Report: Red Bank Mayor Pat Menna hospitalized

Red Bank Mayor Pasqual “Pat” Menna has been hospitalized at Riverview Medical Center, according a report at Tapinto/RedBank.

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House Unanimously Passes $2 trillion economic stimulus

The House of Representatives unanimously passed the $ 2 trillion CARES Act this afternoon in response to the COVID-19 crisis.

Congressman Chris Smith spoke of the House floor prior to the vote. His remarks are printed and can be viewed below.

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Congressman Smith secures 41 million medical gloves held by Customs

Congressman Chris Smith (R-NJ4) became aware on Monday that 41.3 million medical-grade gloves owned by Iselin based Ansell had been held by
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) since last September.

Twenty-four hours later, after dozens of phone calls from Rep. Smith to numerous federal officials, CBP released the gloves which are now being distributed to medical professionals and first responders throughout the United States.

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Feds: Englishtown Man Taped Himself Sexually Assaulting A Child

Christian Importuna, 24, of Englishtown produced at least two videos of himself sexually assaulting a child, according to charges filed today by the FBI, U.S. Attorney Craig Carpenito announced.

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NJEDA Announces New Initiatives to Support Businesses Impacted by COVID-19

Press Release

TRENTON – The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) Board today approved a suite of new programs designed to support businesses and workers facing economic hardship due to the outbreak of the novel coronavirus COVID-19.  

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O’Scanlon: Computer repairs shops can open

Senator Declan O’Scanlon said that the Governor’s Office told him that computer repair shops are considered essential and that they are allowed to open in the current COVID-19 shutdown.

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Murphy closes child care centers, except for essential workers’ kids

Governor Phil Murphy issued an Executive Order today which requires all New Jersey child care centers to certify that they are serving only the families of essential workers or close.

The certification is due on Friday, March 27. Centers that do not certify that can and will solely care for the children of essential workers must close by Wednesday, April 1.

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LD13 Legislators to Murphy: Guns, Cars and Computers are essential

District 13 legislators, Senator Declan O’Scanlon and Assembly Members Serena DiMaso and Gerry Scharfenberger want Governor Murphy to amend the types of businesses allowed to operate during the COVID-19 shutdown to include gun dealers, car dealers and computer repair shops.

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Hanlon outlines changes in election procedures

Monmouth County Clerk Christine Giordano Hanlon outlined changes to the procedures for upcoming elections and candidate deadlines at a press conference on Wednesday morning in Freehold.

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Monmouth officials announce drop off site for needed medical supplies, ask for nurses to volunteer

Monmouth County officials addressed a critical need for personal protective equipment at a press conference in Freehold this morning.

Given the shortage of desperately needed supplies, officials are asking the private sector to donate supplies they might have available.

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