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NJGOP PRAISES COURAGEOUS WHISTLEBLOWERS FOR EXPOSING GOVERNOR MURPHY

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Trenton NJ,  Yesterday, a group of courageous whistleblowers came forward and exposed the Murphy Administration’s disastrous response to the COVID-19 pandemic inside nursing homes and longterm care facilities. In a letter to Senate President Sweeney and Leader Kean, a group of health department employees who identify themselves as Democrat-leaning voters called the Governor’s efforts “an unmitigated failure” that led to “preventable deaths”.NJGOP Chairman Doug Steinhardt praised the whistleblowers and charged Governor Murphy with addressing what was brought to light:

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Governor Murphy Announces New Jersey to Enter Stage Two of Restart and Recovery on June 15th

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TRENTON NJ,  As part of his restart and recovery plan, “The Road Back: Restoring Economic Health Through Public Health,” Governor Phil Murphy today announced that New Jersey will enter Stage Two on June 15, 2020.

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The Ridgewood YMCA summer camp is is ON!

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Ridgewood  NJ, The Ridgewood YMCA summer camp is is ON!  Now more than ever, kids need camp! Under the guidance from Governor Murphy, camps have been given the green light to run this summer providing all social distance measures are taken to ensure the safety of children and staff.  We are following the CDC guidelines and working closely with state and local health departments, the American Camping Association and the Y USA to implement new procedures to address COVID-19 in our summer camps for this year.  We are meticulously planning our procedures and policies to address the following areas:

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Lawmakers Urge: Let’s Decrease the MVC backlog before Agency Reopens

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Paramus NJ, Let’s decrease the MVC backlog before agencies reopen, say lawmakers. Some motorists cannot register a car and new drivers are desperate to take the road test, but all are experiencing frustration that the state’s Motor Vehicle Commission has been shuttered since March 17.

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73.5 Million Americans Plan to Look for a More Pandemic-Proof Job

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Ridgewood NJ, About 73.5 million Americans plan to look for a job that is more pandemic-proof, according to WalletHub’s nationally representative Coronavirus and the Future of the Economy Survey, released today.
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Pharmaceutical manufacturer Eli Lilly commenced early stage human trials of a monoclonal antibody therapeutic for COVID-19

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Ridgewood NJ, Pharmaceutical manufacturer Eli Lilly commenced early stage human trials of a monoclonal antibody therapeutic for COVID-19, marking the first trial of a treatment developed specifically for COVID-19. The Phase 1 clinical trial of LY-CoV555, an antibody treatment created from a blood sample of early US COVID-19 survivors, will test the drug’s safety in 32 patients who are currently hospitalized for COVID-19. Results of the trial are expected to be available later this month in order to determine if the treatment can continue to a larger trial testing efficacy and safety in non-hospitalized patients. Eli Lilly is already working to scale up production, with the aim of making the drug available as early as this fall, if it is demonstrated to be safe and effective. In addition to these trials, Eli Lilly plans to test other antibody therapies, and combinations of antibodies, as both treatment and prevention against SARS-CoV-2 infection

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THREE RWJBARNABAS HEALTH FACILITIES CONTRIBUTE TO GILEAD TRIAL ASSESSING COVID-19 TREATMENT

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West Orange NJ, RWJBarnabas Health is proud to have been a participant in one of the Gilead trials to assess antiviral Remdesivir as a treatment for patients with severe COVID-19.  Gilead recently announced promising top line results that show similar efficacy with 5- and 10- day dosing durations of the drug.

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Ridgewood BOE meets tonight at 7:00 p.m.

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Ridgewood NJ, Due to the Governor’s Executive Order 104 citing the CDC’s recommendation for cancellation or postponement of gatherings of fifty or more people, the Regular meeting will be held utilizing videoconferencing.

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What We Learned this Weekend : In New Jersey You Can Loot A Store but Not Open One

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Trenton NJ,  Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal and Colonel Patrick J. Callahan, Superintendent of the New Jersey State Police, on Friday announced enforcement actions from the past week, including coughing and spitting assaults and noteworthy violations of Governor Murphy’s Executive Orders. The Attorney General also announced enforcement actions targeting price-gouging and consumer fraud violations.

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Reader says,”The knuckleheads idea to shut down the state for almost 3 months was not a good one!!”

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“I think it is about time that these businesses take charge of their lives… I applaud them! Everyone needs to act responsibly – if you do not want to go out – than it is your
choice to stay home.. The knuckleheads idea to shut down the state for almost 3 mths was not a good one!! These businesses have every right to open – I support them… Be wise, act responsibly, take control of your own life! If you have to be told and constantly reminded to wash your hands than ask yourself – Who’s the knucklehead!!! ”

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GOP Candidate Jack Ciattarelli Blasts Murphy Administration Attempts to Whitewash New Jersey’s Nursing Home Tragedy

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Trenton NJ, Republican gubernatorial candidate Jack Ciattarelli issued the following statement:

In a life and death crisis, we want – WE NEED – so badly to believe that our political leadership is acting in good faith in every way imaginable. Revelations disclosed in a nj.com investigative report suggest otherwise within the Murphy administration.

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Reader says ,”If you are afraid to go anywhere because you will get sick , DON’T GO”

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“This is common sense people . If you are afraid to go anywhere because you will get sick , DON’T GO . As for the rest of us , don’t lick any shopping cart handles and try not to invade anyone’s personal space .
If Walmart can be open , WHY can’t our local dress shop ? Or Michaels ? Or HOMEGOODS ?!?!?!? What started out as protection for our population has morphed into a political ploy to force party change .
Open your eyes”

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Pastors Sue Governor Murphy for Not Deeming Churches Essential and Preventing Them from Immediately Reopening

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TRENTON NJ, , 27 churches sued New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy, in District Court, over his failure to deem churches as essential, which prohibits them from reopening, even under CDC guidelines. The complaint argues Governor Murphy is unconstitutionally preventing the free exercise of faith of hundreds of thousands of New Jersey citizens by keeping church doors forcibly closed.

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Murphy’s Veto of Rent Relief Is a Slap in the Face to Small Businesses

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Trenton NJ, Senator Michael Testa slammed Governor Phil Murphy for vetoing legislation aimed at providing much-needed rent relief to small businesses during the shutdown.

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AHA Class of 2020 Recognized for Scholarship, Grace, & Resilience

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Demarest, NJ: On the morning of May 29, 2020, the Academy of the Holy Angels community celebrated the school’s 140th graduating class by logging in to a video presentation. AHA developed the program to permit everyone to recognize the Class of 2020 while adhering to COVID-19 safety regulations. This year, 124 graduates persevered through the pandemic to amass 20,702 service hours and over $23.2 million in scholarships.

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