A tale of tragedy, torture and survival       Monroe man recounts his recurring 'luck' in surviving the Holocaust BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer With his deep tan and beaming smile, along with a face that belies his 80 years, Murray Goldfinger looks like someone who has lived the good life. More ... Appeal of Borden case argued in court papers E.B. board says coach's gestures amount to religious endorsement BY BRIAN DONAHUE Staff Writer       Attorneys representing the Board of Education say that when football coach Marcus Borden takes a knee or bows his head during team prayers, he is engaging in a religious act. And in doing so while serving in an instructional capacity, Borden lacks First Amendment protection, accordi... More ... Snowbound      JEFF GRANIT staff Friday's snow and ice storm made for treacherous road conditions in some areas. Here, emergency personnel stop behind a vehicle that slid off Route 522 in Monroe. More ... Law would target teens drinking at residences Police may soon be able to charge underage drinkers at house parties BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer       EAST BRUNSWICK - Township officials will consider enacting an ordinance designed to clamp down on underage drinking on private property. Under current laws, it is difficult for police to charge underage drinkers at a house party or other event that police break up, according to Cou... More ... Bargain Books Sale      PHOTOS BY SCOTT PILLING staff Above, Chani Gross, of East Brunswick, looks through the huge assortment of books on sale at the 33rd annual Bargain Books Sale sponsored by the East Brunswick Friends of the Library at Brunswick Square Mall. The sale continues through Sunday in the J.C. Penney court. B... More ... Parking deck project pending DEP permits BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer       EAST BRUNSWICK - The proposed commuter parking deck at the Golden Triangle will soon become a reality, according to a representative of the developer in charge of its construction. More ... Five vehicles burglarized at Tower Center deck       EAST BRUNSWICK - Five vehicles were reported burglarized at the parking deck at the Tower Center Monday. The break-ins occurred between 5:25 a.m. and 8:54 p.m. at various levels of the Neilson Plaza commuter deck, located in the Tower Center off Route 18. More ... Mayor proposes array of upgrades in budget Road and park work, new vehicles included in '07 capital plan BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer       EAST BRUNSWICK - An upgraded 911 system, a bike path at Heavenly Farms, and replacement vehicles for parks and public works employees are among the items proposed in a nearly $3.3 million capital budget. More ... Stahl fears future revenue shortfall Capital budget spurs debate on town's finances down the road BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer       EAST BRUNSWICK - Though Democrats on the Township Council have traditionally supported the capital budget, this year's plan has found opposition in at least one member. Councilman David Stahl said he fears the $3.3 million budget proposal, introduced by the council March 12, will j... More ... First female captain sworn in at county jail Kathryn York joined dept. as a corrections officer 25 years ago BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer       NORTH BRUNSWICK - When Kathryn York entered the field of law enforcement in 1982, she knew she was faced with adversity as a female in a male-dominated career. After working in the state system for a year, she joined the Middlesex County Adult Correction Center staff, which now ha... More ... Fundraisers       March 22 & 23 + Dining to Donate, sponsored by South River High School Class of 2007 Project Graduation, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., at Applebee's of Milltown, Ryders Crossing Shopping Center, Milltown Road and Ryders Lane. Diners who eat in or take out must present a Dining-to-Donate flier at ... More ... Gun fired in bank robbery       SOUTH BRUNSWICK - Police and federal agents are seeking information regarding a March 16 bank robbery in the township. At around 2:45 p.m., three people entered the Bank of America on Summerfield Boulevard demanding money, with two of them then vaulting over the counter. One of the su... More ... Gas line noise prompts calls to 911       MONROE - A loud explosion heard by many residents Monday night was the result of emergency repairs being performed on a natural gas line. Police, firefighters and first aid officials responded to the area of Grace Hill and Spotswood-Gravel Hill roads at 7:20 p.m. after residents called... More ... Indian culture meets West in artist's work Bhavsar exhibition will run through July at Rutgers museum       NEW BRUNSWICK - The Zimmerli Art Museum has opened an exhibition of more than 50 paintings from one of the most prominent and respected artists of Indian heritage in the U.S. "Natvar Bhavsar: The Dimensions of Color," which highlights 35 years in the career of the abstract painter, w... More ...