Many New Jerseyans are now eligible for another COVID vaccine dose, and the state is reopening megasites to meet the expected demand. NEW JERSEY — With more than 100,000 additional doses of the COVID-19 vaccine administered in New Jersey as of Monday afternoon and recently expanded third dose/booster shot eligibility, the state is planning to…
By Patrick Wall Sep 17, 2021, 7:30pm EDT Earlier this summer, Newark’s youth vaccination rate was still alarmingly low. As of mid-July, only 30% of eligible Newark children had received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine — a full 14 percentage points below the statewide rate. That month, Mayor Ras Baraka warned Newark residents that, with so few young…
By Patrick Wall and Catherine Carrera Sep 7, 2021, 2:14pm EDT After 18 months of eerie silence, classrooms across Newark echoed once again Tuesday with the sound of students — their jittery excitement only partially muffled by the mandatory masks. “I don’t mind wearing my mask because I know it stops me from catching the virus,” said Angela Villa,…
By Tehsuan Glover – Aug 2, 2021 Newark’s Emergency Rental Assistance Program funds will pay for up to twelve months of past-due rent and up to three months of prospective rent, on a case by case basis, if applicable. Tenants and landlords can receive help in English, Spanish, or Portuguese by calling (866)484-9033, Monday through Friday, 9am-6pm. Help…