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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.
Warning: This Apple Juice Sold in NJ May Contain Arsenic
If you purchased apple juice from Walmart, you're going to want to check the bottle immediately. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration says there is a risk of elevated levels of arsenic in Walmart's store brand Great Value Apple Juice. The agency announced a multi-state recall that includes New Jersey.
Nutley Family Service Bureau Garden Party Proceeds Positively Impact Community Service
The funds raised through the Garden Party allow NFSB to expand its reach and enhance its existing programs, ensuring that essential services are readily available to those in need. From providing counseling and mental health support to empowering individuals with resources, your generosity has enabled us to uplift and strengthen our community's well-being.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The Garden Party's impact extends beyond immediate assistance. By supporting the NFSB's mission, you are actively investing in the future of our community, fostering a more resilient and compassionate society that thrives on empathy and care. VISIT...
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...
Minions Take over Chestnut Street with Nutley Family Service Bureau’s Movie Night
NUTLEY, NJ - The Nutley Family Service Bureau parking lot was transformed into a movie theater this summer. Moviegoers enjoyed free hot dogs, ice cream novelties, and, of course, popcorn thanks to Nutley Family Service Bureau’s new Community Advisory Board. Over 50 families carried their lawn chairs and blankets to watch the movie “Despicable Me” on a large screen in the parking lot.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The free outdoor movie night happened with a grant provided by Partners for Health Foundation in Montclair. This was the first free movie night the CAB...
When will snack bar service return to the Staten Island Ferry?
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- It’s been almost four years since the snack bar was last open on the Staten Island Ferry. The concession stands were all closed by early April 2020 as a response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. If you purchase a product or register for an account...
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...
The times when idiots in NJ went too far with wild animals
Oh, great. Making us the laughingstock of the country, this story had to go national. Some Mensa candidate went to the Cohanzick Zoo in Bridgeton and she could have had her arm ripped off. This woman decided to climb over the outer barrier and enter the enclosure where a Bengal...
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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Staten Island group rescues 5 stray dogs from Peru; 3 still need homes
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Behind a door on a quiet Rosebank street lies an animal rescue operation working to save furry friends in our backyard and across the Western Hemisphere. Carla Mohan, co-founder of Near and Far, invited the Advance/SILive.com Friday to see the animal rescue’s operation as it...
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.
New Jersey Globe will host 9th district candidate forum on August 26
With a week-long campaign to succeed the late Rep. Bill Pascrell (D-Paterson) underway, the New Jersey Globe will host a virtual candidate forum next Monday, August 26 at 8 p.m. for candidates to make the case for why they should be selected to replace Pascrell on the November general election ballot.
Wheelchair-accessibility issues mar Paris Olympics trip for Staten Islander: ‘They are not a country for people with disabilities’
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y.— Staten Island’s own Odysseus, Eric Tellefsen, has returned from his own epic journey to France. But the experience didn’t go the way the West Brighton resident, 51, and his sister planned. Tellefsen’s goal was to reach the 2024 Olympic Games, held in Paris. Friends...
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.
NJ bill stifles colleges but saves you lots of money
⚫ New legislation takes on tuition hikes at public colleges. ⚫ The bill specifically targets in-state tuition rates. ⚫ The proposal is being made in anticipation of an "enrollment cliff" Your kid commits to college at one price, but that price can change year after year. To make the college...
These are the most cost-efficient school districts in NJ — and they’re still hurting
TOMS RIVER — The state is forcing a school district that already has one of the tightest belts in New Jersey to suffer through massive budget cuts. When it comes to spending per pupil, Toms River is the second most efficient district of its size and the fourth most efficient district in New Jersey out of around 600.
Sayegh will run to succeed Pascrell
Paterson Mayor André Sayegh will run for New Jersey’s 9th congressional district, adding another prominent name to the field of candidates seeking to replace the late Rep. Bill Pascrell (D-Paterson). “After careful consideration, it is my intention to pursue the ninth congressional seat,” Sayegh told the New Jersey...
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