As over 800,000 New Jersey citizens lose federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits on November 1, food banks and community pantries are prepared for a disaster. The stoppage, caused by the federal government shutdown, has alarmed families who depend on these subsidies for monthly food. About 400,000 state households may be affected by the…
As over 800,000 New Jersey citizens lose federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits on November 1, food banks and community pantries are prepared for a disaster. The stoppage, caused by the federal government shutdown, has alarmed families who depend on these subsidies for monthly food. About 400,000 state households may be affected by the…
In light of the federal nutrition aid suspension, New Jersey officials are organizing emergency food assistance networks. The imminent suspension in federal nutrition aid payments has raised concerns about food insecurity and community stability for hundreds of thousands of state residents. To strengthen its food safety net, the state is providing urgent funds. In anticipation…
New Jersey police mourned community heroes at the Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart in Newark. At the 32nd Annual Blue Mass, the Archdiocese of Newark honored Newark Police Department detective Joseph Azcona, who died in the line of duty earlier this year. Newark neighborhood patrolman Detective Azcona, posthumously promoted to sergeant, was shot and…
A prominent Democratic strategist has recommended the Vice President to retreat from the public eye after the party’s 2024 election losses. The strategist says senior Democrats’ high-profile media appearances, especially those from last year’s campaign, are distracting the party from rebuilding and establishing its goals for future campaigns. Democratic strategy specialist expresses disdain on podcast….
Calvachi-Paz, 35, of Newark is accused of killing his 28-year-old partner, Dayana Chisaguano Maleza. The Essex County Prosecutor’s Office stated the tragedy occurred in their Newark home after the wife requested out. Calvachi-Paz confessed to strangling Maleza during the dispute. Kalvachi-Paz is suspected of driving Maleza’s body for hours and dumping it on Walnut Street…
Nobel prize-winning author and dramatist Wole Soyinka said his U.S. visa denial was indicative of a larger issue. The first African to win the 1986 Nobel Prize in Literature, Soyinka, 91, said he received a letter from the U.S. Consulate General in Lagos seeking his passport for visa revocation. The notice stated that “additional information…
A dramatic break is coming as a prominent Republican deviates from the party majority. Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene harshly criticized Israel’s Gaza offensive, raising questions about U.S. policy. Senator Ted Cruz raged. This clash shows GOP struggles between right-wing agenda swings and foreign policy history. Greene, known for her close ties to the “MAGA” side…
Last year, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy and his wife Tammy earned $3.4 million, up $2 million from the year before. The governor’s administration provided total household income, not tax filing details. Along with the income boost, the couple paid $1.3 million in federal and state taxes. The documents reveal their tax bills increased with…
Poor weather forced some New Jersey towns to move trick-or-treating until Saturday, November 1. Heavy rain, powerful winds, and a coastal storm system will threaten Halloween night children and families. Toms River changed after projecting 50-mph winds and 2 inches of rain. Municipal officials said the Halloween parade will continue on October 31 to preserve…
