Many NJ Residents Would Get $600 Payments Under Relief Agreement

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Many NJ Residents Would Get $600 Payments Under Relief Agreement

Here are some of the ways New Jersey residents would benefit from the newly agreed-upon coronavirus relief package.>>>Read more.

Woman Killed On Rt. 1 In Nor'easter Was Homeless, Living In Car

Deborah Smick and her son George were homeless for 10 months, and as the pandemic raged. Deborah died on the New Jersey highway. Police and local officials have now stepped in to help.

NJ COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Extended As Cases, Deaths Rise

Gov. Murphy extended NJ's public health emergency as COVID-19 cases and deaths have peaked yet again – and as vaccines are distributed.

Watch NJ Teens From Sled Rescue On 'Good Morning America'

From CNN to the New York Post's front page, the five New Jersey teens who saved kids from a frozen pond last week have hit national fame.

Gov. Murphy Warns Against Big NJ Gatherings Over Holidays

"This is not the year for Christmas or New Year's Eve as usual," Murphy said, asking residents to limit gatherings to immediate households.

NJ Unveils Changes To Police Use-Of-Force Policies

The attorney general's guidelines address issues such as chokeholds, firing weapons and transparency of all use of force among police.

Also Worth a Look Today

• Missing Fort Drum Soldier Found Dead In North Jersey Woods
• Border Patrol Seizes $1.3M In Counterfeit Toys From China
• Newark Police Helicopter Used To Catch Armed Man On the Run

Across America

• Given Just Hours To Live, Woman Recovering From Coronavirus
• 'I Didn't Want To Die:' California Girl, 12, Fights Off Intruder
• Mail Carrier Leaves Surprise Package For Mom Fighting Coronavirus.

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