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- Why NY, NJ and CT are warring over how to split $14B in transit aid (and it's been months (NorthJersey)
- Some summer school students in NJ may still have to wear masks (NJ.com)
- Volunteers uncovering hundreds of graves at historic South Jersey cemetery for Black vets, former enslaved people (Philadelphia Inquirer)
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PLUS: Shootings in Paterson spike, on track to outpace last year’s number (NJ Spotlight News)
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COVID'S IMPACT ON NJ: 1,024,465 CASES & 26,477 DEATHS
Yesterday, state officials reported COVID-19 has spread to 894,007 PCR-confirmed cases, and 130,458 probable cases. It has killed a confirmed 23,774 people. 2,703 people likely died from the virus, though it hasn't been confirmed.
The statewide transmission rate is .95, which is the same as yesterday (.95).
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NY, NJ, CT WARRING OVER HOW TO SPLIT $14B IN TRANSIT AID
New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut have been negotiating for months how to divvy up about $14 billion in federal aid for public transit projects. At this point, Jersey and Connecticut reportedly agree how to get it done, whereas New York wants more — it's hundreds of millions of dollars. ( NorthJersey)
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SUMMER SCHOOL STUDENTS MIGHT NEED TO WEAR MASKS
Students who attend summer school may be compelled to wear masks, depending on the district. The state is giving districts the power to decide whether masks are required at school during the summer. "Masking rules don’t apply to summer school, and schools can establish their own protocols," said Michael Yaple, a spokesperson for the state's education department. (NJ.com)
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VOLUNTEERS UNCOVER GRAVES AT SITE FOR BLACK VETS
Almost 200 graves have been uncovered in Mount Peace Cemetery in South Jersey. A three-acre area was recently discovered and slowly cleaned up, thanks to patient and hard-working volunteers. Many still remain lost, including approximately 125 war veterans and the remains of Anna Maria Brin, a princess from Sierra Leone who died in 1905. ( Philadelphia Inquirer) |
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SHOOTINGS IN PATERSON SPIKE, WILL LIKELY OUTPACE 2020
The Paterson Healing Collective believes that a program based in local hospitals could help the city turn a corner — that is, by reducing gun violence. The program will require more funding, they say. 163 shootings were reported in Paterson last year. This year, there's already been 100. (NJ Spotlight News)
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- 4 things to know about the Delta variant of coronavirus in NJ (Patch)
- NJ’s three ‘Level 1’ trauma centers will share $450M to help prepare for next public health emergency (NJ Spotlight News)
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- Budget: Ten years and more than 50% bigger. (NJ Spotlight News)
- NJ Transit reaches tentative agreement with bus driver unions (NJ.com)
- South Jersey man charged in racist incident held in jail (Inquirer)
- Another boost to promote solar power (NJ Spotlight News)
- NJ Transit faces another sexual assault lawsuit (NorthJersey)
- Murphy works to solidify Latinx base ahead of election (NJ Spotlight)
- NJ sets aside $4M for Wildwood boardwalk repair (Associated Press)
- Falling short for years, NJ now pays Delaware River commission its full share (NJ Spotlight News)
PLUS — not everything is terrible:
- Newark gives free Chromebooks to senior citizens (TAPinto)
- NJ date night: Frozen drinks for hot nights (NJ Flavor)
- NJ library hosts adorable pet parade to encourage reading (NJ.com)
- 2021 NJ Hall of Fame inductees include John Nash, Patti Smith, Alexander Hamilton (WHYY)
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