The Dianne Morales for Mayor (Mayorales) Union drama chapter 3: After Dianne’s campaign allegedly busted their union, in short, the Mayorales Union will institute a work stoppage, until fair work conditions/pay & compensation is granted. More to come. (5/27/2021)

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COVID-19 reopening update (8/31/2020): Thanks to the continued low COVID-19 stats, Governor Phil Murphy will sign an EO to bump up the indoor gathering number to 25% / 150 people for religious / 1st amendment protected activities. He gives thanks to NJ residents who helped “flatten the curve”.

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Some Highlights of Bill de Blasio’s morning press conference (7/20/2020): NYC begins Day 1 of Phase 4 reopening, reminder the city will shut down noncompliant restaurants, 100M Citibike trips milestone, efforts to help residents for today’s heat wave. | Have a great Monday

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COVID-19 reopening update: On 6/15/2020, Non-essential retail reopens, guidelines are: 50% customers, face coverings for customers/employees, frequent sanitizing & other precautions, this is for All of NJ. Have a great day!

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“Do not let your guard down. Stay vigilant”. Governor Murphy comments on the continuing trend of upward COVID-19 cases in New Jersey, particularly across Essex county & the northern half of the state. All of this stemming as fears of a “second wave” of COVID-19 is abuzz. (10/29/2020)

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Fresh outta from Governor Cuomo’s phone conference call: to contain COVID-19 further, and follow what neighboring states (ie. New Jersey) are doing, gyms/bars + restaurants w/SLA Licenses will close @ 10Pm, and private parties in homes need to be capped @ 10 people. More to follow. (11/11/2020)

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COVID-19 reopening update: Childcare centers back on June 15, Non-Contact Organized Sports back on June 22, Youth Day Camps back on July 6. Have a great day!

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New York City’s largest teachers labor union, the UFT (United Federation of Teachers), released their 3 page school safety checklist in hopes every NYC school building will adopt this within 3 weeks of reopening during the 2020-21 academic year during COVID-19 times.

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Some Highlights of Bill de Blasio’s morning press conference (7/17/2020): City on track for Phase 4 on 7/20 (no new indoor functions for now), expansion of outdoor dining & extended until Halloween, ASP back on 7/20, more low COVID-19 stats. | Have a great Friday

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COVID-19 reopening update (8/3/2020): Students are mandated to wear face coverings while inside school buildings at all times (unless medically exempt). This also coincided with the tease that NJDOE is finalizing their plans about reopening in-person schooling next month. | Mask up kiddos 😷🏫

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Highlights of Bill de Blasio’s morning press conference (11/10/2020): The Mayor & the First Lady announce starting in early 2021, mental health crisis workers/EMTs will by default respond to MH 911 calls, replacing NYPD, beginning first in 2 neighborhoods before going citywide. High COVID-19 growth.

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When Alex Jones / InfoWars decides to stop your work relationship because of a “risky” documentary, you know you messed up big, Millicent. But at least you’re finally free from that internet demagogue.

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COVID-19 reopening update: Effective Wednesday (7/15/2020), NJ Transit’s 50% capacity cap is lifted on buses, trains, light rail, to meet with the current growing ridership. Face masks are still required. All a part of a new EO. | Have a good Monday ☀️

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During Governor Cuomo’s phone conference call, in order to contain COVID-19 further, and follow what neighboring states are doing, gyms/bars + restaurants w/SLA Licenses will close @ 10Pm (after hours takeout still ok), gatherings in homes capped @ 10 people. Will take place 11/13/2020. (11/11/2020)

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Highlights of Bill de Blasio’s morning press conference (1/6/2021): The Mayor voiced his need for NYC to have the freedom to vaccinate, especially the elderly. All of Phase 1A can get vaccine. First 24/7 vaccine sites open Sunday (appointment only), up to 15 mass sites next week.

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Highlights of Bill de Blasio’s morning press conference (12/31/2020): For his final presser of 2020, the Mayor outlines a plan to vaccinate 1 million NYers by January 2021. To honor the 25K NYers who died via COVID-19, the Mayor announces each March 14 a day of remembrance. ~88K people vaccinated.

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Governor Phil Murphy’s PSA today (7/31/2020) during the press conference. “Caution lights” & he warns enforcement or scaling back on COVID policies will happen due to non-complaint people across NJ & growing cases. Good news was that no one died yesterday. | All about Progress, not Regress

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Weekly Tri-State (NJ/NY/CT) list of states as of (7/28/2020) where incoming travelers must self-quarantine for a fortnight due to COVID-19 concerns - 34 states (& 2 Fed territories) total. (IL, KY, MN (re-added), District of Columbia & Puerto Rico in) | Know before you go/come back here 🚗✈️

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New York Tough: Smart, United, Disciplined, Loving. Poster unveiled by Governor Andrew Cuomo (+ staff) during COVID-19 press briefing (7/13/2020)

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Incumbent US Representative Jeff van Drew (R, NJ-2) defeats challenger Amy Kennedy (D) and is re-elected to a second term, serving South New Jersey, according to AP Politics, race called on 12:10Pm. New Jersey’s representative delegation still remains 10 Democrats & 2 Republicans. (11/6/2020)

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COVID-19 reopening update (8/31/2020): Thanks to the continued low COVID-19 stats, Governor Phil Murphy will sign an EO to bump up the indoor gathering number to 25% / 150 people for religious / 1st amendment protected activities. He gives thanks to NJ residents who helped “flatten the curve”.

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Governor Lamont, along with the 5 governors in New England (+ NJ), will suspend interstate youth hockey competitions for public/private schools, effective 11/14/2020, until “at least” January 2021. The reasoning is the increase in COVID-19. Doesn’t affect pro level players. 🏒 (11/12/2020)

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The Dianne Morales for Mayor (Mayorales) Union drama chapter 4: The Union gave Dianne a 1 day ultimatum to sign a MOA to not advertise on TV, pay a fair $25/hr hourly wage w/ benefits, community outreach using her campaign funds and more. This comes 19 days before Primary Day. (6/3/2021)

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COVID-19 reopening update (11/12/2020): Governor Phil Murphy will be signing an Executive Order allowing municipalities/counties to regulate non-essential business hours past 8:00PM. All of this as NJ continues its streak of breaking new COVID-19 numbers, and plan ahead for Thanksgiving/Christmas.

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COVID-19 reopening update: NJ Transit will resume front door boarding & collection of cash fares on August 3 on buses w/ new protective barriers. (Pic credit: NJ Transit twitter)

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One week post Democratic mayoral primaries - Eric Adams now above the 50% threshold for ranked choice voting after 11 rounds, Kathryn Garcia’s closing in on second! This only took into account paper ballots. There’s still >120K unaccounted absentee ballots. More to come! (6/29/2021)

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COVID-19 update: Governor Murphy outlines more information about the first stage of COVID-19 vaccine administration, including constructing 6 “mega sites” across the state, the next recipients (the elderly, the essential), 200 more satellite sites. All will come within January 2021. (12/18/2020)

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Highlights of Bill de Blasio’s morning press conference (12/14/2020): The big day is here: the first New Yorkers have received the COVID-19 vaccine! 5 hospitals will start, will be ~40 by this week. Reminder indoor dining closed today, 250 schools this week will do 5 day learning.

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Highlights of Bill de Blasio’s morning press conference (1/7/2021): The Mayor opined on the DC events yesterday. Urge for freedom to vaccinate first responders and move to Phase 1B ASAP. Vaccine center appointments. Plan to boost small biz. 144K people vaccinated, ~5,7K got 2nd dose.

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Mayor Bill de Blasio waiting in queue @ his neighborhood’s YMCA in Park Slope, Brooklyn, just like everyone else + bringing along the press, to vote in the 2020 Early Elections. As of now (4:45Pm) it’s been ~3 hours. (Pic Credit: NYC Mayor’s Office) (10/27/2020)

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After the Great War, 1920 (Prussia→ NGF→Germany)

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Governor Phil Murphy’s recent comments on the frantic NJ MVC reopening yesterday (7/7/20) today’s press conference: MVC employees on hand, MVC will open 6 days a week (Monday-Saturday). Don’t camp out the DMV, take advantage of the extended license/IDs, do your things online. | Good luck! 🚗

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Since New Jersey’s indoor dining will be bumped up to 50% capacity on 3/19/2021, an agreement was reached between Governor Murphy of NJ & Governor Cuomo of NY to ensure NYC (currently at 35%) will also be bumped up to 50% too! Good for the reopening front! The rest of NYS still has 75% for 3/19.

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COVID-19 reopening update: Effective July 6, NJ Transit Rail and Light Rail will once again return to normal weekday schedules (social distancing & masks 😷are still needed) | Now if only if my train came on time... 🚂🚉

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NJ Department of Health: From July 20 onwards, there’ll be an new electronic survey to collect info on arriving out-of-state travelers at NJ’s airports. Helpful to do contact tracing & determine if they should voluntarily quarantine (22 states on list). | Know before you go/come back here. ✈️

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Some Highlights of Bill de Blasio’s morning press conference (7/16/2020): City courts back in limited in-person sessions, providing 100K spots for K-8 childcare, allocating more space for remote learning, more low COVID-19 stats. | Have a great Thursday

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Some of the new COVID-19 testing centers in NYC announced today (7/13/2020), across Brooklyn/Queens/Bronx | Be safe, get tested

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Highlights of Bill de Blasio’s morning press conference (1/8/2021): The Mayor gave his thoughts on DC affairs. Another urge for freedom to vaccinate on a local level, and move to Phase 1B ASAP, and new testing sites on Monday. New news on 24/7 vaccine hubs. 158K people vaccinated, 10K got 2nd dose.

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COVID-19 reopening update (8/31/2020): Governor Phil Murphy clarifies more info how restaurants can now do indoor dining @ 25% capacity on 9/4. Must be SD’ed & wear masks not eating, Max of 8 diners per group, new bar rules, Max of 4 @ bar, “clean air”, etc. Murphy thanks us all.

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Mayor Bill de Blasio waiting in queue @ his neighborhood’s YMCA in Park Slope, Brooklyn, just like everyone else + bringing along the press, to vote in the 2020 Early Elections. As of now (4:45Pm) it’s been ~3 hours. (Pic Credit: NYC Mayor’s Office) (10/27/2020)

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COVID-19 reopening update: Effective Wednesday (7/15/2020), NJ Transit’s 50% capacity cap is lifted on buses, trains, light rail, to meet with the current growing ridership. Face masks are still required. All a part of a new EO. | Have a good Monday ☀️

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COVID-19 reopening update (8/31/2020): Governor Phil Murphy declares restaurants can now do indoor dining @ 25% capacity on Friday, 9/4 (just in time for Labor Day weekend) all across NJ. Must be socially distance, and be safe. Our hospitality industry can come back, people can finally be happy!

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Weekly Tri-State (NJ/NY/CT) list of states where incoming travelers “should” self-quarantine for a fortnight due to COVID-19 concerns - 34 states (+ Guam) total. (DE-MD-OH re-added, PR/VI out, WV added) (as of 9/8/2020)| Know before you go/come back here

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Starting today to the rest of this Labor Day weekend (9/3 - 9/8/2020) & to be safe, Revel’s e-moped service will close across the 4 boroughs each evening during LDW from 6PM-6AM. Normal service will be restored on 9/8. 🏍🔋

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Whether Alex Jones has changed his stance on Sandy Hook massacre or not & his silly lawsuits, you cannot forget how his rhetoric/rabid fans has ruined the life of an innocent parent who lost their son, forever to hide his identity. A snippet of the CBS 60 Minutes interview, will air 1/3/2021.

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Some Highlights of Andrew Cuomo’s morning press conference (7/23/2020) that matters to NYC: “for now” President Trump won’t send federal LEO to NYC, low rate for positive test % for COVID-19 test results. More focus on ads to teach young people to be safe, NYC should tackle local problems better.

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New York Tough: Smart, United, Disciplined, Loving. Poster unveiled by Governor Andrew Cuomo (+ staff) during COVID-19 press briefing (7/13/2020)

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European GP club only, no Americans! (Vic2 HPM, Argentina)

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COVID-19 reopening update(s): ICYMI, here’s a list of businesses/functions that’ll reopen in NJ again within 2 weeks during Phase 2. From indoor shopping malls+indoor dining, to fun things like amusement parks, casinos, etc. Also includes indoor personal traning @ Gyms.

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COVID-19 reopening update (8/26/2020): Governor Phil Murphy signs a new EO to allow indoor gyms/health clubs/indoor amusement facilities to reopen @ 25% capacity on 9/1. Must wear a mask & socially distance, and be safe. Murphy gives his thanks to responsible gym owners/patrons for their patience.

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Baby Come Back - WoT edition (Americas/EU)

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Weekly Tri-State (NJ/NY/CT) list of states where incoming travelers “should” self-quarantine for a fortnight due to COVID-19 concerns - 41 states/fed territories total, CT/DE/PA weren’t added despite qualifying. (CA re-added, MA added) (map made by me!) (as of 10/27/2020)

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End of a era: Vic2 Germany Game

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ICYMI: Governor Murphy’s 1PM COVID-19 briefing today (4/26/2021) will have a “major announcement” on New Jersey’s path for reopening, since metrics are improving and 2,7M people across the state are fully vaccinated. Speculated are loosening restrictions on beaches & outdoor activities. Stay tuned!

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Highlights of Bill de Blasio’s morning press conference (10/7/2020): Mayor says the localized Brooklyn/Queens shutdowns proposed by Cuomo will take place tmrw, 10/8, “will be reassessed” by 2 wks. Nonessential businesses will be affected. More testing/outreach. New COVID-19 cases near 550 threshold.

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COVID-19 reopening update (8/3/2020): Due to packed parties + “knuckleheads”, Governor Phil Murphy now exercised his right to now downgrade/minimize permissible indoor gatherings to 25 people max (previously 100) or 25% capacity (whichever number is lower).| We need to progress, not regress!

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Highlights of Bill de Blasio’s morning press conference (11/3/2020): The Mayor outlines the plans for today’s election, and for now, there are no serious threats of violence if things go awry. Mayor hopes Joe Biden will win, to rescue NYC. New cases high, low positive % due to low tests.

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Highlights of Bill de Blasio’s morning press conference (12/29/2020): Continuing the city’s ongoing Economic Recovery Plan, the Mayor signed an EO extending Open Storefronts program until 9/30/2021. Success for bike lanes in 2020, results from NYBC donor drive. ~67K people vaccinated.

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Highlights of Bill de Blasio’s morning press conference (12/8/2020): For Get Tested Tuesday, this week’s effort will be in Manhattan’s high COVID-19 areas, 20 new rapid testing sites will come this month, high testing. City still needs ~20K more blood donors for city blood bank with NYBC giveaway

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Reminder : New COVID-19 testing center @ PNC Bank Arts Center (Homdel) opens tomorrow 8AM sharp until “supplies last”. NEED: A car 🚗 ✔️ NJ Resident: 🏡✔️ Symptoms 😷✔️ Plan ahead, Go If You Need It!

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Some Highlights of Bill de Blasio’s morning press conference (7/31/2020): Mayor unveils plans on how to reopen schools. “3%” is citywide threshold to allow schools open. Speedy test results 4 teachers (mandatory). A School won’t shut down until there’s multiple cases. No mandatory tests 4 students.

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COVID-19 reopening update (11/9/2020): Due to fears of a “second wave” of COVID, Governor Phil Murphy makes reductions statewide effective 11/12/2020, concerning nightly indoor dining, no indoor bar seating, outdoor tents/“bubbles/igloos” can be used to dine, interstate youth sports are prohibited.

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Highlights of Bill de Blasio’s morning press conference (10/27/2020): The Mayor urges New Yorkers try not to travel on Thanksgiving/Christmas holiday season. The Mayor wants the Fed government to have negative COVID-19 tests prior to traveling + test at airports. Reminder to donate blood.

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