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New Jersey domestic workers’ rights law takes effect
The law, called the domestic workers’ bill of rights, extends workplace protections to housekeepers, in-home child care providers, cleaners, gardeners, and more. The post New Jersey domestic workers’ rights law takes effect appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.
NJ Parents Urged To Steer Clear Of Water-Colored Swimsuits
Can you believe it's almost July already? It feels like summer 2024 is flying by, doesn't it? The biggest weekend of the summer is almost upon us. July 4th is a HUGE holiday for people in the Garden State. If Jersey residents aren't headed to the beach for the Independence...
Bridge Tolls From New Jersey to PA Could Go Up 20%
When you think of how expensive everything else has gotten, it's somewhat amazing that the four bridges drivers use to cross from New Jersey to Pennsylvania haven't increased in price in 13 years. That may be about to change. DRPA Considers a 20% Toll Hike on Bridges Crossing the Delaware.
National Retailer Closing It’s Last Remaining New Jersey Store
National Retailer Closing It's Last Remaining New Jersey Store. It is the end of Bob's Stores in New Jersey as the national retailer continues its shutdown around the nation. The final New Jersey location is located in Monmouth County and it will close its doors in Freehold. According to the...
Urban Outfitters shutters last Brooklyn storefront on Atlantic Avenue
Sign up for our Brooklyn Paper email newsletter to get news, updates, and local insights delivered straight to your inbox!. After closing its Williamsburg outpost in April, Urban Outfitters shut its last remaining Brooklyn store last month. The closure came with little fanfare, and the location is still listed on the retailer’s website.
Teachers Call Out Principal on Toxic Environment at I.S. 347 in Bushwick
Intimidation. Toxic leadership. Disrespect. Retaliation. These sharp words were used to describe Principal Neyva Rivera at Bushwick's I.S. 347 School of Humanities, as teachers, staff, parents, students and even elected officials called for the removal of the principal during a Friday press conference in front of the school. Erika Meza,...
Five Jersey Shore beaches under fecal bacteria advisories on Tuesday, July 2
Five Jersey Shore beaches are under advisories for high levels of fecal bacterial on Tuesday, July 2, according to the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection. Fecal bacteria, or enterococci, is common in the excrement and intestines of animals, and was found in high levels in water samples collected at each of the five beaches on July 1. The bacteria is used as an indicator species to signify the likelihood that other illness-causing microbes, viruses or parasites are present in water.
This Is New Jersey’s Mosquito Ranking
New Jersey doesn't often land in the top 10 in most categories on national studies, but when it comes to this particular mosquito category, we are among the top states. Here's the good news. This study, reported in World Population Review, is not about the actual number of mosquitoes in each state, and it's not about the state with the most mosquito bites either.
NJ governor’s hometown left holding bill for $3.7M Biden fundraiser
MIDDLETOWN — The mayor says this township is on the hook for nearly $24,000 after providing extra protection Saturday night for President Joe Biden’s fundraising event at Gov. Phil Murphy’s home. Biden landed at the Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst late Saturday afternoon and flew Marine One to the...
New Jersey Man Sees Mountain Lion at Edge of Farm Field
A New Jersey man says he saw what he believes to be a mountain lion last Thursday (June 27th). Meanwhile, the State of New Jersey continues to claim that there are no mountain lions in New Jersey. More mountain lions spotted in New Jersey. If you're new here - welcome!
Feds give OK to two wind farms off New Jersey’s coast
The action paves the way for construction to begin on two wind farms that are set to generate enough megawatts to power more than 1 million homes. The post Feds give OK to two wind farms off New Jersey’s coast appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.
How you can help Bayonne family that lost 6-year-old and everything else in fire
The mother of the 6-year-old girl killed in a Bayonne fire Sunday has put out a call for financial assistance. Grieving the tragic loss of Saniya Felton, Latrice Felton has established a GoFundMe.com campaign to help cover the funeral costs and to start rebuilding her family’s lives after everything they owned was destroyed in the blaze at 438 Avenue C, near 18th Street.
New York Liberty vs. Minnesota Lynx: Brooklyn Cup Final Rematch Preview
The New York Liberty face the Minnesota Lynx in a Cup Final rematch in Brooklyn, with the Liberty hoping for a home advantage against a team that has been responsible for half of their losses this season. What: Minnesota Lynx (14-4) @ New York Liberty (16-3) Where: Barclays Center, Brooklyn,...
Are parents in NJ too relaxed about children’s social media use?
As if parenting wasn’t difficult enough, modern parents have a whole new world to manage with kids being on social media. It opens up many questions: what media should I allow my kids to be on? How frequently should I check them? Should I have access to my kids passwords to check in on them that way?
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