NEWARK, NJ — Attorney General Gurbir Grewal and the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs announced March 17 that the division has sent or is sending more than 80 cease-and-desist and warning letters to businesses about which the division has received complaints of price gouging or other consumer protection violations related to the COVID-19 pandemic. […]
TRENTON, NJ — To protect the health and safety of state residents, New Jersey Human Services Commissioner Carole Johnson outlined steps the department has taken to assist and protect those it serves amid the ongoing work to contain COVID-19 in a March 18 press release. “During these challenging times, Human Services is committed to continuing […]
TRENTON, NJ — Attorney General Gurbir Grewal and the Division on Civil Rights issued new guidance on March 19 that addresses questions related to COVID-19 and the rights of New Jersey residents under New Jersey’s Law Against Discriminationand Family Leave Act. “COVID-19 is no excuse for racism, xenophobia or hate,” Grewal said. “Discrimination and harassment […]
TRENTON, NJ — The Department of Health and Human Services has announced that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will award more than $560 million to state and local jurisdictions in support of COVID-19 response. New Jersey will receive $13,860,160.20. “State and local health departments are on the frontlines of responding to the COVID-19 […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Rep. Donald M. Payne Jr. received the first congressional trophy ever awarded to a member of Congress for speeches in the U.S. House of Representatives on March 12. Payne represents the 10th Congressional District. The House Democratic Policy & Communications Committee honored Payne due to his leadership and commitment to speaking […]
NEWARK, NJ — Acting Essex County Prosecutor Theodore Stephens II announced March 9 that 61 individuals, including three juveniles, with outstanding warrants for committing violent crimes in Essex County were arrested during a month-long initiative called Operation Clean Sweep. “This is a quality-of-life issue. These individuals had outstanding warrants. In some instances, they were charged […]
NEWARK, NJ — New Jersey Performing Arts Center announced March 13 that it will suspend operations, both on and off its Newark campus, for the next 30 days, starting Friday, March 13. The arts center will postpone all performances and events through Monday, April 13, to minimize the spread of COVID-19 in the community. NJPAC’s […]
ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — EssexNewsDaily and its affiliated newspapers print notices and calendars telling readers about upcoming events, programs, lectures and more. Due to COVID-19, a lot of municipalities and organizations are canceling or postponing events. Some of these cancellations may occur after publication, or simply not be communicated to us in time to prevent […]
NEWARK, NJ — Attorney General Gurbir Grewal and the Division of Consumer Affairs recently announced measures to prevent unscrupulous retailers from attempting to unlawfully profit from New Jerseyans’ fears about the spread of novel coronavirus, aka COVID-19. On March 5, the division sent warning letters to 10 retailers suspected of significantly inflating prices of items […]
MONTCLAIR, NJ — Spin for a Child fundraiser will take place at D-Fit Studios on Thursday, April 2. The event benefits Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children of Essex County, and highlights the need to safeguard the more than 1,500 foster children who live in the county. This year marks the 12th consecutive year the […]