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Calabrese seriously considering entering NJ-9 race
The field for the late Rep. Bill Pascrell (D-Paterson)’s congressional seat could grow still larger, with Assemblyman Clinton Calabrese (D-Cliffside Park) strongly considering a campaign, the New Jersey Globe has learned. Calabrese, a 38-year-old assemblyman who comes from a formidable political family in Cliffside Park, spent time discussing his...
FDU Poll shows Harris lead grows, with race and gender key factors
Raven Santana is an award-winning journalist with a passion for serving New Jersey’s diverse communities and a highly respected member of her own. Santana has served as correspondent/sub-anchor for NJ Spotlight News since 2018. She’s reported on the state’s business climate, health care issues, undocumented workers legislation and more. She also hosts New Jersey Business Beat with Raven Santana on NJ PBS. The first woman of color in that role, she has made it a mission to focus on often-overlooked aspects of business, from BIPOC ownership to gaps in equity and inclusion. Her recent accolades include being recognized in 2023 as part of COLOR Magazine's Power 40 Under 40 list, and in Perth Amboy Free Public Library’s 2nd Annual Women’s History Month Celebration, where she received a mayoral citation and the NJ Senate/General Assembly presented her with a Joint Legislative Resolution. She also serves on The WNET Group’s Diversity Equity and Inclusion council and is vice president of The Second Street Youth Center, based in Plainfield.
CDC warning for NJ: Rising virus cases as temperatures heat up
☑️There are more cases of dengue in 2024 so far than all of 2023. ☑️All of the cases in New Jersey were contracted from out-of-country travel. ☑️Those who are infected don't get sick but suffer from symptoms. The CDC issued a warning about record increases in cases...
Worker files police report against NJ official’s throat-cutting comment
🐶 MCSPCA director Ross Licitra used harsh language to discipline employees. 🐶 One of the workers told police he felt threatened. 🐶 The MCSPCA said the tone was "unacceptable" but accepted Licitra's apology. A former employee of the Monmouth County SPCA has filed a police complaint because...
New Jersey’s 60 worst schools for violence and bullying
Your kids are getting ready to head back to school and with that comes your assumption that they're being well cared for. And while New Jersey's schools usually rank as some of the best in the country, not every school in the Garden State offers children a welcoming, supportive learning environment.
NJ cop charged with shoplifting while on-duty at discount retailer
A 25-year-old Paterson police pfficer has been accused of stealing clothes while on duty at a store in the city. Jeury DeJesus-Rodriguez, of Paterson, was arrested on Thursday by members of the Passaic County Prosecutor's Office Public Integrity Unit. DeJesus-Rodriguez was charged with third-degree official misconduct as well as the...
N.J. football preview, 2024: A look at the SFC National Blue Division
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NJ attorney general issues new police guidelines for barricade situations
“Sometimes, time can diffuse situations. And we want to make sure that law enforcement officers who arrive on scene again have the appropriate resources available to respond to these incidents safely and appropriately,” said NJ AG Matt Platkin.
All gift cards expiring — retailer announces closure of NJ stores
⚫ Sales at the closing stores are scheduled to run through September. ⚫ Gift cards can't be used at any location after a certain date. ⚫ NJ is home to three of the 94 locations that are closing. The home improvement market isn't as strong as it used to be.
New Jersey Prepares for Return of Lafayette, 200 Years After His Farewell Tour Helped Unite a Divided Nation
“America’s favorite fighting Frenchman,” the Marquis de Lafayette, will return to New Jersey in September, exactly 200 years after the French founding father of the United States started his “Grand Farewell Tour” in 1824 as “The Nations’ Guest” to remind a divided nation of its founding values. A reenactor provided by the American Friends of Lafayette will visit Jersey City, Elizabeth, Rahway, Princeton, and Trenton between September 23 and 26, where he will be greeted by New Jerseyans and local officials, as the real Lafayette was greeted 200 years ago.
Is your town ready for older residents? NJ launches age-friendly effort
A big opportunity has opened up for local governments and organizations that want to make their communities more "age friendly," so that residents of an advanced age can stay where they're living and feel welcome to do so. A $5 million grant program is up and running from the New...
4 More Lottery Jackpots Where Won In New Jersey This Past Week
The odds of you winning the lottery are slim to none, somewhere in the ballpark of 1 in 303,000,000, give or take. But you can't win if you don't play, and it seems like the odds of you winning the lottery in New Jersey are higher than in other states.
Stop & Shop to Close 32 Stores, Including 10 in New Jersey – Here’s Where
Bad news if you're a Stop & Shop lover. Grocery retailer, Stop & Shop has announced they are closing 32 locations in the tri-state area, including 10 of them in New Jersey. The company is moving forward with growth restructuring to improve the customer experience, so they're closing down under-performing locations. The good news is, employees at the impacted locations will be offered opportunities within the company.
Police search for woman who jumped fence at NJ zoo to try and pet Bengal tiger
BRIDGETON, NJ (TND) — Police in New Jersey are looking for a woman who paid no attention to signs and jumped a fence at the Cohanzick Zoo to try and pet a Bengal tiger. The Bridgeton Police Department wrote on Facebook that the woman "climbed over the wooden fence and enticed the tiger at the interior fence almost getting injured."
N.J.’s girls soccer elite: Which 2025 seniors are committed to D1 college programs?
New Jersey features elite talent and is one of the most talent-rich states in the country. That includes the Class of 2025′s star-studded group of seniors who are committed to Division I programs. Check out the list below to see the best of the best in the state. If...
Boys cross-country preview, 2024: Runners to watch for the upcoming season
New Jersey is blessed with some of the best cross country runners in the nation. From Bergen County to Cape May County, you’ll find Division I talent in every region of in N.J., which makes winning a conference, sectional, or state title extremely challenging for athletes across the state.
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