NJ COVID vaccine plan has library staff in Group 1C, but workers are pushing back

The New Jersey Library Association says library worker serve a vital function and should be prioritized with police and firefighters.         Top Featured Tags: – New Jersey News Press Release Distribution Service

Mega Millions winning numbers for Friday, Jan. 29

The jackpot was an estimated $25 million with a cash option of $18.6 million.         Top Featured Tags: – New Jersey News Press Release Distribution Service

First Muslim woman to become Mayor in the US Sadaf Jaffer of Montgomery Twp, NJ

First Muslim woman to become Mayor in the US Sadaf Jaffer of Montgomery Twp, NJ talks about the challenges she faced.         Top Featured Tags: – New Jersey News Press Release Distribution Service

Exclusive: Sen. Loretta Weinberg discusses tenure as legislator, retirement

Sen. Loretta Weinberg has served in the state Senate since 2005 and has been her party’s leader since 2012. Before being elected to the Senate seat, Weinberg served 13 years in the General Assembly. She announced her retirement on Jan. 13.         Top Featured Tags: – New Jersey News Press Release Distribution Service

NJ Republican sues primary opponent over ‘smear campaign’ in US Senate race

Rik Mehta says opponent Hirsh Singh spread “repeated lies” that painted him as a drug profiteer and closet Democrat.         Top Featured Tags: – New Jersey News Press Release Distribution Service

New Jersey has more COVID-19 workplace lawsuits per capita than any other state. Here’s why

Lawsuits claiming wrongful termination and unsafe work environments were common before, but legal experts say the pandemic has led to an uptick.         Top Featured Tags: – New Jersey News Press Release Distribution Service

NJ health commissioner quarantines after staff member tests positive for COVID-19

Health Commissioner Judy Persichilli is in quarantine after a member of her staff tested positive for the virus Wednesday night.         Top Featured Tags: – New Jersey News Press Release Distribution Service

Powerball winning numbers for Wednesday, Jan. 27

The jackpot was an estimated $20 million with a cash option of $15 million.         Top Featured Tags: – New Jersey News Press Release Distribution Service

More COVID vaccine doses coming to New Jersey, but supply falls far short of demand

New Jersey needs 9.4 million doses to reach its goal of vaccinating 4.7 million adults by June.         Top Featured Tags: – New Jersey News Press Release Distribution Service

NJ House delegation renews call for elimination of SALT tax hike. What homeowners can expect

Reps. Josh Gottheimer and Bill Pascrell Jr. say Democrats, now that they control D.C., should eliminate the cap on state and local tax deductions.         Top Featured Tags: – New Jersey News Press Release Distribution Service

This SJ native was Black, queer, Christian and confused. Now he’s breaking ground at Rutgers

The 34-year-old South Jersey native came out in 2012 and began to live his truth. Now he helps others on their journey.         Top Featured Tags: – New Jersey News Press Release Distribution Service

Smaller NJ food pantries to get aid from a new $2.8 million fund

Food pantries and soup kitchens in the state can apply for grants under a new initiative by the New Jersey Pandemic Relief Fund.         Top Featured Tags: – New Jersey News Press Release Distribution Service

Blood donations are needed in the fight against COVID-19. Here’s how to help

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the American Red Cross is in need of healthy individuals to give blood or platelets.         Top Featured Tags: – New Jersey News Press Release Distribution Service

NJ bill aims at eliminating caretaker discrimination against LGBTQ seniors

If the bill passes, senior care providers would participate in required cultural competency trainings focused on LGBTQ topics.         Top Featured Tags: – New Jersey News Press Release Distribution Service

Donald Trump’s final gift to New Jersey? Crony justice for well-connected pals | Stile

As he decamped the White House last week, Donald Trump tossed out pardons to New Jersey influencers like confetti.         Top Featured Tags: – New Jersey News Press Release Distribution Service

Clifton store sells $23.2 million Powerball ticket — and $1 million ticket in same drawing

The Clifton Quick Mart sold not only a $23.2 million Powerball ticket but also another $1 million ticket from the same drawing.         Top Featured Tags: – New Jersey News Press Release Distribution Service

LGBTQ youth face an ‘epidemic’ within the COVID pandemic: a lack of safe housing

Young LGBTQ people are more likely to become homeless than non-LGBTQ youth, but few shelters support their needs, especially during the pandemic.         Top Featured Tags: – New Jersey News Press Release Distribution Service

North Haledon man relieved sister among first with disabilities to get COVID vaccine in NJ

On Jan. 22, 100 residents with developmental disabilities were some of the first of the high risk community to get vaccinated.         Top Featured Tags: – New Jersey News Press Release Distribution Service

Powerball winning numbers for Saturday, Jan. 23

The jackpot was an estimated $20 million with a cash option of $15 million.         Top Featured Tags: – New Jersey News Press Release Distribution Service

NJ Supreme Court considers temporary release of county inmates awaiting trial

The high court heard arguments to free all but the most serious offenders whose cases have wallowed for longer than six months.         Top Featured Tags: – New Jersey News Press Release Distribution Service

Mega Millions winning numbers for Friday, Jan. 22; $1M ticket sold in NJ

The jackpot was an estimated $1 billion with a cash option of $739.6 million.         Top Featured Tags: – New Jersey News Press Release Distribution Service

NJ launches COVID vaccine plan for people with developmental disabilities. Here’s how it works

New Jersey ramps up vaccination plan for group home residents with developmental disabilities this week.         Top Featured Tags: – New Jersey News Press Release Distribution Service

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