Health and Wellness

NEW YORK, NY – Dr. Anthony Fauci has shifted his stance on face masks, acknowledging that a recent comprehensive study found them ineffective in controlling the spread of COVID-19. In …

TRENTON, NJ – New Jerseyans could be looking down the barrel of a new COVID-19 vaccine mandate after a comment made by President Joe Biden earlier this week. U.S. President …

Schenectady, NY – The Schenectady Police Department is currently investigating two suspected fatal overdoses, both believed to involve opioids. Officers responded to the first incident in the Mont Pleasant Neighborhood …

TRENTON, NJ – The Centers for Disease Control has announced a grim forecast. COVID-19 could surge again this fall, and in New Jersey, residents are beginning to wonder if, and …

Trenton, NJ – On Monday, Governor Phil Murphy signed into law a landmark bill (S-1221/A-1349) aimed at fighting ‘period poverty’ by requiring New Jersey school districts to provide free menstrual …

NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ – Senator Declan O’Scanlon sharply criticized Rutgers University for its ongoing COVID vaccine mandate, following the university’s announcement that it will continue to require students to provide …

FREEHOLD, NJ – In an ongoing court case between the State of New Jersey and three Monmouth County school districts, attorneys for Governor Phil Murphy argued that a child as …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – A routine workout turned into a life-saving mission for several off-duty first responders at LA Fitness on Hooper Avenue. On Sunday, August 13, 2023, around 3:50 …

LAKEWOOD, NJ — Real Kosher Ice Cream of Brooklyn, NY, has issued an urgent recall of its Soft Serve On The Go cups in multiple flavors. The recall was prompted …

NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ – New Jersey based Johnson & Johnson announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has given approval for its antibody-based therapy aimed at treating a …

SEASIDE HEIGHTS, NJ – A dozen beaches at the Jersey Shore are under swimming advisories after state monitors found high levels of fecal bacteria in the water. A total of …

TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey Lt. Governor Sheila Oliver died this week while serving as acting governor of New Jersey. She assumed the role after Governor Phil Murphy left for …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – As the summer heat continues, Ocean County residents looking for relief from the scorching temperatures can find respite at one of the many branches of the …

TRENTON, NJ – Nearly one million Ford F-150s on the roads may have a brake failure waiting to cause a serious if not deadly incident. Many of those vehicles were …

They call it the dog days of summer, but today it’s even too hot for the dogs. In New Jersey, heat indexes are expected to reach well above 100 degrees, …

TRENTON, NJ – Senator Joe Pennacchio responded to Governor Phil Murphy’s remarks on Face the Nation, where the governor expressed support for suing school districts over parental notification policies. Senator …

TRENTON, NJ – During the COVID-19 pandemic, Judy Persichilli, the Commissioner of the New Jersey Department of Health, needed no introduction to her daily appearances on the Governor’s COVID-19 briefs. …

TRENTON, NJ – The Assembly Budget Committee has given a favorable report with committee amendments to Senate Bill No. 1614 (1R). The bill aims to establish a flat cap on …

NEW YORK CITY, NY – Renowned American singer, songwriter, and actress Madonna has been forced to postpone her highly-anticipated ‘Celebration’ tour due to a serious health scare. The 64-year-old artist …

MARLBORO, NJ – The State of New Jersey is suing two school districts after board members enacted a policy that parents must be informed if a child wants to change …

TRENTON, NJ – Coming off the heels of a ban on Menthol cigarettes on Juneteenth, New Jersey lawmakers are looking to ban something else. A bill sponsored by Senator Vin …

TRENTON, NJ – A new law aimed at prohibiting the sale of menthol cigarettes in New Jersey has been advanced by the Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee. …

TRENTON, NJ – Senator Michael Testa and Senator Anthony Bucco expressed their dissatisfaction with Governor Murphy’s decision to lift COVID-19 vaccination requirements for healthcare workers without ending New Jersey’s state …

Newark, New Jersey – Governor Murphy is set to participate in a fireside chat focused on youth mental health at Kean University. The event, scheduled for 11:00 a.m., will also …