Sophie Nieto-Munoz
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Can I break a window to save a dog in a hot car? Here’s the N.J. law.
In some states you can get jail time for smashing windows, even to save an overheated pup. → Read More
Bill would require state documents to be translated into 15 languages
The bill would require the state to translate some documents into at least 15 different languages. → Read More
Murphy proposes $53M fund to aid undocumented immigrants
Another relief fund could be coming for undocumented immigrants under a plan Gov. Phil Murphy proposed Tuesday in his budget speech. The governor is seeking $53 million to provide one-time direct payments to residents who file taxes with an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number and did not receive pandemic stimulus aid. If approved by lawmakers, the […] → Read More
The 11 most dangerous animals and plants lurking in N.J. forests
Be careful this summer! → Read More
N.J. adds jobs for 6th month in a row as state reopens. Unemployment rate up slightly.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics said more than 33,000 jobs were gained in the last two months. → Read More
Can I break a window to save a dog in a hot car? Here’s the N.J. law.
This story was originally published 2018. It’s summer, and it’s freaking hot out. We can all agree one of the worst parts about this heat is getting into your car after a loooong day of it sitting in the sun (even if you parked in the shade). But one of the highlights of summer: Everyone brings their dogs everywhere. → Read More
81-year-old fatally struck by car crossing Clifton street, cops say
The victim, a Clifton resident, was crossing Hazel Street. → Read More
It was wild to see 98-year-old actor gives his final performance at N.J. attraction (PHOTOS)
Larry Storch was honored at Wild West City in Byram Sunday afternoon. → Read More
N.J. reports 8 COVID deaths, 240 cases. More than 5M fully vaccinated.
New Jersey's hospitals reported 310 coronavirus patients as of Tuesday night. → Read More
Upgraded Tim Piazza anti-hazing bill now up to Gov. Murphy
The bill is named after Timothy Piazza, a Readington teen who died after being hazed at a Penn State University fraternity. → Read More
Car caravan blocks N.J. Turnpike at rush hour in call for undocumented immigrant funding
Traffic was blocked during the Monday evening rush. → Read More
Car caravan sent out to block N.J. Turnpike at rush hour in immigrant rights protest
The convoy of cars wove red flags and banners out their cars, heading northbound at the height of rush hour. → Read More
Eviction moratorium ending early for some N.J. renters under bill now on Murphy’s desk
Since Gov,. Phil Murphy enacted the eviction moratorium early on in the coronavirus pandemic, landlords have been unable to evict or lock out tenants. → Read More
N.J. one step away from banning ICE contracts with local jails. Now it’s up to Gov. Murphy.
Four New Jersey counties currently have contracts for detention centers with ICE. → Read More
N.J.’s huge budget was greased to go. That angered groups who said they were left out.
Progressive advocates protested outside the Statehouse annex just before both houses of the state Legislature passed the state budget. → Read More
N.J. eviction moratorium would end for families making above certain amount under bill
Advocates for landlords and tenants agree the housing bill is one of the most comprehensive in the nation, and gives some light at the end of the tunnel for both renters and homeowners. → Read More
Bill banning ICE contracts in N.J. advances quickly after stalling for months
The bill passed Assembly on Monday, and could pass the full Senate as early as Thursday. → Read More
Immigrant groups slam N.J. budget for not including more relief for excluded workers
The Recovery4All coalition of immigrant groups praised the Latino Legislative Caucus → Read More
Murphy signs law banning housing discrimination against renters with criminal records
Murphy signed the law at New Jersey's first Juneteenth celebration. Advocates say is a big step forward for social justice. → Read More
N.J. unemployment rate continues slowly falling as state recovers 36,000 jobs
New Jersey's unemployment rate was 7.2 percent in May, down from 7.5 percent in April. → Read More