, the last 560 workers at the 1,400,000 square foot Elizabeth factory were laid off and the facility closed." 11660: 5333: 11400: 7202:, May 12, 2015. Accessed October 11, 2017. "A review of mayors' salaries across Union County shows the numbers range from a low of zero to high of $ 148,060 for Mayor J. Christian Bollwage, the top elected official in the city of 125,800 residents, the fourth largest municipality in the state. He is the only municipal chief executive in the county making six figures." 9491:, November 14, 2004. Accessed December 21, 2011. "And looking back at a childhood spent in the Elmora section of Elizabeth, Ms. Blume sees many signs that point toward a literary career: all her neighborhood streets were named for writers like Byron and Browning, her house on Shelley Avenue was stuffed with books, and she constantly conjured stories inside her head." 9189:, May 29, 2015. Accessed December 27, 2015. "One plane crash is a tragedy. Two in the same city is a catastrophe. And three is simply unfathomable. But that is just what happened in Elizabeth over a 58-day period in the early 1950s, a turbulent time for the historic city in the shadow of Newark Airport, and one that serves as the backdrop for Judy Blume's new novel 8058:, Hatzalah of Union County. Accessed March 26, 2022. "Hatzalah of Union County is a voluntary, not-for-profit emergency medical response team. Its primary goal is to provide rapid response, rapid treatment and rapid transport when called to medical emergencies in its primary response area encompassing parts of Elizabeth, Hillside, Roselle Park and Union Township." 8796:, February 27, 2013. Accessed August 15, 2013. "To mark the one-year anniversary of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Newark's announcement that it would close St. Patrick—forcing it to soldier on as the nondenominational, grades 7-to-12 Patrick School—Picaro's beloved boys' basketball team will begin state tournament play on Friday, a triumph in itself." 9720:, February 11, 2008. Accessed January 23, 2015. "Newton Jones Burkett III, a correspondent for New York's WABC-TV news station, became N.J. Burkett in a sort of Hollywood moment almost 19 years ago.... Mr. Burkett, who did grow up in Elizabeth, N.J., said he looked at the person dumbfounded and said, 'That's right – my mother named her son New Jersey.'" 11361:, press release dated December 27, 2006. Accessed July 3, 2007. "Over the years, the awards dinner has honored many local and national baseball luminaries – including Joe Collins of Union, Phil Rizzuto of Hillside, Don Newcombe of Elizabeth, Jeff Torborg of Mountainside, Willie Wilson of Summit, Jake Wood of Elizabeth, and Elliott Maddox of Union." 10943:, Queer Newark Oral History Project, June 1, 2015. Accessed January 24, 2022. "During this time—I was born in Newark, lived in the Weequahic section, at several addresses over the years my parents divorced and my mother and my brother and I moved to Elizabeth, New Jersey, and it was from there that I commuted to downtown Newark to go to Rutgers." 9246: 12296:, January 13, 1953. Accessed October 29, 2019. "Elizabeth, N. J., Jan. 12--The Rev. Albert Capwell Wyckoff, formerly of this city who served the Presbyterian Church in the South for more than two decades as missionary and pastor died Saturday at Columbia, Ky., after a brief illness... Born in near-by Plainfield, he was ordained in 1928." 11657: 5329: 1021:

worked at the refinery which straddles both Elizabeth and Linden. There are unique ethnic restaurants, bars, and stores along Bayway, 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 apartment complexes. The western terminus of the

9510:, January 29, 2021. Accessed February 19, 2024. "In his mother’s basement one night, in the tough and increasingly impoverished city where he grew up, Elizabeth, N.J., Mr. Fletcher was smoking a joint with a friend and fellow musician, Jiggs Chase. Thinking about his hometown, he began piecing together a different approach to hip-hop." 2324:, directly on the Port Newark Bay. Groundbreaking was scheduled for the summer of 2008 on the ferry, roads and parking, and construction was planned to continue for at least twelve years. As of 2021 this project has not started construction and there is no recent news about Celadon, so it is assumed that this project has been canceled 11566: 12144:, January 1925. Accessed August 22, 2023. "One of the most widely known composers of educational music for both piano and violin is Mabel Madison Watson, born in Elizabeth, N. J., a graduate of the Metropolitan College of Music, New York City, under Albert Ross Parsons, Herbert Wilbur Greene, Kate Cbittenden and Harry Rowe Shelley." 11397: 10588: 6226:, Visit Historical Elizabeth, NJ. Accessed September 19, 2016. "St. Patrick's Church, a Roman Catholic parish since 1858, laid the cornerstone of its present church in 1887. The imposing twin-spired structure, designed by William Shickel imitating the Cologne Cathedral, took thirteen years to complete and used Maine granite." 5842:, August 28, 1983. Accessed December 21, 2011. "Elizabethtown, as it was originally called, missed the Elizabethan era by just 60 years and, in any event, the Elizabeth for whom it was named was not the queen but the wife of Sir George Carteret, who had received all the land between the Hudson and Delaware Rivers as a gift." 12230:, October 25, 1995. Accessed May 28, 2023. "The crime shocked the region in the spring of 1966. Seven-year-old Wendy Sue Wolin, walking down an Elizabeth, N.J., street to meet her mother, was attacked by a man who seemed to come out of nowhere..... She thought she had been punched, but within minutes she bled to death." 6951:, May 2009. Accessed October 28, 2019. "The Urban Enterprise Zone Program (UEZ) was enacted in 1983. It authorized the designation of ten zones by the New Jersey Urban Enterprise Zone Authority: Camden, Newark, Bridgeton, Trenton, Plainfield, Elizabeth, Jersey City, Kearny, Orange and Millville/Vineland (joint zone)." 9142:, January 4, 1992. Accessed October 13, 1992. "The oldest newspaper in New Jersey, founded by a group of Revolutionary patriots in 1779, has died, and for the first time in 212 years, Elizabeth is without its own newspaper. The paper has had a series of owners and had a peak circulation of just over 60,000." 11720:, July 17, 2006. Accessed September 19, 2017. "Spillane was born Frank Morrison Spillane on March 9, 1918, in the New York borough of Brooklyn. He grew up in Elizabeth, N.J., and attended Fort Hayes State College in Kansas where he was a standout swimmer before beginning his career writing for magazines." 10635:"Fleet Admiral Halsey Dies; Leader in Defeat of Japan; Third Fleet Commander Fought a 'Hit Hard, Hit Fast, Hit Often' War Fleet Admiral William F. Halsey, World War II Naval Leader in Pacific, Dies Head Of 3d Fleet Fought Daringly Commander of First Major Attack on Japanese Aided in Battle of Leyte Gulf" 2331:(UEZ), one of 32 zones covering 37 municipalities statewide. Elizabeth was selected in 1983 as one of the initial group of 10 zones chosen to participate in the program. In addition to other benefits to encourage employment and investment within the Zone, shoppers can take advantage of a reduced 3.3125% 3059:

technicians, and approximately 12 per-diem EMTs. The division, at its maximum staffing, aims to operate five ambulances and a supervisor on days (7 am–7 pm) and three ambulances and a supervisor on nights (7 pm–7 am). They also operate the NJ EMS Task Force Medical Ambulance Bus #1.

11603:, July 13, 2016. Accessed August 29, 2017. "Rua chatted with a full house in Elizabeth last week about how his childhood in Union County inspires and shapes his push to create theater, music and dance that strike audience members at their core. Rua, now 32, was born in Elizabeth and grew up in Linden." 1154:

Its name is attributed to James Keighry of the Isle of Kerry, Ireland. He owned a business facing the square formed at the junction of Jackson, Madison, Chestnut and Magnolia Avenues. The approximate borders of this neighborhood extended north from East Grand Street to Flora Street and from Walnut to

11159:, December 3, 2018. Accessed August 7, 2024. "Justice Long describes her youth in Elizabeth, New Jersey, as the daughter of first-generation parents, an Irish-American policeman and an Italian-American secretary and Democratic Party activist.... I was born in Elizabeth, New Jersey, on March 1, 1942." 8020:, May 1, 2012. Accessed June 6, 2016. "According to the press release, the Metro USAR Strike Team is made up of nine fire departments from Bayonne, Elizabeth, Hackensack, Hoboken, Jersey City, Newark, Paterson, Morristown as well as the five-municipality North Hudson Regional Fire and Rescue Agency." 2203:

is the nation of birth for the highest number of foreign-born inhabitants of Elizabeth; it was the birthplace of 8,731 Elizabeth residents as of the 2000 Census. This exceeded the combined total of 8,214 for Mexican and Central American immigrants. It also far exceeded the next highest single nation

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there were 120,568 people, 40,482 households, and 28,175 families residing in the city. The population density was 9,865.5 inhabitants per square mile (3,809.1/km). There were 42,838 housing units at an average density of 3,505.2 per square mile (1,353.4/km). The racial makeup of the city was 55.78%

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Of the 41,596 households, 37.0% had children under the age of 18; 39.2% were married couples living together; 22.0% had a female householder with no husband present and 29.5% were non-families. Of all households, 23.5% were made up of individuals and 7.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of

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Frog Hollow is a small community of homes east of Atlantic Street, west of the Arthur Kill, and south of Elizabeth Avenue. Its name is derived from the frogs that could be caught in its marshes as well as the oyster and fishing of the past. The area expanded east and includes the area formerly known

9465:, p. 127. New Jersey Genealogical Publishing Company, 1900. Accessed May 4, 2015. "Benjamin Blackledge was born at Elizabethtown, N.J., August 25, 1743. While still a young man he went on foot from Elizabethtown to Closter and taught school there the first one in the northern part of Bergen County." 9243: 8085:

case that the State must provide 100 percent funding for all school renovation and construction projects in special-needs school districts. According to the Court, aging, unsafe and overcrowded buildings prevented children from receiving the "thorough and efficient" education required under the New

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Emergency medical services are provided by the Elizabeth Fire Department's Division of Emergency Medical Services. This is a civilian division of the fire department and handles approximately 20,000 calls a year. The division is made up of an EMS chief, 5 supervisors, 28 full-time emergency medical

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The Point, formally known as the Crossroads, is centrally located and defined by New Point Road and Division Street. It is close to Midtown and contains many new affordable two-family homes, apartment houses and is undergoing a transformation. The former Elizabeth General Hospital site is currently

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system of municipal government. The city is one of 71 municipalities (of the 564) statewide that use this form of government. The governing body is comprised of the Mayor and the City Council. The Elizabeth City Council includes nine members, who are elected to serve four-year terms of office on a

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Elmora is a middle/working-class neighborhood in the western part of Elizabeth. The main thoroughfare, Elmora Avenue, offers restaurants, shops and boutiques. Several high-rise building complexes, affording views of the New York City skyline, dot the edge of this neighborhood and are accessible to

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to three-year terms of office on a staggered basis with three seats coming up for election each year, with an appointed County Manager overseeing the day-to-day operations of the county. At an annual reorganization meeting held in the beginning of January, the board selects a Chair and Vice Chair

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25.6% of the population were under the age of 18, 10.6% from 18 to 24, 31.3% from 25 to 44, 23.3% from 45 to 64, and 9.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33.2 years. For every 100 females, the population had 98.6 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older there were 96.8

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Home to St. Mary's and the "Hilltoppers", this area once was lined with mansions. Its approximate borders were South Broad Street to Grier Avenue and Pearl Street to what is now US 1&9. During its development in the 1860s it was the most fashionable area of the city to live. It is now a quiet

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Downtown / E-Port (a.k.a. The Port and Elizabethport) is the oldest neighborhood in Elizabeth. It consists of a collection of old world Elizabethan, new American colonial-style houses and apartment buildings that stretch east of 7th Street to its shores. The name is derived from its dependence on

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With 5,300 students, Elizabeth High School had been the largest high school in the state of New Jersey and one of the largest in the United States, and underwent a split that created five new academies and a smaller Elizabeth High School under a transformation program that began in the 2009–2010

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to the city of Elizabeth. The Elizabeth Fire Department was established as a volunteer organization in 1837 when Engine Company # 1 was organized. In 1901, the volunteer department was no longer adequate and the department reorganized into a paid department on January 1, 1902. There are 7 Engine

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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,

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living together, 19.1% 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.

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Elizabeth Marina, which was once filled with trash and debris along its walkway, was also restored. It is the site of year-round celebrations from a Hispanic festival in late spring to the lighting of a Christmas tree in winter. Living conditions in this area continue to improve year after year.

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Elizabeth's transportation network is noted for having two of the most dangerous intersections in the United States, based on traffic deaths from 2000 to 2019. East Jersey St and US-1&9 had 9 fatal accidents over the 20-year period, while East Grand St and US-1&9 (just 1,150 feet to the

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Bayway is located in the southern part of the city and borders the City of Linden. From US 1&9 and Allen Street, between the Elizabeth River and the Arthur Kill, it has maintained a strong Polish community for years. Developed at the turn of the 20th century, many of the area residents once

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Peterstown (also known as "The Burg") is a middle/working-class neighborhood in the southeastern part of the city. Its borders run west of Atlantic Street to South Spring Street from 1st Avenue to the Elizabeth River. Its name is derived from John Peters, who owned most of the land with George

11563: 11523:, December 22, 2004. Accessed July 26, 2022. "Basya was the daughter of Elizabeth's previous rav, Rabbi Elazar Mayer Preil, who had passed away in 1933. Rav Preil had written in his will that the position of rav of Elizabeth should go to the man who married Basya, provided he was qualified." 3171:

magazine's September 2010 cover story on the state's "Top Public High Schools", after being ranked 302nd in 2008 out of 316 schools. Before the 2008–2009 school year, all of the district's schools (except high schools) became K–8 schools, replacing the middle schools and elementary schools.

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Interview of Stephanie Pogue by Sharon Patton, October 18, 1987, written by Stephanie Pogue, 1944-2004 (1987); edited by James V. Hatch, 1928- and Leo Hamalian, 1920-2003; in Artist and Influence, Vol. 8, Artist and Influence, 8:1-127 (1989) (New York, NY: Hatch-Billops Collection, 1989),

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was closed by the Newark Archdiocese in June 2012 due to increasing costs and declining enrollment. Administrators and parents affiliated with the defunct school came together to open an independent non-denominational school on Morris Avenue called "The Patrick School" in September 2012.

10585: 12121:, October 5, 2016. Accessed November 25, 2020. "Mabel Madison Watson of Elizabeth was given judgment for $ 100 in her action in tort against Louis and Doris Leibowitz of Roselle, for damages to an iron fence on her property which was broken by the plaintiffs automobile Oct. 27, 1927." 1155:

Division Street. Developed by Edward N. Kellogg, many of the streets were named after family and friends. Keighry Head is located close to Midtown, containing affordable one and two-family homes, and apartment houses, convenient to the Midtown shopping district, and transportation.

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received 63.2% of the vote (7,804 cast), ahead of Republican Chris Christie with 35.5% (4,379 votes), and other candidates with 1.3% (163 votes), among the 13,592 ballots cast by the city's 49,515 registered voters (1,246 ballots were spoiled), for a turnout of 27.5%. In the

9584:. Accessed May 4, 2015. "Dr. David Brody is Emeritus Professor of History at the University of California, Davis and a renowned scholar in American labor history and industrial relations. Dr. Brody was born in Elizabeth, New Jersey to Ira and Barnet Brody on June 5th, 1930." 8838:. Accessed September 19, 2017. "The Jewish Educational Center of Elizabeth, NJ provides Torah and Secular education to students from Nursery through 12th grade. Our three divisions include Yeshiva of Elizabeth, Bruriah High School for Girls, and Rav Teitz Mesivta Academy." 798:

which decisively defeated British attempts to gain New Jersey. After independence, it was from Elizabethtown that George Washington embarked by boat to Manhattan for his 1789 inauguration. There are numerous memorials and monuments of the American Revolution in Elizabeth.

11846:, November 15, 1988. AccessedApril 27, 2020. "A small, trim woman with a thick blond bob and clean, snub-nosed all-American looks, Tarantelli was born in Elizabeth, N.J., and was graduated from Wellesley College and then Brandeis University, with a doctorate in English." 1071:

Historically, there were immigrant communities centered around Christian churches. The Slavic community was centered by Sts. Peter and Paul Byzantine, the Lithuanian community attended Sts. Peter and Paul Roman Catholic and the Polish community attended St. Adalbert

9835:, Nobel Prize Organization. Accessed June 10, 2007. "Born in Elizabeth, New Jersey, this son of Henry L. Butler, a manufacturer, and Mary Murray Butler, daughter of Nicholas Murray, a clergyman and author, began his career with a brilliant record as a student." 3175:

These and other indicators reveal a seriously declining performance standard in the city's schools. Data reported by the state Department of Education showed that a majority of students in a majority of the Elizabeth public schools failed basic skills tests.

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The northwestern part of Elmora is known as Elmora Hills. It is a strongly middle- to upper-middle-class neighborhood. Originally called Shearerville, the name Elmora came from the developers of the area, the El Mora Land Company. This area was annexed from

11497:, October 14, 1895. Accessed June 10, 2007. "Franklin Leonard Pope, the famous electrician, a resident of Elizabeth, N.J., for twenty-five years, was killed accidentally to-day by electricity at his home in this place, where he had lived for the last year." 8501:, November 16, 2006. "The Blue Ribbon award is given only to schools that reach the top 10 percent of their state's testing scores over several years or show significant gains in student achievement. It is considered the highest honor a school can achieve." 12271:, Volume 126, Issue 2, April 1, 2009, Pages 460–462. Accessed December 17, 2020. "Glen was born in 1930 in Elizabeth, New Jersey, and fell in love with birds as an 11-year-old after his parents (Lester and Ethyl Woolfenden) moved to Westfield, New Jersey." 2404:

Bollwage, who has served as mayor of Elizabeth since 1992, was paid an annual salary of $ 152,564 in 2016, placing him among the three highest-paid mayors in the state and the only mayor in Union County to earn annual compensation in excess of $ 100,000.

10058:, January 16, 2005. Accessed September 19, 2017. "Michael Chertoff, the 51-year-old rabbi's son from Elizabeth who most recently has been a judge for the Third Circuit Court of Appeals was nominated by President Bush last week for the top security post." 11938: 12004:, April 20, 2007. Accessed July 24, 2007. "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." 5927:. Accessed December 21, 2011. "Elizabeth, New Jersey is a city of firsts: first English-speaking colony in the state, first state capital, first home of Princeton University, and the site of the first shots fired after the Declaration of Independence." 1171:

The North End, also known as "North Elizabeth", is a diverse working-class neighborhood. The borders are approximately the Arch north to the city line between North Broad Street and US 1&9. It was developed mostly in the 1920s for workers in the

9634:. Accessed May 4, 2015. "After she resettled in New Jersey, she worked with Unitarians in Elizabeth, New Jersey, and made a grant of land for a house of worship. In 1908 the Elizabeth Society recognized her as minister emeritus of All Souls Church." 10157:, January 19, 1993. Accessed August 15, 2013. "He was born in Elizabeth and won a New Jersey Golden Gloves lightweight title before winning the world welterweight championship in July 1941 with a 15-round decision over Fritzie Zivic in Newark." 9368:, April 23, 1972. Accessed January 9, 2024. "'New York carries great prestige and recognition,” said Barry. “I was born in Elizabeth, N. J., and grew up in Roselle Park and that must be about 40 miles from Long Island and I never heard of it.'" 3338:

As of May 2010, the city had a total of 153.78 miles (247.48 km) of roadways, of which 123.75 miles (199.16 km) were maintained by the municipality, 12.27 miles (19.75 km) by Union County, 11.80 miles (18.99 km) by the

12438: 103: 11462:, November 1, 2007. Accessed September 19, 2017. "Lorenzo Da Ponte began life as a poor, Italian, Jewish poet and ended up as a professor at Columbia University. Along the way he.... became a grocer in Elizabeth, New Jersey." 10936: 10013:, February 15, 2005. Accessed June 23, 2007. "Chertoff, who was born in Elizabeth, N.J., on Nov. 28, 1953, received his bachelor's degree from Harvard University in 1975 and his law degree from Harvard University in 1978." 6181:, August 6, 1995. Accessed September 28, 2014. "Hersh Tower was the tallest building in Elizabeth when Louis Hersh, an Elizabeth businessman, built it in 1931. (These days, only the Union County Court building is taller.)" 14660:

Core cities are metropolitan core cities of at least a million people. The other areas are urban areas of cities that have an urban area of 150,000+ or of a metropolitan area of at least 250,000+. Satellite cities are in

9443:, June 25, 2003. Accessed May 4, 2015. "As mayor of Elizabeth from 1956 through 1964, Judge Bercik established the Elizabeth Human Relations Commission and led an unprecedented initiative to attract business to the city." 1240:

Developed by Edward J. Grassman, Westminster got its name from the city's largest residential estates of the Tudor style and was inhabited by many residents who traced their ancestry to England. This neighborhood borders

11621:, December 24, 2007. Accessed June 28, 2008. "'I only took two classes this semester, a sociology class for three credits and a math class for five credits,' Saint-Dic said by phone from his hometown of Elizabeth, N.J." 1245:

with the Elizabeth River running its border creating 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

11482:"Death Of Franklin L. Pope; Killed at His Home by an Electric Shock of 3,000 Volts. Found Dead In His Cellar A Famous Electrician Known as an Expert All Over the World – Had Lived for a Year in Great Barrington, Mass." 10800:, January 12, 2005. "The Elizabeth native's athletic ability and scoring skills were obvious to Billups, but he has been more impressed recently with Jenkins' understanding of what Brown expects from his point guards." 9782:"Deidre Davis Butler, Who Fought for Disability Rights, Dies at 64; A wheelchair user herself, she helped draft a landmark law and held government posts championing people with disabilities, especially those of color." 6303: 2613:. There were 12 voters registered to other parties. Among the city's 2010 Census population, 35.5% (vs. 53.3% in Union County) were registered to vote, including 47.8% of those ages 18 and over (vs. 70.6% countywide). 2637:

with 7,559 votes (23.9% vs. 35.2%) and other candidates with 202 votes (0.6% vs. 0.9%), among the 31,677 ballots cast by the city's 48,294 registered voters, for a turnout of 65.6% (vs. 74.7% in Union County). In the

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with 5,213 votes (17.0% vs. 32.3%) and other candidates with 166 votes (0.5% vs. 0.8%), among the 30,640 ballots cast by the city's 50,715 registered voters, for a turnout of 60.4% (vs. 68.8% in Union County). In the

7178:, July 31, 2017. Accessed October 11, 2017. "3. Elizabeth Mayor J. Christian Bollwage, $ 160,086.... Bollwage collected $ 152,564 last year from Elizabeth, a 125,000-population city where he's been mayor since 1992." 11072:, November 13, 2008. Accessed January 28, 2011. "Perhaps we grew more comfortable with Obama because his Middle East advisers include men like Daniel Kurtzer, a native of Elizabeth and former ambassador to Israel." 7046: 7023: 2650:

with 8,486 votes (31.0% vs. 40.3%) and other candidates with 144 votes (0.5% vs. 0.7%), among the 27,334 ballots cast by the city's 45,882 registered voters, for a turnout of 59.6% (vs. 72.3% in the whole county).

11872:, August 22, 2017. Accessed December 17, 2019. "That same night, the Marshals Service announced that it had arrested Tay-K in Elizabeth, N.J., citing 'dozens of tips' that had 'poured in from the entire country.'" 814:(which had been formed in 1693), subject to the results of a referendum held on March 27, 1855. On March 19, 1857, the city became part of the newly created Union County. Portions of the city were taken to form 11933: 11033: 3362:, built in 1922, has been left in the open position since March 2011. A study is underway to determine if the bridge can be rehabilitated. The bridge is the only remaining movable road bridge in Union County. 2143:

was $ 43,770 (with a margin of error of +/− $ 1,488) and the median family income was $ 46,891 (+/− $ 1,873). Males had a median income of $ 32,268 (+/− $ 1,205) versus $ 27,228 (+/− $ 1,427) for females. The

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with 376 votes (2.4% vs. 5.9%) and other candidates with 131 votes (0.9% vs. 0.8%), among the 15,355 ballots cast by the city's 46,219 registered voters, yielding a 33.2% turnout (vs. 46.5% in the county).

9391:, August 3, 2018. Accessed August 13, 2018. "Bates was born in Elizabeth, New Jersey in 1946. He graduated from Wesleyan University in 1968 and got his law degree from the University of Maryland in 1976." 1176:

automobile plant (later Durant Auto, Burry Biscuits and Interbake Foods). The area was heavily settled by the Irish and then Portuguese. The North End has easy access to New York City and Newark via its

10731:, August 15, 2007. Accessed December 13, 2021. "Born and raised in Elizabeth, NJ he attended St. Patrick's High School and was recognized as one of the top baseball pitchers in the state of New Jersey." 9707: 7956:

Elizabeth, June 22, 2022. Accessed January 31, 2024. "On Tuesday, June 21, city officials and dignitaries gathered to celebrate the swearing-in of Sal Barraco as Chief of the Elizabeth Fire Department."

6477:, p. 281, J. E. Potter and company, 1877. Accessed August 15, 2013. "Elizabeth is comprised in eight wards. Its population in 1860 was 11,567, and in 1870, 20,832, nearly doubling itself in ten years " 10352:, June 29, 1969. Accessed January 28, 2011. "Many of the Riberese who emigrated to the United States settled in Elizabeth, where DeCavalcante had his base of operations before he moved to Princeton." 1720:

Note: the US Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes Latinos from the racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Hispanics/Latinos may be of any race.

10225:, MorristownGreen.com, April 15, 2017. Accessed September 24, 2017. "Born in Elizabeth and raised in Union, Coyne graduated from Roselle Catholic High School and earned a B.A. from Kean University." 9308:, December 11, 2008. Accessed May 4, 2015. "Albert Bernard Ackerman was born on Nov. 22, 1936, in Elizabeth, N.J. He earned his undergraduate degree at Princeton and his medical degree at Columbia." 8167: 8395:, January 15, 2009. Accessed December 21, 2011. "Elizabeth High School's 5,300 students will be divided into six schools in September to alleviate overcrowding in the biggest school in New Jersey." 3275: 12071:. Accessed January 30, 2018. "What is your name, age, place of birth and presentaddress?Bill Walczak, Age 59, Born in Elizabeth, New Jersey, and currently reside at 20 Rockmere St. in Dorchester." 5965: 8622: 5429: 3114:

which are now referred to as "SDA Districts" based on the requirement for the state to cover all costs for school building and renovation projects in these districts under the supervision of the

11911: 11484: 10339: 8516:. September 29, 2005. "For their accomplishments, all three schools this month earned the status of Blue Ribbon School, the highest honor the U.S. Education Department can bestow upon a school." 10470: 9977: 7214: 11579:, September 28, 2000. Accessed January 28, 2011. "Defensive end Patrick Kerney grew up chiefly in Trenton, NJ, and running back Ron Rivers is from Elizabeth City, NJ – both near Philadelphia." 5566: 2204:

count of Cuba at 5,812. The highest number for a non-Spanish speaking country and third highest overall was Portugal, whose native-born immigrants numbered 4,544. The next largest groups were

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can be found here. A small section of the neighborhood was isolated with both the completion of the Goethals Bridge in 1928 and the construction of the New Jersey Turnpike in the 1950s.

11374: 10699: 10290: 6168: 9784: 9154: 5520: 8563:, October 2, 2014. Accessed December 31, 2014. "Eleven New Jersey schools have been named to the annual National Blue Ribbon list, the U.S. Department of Education announced Tuesday." 3551:

on channel 18. The channel also features the top ten ranked television shows, educational facts, quote of the day, gas price statistics, and tips for keeping the city safe and clean.

11325: 11185:, November 24, 2010. Accessed December 21, 2011. "'La cantidad de libros que le compro a Salvat se los pago a plazos', dijo pícaramente desde Elizabeth, Nueva Jersey, donde reside." 10441: 9178: 7262: 12343: 10933: 10045: 6025: 2231:

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

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Elizabeth is located in the 8th Congressional District and is part of New Jersey's 20th state legislative district. Prior to the 2010 Census, Elizabeth had been split between the

10483:, January 5, 2017. Accessed January 6, 2017. "Raised in Elizabeth, N.J., Mr. Feeney served as a radio operator in the Air Force and attended Cornell University on the G.I. Bill." 7785: 7165: 1137:, returning to Elizabeth in the early part of the 20th century. This was done to increase the city's tax base as major improvements to infrastructure were necessary at the time. 10417: 9797:, August 21, 2020. Accessed August 23, 2020. "Deidre Ann Davis was born on Sept. 26, 1955, in Elizabeth, N.J., to Hilton and Bernice (Jones) Davis and grew up in nearby Linden." 6974:. Accessed October 27, 2019. "Businesses participating in the UEZ Program can charge half the standard sales tax rate on certain purchases, currently 3.3125% effective 1/1/2018" 6870:

PCT019 – Place Of Birth For The Foreign-Born Population Universe: Foreign-born population from the Census 2000 Summary File 3 (SF 3) – Sample Data for Elizabeth city, New Jersey

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and have seven or eight other stations in between within Elizabeth city limits. A possible extension of this future line to Plainfield would link the city of Elizabeth with the

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was 10,144.1 per square mile (3,916.7/km). There were 45,516 housing units at an average density of 3,694.7 per square mile (1,426.5/km). The racial makeup was 54.65% (68,292)

11592: 9548: 9001: 8552: 7865: 7191: 6300: 876:, the city had a total area of 13.66 square miles (35.37 km), including 12.32 square miles (31.91 km) of land and 1.34 square miles (3.46 km) of water (9.78%). 9066: 8656:. Accessed August 23, 2015. "In 1930 extensive renovation was made. A third story was added, the auditorium converted into a gymnasium and Saint Mary's High School was born." 5177: 7817: 6986: 2909:

Companies, 3 Ladder Companies, 1 Rescue Company, and several Special Units. These companies and units are under the command of both a Deputy Chief and two Battalion Chiefs.

12185: 12170:, December 6, 1998. Accessed December 21, 2011. "Joe Weil is Elizabeth: working-class, irreverent, modest, but open to the world and filled with a wealth of possibilities." 11965: 11759: 6895: 9064:

Union County Light Rail Proposal Takes A Step Forward: NJ Transit Board Approves Contract for Preparatory and Design Work of Newark-Elizabeth Rail Link's Elizabeth Segment

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residents of any race were 59.50% (74,353) of the population. Elizabeth had the tenth-highest percentage of Hispanic residents among municipalities in New Jersey in 2010.

10428:, October 9, 2015. Accessed October 24, 2015. "'We've never had a high school reunion,' said Esocoff, who grew up in Elizabeth and graduated from Jefferson High in 1975." 7237: 6616: 6253: 8645: 7757: 5829: 3122:. The board appoints a superintendent to oversee the district's day-to-day operations and a business administrator to supervise the business functions of the district. 14897: 10718: 5497: 11030: 10958: 9596: 7649: 2320:

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

10391: 5401: 5203: 3711: 811: 10205:, May 19, 2008. Accessed June 1, 2008. "...Elizabeth native Tom Colicchio is opening a Craftsteak, and the landmark Junior's Cheesecake also will open an outlet..." 8783: 8596: 12217: 8754: 5781: 5758: 5700: 5684: 5505: 5437: 5316: 807: 10823:, March 6, 1989. Accessed June 12, 2020. "Whereas, Leo Warren Jenkins was born on May 28, 1913, in Succasunna, New Jersey and was raised in Elizabeth, New Jersey" 10810:

Session 1989 House Joint Resolution 459 - A Joint Resolution Honoring The Life And Memory Of Dr. Leo Warren Jenkins, Former Chancellor Of East Carolina University

8190: 7672: 13085: 12324: 12157: 12083: 11784: 11540: 5940: 2639: 2630: 2617: 11859: 11172: 10969:. Accessed February 12, 2018. "Michael 'Mike' Kasha was born on December 6, 1920, into a working-class family of Ukrainian immigrants in Elizabeth, New Jersey." 12573: 9704: 3673:(1795–1866), inventor and machinery manufacturer, specializing in the production of steam locomotives, whose machine shop, established in 1825, grew to become 2916:

Strike Team, which consists of nine North Jersey fire departments and other emergency services divisions working to address major emergency rescue situations.

11746:, October 23, 1998. Accessed January 24, 2018. "He was born in Elizabeth, N.J., and graduated from Cornell University in 1933 and Harvard Law School in 1935." 10192: 6194: 14848: 13095: 11696:, May 2, 2004. Accessed November 18, 2017. "Born in 1954 in New York, raised in Elizabeth, NJ and Merion, PA, the Ambassador is a first generation American." 11046:, October 15, 1983. Accessed January 28, 2011. "About that hyphenated last name: Daniel Hugh-Kelly is really plain old Daniel Hugh Kelly from Elizabeth, NJ." 10840: 10144: 9086: 8007: 7968: 6940: 6697:"U.S. Census Bureau Delivers New Jersey's 2010 Census Population Totals, Including First Look at Race and Hispanic Origin Data for Legislative Redistricting" 5962: 4082: 12204:.Accessed November 25, 2020. "Born in Elizabeth, New Jersey, Henry S. Whitehead (1882–1932) graduated from Harvard University and Berkeley Divinity School." 11059: 9903:, December 11, 2016. Accessed September 3, 2023. "Born Joan Marie Felt in Elizabeth, N.J., Carroll and her folks came to California in 1936 when she was 5." 7924: 13636: 11816: 10990: 10903: 10865: 10565: 10504: 10322: 10271: 10246: 10127: 10102: 9741: 9531: 8164: 7141: 11634: 8691: 8382: 6849: 6824: 5724: 11833: 9609:, May 21, 1982. Accessed December 21, 2011. "When Hubie Brown, the new coach of the Knicks, was growing up in Elizabeth, N.J., he learned about poverty." 9259:, October 6, 2003. Accessed January 28, 2011. "Abdul-Khaliq, a senior from Elizabeth, N.J., and Fork Union (Va.) Military Academy, has started 29 games." 7844: 6872: 6699: 6325: 248: 11924:, September 14, 2017. Accessed January 6, 2022. "Harold Monroe Tulchin was born to Jewish immigrants from Ukraine in Elizabeth, N.J., on Dec. 23, 1926." 11612: 11084: 8619: 5750: 5426: 12675: 12443: 11908: 11481: 11275:"Thomas Mitchell, Actor, Dead; Star of Stage and Screen, 70; Actor's Career in the Movies and in Theater Spanned a Half Century Appeared in Many Films" 10336: 9974: 3378: 989: 10534:, June 2, 2007. Accessed July 24, 2007. "As for Freeman, the son of former U.S. Olympian Ron Freeman out of Elizabeth, he thought he should have won." 7949: 7211: 6676: 15209: 11772:, January 1, 1988. Accessed April 30, 2013. "Leo Steiner was born in Newark and grew up in Elizabeth, N.J., where he worked in his parents' grocery." 11425: 10778: 10741: 9828: 6279: 5563: 1075:

which still stands. St. Patrick Church, originally Irish, dominates the 'Port; the cornerstone for the second and current building was laid in 1887.

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September 1, 2006. "1956 **50th anniversary** – Transportation Communications Newsletter editor Bernie Wagenblast is born in Elizabeth, New Jersey."

10081:, December 6, 2012. Accessed April 28, 2020. "Chodosh was born in Elizabeth, New Jersey, and attended Hillside High School in Hillside, New Jersey." 8914: 6419: 6373: 2113: 140: 12283: 12039: 12017: 11953:. Accessed November 19, 2022. "Assemblyman Van Pelt was born in Elizabeth on Sept. 4, 1964. He graduated from Toms River High School East in 1982." 11004: 10669:, Historic Valley Forge, accessed April 21, 2007. "He started school in Elizabethtown NJ, but by 1773 was entered at Kings College (Now Columbia)." 10634: 10215: 9922:, City of Elizabeth. Accessed September 19, 2017. "Rodey Carter grew up in the Port of Elizabeth and graduated from Elizabeth High School in 1982." 9659:, January 9, 2023. Accessed September 4, 2023. "Artist Richard Bober, 79, died December 10, 2022. Bober was born August 18, 1943 in Elizabeth, NJ." 9404: 6396: 6123: 3547:

at any time to view public information, the city bulletin board, live meetings, important health information and tips. This service is provided by

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As of March 23, 2011, there were a total of 44,415 registered voters in Elizabeth, of which 24,988 (56.3% vs. 41.8% countywide) were registered as

992:, also occasionally known as Uptown, is the main commercial district and a historic section as well. It includes the First Presbyterian Church and 939: 9688:, May 20, 2007. Accessed November 28, 2007. "Robert Nietzel Buck was born on Jan. 29, 1914, in Elizabethport, N.J., and reared in Westfield, N.J." 6847:

DP03: Selected Economic Characteristics from the 2006–2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates for Elizabeth city, Union County, New Jersey

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As of the 2018–19 school year, the district, comprised of 36 schools, had an enrollment of 28,712 students and 2,173.0 classroom teachers (on an

2349:% rate charged statewide) at eligible merchants. Established in November 1992, the city's Urban Enterprise Zone status expires in November 2023. 993: 11991: 11507: 9879: 8155:. Accessed March 30, 2020. "The Board of Education shall be comprised of nine (9) members serving terms of three (3) years, as required by law." 5476:

Estimates of the Resident Population for Incorporated Places of 20,000 or More, Ranked by July 1, 2023 Population: April 1, 2020 to July 1, 2023

123: 14099: 13510: 13090: 12867: 12258: 10287: 9869:. "Born in Elizabethtown, New Jersey, on April 3, 1776, Elias Boudinot Caldwell was the son of the Reverend James and Hannah (Ogden) Caldwell." 9573: 9230:. Accessed September 19, 2016. "I'm Mary Dawn Dwyer of Elizabeth, New Jersey. I'm twenty-two years old. I love your son. That is why I'm here." 6165: 5857: 3405:, also called Broad Street Elizabeth or Midtown Station, is the southern station in Midtown Elizabeth. The other train station in Elizabeth is 2727: 1928: 12312:. Accessed January 20, 2024. "Born: March 21, 1992 (Age: 31-305d) in Elizabeth, NJ.... High School: Christian Brothers Academy (Lincroft, NJ)" 11807: 11371: 11197: 10981: 10894: 10694: 10495: 10313: 10262: 10237: 10118: 10093: 9732: 9522: 6674:

DP-1: Profile of General Demographic Characteristics: 2000 – Census 2000 Summary File 1 (SF 1) 100-Percent Data for Elizabeth city, New Jersey

6350: 5990: 4124:–1998), seven-term mayor of Elizabeth whose 28 years in office made him the longest-serving mayor of a U.S. city with more than 100,000 people 2671:

received 10,258 ballots cast (66.8% vs. 50.6% countywide), ahead of Republican Chris Christie with 4,386 votes (28.6% vs. 41.7%), Independent

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which has been operating since 1926. Midtown/Uptown includes the area once known as "Brittanville" which contained many English type gardens.

15833: 15828: 14229: 12485: 9915: 9781: 9151: 7695: 3146: 11221: 10812: 10438: 10378:, June 30, 2007. Accessed July 14, 2012. "Mr. DeSanto, 38, has come a long way from Elizabeth, N.J., where his father was a police officer." 10023: 8895: 7715: 7285: 6092: 5517: 3191:

in 2019, one of nine schools in the state recognized as Exemplary High Performing Schools; the school had previously won the honor in 2013.

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Jersey Constitution.... Full funding for approved projects was authorized for the 31 special-needs districts, known as 'Abbott Districts'."

7257: 6919: 5452: 3974: 12930: 11884: 10169: 10042: 10002: 9047: 8937: 8433: 7459: 6050: 3211:. The Newark Archdiocese also operates the K–8 schools Our Lady of Guadalupe Academy and St. Genevieve School, which was founded in 1926. 15798: 12340: 11730: 10521: 9850: 9757: 9458: 9211: 8737: 6593: 6568: 6517: 6495: 6470: 6448: 5882: 2421: 2415: 12133: 8475: 7731: 6543: 6022: 5808: 15818: 15788: 15783: 15500: 14952: 12108: 11134: 10662: 8714: 7778: 6994: 6971: 6948: 5256: 4464: 4406: 4169: 4006: 3883: 3622: 2535: 2438: 714: 497: 11647:, August 5, 2009. Accessed November 17, 2017."Born in New York City, Schreiber grew up in Elizabeth, where he attended public school." 11350: 10650:, August 17, 1959. Accessed July 9, 2012. "The son of the late Capt. Brewster Halsey, he was born in Elizabeth, NJ, on Oct. 30, 1882." 10070: 9934: 8956: 7162: 6800: 6126:. Accessed December 21, 2011. "Nine of the island's 43 acres belong to New Jersey (Bayonne owns 7.5 acres, Elizabeth owns 1.5 acres)." 2585:

Constitutional officers elected on a countywide basis are: Clerk Joanne Rajoppi (D, Union Township, 2025), Sheriff Peter Corvelli (D,

15808: 12533: 12490: 11300: 10414: 9126: 9021: 7891: 6136: 4473: 3997: 3868:(1920–2005), trial lawyer who was known for winning many large verdicts for plaintiffs in civil litigation, including the first in a 3150: 2485: 11589: 11110: 10546: 9545: 9342: 9063: 8998: 8549: 7869: 7440: 7188: 6781:"P2: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Elizabeth city, New Jersey" 6763:"P2: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2010: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Elizabeth city, New Jersey" 6115: 14429: 13629: 13041: 12872: 12044: 11685: 11121:, 1980. Accessed November 22, 2015. "Leake, Chauncey Depew 50s, 52s HS, History of Science & Medicine Born 1896 Elizabeth, NJ." 10365: 9646: 8808: 8198: 8175: 8129: 8106: 8078: 5890: 5369: 5174: 4904: 4309: 3503: 3351: 3259: 3134: 3115: 3067: 2563: 2505: 1796: 1134: 892: 599: 11756: 9478: 9327:, Soccer Times, as of September 15, 2013. Accessed November 1, 2013. "Ryan Adeleye – defender – Hapoel Ashkelon – Elizabeth, N.J." 7810: 6983: 11962: 11205: 9359: 8922: 7085: 6892: 6100: 3340: 2664: 2655: 212: 12060: 12030:, April 23, 2007. Accessed September 19, 2017. "Richard Kennedy Vosburgh was born on August 27, 1929, at Elizabeth, New Jersey." 10624:. Accessed January 26, 2020. "Born: April 17, 1954 (Age: 65-284d) in Elizabeth, NJ... High School: Watchung Hills Regional (NJ)" 9380: 8405: 7102: 6219: 5770: 5673: 3517:

at 1530 AM signed-on March 11, 1970, with studios at 9 Caldwell Place in Elizabeth. The station signed-off on January 30, 2019.

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come up for election together in leap years and two years later the six members who are elected from each of Elizabeth's six

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is a waterway that courses through the city for 4.2 miles (6.8 km) and is largely channelized, before draining into the

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for many years, but has been more successful in retaining a middle-class presence and was mostly spared riots in the 1960s.

80: 13457: 13117: 13000: 12606: 12578: 12538: 12180: 10953: 10388: 9320: 8722: 8699: 8630: 7646: 7559: 3428: 3214: 3208: 3188: 3180: 2264: 1186: 1009: 683: 9621: 8850: 8780: 8070: 7349:, Congressman Albio Sires. Accessed January 3, 2019. "Congressman Sires resides in West New York with his wife, Adrienne." 7069: 6963: 5398: 5200: 1185:. The neighborhood also has Crane Square, the Historic Nugents Tavern, and Kellogg Park, and is within close proximity to 15803: 14634: 14219: 13622: 12408: 7222: 5543: 5360: 4785: 4292: 2426: 637: 609: 12214: 11989:"Dick Vosburgh: Comedy writer, lyricist, broadcaster and film buff with clients ranging from Bob Hope to Ronnie Corbett" 12470: 12154: 11537: 10685:. Accessed May 19, 2024. "Born: February 8, 1954 in Elizabeth, NJ (Age: 70-101d)... High School: Thomas Jefferson (NJ)" 9109: 8876: 8460: 8366: 8187: 6762: 5937: 5229: 4492: 3138: 3062:

Hatzalah of Union County provides EMS primarily to the Elmora Hills neighborhood of Elizabeth, and certain sections of

997: 737: 12321: 12080: 11781: 6745:"P004: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2000: DEC Summary File 1 – Elizabeth city, New Jersey" 2768: 15108: 14139: 13239: 13078: 12905: 12661: 12201: 11950: 11856: 11693: 11169: 10923:. Accessed February 18, 2024. "Born: November 12, 1938 in Elizabeth, NJ (Age: 85-098d)... High School: Cranford (NJ)" 9866: 9271: 9227: 8452: 7358: 6935: 6846: 5924: 5721: 4488: 7383: 7370: 6869: 55: 15248: 15195: 15178: 14244: 14019: 13142: 12480: 11387:, May 2, 2012. Accessed December 13, 2015 " Where did you grow up? I grew up in Elizabeth, New Jersey, with Mike." 10189: 10141: 8668: 6191: 5722:

DP-1 – Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 for Elizabeth city, Union County, New Jersey

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Park area, or for bird watching or for sunbathing by the river. It is one of the more affluent areas of Elizabeth.

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Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Minor Civil Divisions in New Jersey: April 1, 2020 to July 1, 2023

1259: 1096:. The neighborhood area forms a "V" from its approximate borders of the Central Railroad tracks to Rahway Avenue. 15399: 15394: 14294: 14214: 13971: 13585: 11338:, January 28, 2018. Accessed February 1, 2018. "John Leonard Morris was born on Oct 18, 1926, in Elizabeth, N.J." 11056: 10820: 9847:

The Documentary History of the Supreme Court of the United States, 1789–1800: pt. 1. Appointments and proceedings

9349:, p. 12. Accessed May 4, 2015. "He was born in Elizabethtown, New Jersey, the tenth day of December, A. D. 1795." 8032: 7917: 6744: 6720: 6673: 5638: 5365: 3824:(1914–2007), broke the junior transcontinental air speed record in 1930; youngest pilot ever licensed in the U.S. 3798: 3687: 3532:

was published in Elizabeth from 1779 to 1992, ending publication as circulation plummeted from a peak of 60,000.

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The area was once three distinct neighborhoods: Buckeye, Diamondville, and New Mexico. It was the US home of the

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Thirteenth Census of the United States, 1910: Population by Counties and Minor Civil Divisions, 1910, 1900, 1890

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school year. The school was the 294th-ranked public high school in New Jersey out of 322 schools statewide, in

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Rescue 1, Rescue 2 – (Metro USAR Collapse Rescue Strike Team Unit), Special Operations Vehicle 1 (USAR Support)

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There were 40,482 households, out of which 36.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.9% were

2182: 2109: 1093: 1000:. The First Presbyterian Church was a battleground for the American Revolution. Located here are also the 1931 320: 11830: 7841: 3583:, the backdrop of which is three incidents that involved the crash of three commercial airliners in Elizabeth— 3207:, which is run by the Benedictine Sisters of Saint Walburga Monastery, both operate under the auspices of the 15793: 14374: 14204: 14104: 14004: 13926: 13736: 13681: 13535: 13382: 13372: 13357: 13294: 12910: 12895: 12877: 12628: 12500: 11081: 8346: 8308: 8289: 8251: 8232: 8213: 8144: 7987: 5747: 5355: 4929: 4267: 3588: 3579: 3406: 3344: 3233: 3158: 3142: 2859: 2174: 2148:

for the borough was $ 19,196 (+/− $ 604). About 14.7% of families and 16.7% of the population were below the

2101: 2073: 1992: 1764: 1178: 1005: 854: 718: 17: 9807: 8327: 8270: 3358:. The South First Street Bridge over the river, originally built in 1908, was replaced by a fixed span. The 2383:

staggered basis with elections held in even-numbered years. The mayor and the three council members elected

938:, of which 7.5 acres (3.0 ha) of the island is owned by Elizabeth, though the island is managed by the 15323: 15263: 15010: 14836: 14794: 14154: 13811: 13711: 13691: 13402: 13392: 13147: 13056: 12842: 12634: 11575: 11118: 10966: 9581: 7811:"Number of Registered Voters and Ballots Cast – November 5, 2013 – General Election Results – Union County" 5528: 4642:, dance arranger, conductor and trained concert pianist, best known for his collaborations with filmmakers 4012: 3592: 2481: 2433: 1258:

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and cool to cold winters. According to the

1064: 946: 795: 710: 12305: 11422: 11413:, January 9, 1990. Accessed January 28, 2011. "Pena was born in Elizabeth, NJ, which became her namesake." 10775: 9825: 7361:, PhillyVoice. Accessed April 30, 2021. "He now owns a home and lives in Newark's Central Ward community." 6275: 3262:, and three branches had a collection of 384,000 volumes and annual circulation of about 115,000 in 2016. 2690:

The Table of Organization authorizes 365 officers, including 9 captains, 21 lieutenants and 39 sergeants.

14919: 14680: 14389: 14284: 14149: 13786: 13721: 13716: 13432: 13407: 13367: 13347: 12014: 9630: 8911: 7680: 7670:

GCT-P7: Selected Age Groups: 2010 – State – County Subdivision; 2010 Census Summary File 1 for New Jersey

6880: 6857: 6808: 6784: 6766: 6748: 6707: 6684: 6652: 6601: 6576: 6551: 6525: 6427: 6416: 6404: 6393: 6381: 6370: 6333: 5732: 5596: 5479: 5456: 5409: 5211: 5185: 5041: 4908: 4866: 4323: 4313: 4159: 4142: 3720: 3707: 3455: 3304: 3288: 2509: 2321: 2276: 2186: 873: 645: 12280: 11234:, February 6, 2008. Accessed September 6, 2020. "McDonnell was born in Elizabeth and grew up in Edison." 9401: 7547: 5696: 845:

got its start building submarines for the United States Navy in Elizabeth, beginning with the launch of

15643: 15518: 15375: 15359: 15158: 15125: 15082: 14805: 14742: 14079: 14054: 14014: 13756: 13645: 13475: 13422: 13319: 13259: 12900: 12796: 11892: 11270: 10920: 10682: 10621: 9816:, June 4, 2005. Accessed May 4, 2015. "James Girard Butler was born Sept. 26, 1920, in Elizabeth, N.J." 5630: 4775: 4531: 4078: 4046: 3908: 3836: 3809: 3416: 3221:

The Benedictine Preschool, operated by the Benedictine Sisters, is housed at Saint Walburga Monastery.

2905: 2474: 1896: 783: 11706: 11005:"James Kellogg 3d, 65, Once Headed Port Authority; Senior Member of Port Unit Served Williams College" 9912: 9501: 7571: 5802: 3818:(1943–2022), artist best known for his work for science fiction, fantasy, and similar paperback novels 702:

count of 124,969, which in turn reflected an increase of 4,401 (3.7%) from the 120,568 counted in the

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Number of Registered Voters and Ballots Cast November 6, 2012 General Election Results – Union County

5588: 5055: 4805: 4680: 4132: 4102: 3984: 3359: 3229: 3225: 3130: 2610: 2291: 2161: 2132: 2085: 1620: 1605: 1590: 1575: 1560: 1545: 1530: 1515: 1500: 1485: 1470: 1455: 1440: 1425: 1410: 1394: 1379: 1364: 1349: 1334: 1319: 1304: 1267: 1263: 1207: 1117: 916: 729: 703: 699: 679: 12255: 9570: 6642:

Census 2000 Profiles of Demographic / Social / Economic / Housing Characteristics for Elizabeth city

5852: 15736: 15726: 15673: 15618: 15548: 15278: 15163: 15137: 15015: 14990: 14853: 14723: 14525: 14459: 14439: 14264: 14069: 13806: 13791: 13746: 13676: 13442: 13427: 13417: 13377: 13279: 13264: 13063: 12993: 12806: 12791: 12685: 12507: 12465: 12331:, City of Elizabeth. Accessed May 6, 2013. "Hon. Carmelo Pace, Mayor, Sister City of Ribera, Italy" 11804: 11358: 11194: 11150: 10978: 10891: 10492: 10310: 10259: 10234: 10115: 10090: 10010: 9729: 9519: 8152: 7535: 7511: 7149: 7126: 7110: 6345: 6077: 5985: 5822: 4764: 4548: 4427: 4373: 4350: 3948: 3935: 3674: 3636: 3541: 3251: 3107: 3091: 3071: 2531: 904: 888: 667: 587: 325: 161: 109: 10882:. "Born in Elizabeth, N.J., he had lived In Morristown, N.J., before coming to Hollywood in 1935." 7692: 7487: 15568: 15533: 15508: 15288: 15273: 15103: 15043: 14874: 14870: 14860: 14782: 14760: 14454: 14449: 14409: 14334: 14179: 14064: 14059: 13999: 13921: 13886: 13801: 13766: 13751: 13731: 13560: 13530: 13495: 13485: 13329: 13254: 13068: 13046: 12945: 12915: 12887: 12600: 11669: 11218: 11156: 10809: 9716: 9292: 8892: 7282: 6089: 5029: 4937: 4918: 4858: 4595: 4305: 3794: 3420: 3398: 3332: 2913: 2869: 2451: 2140: 1121: 825:

Company came to Elizabeth and employed as many as 2,000 people. In 1895, it saw one of the first

776: 691: 11881: 10916: 10678: 10610: 9429: 9419:. "The borough manager, Eugene J. Bedell, moved here from Elizabeth during his boyhood in 1941." 8827: 8572: 8118: 7475: 6916: 2633:, Democrat Barack Obama received 23,524 votes (74.3% vs. 63.1% countywide), ahead of Republican 717:

in the nation and the fifth-most populous municipality of any type in the state, falling behind

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People who were born in, residents of, or otherwise closely associated with Elizabeth include:

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that took effect in January 2013, based on the results of the November 2012 general elections.

2190: 2117: 803: 772: 649: 10518: 9845: 9754: 9453: 9206: 7523: 6588: 6563: 6512: 6490: 6465: 6443: 5877: 4708:(1840–1885), telegrapher and inventor; lived there as a young man and befriended Thomas Edison 4556:(1932–2012), Cuban-American pianist who was considered one of the first black pianists in Cuba 2235:

for the city was $ 15,114. About 15.6% of families and 17.8% of the population were below the

15757: 15721: 15648: 15628: 15623: 15573: 15563: 15352: 15238: 15233: 15077: 15048: 15003: 14914: 14650: 14608: 14469: 14464: 14419: 14354: 14239: 14199: 14089: 14074: 14049: 14029: 14009: 13961: 13309: 13219: 13168: 13102: 13051: 13033: 12834: 12824: 12683: 12130: 11792: 6538: 5997:, Bureau of Geology and Topography; Trenton, New Jersey; 1969. p. 238. Accessed July 9, 2012. 5072: 5065: 5058:

and author of juvenile fiction, most notably the Mercer Boys series and Mystery Hunter series

5013: 4973: 4875: 4781: 4705: 4563: 4213: 3988: 3691: 2579: 2328: 1960: 1072: 842: 822: 742: 559: 392: 340: 14619: 12105: 11131: 10706:, p. 242. Accessed January 22, 2022. "Mr. Hendrickson was born Jan. 30, 1923, in Elizabeth." 10659: 8805: 8711: 8472: 5608: 3179:

In the 2008–09 school year, Victor Mravlag Elementary School No. 21 was recognized with the

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In 2019, the foreign-born population in the city was 46.6% of the total population, and the

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1970 Census of Population: Characteristics of the Population – Volume I, Part I, Section I

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Table 1. New Jersey Counties and Most Populous Cities and Townships: 2020 and 2010 Censuses

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in Elizabeth between the years 1896–1903. Elizabeth grew in parallel to its sister city of

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Table 7. Population for the Counties and Municipalities in New Jersey: 1990, 2000 and 2010

4980:; held the Welterweight and Middleweight titles; was born and raised there; ranked #10 on 4571:(born 1956), cartoonist, author and playwright who is the creator of the syndicated daily 8: 15741: 15731: 15696: 15633: 15543: 15328: 14931: 14924: 14592: 14414: 14399: 14369: 14324: 14314: 14309: 14144: 14129: 14039: 14034: 13994: 13956: 13906: 13570: 13525: 13490: 13470: 13173: 13122: 13023: 12986: 12801: 12781: 12776: 12528: 12026: 11683:

Martin J. Silverstein; Ambassador, Uruguay; Term of Appointment: 10/11/2001 to 08/01/2005

11105: 10543: 9337: 8676: 8512: 7437: 7330: 6216: 6112: 5949: 4760: 4661: 4656: 4576: 4517: 4296: 4241: 4193: 4055: 3952: 3943: 3922: 3859: 3821: 3789: 3785: 3732: 3670: 3648: 3499: 3495: 3491: 3487: 3483: 3475: 3471: 3467: 3463: 3432: 3331:, is to a large degree circular, with circumferential and radial streets centered on the 3320: 3316: 3284: 3204: 2575: 2517: 2362: 2178: 2166: 2105: 2097: 2093: 1182: 912: 884: 826: 760: 11682: 10362: 9643: 9475: 6540:

Preliminary Results as Contained in the Eleventh Census Bulletins: Volume III – 51 to 75

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The Counties and Most Populous Cities and Townships in 2010 in New Jersey: 2000 and 2010

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age or older. The average household size was 2.94 and the average family size was 3.43.

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Please help update this article to reflect recent events or newly available information.

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A Community Of Scholars: The Institute for Advanced Study Faculty and Members 1930–1980

11016: 10746: 10646: 10479: 10450: 10400: 10374: 10348: 10153: 10054: 9986: 9793: 9765: 9684: 9605: 9506: 9487: 9364: 9304: 9138: 8792: 8417: 8016: 7388: 7054: 7031: 6177: 5916: 5838: 5313: 5007: 4982: 4963: 4889: 4862: 4823: 4809: 4755: 4745: 4711: 4527: 4502: 4387: 4382: 4369: 4272: 4259: 4255: 4050: 3965: 3850: 3812:(1825–1921), first woman to be ordained as a mainstream Protestant minister in the U.S. 3528: 3520: 3479: 3167: 3119: 2889: 2559: 2555: 2466: 2298: 2290:, which generate millions of dollars in revenue. Companies based in Elizabeth included 2268: 2213: 2089: 900: 880: 861: 846: 815: 687: 12439:

Belcher–Ogden Mansion; Benjamin Price House; and Price–Brittan House Historic District

10415:"A well-timed homecoming for N.J. native, Sunday Night Football director Drew Esocoff" 4372:(1913–1989), educator who served as the sixth president and chancellor of what is now 3598:

Elizabeth is the hometown of Mary Dawn Dwyer Levov, the principal female character in

1124:, who arrived to lecture in to the city's then-small Orthodox community in the 1930s. 15538: 15313: 15087: 14728: 14530: 14515: 14444: 13976: 13881: 13604: 13234: 13107: 12847: 12816: 12718: 12371: 12197: 12057: 11946: 11305: 11042: 10530: 9862: 9812: 9377: 9223: 7174: 7097: 6623:, Workforce New Jersey Public Information Network, August 2001. Accessed May 1, 2023. 6467:

The History of New Jersey: From Its Earliest Settlement to the Present Time, Volume 1

6245: 5920: 5650: 5112: 5076: 5037: 4953: 4912: 4878:" went viral following his arrest in Elizabeth, after a nationwide manhunt for murder 4721: 4665: 4582: 4568: 4507: 4484: 4478: 4416: 4396: 4378: 4319: 4289: 4165: 4146: 3888: 3879: 3632: 3608: 3514: 3459: 2687:

The current Police Director is Earl Graves and the Chief of Police is Giacomo Sacca.

2590: 2493: 2232: 2145: 1197: 1041: 857: 659: 538: 46: 12239: 9672: 8597:"Elizabeth gifted and talented school earns National Blue Ribbon School designation" 6641: 5287: 5268: 4674: 4446: 15691: 15658: 15490: 15482: 15452: 14998: 14799: 14567: 14552: 14329: 14234: 14024: 13284: 11904: 11519: 11409: 11318: 9975:"Michigan Downs Mich. State, 10–0; Chapman Caps Scoring With 58-Yard Touchdown Run" 9954: 9655: 9094: 8497: 5748:

Table DP-1. Profile of General Demographic Characteristics: 2010 for Elizabeth city

5129: 5080: 4921: 4853: 4845: 4715: 4693: 4636: 4432: 4337: 4221: 3970: 3716: 3661: 3652: 3095: 2574:, 2025), Vice Chair Lourdes M. Leon (D, Elizabeth, 2026), Alexander Mirabella (D, 2317:/New Jersey area, producing approximately 230,000 barrels (37,000 m) per day. 2314: 2287: 2170: 928: 11244: 10337:"Sam The Plumber Shows Other Side; Sicilian Town Knows Him as Orphans' Benefactor" 8048: 7305: 5245: 3172:

SchoolDigger.com ranked Elizabeth 449th of 558 districts evaluated in New Jersey.

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QRV 1 (Quick Attack Response Vehicle), Foam Unit, Fire Boat 1 (docked at the port)

1688:. The reason given is: Newer information is available from the 2020 Census report. 15716: 15613: 15113: 15060: 14692: 14577: 14505: 13916: 13299: 13224: 12448: 12347: 12328: 12287: 12262: 12221: 12189: 12161: 12137: 12112: 12087: 12064: 12021: 12000: 11995: 11969: 11942: 11915: 11888: 11863: 11842: 11837: 11811: 11788: 11763: 11737: 11713: 11689: 11664: 11643: 11638: 11596: 11570: 11544: 11514: 11488: 11453: 11436:. Accessed April 24, 2023. "Born: April 23, 1983 (Age: 40-001d) in Elizabeth, NJ" 11429: 11404: 11383: 11378: 11354: 11329: 11281: 11251: 11225: 11201: 11181: 11176: 11138: 11114: 11088: 11063: 11037: 11011: 10985: 10962: 10940: 10898: 10869: 10844: 10816: 10782: 10722: 10703: 10666: 10641: 10617: 10592: 10569: 10550: 10525: 10499: 10474: 10445: 10421: 10395: 10369: 10343: 10317: 10294: 10266: 10241: 10222: 10201: 10196: 10173: 10148: 10122: 10097: 10074: 10049: 10006: 9981: 9961: 9938: 9919: 9894: 9854: 9832: 9788: 9777: 9761: 9736: 9711: 9679: 9650: 9625: 9600: 9577: 9557: 9552: 9526: 9482: 9462: 9436: 9430:"City Mourns Former Mayor & Judge; Steve Bercik Meant Business For Elizabeth" 9408: 9384: 9346: 9324: 9299: 9275: 9250: 9215: 9182: 9158: 9133: 9113: 9070: 9051: 9028: 9005: 8960: 8941: 8918: 8899: 8880: 8854: 8831: 8812: 8787: 8766: 8761: 8741: 8718: 8695: 8672: 8649: 8626: 8603: 8579: 8556: 8532: 8479: 8456: 8437: 8412: 8391: 8386: 8350: 8331: 8312: 8293: 8274: 8255: 8236: 8217: 8194: 8171: 8148: 8125: 8102: 8074: 8055: 8036: 8011: 7991: 7972: 7848: 7761: 7738: 7699: 7653: 7463: 7444: 7371:

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/23/nyregion/george-helmy-bob-menendez-murphy.html

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and the first elected Governor of New Jersey, he lived there and built his home,

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middle class community experiencing a re-development with many new condominiums.

1158: 1113: 1022: 983: 935: 838: 768: 416: 356: 11208:. Accessed November 20, 2022. "Born 30 December 1869 Elizabeth, New Jersey, USA" 9317: 8873: 8847: 7359:

U.S. Sen. Cory Booker cruises past Republican challenger Rik Mehta in New Jersey

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from 2008, until 2009, when he resigned after being arrested in connection with

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counted 124,969 people, 41,596 households, and 29,325 families in the city. The

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of 13.2:1. High schools in the district (with 2018–19 enrollment data from the

2647: 2398: 1211: 1053: 8081:. Accessed March 1, 2022. "In 1998, the New Jersey Supreme Court ruled in the 7595: 7163:"These NJ mayors make 6-figure salaries from taxpayers. Is yours one of them?" 4743:(born 1983), actor, singer and choreographer who appeared in the Broadway hit 15772: 15588: 15442: 15437: 15344: 15187: 14865: 14747: 14718: 14572: 14535: 13861: 13836: 13776: 13614: 13289: 13112: 10597: 9239: 7676: 6876: 6853: 6680: 6439: 6347:

Compendium of censuses 1726–1905: together with the tabulated returns of 1905

6249: 6006: 5873: 5801: 5797: 5728: 5540: 5092: 5084: 4947: 4831: 4818: 4559: 4540: 4521: 4438: 4423: 4402: 4342: 4233: 4205: 4035: 3993: 3980: 3914: 3827: 3815: 3704: 3700: 3683: 3544: 3308: 3099: 2672: 2659: 2543:

from among its members. As of 2024, Union County's County Commissioners are:

2283: 1832: 1030: 924: 791: 592: 555: 534: 292: 263: 250: 12341:"Sister Cities in Hokkaido and New Jersey Celebrate Fifty-Year Relationship" 11152:

Rutgers Oral History Archive Interview of Associate Justice Virginia A. Long

10216:"Tom Coyne, Grammy-winning music engineer for Adele and Beyoncé, dies at 62" 9282:. Accessed July 13, 2022. "Born 21 July 1884 in Elizabeth, New Jersey (USA)" 8510:"Viers Mill School Wins Blue Ribbon; School Scored High on Statewide Test", 7631: 5938:"Permanent Revolution; A tour of tea-party New York—the spirit of '76 kind." 5226: 5153: 3118:. Administration and operation of the district is overseen by a nine-member 763:, was founded in 1664 by English settlers. The town was not named for Queen 15683: 15603: 15467: 15462: 14697: 14562: 14547: 14540: 13821: 13314: 13269: 13244: 12563: 12558: 12193: 12117: 11533: 10727: 9668: 9268: 7634:, Constitutional Officers Association of New Jersey. Accessed May 20, 2022. 7610:, Constitutional Officers Association of New Jersey. Accessed May 20, 2022. 7586:, Constitutional Officers Association of New Jersey. Accessed May 20, 2022. 5864:, New Jersey Public Library Commission, May 1945. Accessed August 30, 2015. 5019: 4959: 4933: 4885: 4652: 4535: 4442: 4329: 4263: 4151: 4127: 4092: 4086: 4061: 4016: 3918: 3897: 3657: 3595:—that took place within a period of two months in late 1951 and early 1952. 3566: 3381:, completed in 1893 or 1894, with the current NJT station in the background 2849: 2799: 2621: 2497: 2470: 2443: 2375: 2256: 2239:, including 22.2% of those under age 18 and 17.2% of those age 65 or over. 2236: 2152:, including 23.5% of those under age 18 and 18.5% of those age 65 or over. 2149: 1247: 973: 853:

in 1897. These pioneering naval craft (known as A-Class) were developed at

834: 405: 8449: 7607: 1083: 934:

The borders of Elizabeth, Bayonne, and Staten Island meet at one point on

829:, when Electric Carriage and Wagon Company was founded to manufacture the 15422: 15218: 14557: 12700: 11348:

Union County Baseball Hall of Fame Will Induct Three New Members, Feb. 11

10796: 9561:, March 30, 2022. Accessed December 29, 2022. "Hometown: Elizabeth, N.J." 9202: 5033: 4894: 4814: 4725: 4669: 4647: 4609: 4572: 4412: 4391: 4246: 4187: 4179: 4108: 4022: 3957: 3869: 3803: 3773: 3744: 3642: 3599: 3300: 2809: 2668: 2634: 2625: 2462: 2306: 2279: 2205: 1026: 950: 920: 764: 663: 12393: 10742:"Postcard: Stacked Blue Devils boast burgeoning star in freshman Irving" 9106: 8665: 8380:"Elizabeth High School to split into six different schools in September" 5495:

Population Density by County and Municipality: New Jersey, 2020 and 2021

5010:(1882–1932), Episcopal minister and author of horror and fantasy fiction 4481:(born 1952), stage, film and television actor; was born and raised there 2646:

received 18,363 votes (67.2% vs. 58.3% countywide), ahead of Republican

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received 24,751 votes (80.8% vs. 66.0% countywide), ahead of Republican

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Fifteenth Census of the United States : 1930 – Population Volume I

6066: 5812:. Vol. 9 (11th ed.). Cambridge University Press. p. 287. 5551: 4925: 4835: 4827: 4734: 4643: 4632: 4603: 4513: 4217: 4199: 3931: 3927: 3738: 3679: 3574: 3548: 3412: 3390: 3228:

comprises the Yeshiva of Elizabeth (nursery through sixth grades), the

2819: 2758: 2717: 2643: 1173: 908: 830: 698:, with a population of 137,298, an increase of 12,329 (+9.9%) from the 675: 671: 313: 300: 197: 113: 112:

highlighted in yellow (center). Inset map: Location of Union County in

12978: 10363:"How a Fan of Comic Books Transformed Himself Into a Hollywood Player" 8473:

U.S. Department of Education Blue Ribbon Schools Program: 2008 Schools

8029: 6166:"New Jersey & Co.; In Elizabeth, Dusting Off an Art Deco Treasure" 4019:(147 lb) division who became World Champion in 1941 in that class 3502:

routes. NJT also provides service between Elizabeth and Newark on the

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On March 13, 1855, the City of Elizabeth was created by an act of the

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Presidential November 6, 2012 General Election Results – Union County

7384:"Menendez's Senate Replacement Has Been a Democrat for Just 5 Months" 6445:

American Almanac and Repository of Useful Knowledge for the Year 1843

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Total Population: Census 2010 - Census 2020 New Jersey Municipalities

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Elizabeth is also home to several private schools. The coeducational

2839: 2332: 2310: 787: 529: 11538:"Ahmad Khan Rahami Is Arrested in Manhattan and New Jersey Bombings" 8005:"Bayonne firefighters participate in mock disaster drills in Newark" 6614:

Table 6: New Jersey Resident Population by Municipality: 1940 - 2000

5004:(born 1958), writer and active member of the New Jersey poetry scene 4655:(1926–2019), pitcher who spent most of his career with the Brooklyn/ 4182:(born 1947), winner of the gold medal in the 4 × 400 m relay at the 3862:(1955–2020), lawyer, disability rights activist and federal official 3141:(1,152; 9–12), J. Christian Bollwage Finance Academy (420; 9–12), 786:, Elizabethtown was continually attacked by British forces based on 779:

and Anne Dowse. The town served as the first capital of New Jersey.

15432: 15427: 13846: 13696: 12756: 12243: 11717: 11632:"Former N.J. Supreme Court Justice Sidney Schreiber dies at age 94" 11458: 10176: 8620:

2019 National Blue Ribbon Schools Exemplary High Performing Schools

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Center for Government Studies, July 1, 2011. Accessed June 1, 2023.

5133: 5001: 4941: 4874:(born 2000), rapper, songwriter and convicted murderer whose song " 4639: 4613: 4040: 4026: 3806:(born 1933), former basketball coach and current television analyst 2879: 2539: 2384: 2220: 2200: 1001: 979: 970: 567: 350: 12182:

Haunted New England: Classic Tales of the Strange and Supernatural

11372:"A Brief Conversation With Screaming Females' Marissa Paternoster" 9808:"James Butler, 84; Groundbreaking Lawyer, Activist, Art Collector" 8974:"[Study] The Deadliest Intersections in the United States" 8343: 8305: 8286: 8248: 8229: 8210: 8141: 7984: 7892:"10 recruits, 3 officers join divided Elizabeth police department" 5022:(1925–1988), jazz drummer best known for his association with the 4950:(1929–2007), comedy writer and lyricist working chiefly in Britain 3374: 2378:, formally known as the Optional Municipal Charter Law, under the 15472: 12267: 10468:"'James Bond of Philanthropy' Gives Away the Last of His Fortune" 9942: 9699: 8324: 8267: 7953: 6893:"Phillips 66 Bayway Refinery; Providing Energy – Improving Lives" 5068: 4849: 4740: 4038:(born 1962), restaurateur, chef, and judge on reality-TV program 3831: 3755: 3748: 1049: 767:

as many people may assume, but rather for Elizabeth, wife of Sir

12388: 11613:"Saint-Dic, Adams among 5 players benched for Champ Sports Bowl" 9955:

From History of Dane County, Wisconsin, publ. 1880, page 519-521

4332:(born 1992), basketball player who plays professionally for the 4282:–1804), lived here as a young man upon first arriving in America 4130:(born 1957), television sports director, who is the director of 4068:; served as mayor of Elizabethtown from 1796 to 1805; father of 3106:

statewide that were established pursuant to the decision by the

15706: 15528: 14984: 13856: 13771: 11600: 10425: 10068:"Hiram E. Chodosh, Claremont McKenna College's President-Elect" 9186: 9176:"How three planes crashed in three months in Elizabeth in '50s" 8963:, South Front Street Bridge LCD Study. Accessed March 16, 2015. 8607: 8560: 8550:"Which N.J. schools were named to national 'Blue Ribbon' list?" 7855:

Division of Elections, December 31, 2009. Accessed May 6, 2013.

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Division of Elections, December 13, 2004. Accessed May 6, 2013.

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Division of Elections, December 23, 2008. Accessed May 6, 2013.

7199: 6192:"Made in Jersey: Singer sewing machines had the market sewn up" 5116: 4977: 4390:(1900–1978), film and television actor who starred in the 1946 4266:, who was one of four individuals to have attained the rank of 3996:(1725–1794), Member of the Continental Congress; signer of the 3394: 3242:

was founded in 1746 in Elizabeth as the College of New Jersey.

624: 12381: 12106:"Three Tort Actions In 20 Cases Disposed of In District Court" 10439:"John J. Fay Jr., 76, Ombudsman For the Elderly of New Jersey" 9619:"Blackwell, Antoinette Louisa Brown (20 May 1825-5 Nov. 1921)" 9455:

Genealogical History of Hudson and Bergen Counties, New Jersey

9402:"Bedell takes pride in progress in Keansburg during past year" 8287:

Admiral William F. Halsey Jr. Health and Public Safety Academy

7619: 4249:(born 1954), retired NFL offensive lineman who played for the 4105:, one of the biggest mafia families in the U.S., is based here 3151:

Admiral William F. Halsey Jr. Health and Public Safety Academy

966: 721:, where the population that year was estimated to be 139,866. 15814:

Former colonial and territorial capitals in the United States

15457: 14649: 11909:"Hal Tulchin, Who Documented a ‘Black Woodstock,' Dies at 90" 10863:"I. Stanford Jolley, Actor, Dies; Former Morristown Resident" 10794:

Idec, Keith. "NBA dream fulfilled, Jenkins hungry for more",

8755:"Recently closed St. Patrick High closing in on new location" 8363:

New Jersey School Directory for the Elizabeth School District

6926:, GlobeSt.com, February 11, 2008. Accessed February 28, 2008. 6822:"Census data shows Hispanics as the largest minority in N.J." 4871: 4544: 3797:(born 1930), historian; professor emeritus of history at the 3729:(1921–2003), politician; mayor of Elizabeth from 1956 to 1964 3327:. Elizabeth's own street plan, in contrast to the more usual 2684:

The Elizabeth Police Department was established in May 1858.

2259:, Elizabeth has seen its transportation facilities grow; the 1045:

School # 1 seen in the distance from the park on Court Street

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The Sopranos: Behind the Scenes – Inside the Opening Credits

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Newark-Elizabeth Rail Link (A New Jersey Urban Core Project)

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Division of Elections, March 15, 2013. Accessed May 6, 2013.

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Division of Elections, March 15, 2013. Accessed May 6, 2013.

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Division of Elections, March 23, 2011. Accessed May 6, 2013.

6455:, p. 231, David H. Williams, 1842. Accessed August 15, 2013. 5972:, Revolutionary War New Jersey. Accessed September 28, 2014. 5627: 3523:

offers weather and news channels with coverage of the city.

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Manual of the Legislature of New Jersey, Volume 203, Part 2

10043:"Worth Noting; The Prostitute's Son Begets the Rabbi's Son" 9502:"Duke Bootee, Whose ‘Message’ Educated Hip-Hop, Dies at 69" 4628: 4616: 4562:(1869–1936), mathematician and professor of mathematics at 4510:(1896–1978), pharmacologist, medical historian and ethicist 3283:

Elizabeth is a hub of several major roadways including the

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The John E. Dwyer Technology Academy and Dunn Sports Center

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calculated a population of 135,829 for 2023, making it the

11323:"John Morris, Composer for Mel Brooks's Films, Dies at 91" 3651:(1936–2008), physician; a founding figure in the field of 1120:

of Elizabeth was founded in 1941 by a Latvian-born rabbi,

11731:"Joseph Howard Stamler, 86, Influential New Jersey Judge" 9162: 8944:, BridgesNYC, December 20, 2011. Accessed March 16, 2015. 8824: 8495:"CIBA cited as one of the best by Education Department", 5585: 4463:, from 1883 to 1885, and from 1887 to 1889, representing 4360: 4346: 4333: 4209: 3839:(1730–1791), physician who represented New Jersey in the 3712:

United States District Court for the District of Columbia

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Northbound Interstate 95/New Jersey Turnpike in Elizabeth

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Profile: Secretary of Homeland Security Michael Chertoff

9673:"Robert N. Buck Dies at 93. Was Record-Setting Aviator." 8573:

2014 National Blue Ribbon Schools All Public and Private

7816:. New Jersey Department of Elections. January 29, 2014. 7784:. New Jersey Department of Elections. January 29, 2014. 7732:

2008 Presidential General Election Results: Union County

7129:, updated November 21, 2022. Accessed February 19, 2024. 7020:

Inventory of Municipal Forms of Government in New Jersey

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New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development

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New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development

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New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development

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New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development

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New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development

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New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development

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Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy

5016:(1958-1966), schoolgirl murdered by an unknown assailant 4190:; raised there and attended Thomas Jefferson High School 4005:(1828–1912), politician and businessman who represented 3960:(born 1953), running back and return specialist for the 7598:, Union County Sheriff's Office. Accessed May 20, 2022. 7235:

Municipalities Sorted by 2011-2020 Legislative District

7152:, updated December 14, 2020. Accessed January 23, 2022. 6502:, p. 138. R. Armstrong, 1853. Accessed August 15, 2013. 5259:, updated February 8, 2023. Accessed February 10, 2023. 4664:(born 1986), artist, singer and guitarist in the bands 2919: 12131:"Worth-While American Composers: Mabel Madison Watson" 9768:

Submarine Warfare Division. Accessed January 28, 2011.

9293:"Bernard Ackerman, 72, Dies; Expert at Skin Diagnosis" 5879:

The Origin of Certain Place Names in the United States

5618:, Missouri Census Data Center. Accessed April 1, 2022. 4162:, one of the largest private foundations in the world. 12322:

City Council Regular Meeting Minutes for May 10, 2011

11508:"Master Builder: Rav Teitz and the Elizabeth Kehilla" 11245:"James P. Mitchell: social conscience of the Cabinet" 10519:"South Plainfield's Muse rushes, but wins gold medal" 9415:, September 12, 1975. Accessed December 5, 2022, via 8912:

Union County Mileage by Municipality and Jurisdiction

8353:, Elizabeth Public Schools. Accessed August 11, 2020. 8334:, Elizabeth Public Schools. Accessed August 11, 2020. 8315:, Elizabeth Public Schools. Accessed August 11, 2020. 8296:, Elizabeth Public Schools. Accessed August 11, 2020. 8258:, Elizabeth Public Schools. Accessed August 11, 2020. 8239:, Elizabeth Public Schools. Accessed August 11, 2020. 8220:, Elizabeth Public Schools. Accessed August 11, 2020. 8039:, Elizabeth Fire Department. Accessed March 26, 2022. 7994:, Elizabeth Fire Department. Accessed March 22, 2012. 7642: 7640: 7057:

Center for Government Studies. Accessed June 1, 2023.

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The Story of New Jersey's Civil Boundaries: 1606–1968

4784:(born 1954), attorney and diplomat who served as the 4381:(1945–1992), LGBTQ activist, participant in the 1969 4083:

Speaker of the United States House of Representatives

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Elizabeth, New Jersey – Racial and ethnic composition

1107: 12361: 11831:"A Widow Enters Politics To Heal The 'Unbelievable'" 11817: