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President Considers Mandatory Quarantine For NY, NJ And CT President Considers Mandatory Quarantine For NY, NJ And CT
President Considers Mandatory Quarantine For NY, NJ And CT President Trump said he was considering imposing a brief mandatory quarantine on New Jersey, New York and Connecticut sometime Saturday to keep the coronavirus from spreading to the rest of the country. "We'd like to see New York quarantined because it's a hotspot — New York, New Jersey, maybe one or two other places, certain parts of Connecticut quarantined," the president told reporters. "We might not have to do it, but there's a possibility that sometime today we'll do a quarantine — short term two weeks for New York, probably New Jersey and parts of Connecticut," he said. Trump followe…

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by Jerry DeMarco
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Stimulus Checks: How Much You're Getting Stimulus Checks: How Much You're Getting
Stimulus Checks: How Much You're Getting Now that Congress has approved the $2.2 trillion stimulus package, you may be wondering what your cut will be. We’ve tried to simplify it for you. The IRS is doling out the dough to an estimated 125 million Americans. The money will come in the form of a check -- or direct deposit, if you’ve signed up for it with the IRS on your federal tax returns. Your income level will be determined based on either your 2019 tax returns, if you’ve filed, or your 2018 returns if you haven’t. Q: How much will you get? A: Here goes: If you earn no more than $75,000 a year in gross adjusted inc…

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by Jerry DeMarco
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COVID-19: White House, Senate Seal Proposed $2 Trillion Stimulus Deal Paying Citizens, Business COVID-19: White House, Senate Seal Proposed $2 Trillion Stimulus Deal Paying Citizens, Business
Covid-19: White House, Senate Seal Proposed $2 Trillion Stimulus Deal Paying Citizens, Business The White House struck an historic $2 trillion, bipartisan stimulus package that, if approved by Congress, will send money to certain families and businesses, among others, who are struggling financially during the coronavirus pandemic. “At last we have a deal,” Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell announced on the Senate floor after marathon talks producing what would be one of Congress’ costliest and farthest-reaching measures in history. McConnell described it as “wartime level of investment for our nation," while adding that the Senate would vote in favor of the package sometime afte…

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by Jerry DeMarco
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Murphy's Restrictions Partially Close Trump's Bedminster Golf Course Murphy's Restrictions Partially Close Trump's Bedminster Golf Course
Murphy's Restrictions Partially Close Trump's Bedminster Golf Course COVID-19 concerns have prompted President Trump to cease most operations at his golf club in Bedminster, reports say. The facility’s clubhouse and gym, as well as its restaurants, are closed until further notice, General Manager David Schutzenhofer told the Washington Post. Murphy’s measures include limiting restaurants to take-out, delivery or drive-thru options and restricting gatherings of more than 50 people. While the golf courses will stay open, caddies and motorized carts will be unavailable, officials said. No word on when the club will reopen.

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Social Distancing: What About The Kids? Social Distancing: What About The Kids?
Social Distancing: What About The Kids? Two things were inevitable after Americans were asked to stay home to prevent the spread of the coronavirus: Youngsters would spend more time outside with their friends and parents would spend more time on Facebook. Sure enough, exchanges among parents in large social media groups are increasing over the wisdom of large teen gatherings. It flared Wednesday in one of the dwindling number of North Jersey municipalities where public parks have remained open amid the pandemic. It was two days earlier that President Trump, speaking with alarming concern, asked the nation to avoid gathering in …

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by Jerry DeMarco
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COVID-19: Cases Climb To 427, 2 More Dead In New Jersey COVID-19: Cases Climb To 427, 2 More Dead In New Jersey
Covid-19: Cases Climb To 427, 2 More Dead In New Jersey Two more people in New Jersey had died as a result of coronavirus as cases shot up to 427 total as of Wednesday, officials said. The new fatalities brings the statewide total to five. Both patients had underlying conditions and were over 60 years old. At least 18 of the 21 New Jersey counties had confirmed cases.  Here are the state totals: Bergen County: 114 Essex County: 45 Middlesex County: 40 Hudson County: 34 Monmouth County: 32 Union County: 26 Morris County: 19 Passaic County: 18 Somerset County: 16 Mercer County: 15 Burlington County: 10 Camden County: 8 Ocean County: 8 Hu…

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COVID-19: Murphy Asks Trump For Temporary Hospitals As NJ Cases Skyrocket To 267 COVID-19: Murphy Asks Trump For Temporary Hospitals As NJ Cases Skyrocket To 267
Covid-19: Murphy Asks Trump For Temporary Hospitals As NJ Cases Skyrocket To 267 New Jersey's COVID-19 cases had risen to 267 -- with 89 new ones and three fatalities as of Tuesday, Gov. Phil Murphy said at an afternoon briefing. In anticipation of an even greater case increase, Murphy sent a letter to President Trump and Vice President Pence. The governor is military assistance in setting up temporary hospitals to alleviate strain on hospitals and ensure continuity of care for other emergencies. In addition to urging residents to follow the social distancing measures put into place, Murphy ordered all indoor shopping malls, amusement parks and amusement centers in…

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by Valerie Musson
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COVID-19: White House Works With Congress To Send Checks To Americans COVID-19: White House Works With Congress To Send Checks To Americans
Covid-19: White House Works With Congress To Send Checks To Americans The White House is working with Congress on a bipartisan plan to combat the novel coronavirus outbreak by cutting checks to Americans in need. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said that the White House is proposing a $1 trillion economic stimulus package to battle the pandemic, including $250 billion that would be earmarked for direct payments to Americans. According to federal officials, the stimulus package has support on each side of the aisle, and they are working quickly to push the legislation through. “This is a significant economic stimulus plan, and we look forward to having bip…

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Reports: President Trump To Declare National State Of Emergency To Speed Response To COVID-19 Reports: President Trump To Declare National State Of Emergency To Speed Response To COVID-19
Reports: President Trump To Declare National State Of Emergency To Speed Response To Covid-19 President Donald Trump was expected to declare a national state of emergency Friday to quickly deliver billions of dollars in federal aid to states in response to the global coronavirus pandemic, according to several reports. The declaration -- expected at a 3 p.m. news conference from Washington -- will immediately trigger FEMA financial and physical aid to states and municipalities under the 1988 Stafford Act, which makes up to $40 billion in federal money available. The president wants to speed federal aid to worried Americans and hopefully calm the financial markets amid the global cris…

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by Jerry DeMarco
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Fourth Presumptive NJ Coronavirus Patient Went To Conference Attended By Trump, Officials Say Fourth Presumptive NJ Coronavirus Patient Went To Conference Attended By Trump, Officials Say
Fourth Presumptive NJ Coronavirus Patient Went To Conference Attended By Trump, Officials Say New Jersey's fourth patient who tested positive for coronavirus traveled to a political conference attended by President Donald Trump, officials said. The 55-year-old man from Englewood was exposed to the virus before arriving at the American Conservative Union's annual Conservative Political Action Conference, a spokeswoman for the governor said Saturday. The man remains in stable condition at Englewood Hospital and Medical Center, where he has been since Thursday, officials said. The ACU event was held at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in Maryland…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Jersey City Detective Fatally Shot Worked To Reduce Gun Crime, Remembered For Compassion Jersey City Detective Fatally Shot Worked To Reduce Gun Crime, Remembered For Compassion
Jersey City Detective Fatally Shot Worked To Reduce Gun Crime, Remembered For Compassion The outpouring of grief came in from every corner of the state and beyond, from fellow police officers in Jersey City and from the many who knew Joseph Seals growing up in North Jersey. Gov. Phil Murphy, President Donald Trump and members of the public who never knew the Jersey City detective, who was fatally shot Tuesday, expressed sadness for his loss and gratitude for his service. “We are heartbroken at the loss of yet another police officer killed in the line of duty,” wrote Carnine Disbro, the president of the Jersey City Police Officers Benevolent Association. This is Det Joe Se…

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by Paul Milo
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Trump Asked To Intercede After Secret Police Seize Bergen County Activist In Nigerian Courtroom Trump Asked To Intercede After Secret Police Seize Bergen County Activist In Nigerian Courtroom
Trump Asked To Intercede After Secret Police Seize Bergen County Activist In Nigerian Courtroom The sudden re-arrest Friday in a Nigerian courtroom of an activist and journalist from Bergen County just hours after he’d been freed on bail prompted Sen. Bob Menendez to threaten that country’s government with reprisals, while supporters implored President Trump to intercede. Twitter posts captured the chaotic federal courtroom scene in the capital of city Abuja (see video below). "New Jersey is watching, the United States is watching, and the world is watching," Menendez said Saturday morning, after Omoyele Sowore, of Haworth, was seized by members of Nigeria's Department of State Secur…

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by Jerry DeMarco