Canadian Wildfire Triggers Code Red Air Quality Alert in New Jersey: Officials Warn Everyone Is at Risk
Trenton, NJ – Smoke from hundreds of active wildfires burning across Canada continues to blanket New Jersey in unhealthy air, prompting the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) to declare an…
Bill would require free menstrual products in state-owned public buildings across New York
ALBANY, NY – A proposal introduced by Assemblymember Linda B. Rosenthal would require all public buildings owned or leased by the State of New York and open to the public to provide…
New Jersey stays silent as poisonous weedkiller found in popular bread brands sold across state
Trenton, N.J. – A study circulating nationally about weedkiller detected in common bread products has drawn no public response from New Jersey officials, even as Florida leaders publicly promote test results showing…
New Jersey Wants to Ban Smoking on Boardwalks, Beaches, Amusement Parks and Cemeteries
TRENTON, N.J. – Smoking could soon be outlawed in nearly all public outdoor areas across New Jersey under a new proposal that expands the state’s landmark Smoke-Free Air Act. Senate Bill S1563,…
NJ seeks to triple tobacco tax funding for anti-smoking programs
TRENTON, N.J. – A new proposal in the New Jersey Legislature seeks to dramatically boost state funding for anti-smoking efforts by tripling the share of cigarette and tobacco tax revenue dedicated to…
Judge tosses Hackensack hospital false imprisonment lawsuit filed by visitor
NEWARK, N.J. – A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by a New Jersey man who claimed he was assaulted and falsely imprisoned at Hackensack University Medical Center after accompanying his…
Teen’s legacy lives on: Jackson girl saved five lives through organ donation
JACKSON, N.J. – What began as a tragic loss became a story of hope for several families after 15-year-old Hailey Palumbo’s life was cut short in a 2017 motor vehicle accident. Her…
Judge partially dismisses Ethical Factor Rx lawsuit against Horizon Blue Cross over hemophilia network access
NEWARK, NJ – A federal judge in New Jersey has granted in part and converted in part a motion to dismiss filed by Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey in…
Dog food sold in New Jersey and Connecticut Contaminated with Salmonella and Listeria
Silver Spring, MD – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued a nationwide safety alert warning pet owners to immediately stop feeding eight lots of Raaw Energy raw dog food after…
New York lawmakers push bill to expand mental health coverage for children
Albany, NY – A new proposal before the New York State Assembly would require insurance companies to provide full coverage for children receiving mental health treatment, ensuring parity between psychiatric care and…
Mikie Sherrill Shows Off Her “Jersey Kicks” on First Day at Work as Governor
TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill kicked off her first full day in office with a lighthearted social media post showing off her new Nike sneakers — and quickly found…
Code Blue declared in Philadelphia as frigid conditions prompt emergency shelter response
Philadelphia, PA – The Philadelphia Office of Homeless Services declared a Code Blue effective at 3 p.m. Sunday as dangerously cold weather moved into the region, triggering expanded emergency shelter and outreach…
The Federal Government Can’t Be Trusted: Murphy signs new vaccine law to create state-based immunization guidance
Trenton, N.J. – Governor Phil Murphy announced he has signed legislation shifting New Jersey’s vaccination and immunization guidance from federal to state oversight, citing growing concerns about misinformation and distrust in public…
Elderly woman left to freeze and die on patio at Ohio Nursing Home on Christmas Eve
Estate of Alvera Meuti sues Cleveland nursing home after elderly woman froze to death outside locked exit CLEVELAND, Ohio – The family of an 84-year-old woman who froze to death outside a…
Health inspector ‘defecated at’ during massage parlor inspection
FORT WALTON BEACH, Fla. – A Department of Health inspector was allegedly attacked by an employee during an inspection at a Fort Walton Beach massage parlor, according to a statement from the…
New York bill would bar courts from using gender-affirming care to decide custody cases
ALBANY, N.Y. – A new proposal in the New York State Assembly seeks to prohibit family courts from granting, denying, or deciding custody, guardianship, or visitation petitions based solely on whether a…
New York bill would require all municipalities to add gender ‘X’ option on forms
ALBANY, N.Y. – A proposal introduced in the New York State Assembly would require every municipality in the state to update its forms and data systems to include a gender “X” option,…
New York moves to ban ‘entertainment vapes’ with music, games and Bluetooth features
ALBANY, N.Y. – A new proposal in the New York State Assembly would outlaw the sale of so-called “entertainment vapor products,” a new class of e-cigarettes equipped with Bluetooth, internet connectivity, or…
New Jersey Officials Now Have Final Say in Vaccinations, Not CDC,
TRENTON, N.J. – A heated hearing before the Assembly Health Committee Monday exposed sharp partisan divides over a Democrat-backed bill that would transfer New Jersey’s immunization authority from the federal Centers for…
Governor Murphy Officially Declares New Jersey’s COVID-19 State of Emergency Over Days Before Leaving Office
TRENTON, N.J. – Nearly six years after declaring a public health emergency that reshaped daily life across New Jersey, Governor Phil Murphy has officially signed Executive Order No. 415, ending the state’s…
Diva Fam recalls True Sea Moss Gel products nationwide over potential botulism risk
LOS ANGELES, Calif. – Diva Fam Inc. has issued a voluntary nationwide recall of its True Sea Moss Gel Superfood products after state inspectors found the products lacked required regulatory authorization and…
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