August 29, 2020 New Jersey mayor rescinds $2,500 police OT bill sent to BLM protest organizer: report The bill was originally sent because the organizer supposedly did not meet with police to notify them of her protest in time.
August 29, 2020 Black Lives Matter protest in NJ results in $2,500 police OT bill for organizer, 18 A young New Jersey woman has been slapped with a $2,500 fine for police overtime costs after she set up a “small, peaceful Black Lives Matter protest” at the end of July, according to a report.
August 28, 2020 Several states not adhering to new coronavirus testing guidelines from CDC Some states will continue coronavirus testing of asymptomatic individuals exposed to COVID-19, disregarding the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) surprising reversal of guidance this week when the federal agency said asymptomatic persons exposed to the virus do not need to get tested.
August 27, 2020 US adapts to climate threats with drastic shift in flood strategy As hurricane season kicks into full swing, the U.S. strategy to tackle severe flooding is markedly shifting, using tax dollars to move entire communities out of harm's way.
August 27, 2020 'Operation Screen Capture' leads to arrests of 21 alleged child sexual predators, NJ authorities say New Jersey authorities say they have arrested 21 people as part of “Operation Screen Capture” -- a monthslong crackdown on child sexual abuse over the Internet during the coronavirus pandemic.
August 26, 2020 RNC speakers: What to know about Jeff Van Drew Rep. Jeff Van Drew, R-N.J., who switched parties when the House voted to impeach President Trump last year, is set to speak Thursday at the fourth and final night of the Republican National Convention.
August 26, 2020 NJ police officers accused of vandalizing cars of man who filed complaints against them Two New Jersey police officers admitted to vandalizing a pair of vehicles belonging to someone who filed a complaint against them, officials said Tuesday.
August 25, 2020 Cuomo, other governors maintain coronavirus travel rules despite CDC dropping quarantine recommendation The governors of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut extended their 14-day quarantine requirement for travelers coming in from most U.S. states, after the CDC removed their quarantine recommendation for those traveling overseas or out of state during the coronavirus pandemic.
August 24, 2020 Teens accused of breaking into NJ petting zoo, letting the animals out, putting lipstick on miniature pony At least 6 teenaged alleged trespassers have been accused of breaking into a New Jersey petting zoo this weekend, according to reports.
August 24, 2020 Cuomo, other governors mum on quarantine rules after CDC drops recommendation The governors of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut have yet to comment after Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Friday dropped its recommendation for travelers to quarantine for 14 days upon returning from trips overseas or out of state during the coronavirus pandemic.
