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North Ward Councilman Anibal Ramos Jr. and Councilman-at-Large Luis Quintana were among 29 New Jersey residents named by Governor Phil Murphy to the New Jersey Puerto Rican Commission.

The commission, which was established under legislation signed into law by Governor Murphy in January 2020, will build upon the Murphy Administration’s efforts to promote interconnectivity between Puerto ...

NEWARK, NJ —  Newark parents and guardians will be able to register their children between the ages of 12 and older for a Pfizer vaccine after state health officials on Wednesday authorized eligibility for that age range.  

“With today’s recommendations, following the Food and Drug Administration’s expansion of the Emergency Use Authorization ...

TRENTON, NJ — Gov. Phil Murphy at his COVID press briefing Wednesday announced that he would sign an Executive Order allowing for summer camps – both day camps and sleep away camps – to open for the upcoming season. The governor says that he is pleased with the way COVID numbers are trending downwards, which enables things to open up as the summer ...

TRENTON, NJ -- Gov. Phil Murphy said at his COVID press briefing Monday afternoon that effective May 10, indoor room capacities for private catered events -- including weddings and school proms, political events, funerals, memorial services, and performances -- will increase to 50% with a maximum of 250 individuals.

He also announced the easing of the following ...

NEW JERSEY -- As of today, New Jersey residents ages 16 and up are now eligible to get vaccinated. 

"Today, everyone who lives, works, or studies in New Jersey, ages 16+, is now eligible to be vaccinated," Gov. Phil Murphy said during his COVID-19 press briefing in Trenton on Monday afternoon. "At this time, those ages 16 and 17 can only receive the Pfizer vaccine and must ...

NEWARK, NJ — The Newark Municipal Council on Tuesday proposed an ordinance that will increase the maximum amount of Live Newark closing cost loans and façade improvement loans aimed to help homeowners during the pandemic.  

The ordinance, proposed by Newark Mayor Ras Baraka, raises Live Newark closing cost loans from $5,000 to $10,000 and facade ...

NEWARK, NJ — In the wake of recent mass shootings that have left dozens killed, Newark Mayor Ras Baraka on Thursday joined dignitaries across the nation at the White House Rose Garden as President Joe Biden unveiled a set of executive actions to address gun violence. 

Calling the matter a “public health crisis” and an “international embarrassment,” ...

TRENTON, NJ -- Gov. Phil Murphy reported progress in getting shots into arms as he presented a vaccine update during his press briefing Wednesday. He said that the state has administered 4,892,598 total doses and that 1,896,442 New Jersey residents are now fully vaccinated.

"We are now 40% to our initial goal of 4.7 million individuals fully vaccinated by June 30th," ...

NEWARK, NJ — A quick look at a map shows that most of New Jersey's highly trafficked train lines lead to Newark. Recognizing this fact, Governor Phil Murphy came to Newark to say that he believes federal funds will soon be flowing to the Garden State through President Joe Biden's proposed $2 trillion infrastructure plan. 

"Assuming that the infrastructure ...

TRENTON, NJ – Gov. Phil Murphy announced during his COVID press briefing on Monday, April 5, that all individuals ages 16+ in New Jersey will be eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccination on April 19 – two weeks ahead of the state’s initial target of May 1.

The state’s phased vaccination roll out has successfully administered 4.7 million doses of ...