Congressman Chris Smith recently presented medals to Miguel Hernandez Colon, more than 66 years after the veteran enlisted in the U.S. Army and was deployed to Korea. Hernandez Colon, now 85, enlisted in the 65th Infantry Regiment on Feb. 27, 1952 and served through March 10, 1954. In front of many of the veteran’s children, grandchildren, friends and family, Smith presented Hernandez Colon with international, national and state medals for his service in the Korean War. WATCH SLIDE SHOW AT LEFT ... Read more

As part of marking "International Overdose Awareness Day," Congressman Chris Smith addressed individuals, families, friends and supporters of those whose lives have been torn apart by drug addiction at the "One Voice Initiative" event hosted by the Mercer County Prosecutor's Office, the Mercer Council on Alcoholism & Drug Addiction and the Prevention Coalition of Mercer County held this week at Robbinsville Community Park. The oppressive heat at the outdoor event did not impede the spirit of att... Read more

Congressman Chris Smith announced today that he has been successful in convincing the United States Postal Service (USPS) to resume mail delivery operations from the Avon-by-the-Sea and Bradley Beach post offices, a move he called “welcomed news for local residents.” “The United States Postal Service tried a so-called cost-effective mechanism that has proven unworkable and resulted in mail delivery chaos for residents of Bradley Beach and Avon,” said Smith who hosted a turning-point meeting with... Read more

A Korean War Veteran is honored more than 60 years after the war. Congressman Chris Smith presented Miguel Hernandez Colon with five medals. He served in the 65th Infantry, a regiment of 4,000 Puerto Rican soldiers. He now lives in Hamilton. The 85 year-old's family joined him for this honor. WATCH SLIDE SHOW AT LEFT. "This is an amazing thing for us," said his granddaughter Malissa DeJesus. "He's already 85 years old. He should have gotten these a long time ago." Hernandez Colon was awarded th... Read more

By Michael Mancuso For NJ.com Miguel Hernandez, a native of Puerto Rico, has a life-long history of service, including 40 years as a teacher. Tuesday, however, he was honored for his military service from decades ago. U.S. Rep. Chris Smith, R-4th Dist., presented the Korean War veteran with five service medals during a surprise lunchtime visit to Active Day Adult Day Health Center, in Hamilton. Smith, along with other officials, praised and honored Hernandez, who served with the U.S. Army's 65t... Read more

U.S. Congressman Chris Smith (R-NJ) presented medals to Miguel Hernandez Colon of Hamilton Township, Mercer County today, more than 66 years after the veteran enlisted in the U.S. Army and was deployed to Korea. Mr. Hernandez, now 85, enlisted in the 65th Infantry Regiment on Feb. 27, 1952 and served through March 10, 1954. In front of many of the veteran’s children, grandchildren and other friends and family at the Active Day of Hamilton adult day care center, Smith presented Mr. Hernandez with... Read more

Senator John McCain was an extraordinarily brave and noble man—a hero—a dedicated husband, father, fighter pilot, and an amazing lawmaker. He endured and overcame unspeakable horrors as a POW, and as a lawmaker never ceased working for members of our armed forces and veterans. And on matters of principle and conviction, Senator McCain was fiercely independent, always willing—even eager—to bend into the wind and not with it. My wife Marie and I will always cherish and deeply respect the incompara... Read more

Ocean Township’s Wanamassa Fire District 2 has received a $67,938 grant through the Department of Homeland Security to purchase a new set of hydraulic rescue tools to help extricate victims of serious car crashes, commonly called the “Jaws of Life.” “The grant will be used by the fire district to purchase what is among the most important tools that first responders bring to motor vehicle accidents and entrapments,” said Rep. Christopher Smith, who represents Ocean Township. “The grant covers rou... Read more

Today, Congressman Chris Smith (R-NJ) is leading a bipartisan Congressional delegation (CODEL) to Ethiopia to encourage continued political reforms, reinforce human rights issues, and press for freedom for Menashe Levy, an Israeli citizen who has been brutally imprisoned and beaten in Ethiopia with no access to due process rights. Smith is the author of the House-passed H.Res.128, legislation which condemned human rights abuses in Ethiopia and outlined a number of reforms that Ethiopia must take... Read more

On Thursday, Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ) surveyed extensive flood damage in Wall and Howell Township, meeting with local officials, residents, and law enforcement, and was briefed on the extent of flood damage in Monmouth County after record rainfalls in the area. “The recent flooding has created a disaster for residents in Monmouth and Ocean counties, plain and simple,” Smith said. “I saw roads and bridges washed out—that may take weeks to repair—and met with homeowners who have suffered nightmaris... Read more