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UpdatedTue, Dec 22, 2020 at 7:30 am ET Replies(216) New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy’s daily press briefing at the the War Memorial in Trenton, NJ on April 11, 2020, regarding updates on the co (NorthJersey.com-USA Today Network) NEW JERSEY — Gov. Phil Murphy announced on Friday that New Jersey plans to open six vaccine "megasites" in January in its effort to provide COVID-19 vaccinations to residents who want them, starting with the state's health care workers and first responders. The six "megasites" will be spread around the state and will be supplemented by more than 200 satellite vacc...

UpdatedFri, Dec 18, 2020 at 10:26 am ET Replies(91) (Gov. Murphy photo/Murphy administration) NEW JERSEY — Gov. Phil Murphy signed four bills into law this week that are intended to provide a boost to New Jersey amid the coronavirus crisis — such as smoothing out issues at Motor Vehicle Commission sites — while vetoing two others. Murphy signed a bill into law that allows new drivers who passed their road tests to drive for 60 days while they are waiting to get their probationary driver's license. He also signed legislation to ensure hospitals and long-term care facilities have enough p...

Reply The Coast Guard rescued two stranded duck hunters Tuesday near Little Egg Inlet in Brigantine. (Renee Schiavone/Patch) BRIGANTINE, NJ — The Coast Guard rescued two stranded duck hunters Tuesday near Little Egg Inlet in Brigantine. The two hunters became stranded when they disembarked their vessel to hunt on an island but were unable to recover their boat upon return. Coast Guard Sector Delaware Bay received a call from Sea Tow at about 3 p.m. Due to the shallow water surrounding the island, Sea Tow was unable to reach the individuals. Subscribe The Coast Guard launched a helicopte...

UpdatedTue, Dec 15, 2020 at 9:48 am ET Replies(141) Governor Phil Murphy holds a Covid-19 press conference on June 9, 2020. (Edwin J. Torres/ NJ Governor’s Office) NEW JERSEY — Who in New Jersey is getting the first round of the coronavirus vaccine? The list is actually much, much broader than initially thought – and they're not just doctors and nurses. Essentially, anyone who works in the healthcare field – or even tangentially connected, such as mortuary workers – in New Jersey qualifies to receive a vaccine in the first round, said state Health Commissioner Judy Perischelli on Fr...

Reply There were no surprises when the electoral college met in Trenton Monday. ( (AP Graphic) NEW JERSEY - The college that gives no diplomas met in the Garden State Monday and pledged all 14 votes to the president/vice president ticket of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris. Although the voters cast their ballots five weeks ago, these are the votes that according to the US Constitution, really matter. The will of the voters is reflected in the actions of state electors, the Electoral College. Electors are chosen by political parties at the state level and in some cases are bound by law to vote in...