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Some companies support new type of hot leave – Should NJ?
Whether we want to accept it or not, it's been getting very hot lately. Not just in New Jersey, but pretty much everywhere around the globe. Now sure, there are some exceptions, and it is summer, so hotter temperatures are to be expected. For some, however, it's been getting too hot. So hot, in fact, that some companies have expressed interest in implementing some sort of hot weather leave.
Veteran’s Nonprofit Kicks Off “Christmas in July”
BEDMINSTER, NJ – To celebrate our noble veterans this summer, Stacia McDonough, and her award-winning 501c-3 nonprofit, “Independence For Veterans,” has kicked off their very first, “Christmas in July,” collection. The drive is to benefit the formerly homeless and disabled veterans currently residing at the transitional housing facilities in New Jersey. Items being collected are toiletries (shampoo, body wash, baby wipes, razors, deodorant, sunblock, lip balm, etc.), brand new underwear, undershirts, socks, summer clothing, (All men’s sizes: M-3XL), basketball shorts, wallets, and blankets. In addition, gift cards from Visa, Amazon, grocery stores, Wal-Mart, Target are a much sought...
Someone in New Jersey just won $644,000 — was it you?
I don't know about you, but with the way my luck goes, I get excited when I win $10 or $20 on a scratch-off lottery ticket. And then it seems like almost every day, you read a story about someone winning a million dollars playing the lottery. As a matter of fact, that happened earlier this week when someone won $1.9 million at a ShopRite store at the Jersey Shore.
When NJ residents can expect their next ANCHOR rebate
💲 The process on a third year of ANCHOR payments is about to begin. 💲 ANCHOR benefits go to both homeowners and renters. 💲 You may not have to do anything in order to receive your next payment. The ANCHOR property tax relief program is part of...
Celebrated NJ township official stole recreation permit fees, cops say
BRICK — An award-winning recreation director has been charged with stealing municipal fees. Daniel Santaniello, 46, of Brick, asked private organizations that pay township facility permit fees to pay him directly in cash instead of paying the township, investigators said/. Santaniello pocketed the cash and issued fraudulent receipts to...
Additional Charges Filed Against Driver in Weehawken Crash
WEEHAWKEN, NJ – The Hudson County Regional Collision Investigation Unit has filed additional charges against Luis Tubac-Socoy, a 25-year-old Passaic resident, following a motor vehicle crash in Weehawken on Friday,…
NYPD looking for moped thief who allegedly stole necklaces from women
NEW YORK (PIX11) — Police are searching for an individual they believe is connected to multiple thefts in Manhattan and the Bronx. The suspect is accused of driving up to women on a moped and snatching their necklaces, according to the NYPD. The following is a timeline of the thefts, according to the NYPD. June […]
Man shot in face at Bronx NYCHA complex: police
BRONX, N.Y. (PIX11) – A man was critically injured when he was shot in the face at a Bronx NYCHA complex on the Fourth of July, according to authorities. Police received a call for aid at the Fort Independence Street-Heath Avenue houses just before 10 p.m. An unknown assailant fired a gun, hitting the 45-year-old […]
Video: Cam Corhen and Damian Dunn meet with the media
The Pitt basketball team has been working out over the summer in Oakland, and on Thursday transfers Cam Corhen and Damian Dunn met the media for the first time as members of the program. Corhen and Dunn joined the Panthers this offseason and shed light on the culture they have seen in their first few months at Pitt. The duo also discussed the freshman class, Jeff Capel, and more.
Paterson must give back $440K for long delayed veterans affordable housing
PATERSON — Mayor Andre Sayegh’s administration must repay the federal government $438,399 in housing funds spent on a proposed 31-unit veterans apartment building that has not been built. A resolution approved by the City Council on Tuesday said the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development has designated Paterson’s veteran housing proposal...
These six cannabis stores were shut down in New Rochelle. Here's why
Six cannabis stores in New Rochelle have been shut down for illegal sales. The New York State Office of Cannabis Management said the following stores were shut down in July for selling illegal cannabis products without a license: ...
Drivers to get huge $6,700 one-time payment from $50 million settlement if they had cars repaired – see who qualifies
CHEVY and GM diesel owners equipped with a large displacement V8 and a specific fuel pump could be seeing a substantial payday. The settlement covers drivers in seven states, with some being paid up to $12,700. Chevrolet and GMC, both brands under General Motors, have reached a preliminary settlement for...
NJ weather: Low humidity is amazing, one snag this weekend
We made it! I have been calling Friday the nicest day of the week. And it truly looks beautiful, from start to finish. A comfortable morning, followed by a warm and sunny afternoon. The major key to success here is low humidity, as dew points bottom-out in the 50s. We...
DMV Will Soon Eliminate Temporary Paper License Plates In NJ
My mom recently just purchased a new vehicle and I am SO incredibly happy for her. She loves it, too, which makes it that much better to partake in her joy. She is having a bit of trouble with all the technology in it, though. She went from a 2007...
New Jersey bill aims to boost elementary student literacy rates
📚 A bill would require universal literacy screenings for New Jersey students. 📚 It's in response to poor test scores among NJ's third graders. 📚 The bill also provides professional development for teachers. Did you know that New Jersey is one of just a few states that...
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