NJ food stamp recipients getting a boost in COVID-19 outbreak
Roughly 60% of the 340,000 households who get help from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program will see an extra benefit payment on Sunday.
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Even more Shore towns try to keep visitors away, 1 nixes plastic bag ban (for now)
Long Beach Township issued an emergency order terminating home rentals until May 1
Gas is super cheap — just when almost nobody is driving
Gas prices keep going down in New Jersey and elsewhere.
NJ approves millions to help small businesses survive coronavirus
The state estimates 3,000 to 5,000 small businesses in New Jersey could benefit from the new initiatives, which may ramp up further with federal funds.
Newark residents enlisted to enforce city 'stay at home' order
Police will patrol with loudspeakers to get gatherings off street corners.
Jersey Shore towns split on closing beaches, boardwalks
While mayors are concerned about a lack of social distancing by beachgoers they also see the benefits of using exercising outdoors.
More NJ toll roads, bridges temporarily go cashless
Drivers without an E-Z Pass will be sent a bill for the toll but no administrative fees.
Nearly 156,000 in NJ file for unemployment — up over 1,500%
Jump of 155,815 fueled by COVID-19 was a 16-fold increase from the week before and more than three times greater than any week on record.
NJ tells Amazon, Walmart, eBay to stop price gouging
The problem persists during the COVID-19 outbreak despite the policies already in place by online marketplaces.
Working during COVID-19 but think it's wrong? Your options in NJ
Residents with "failure to comply" inquiries are encouraged to dial 609-963-6817.