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NJ TRANSIT to resume collection of cash fares on trains beginning July 6
NEW JERSEY — NJ TRANSIT is resuming the collection of cash fares on board trains beginning Monday, July 6. The cash option was temporarily suspended as a precaution against the spread of COVID-19. Cash transactions…
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Unemployment payments to NJ workers exceed $9B
NEW JERSEY – State and federal payments to unemployed and underemployed New Jersey workers have surpassed $9 billion since mid-March, when businesses and schools abruptly shut down due to health…
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Gov. Murphy signs executive order extending public health emergency by 30 days
NEW JERSEY– Governor Phil Murphy Thursday signed Executive Order No. 162. The Order extends the Public Health Emergency that was declared on March 9, 2020 through Executive Order No. 103,…
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Newton Medical Center named an advanced ICU care 2020 We See You Care award winner for exceptional acute care telemedicine collaboration
NEWTON, NJ (Sussex County) – Atlantic Health System’s Newton Medical Center Thursday announced that the hospital was recognized with a 2020 WE SEE YOU CARE award presented by Advanced ICU Care,…
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NJ Labor Department announces expanded family leave, temporary disability benefits
NEW JERSEY– The New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development announced that – as of July 1 – eligible New Jersey workers can take more time off and receive…
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Hunterdon County library re-opens with modified schedule and services effective July 6
HUNTERDON COUNTY, NJ – Hunterdon Freeholder Board member Zach Rich has announced the re-opening of the Hunterdon County Main and North County Branch Libraries, starting July 6, with a modified…
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Sussex County reports 1 new COVID-19 case; no additional deaths
SUSSEX COUNTY, NJ – Sussex County officials on Thursday, July 2 are reporting 1 new COVID-19 case and no additional deaths. The total number of COVID-19 cases in Sussex County is…
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COVID-19 case count in Morris County
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ – Here is the latest case count of COVID-19 in Morris County on July 2, 2020: Municipality: Town of Boonton-104 Township of Boonton-109 Borough of Butler-94 Borough of…
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Atlantic Heath System implements new visitation guidelines
NEW JERSEY – For the safety and wellbeing of Atlantic Health System’s patients, visitors, support people and health care professionals, Atlantic Health System on July 1 has implemented the following…
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A breakdown of the COVID-19 cases in Hunterdon County
HUNTERDON COUNTY, NJ – Here’s the total breakdown of the 1,079 positive cases and 69 deaths of COVID-19 in Hunterdon County as of July 1: Alexandria Township – 10 and 0 deaths Bethlehem…
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Morris County Sheriff reminds motorists to remove valuables and lock vehicles
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ – As restrictions ease under Stage 2 of New Jersey’s ‘Road Back’ plan, motorists are reminded to always remove valuables and lock their vehicles at home and…
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Bill extending government and private project permits during the public health emergency signed into law
NEW JERSEY – Bipartisan legislation sponsored by Senator Anthony M. Bucco to extend the duration of existing permit approvals from state, county and municipal agencies for the duration of the…
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Boy Scouts of America recalls cub scout activity pins due to violation of the federal lead content ban
Boy Scouts of America is recalling about 78,00 cub scout activity pins due to violation of the federal lead content ban. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, the pin’s…
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NJ DEP seeks applicants for $8 million in ecological restoration grants for 2 northwestern New Jersey river systems
NEW JERSEY – Using funds recovered from polluters, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection is making $8 million in competitive grants available for ecological restoration and enhancement projects along…
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NJ Labor Department offers extended benefits to unemployed New Jersey workers
NEW JERSEY – The New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development announced that it would begin providing 20 weeks of extended unemployment this week to New Jersey workers who…
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Gov. Murphy signs legislation to provide Chapter 78 relief to New Jersey educators
NEW JERSEY – Governor Phil Murphy Wednesday signed legislation providing substantial health care cost savings for New Jersey’s educators while reducing costs for taxpayers, removing longstanding and onerous provisions resulting…
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Man facing charges after allegedly committing lewd act in Washington Borough
WASHINGTON BOROUGH, NJ (Warren County) – A Passaic County man is facing charges after he allegedly committed a lewd act in Washington Borough, police said in a news release this…
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Storm brings down tree, causes power outage in Hackettstown (PHOTOS)
HACKETTSTOWN, NJ (Warren County) – A strong storm moved through the area Wednesday night and brought down tree and power lines in Hackettstown. Emergency crews in Hackettstown responded at around…
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School bus safety measures pass house in landmark infrastructure bill
WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. House of Representatives Wednesday passed school bus safety provisions as a part of H.R. 2, the House’s major infrastructure bill, the Moving Forward Act. Congressman…
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Sussex County reports 4 new COVID-19 cases; no additional deaths
SUSSEX COUNTY, NJ – Sussex County officials on Wednesday, July 1 are reporting 4 new COVID-19 cases and no additional deaths. The total number of COVID-19 cases in Sussex County is…
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COVID-19 case count in Morris County
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ – Here is the latest case count of COVID-19 in Morris County on July 1, 2020: Municipality: Town of Boonton-104 Township of Boonton-109 Borough of Butler-94 Borough of…
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