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COVID-19 vaccine coming as NJ plans for who gets it first

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First doses on the way, but only enough for 38,000. Millions more will need the vaccine for it to be effective

By Lilo Stainton, NJSpotlight

With New Jersey slated to receive its first 76,000 doses of a COVID-19 vaccine any day now, public health officials are finalizing their plans for immunizing priority groups, and hospitals are preparing to store and administer the serum.

Read the rest of this entry » Posted: December 7th, 2020 | Author: | Filed under: COVID-19, New Jersey | Tags: , , | Comments Off on COVID-19 vaccine coming as NJ plans for who gets it first

Greg’s List: Things to Do in Monmouth County this Weekend, December 4-6, 2020:

Courtesy of Teddy Bears by the Shore

By Greg Kelly

Attention: In keeping with Coronavirus concerns, all attendees should practice social distancing and wear facemasks. And confirm if the event is being held before going.

Friday, December 4:

• “The Scrooge” (Spring Lake) – MORE INFO

• Long Branch Holiday Bazaar – MORE INFO

• Magic of Lights: Drive-Through Holiday Experience at PNC Bank Arts Center (Holmdel) – MORE INFO

Read the rest of this entry » Posted: December 3rd, 2020 | Author: | Filed under: Greg Kelly, Greg's List, Monmouth County News, Things to do in Monmouth County | Tags: , , , | Comments Off on Greg’s List: Things to Do in Monmouth County this Weekend, December 4-6, 2020:

Rogers: Steinhardt must denounce Gov Florio’s attack on President Trump

Lt Steven Rogers

By LT Steven Rogers

It’s easy to lead when the wind is at your back and things are going well.  But, the mark of true leadership is having the courage to stand up and speak the truth in the face of adversity.  Unfortunately, for New Jersey Republicans, our current state party chairman Doug Steinhardt has failed that test.

Read the rest of this entry » Posted: November 30th, 2020 | Author: | Filed under: Monmouth County | Tags: , , , , , | 4 Comments »

Attorney General Grewal Issues Additional Guidance to Prosecutors on Handling Low-Level Marijuana Possession-Related Cases

Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal issued additional guidance to prosecutors concerning the prosecution of low-level marijuana cases, supplementing his August 29, 2018 and November 4, 2020 guidance.

Attorney General Grewal directed all New Jersey municipal, county, and state prosecutors to adjourn, until at least January 25, 2021, any juvenile or adult case solely involving the following marijuana possession-related offenses:possession of marijuana or hashish in violation of N.J.S. 2C:35-10(a)(3);possession of marijuana or hashish in violation of N.J.S. 2C:35-10(a)(4);being under… Read the rest of this entry »

Posted: November 29th, 2020 | Author: | Filed under: New Jersey | Tags: , | 3 Comments »

Greg’s List: Things to Do in Monmouth County this Weekend, November 27-29, 2020:

Courtesy of Teddy Bears by the Shore

By Greg Kelly

Attention: In keeping with Coronavirus concerns, all attendees should practice social distancing and wear facemasks. And confirm if the event is being held before going.

Friday, November 27:

• Happy Thanksgiving Weekend

•Holiday Lighting & Holiday Express Concert (Red Bank) – MORE INFO

•Long Branch Holiday Bazaar – MORE INFO

Read the rest of this entry » Posted: November 26th, 2020 | Author: | Filed under: Greg Kelly, Greg's List, Things to do in Monmouth County | Tags: , , , , | Comments Off on Greg’s List: Things to Do in Monmouth County this Weekend, November 27-29, 2020:

Pallone continues his opposition and inaction on Fort Hancock rehabilitation

By Art Gallagher

Congressman Frank Pallone is continuing his decades long opposition to the rehabilitation of Fort Hancock, the historic and formerly picturesque military base on Sandy Hook.

Pallone initially supported the National Park Service’s plan to rehabilitate the fort in in the mid-1990’s through a public-private partnership ala The Presidio in San Francisco California. He flipped his position and joined the now deceased Judith Stanley Coleman in organizing opposition to Rumson developer James Wassel’s 60 year lease and proposed $100 million investment to rehab Officer’s Row while maintaining the historic nature of structures in the late 90’s.

This week Pallone spoke against a new proposal to allow private residential development at Sandy Hook, according to a press release by his office.

Read the rest of this entry » Posted: November 25th, 2020 | Author: | Filed under: Frank Pallone, Gateway National Recreation Area, Monmouth County, Monmouth County News, Sandy Hook | Tags: , , , , , , | 3 Comments »

Murphy family harassed while dining outdoors

Woman interrupts NJ Governor Phil Murphy’s dinner to cuss him out. from r/PublicFreakout

NJ Governor Phil Murphy and his family were harassed while dining outdoors in Red Bank on Friday evening,

Senator Declan O’Scanlon, an outspoken critic of Murphy’s policies during the pandemic, was quick to condemn the harassment.

Read the rest of this entry » Posted: November 22nd, 2020 | Author: | Filed under: COVID-19, New Jersey, Phil Murphy | Tags: , , , | 9 Comments »

Prisoner release raises concerns about their health during pandemic

High rates of COVID-19 in prisons prompted the state to let thousands out of custody

By Lilo H. Stainton, NJSpotlight

New Jersey released thousands of people from prisons Wednesday to try to reduce the spread of the coronavirus in corrections facilities, but questions remained about the state’s ability to support the public health needs of this vulnerable population.

Read the rest of this entry » Posted: November 5th, 2020 | Author: | Filed under: COVID-19, Department of Corrections, New Jersey | Tags: , , , | 6 Comments »

Greg’s List: Things to Do in Monmouth County this Weekend, November 6-8, 2020:

By Greg Kelly

Attention: In keeping with Coronavirus concerns, all attendees should practice social distancing and wear facemasks. And confirm if the event is being held before going.

Friday, November 6:

• Emily Grove Band at the Wonder Bar (Asbury Park) – MORE INFO

• Atlantic Cinemas Movie Night (Atlantic Highlands) – MORE INFO

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Expect hours long lines if voting on Election Day

3.25 million New Jerseyans had already voted as of 5 pm on Friday, October 30. If you’re one of the estimated 2 million that intend to vote on Election Day, Tuesday, November 3, expect to wait on line for several hours.

Read the rest of this entry » Posted: November 1st, 2020 | Author: | Filed under: 2020 Congressional Races, 2020 Presidential Politics, 2020 U.S. Senate Race, Monmouth County News | Tags: , , , | 2 Comments »