Despite the growing urgency to address the climate crisis, global carbon dioxide emissions from fossil fuels are set to reach an all-time high in 2023, according to a new report. This alarming trend underscores the need for immediate and decisive action from world leaders, who have so far failed to match their rhetoric with concreteContinue reading “Environmental Advocate Warns of Inaction as CO2 Emissions Reach Record High”
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United Auto Workers is the largest U.S. union to endorse a cease-fire in Gaza
“From opposing fascism in WWII to mobilizing against apartheid South Africa and the Contra war, the UAW has consistently stood for justice across the globe,” said United Auto Workers president Shawn Fain. By Jake Johnson Fresh off historic contract victories, the United Auto Workers on Friday became the largest U.S. union to endorse a cease-fire inContinue reading “United Auto Workers is the largest U.S. union to endorse a cease-fire in Gaza”
Feuerstein fliers falsely claim former councilmen’s backing
David Feuerstein distributed leaflets suggesting that he is endorsed by two prominent citizens, Board of Education President Kim Cook and former councilmen George Cook III, each of whom is supporting Majorie Hargrave in the December 5 runoff election. That list of Hargrave endorsers also includes former Mayor Barbara Rowen, former Councilman Sip Whitaker, former schoolContinue reading “Feuerstein fliers falsely claim former councilmen’s backing”
Red Bank Classic 5K contributes to the YMCA’s third-grade swim program
Red Bank RiverCenter is set to host the fifth edition of the Red Bank Classic 5K, an event designed to promote wellness and contribute to the YMCA’s third-grade swim program. Scheduled for Saturday, June 15, 2024, in downtown Red Bank, the event aims to attract participants of various age groups and fitness levels, with proceedsContinue reading “Red Bank Classic 5K contributes to the YMCA’s third-grade swim program”
New Brunswick hospital, nurses union reach tentative deal to end four-month strike
by Sophie Nieto-Munoz, New Jersey Monitor Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital and its nurses union have reached a tentative agreement to end a strike by the nurses that started nearly four months ago, the two sides announced Friday. Details of the agreement were not available, but the union that represents the nurses — United SteelworkersContinue reading “New Brunswick hospital, nurses union reach tentative deal to end four-month strike”
Democratic candidates slam party bosses who canceled primary for Biden
Democratic presidential candidates Marianne Williamson and Cenk Uygur held a joint news conference to announce that they are challenging the Florida Democratic Party’s (FDP) recent rule changes that effectively cancel the state’s Democratic primary and award all delegates to President Joe Biden. The Florida Democratic Party left Williamson and Uygur off the primary presidential ballot.Continue reading “Democratic candidates slam party bosses who canceled primary for Biden”
Attorney General identifies victim & police officer in fatal road incident
The New Jersey Attorney General’s Office identified the individuals involved in a fatal crash that occurred in Waterford Township on November 23, 2023. The deceased has been identified as Christofe “Christopher” Wita, 44, of Berlin, New Jersey. According to the preliminary investigation conducted by authorities, Sgt. Richard Sbarra of the Waterford Township Police Department wasContinue reading “Attorney General identifies victim & police officer in fatal road incident”
Walmart frequently faces lawsuits
Walmart, the world’s largest retailer, is no stranger to the courtroom. In fact, the company faces an average of nearly 20 lawsuits per day, totaling close to 5,000 lawsuits annually. These lawsuits stem from a variety of allegations, including employment discrimination, wage and hour violations, and premises liability but there’s no bulk rate discount. AccordingContinue reading “Walmart frequently faces lawsuits”
Senator Bernie Sanders summons New Jersey pharmaceutical CEOs to testify
Every Democratic member of the US Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) has signed letters inviting CEOs from major pharmaceutical companies headquartered in New Jersey— Johnson & Johnson, Merck, and Bristol Myers Squibb —to testify before the committee on the outrageously high cost of prescription drugs. The hearing, titled “Why Does theContinue reading “Senator Bernie Sanders summons New Jersey pharmaceutical CEOs to testify”
Judge to rule on push to dismiss lawsuit lodged by election watchdog against Gov. Murphy
by Nikita Biryukov, New Jersey Monitor A Superior Court judge will decide next week whether to dismiss a lawsuit that alleges provisions of a recent overhaul of New Jersey’s campaign finance law unconstitutionally targeted the state’s campaign finance regulator as part of a conspiracy to remove its longtime director. The suit, lodged in state Superior CourtContinue reading “Judge to rule on push to dismiss lawsuit lodged by election watchdog against Gov. Murphy”
New York Republican George Santos expelled by U.S. House in bipartisan vote
by Jennifer Shutt, New Jersey Monitor WASHINGTON — New York Republican George Santos on Friday became the sixth lawmaker in history and the first member of the GOP to be expelled from the U.S. House of Representatives. The 311-114 bipartisan vote, which required two-thirds support, followed months of scandal that culminated in a federal criminalContinue reading “New York Republican George Santos expelled by U.S. House in bipartisan vote”
Department of Agriculture names social media photo contest winner
In a celebration of family, fall, and farm life, the New Jersey Department of Agriculture proudly announced Christy Gamber of Millville as the overall winner of the 2023 #JerseyFreshApples social media photo contest. Gamber’s winning photo, a picturesque shot of her husband Ryan pulling a wagon with their children Ella and Jackson into the orchardContinue reading “Department of Agriculture names social media photo contest winner”
Former Mayor Barbara Rowen endorses Marjorie Hargrave in Hillside runoff election
Barbara Rowen, the trailblazing activist who became Hillside’s first directly-elected mayor after she played a pivotal role in the township’s change of government in 1997, has endorsed Marjorie Hargrave in the upcoming December 5 runoff election for council. Known for her historic role in steering Hillside towards a directly-elected mayor system in a change ofContinue reading “Former Mayor Barbara Rowen endorses Marjorie Hargrave in Hillside runoff election”
Hunger Free America report reports that “Hunger is Political Choice”
A new report by Hunger Free America (HFA) has found that the number of Americans without enough food over a seven-day period was an average of 40% higher in September and October of 2023 than in September and October of 2021. According to the report released by the nonprofit group, which is based on anContinue reading “Hunger Free America report reports that “Hunger is Political Choice””
Trenton inspectors cheated taxpayers instead of saving poisoned children
At least 263 children in Trenton have lead poisoning, a serious public health problem that can cause a variety of developmental and behavioral problems, including learning disabilities, hyperactivity, and aggression but two city employees pocketed overtime pay without conducting inspections to save poisoned children. A Mercer County, New Jersey, man and a Bucks County, Pennsylvania,Continue reading “Trenton inspectors cheated taxpayers instead of saving poisoned children”
Search operation underway to find CV-22A Osprey Aircraft missing off Japan
By C. Todd Lopez , DOD News On Tuesday, a CV-22A Osprey Aircraft assigned to the Air Force’s 353rd Special Operations Wing was involved in an aviation mishap off the shore of Yakushima Island, Japan. There were eight airmen on board. Search and rescue operations are now underway to locate both the aircrew and their aircraft.Continue reading “Search operation underway to find CV-22A Osprey Aircraft missing off Japan”
Palestinian American college students were shot in Burlington, Vermont
Three Palestinian American college students were shot and seriously injured in a Burlington, Vermont, neighborhood on Saturday evening. The victims, identified as Hisham Awartani, Kinnan Abdalhamid, and Tahseen Ali Ahmad, were all students at different universities in the United States. They were visiting Burlington for the Thanksgiving break. The shooting occurred around 7:30 p.m. inContinue reading “Palestinian American college students were shot in Burlington, Vermont”
Henry Kissinger, former U.S. Secretary of State, dies at 100
Henry Kissinger, the German-born American statesman who served as the 56th United States Secretary of State from 1973 to 1977, has died at his home in New York City at the age of 100. Kissinger was a controversial figure who played a major role in American foreign policy during the Cold War era. He wasContinue reading “Henry Kissinger, former U.S. Secretary of State, dies at 100”
Biden’s foreign policy agenda suffers due to strained ties with key allies
President Joe Biden’s foreign policy initiatives are facing significant setbacks due to strained relationships with two key allies: New Jersey’s Democratic Senator Bob Menendez and New York City Mayor Eric Adams. Menendez, a powerful figure in foreign policy circles, has been a crucial ally for Biden on various priorities, including aid to Ukraine and effortsContinue reading “Biden’s foreign policy agenda suffers due to strained ties with key allies”
Marjorie Hargrave is the most likely candidate to represent the Fourth Ward
Lifelong resident Marjorie Hargrave is a dedicated and passionate leader is emerging as the most likely candidate to represent the Fourth Ward when voters go to the polls on December 5 in a runoff election following the elimination of Hillside Councilman Gerald Pateesh Freedman in the November election. With deep roots in the community andContinue reading “Marjorie Hargrave is the most likely candidate to represent the Fourth Ward”
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