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U.S. Senator Bob Menendez today held a roundtable discussion with a wide-range of stakeholders in his Newark office to develop solutions to tackle New Jersey’s foreclosure crisis. New Jersey’s foreclosure rate outpaces every other state and is two and one-half times the national rate.

A countywide effort will be undertaken next week to try and determine the number of homeless residents living in Morris County, with a goal of using that data to best understand the homeless situation in the county and to provide the best possible services to this community of sometimes forgotten residents

service and civil rights, NJCDC’s Paterson Youth Council (PYC) hosted the annual Dr. Martin Luther King Youth Recognition Breakfast on Monday, January 18th at The Brownstone. There, the PYC - a group of 30 Paterson teens who take part in a year-long leadership development program facilitated by NJCDC - bestowed the MLK Youth Recognition Awards upon five individuals (four youth and one adult) and one youth-serving organization

This Martin Luther King Day, NJCDC’s AmeriCorps members honored Dr. King’s legacy by holding a clothing drive benefitting over 75 Paterson families in need. Parents first participated in a workshop titled “Vision for Families” during which AmeriCorps members discussed living a healthy lifestyle, budgeting, and family activities for the winter months, while their children created family vision boards to reflect their dreams, inspirations, and goals.

Governor Chris Christie has pocket vetoed a bill that would appropriated $10 million for the Lead Hazard Control Assistance Fund, which provides New Jersey property owners financial assistance to treat lead-based paint hazards in their houses. On the pocket veto, Network President and Chief Executive Officer Staci Berger issued the following statement

“Through his 29 years of dedicated leadership, Senator O’Toole has had an indelible impact on the residents of his community, our district and the entire state of New Jersey. Since he answered the call of public service at the age of 24, Senator O’Toole has tirelessly fought to make government more accountable, transparent and efficient while providing more opportunities for every resident to thrive in our state.

Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06), who serves as ranking Member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, led a letter to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Gina McCarthy requesting an urgent briefing in the coming days on the drinking water in Flint, Michigan.

The New Jersey Division of Taxation will conduct a public hearing this month to allow citizens of Elizabeth to voice their opinions about property taxes as part of its investigation into whether to order the Union County municipality to begin a property revaluation.

Following Governor Christie’s State of the State speech where he lauded New Jersey’s status on foreclosures, Network President and Chief Executive Officer Staci Berger issued the following statement

Legislation (A-308) sponsored by Assembly Republican Whip Scott Rumana (R-Passaic, Bergen, Essex and Morris) making it unlawful for escrow evaluation services to charge for reports deemed necessary for mortgage lender evaluations was signed into law today. Rumana issued the following statement about the bill

Monday, January 18th 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Photo/Interview Opportunities Available WHAT: In celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s life, vision, and commitment...

Morris County health officials are urging homeowners, schools and businesses to participate in National Radon Action Month this January by performing a simple and basic test for radon that can safeguard your family from this colorless and odorless, naturally occurring gas that is linked to cancer.

Deputy Assembly Republican Leader Anthony M. Bucco challenged Democratic legislative leadership to join him in a New Year’s resolution to make property tax relief for all New Jerseyans a priority in 2016.

The New Jersey Division of Taxation has issued letters to the municipal governments of Jersey City, Dunellen and Elizabeth informing them that it will conduct an investigation in accordance with N.J.S.A. 54:1-26 to determine whether to order a revaluation of the properties within their boundaries.

The New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency (HMFA), an affiliate of the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (DCA), together with New Jersey Department of Human Services, Division of Aging Services (DoAs) recently launched the Money Follows the Person Housing Partnership Program (MFPHPP). This innovative loan program will provide $2.85 million in capital subsidy to eligible nonprofit and for-profit developers to build rental housing for individuals transitioning from nursing facilities to community settings.

A bill sponsored by Assemblyman Parker Space and Assemblywoman Gail Phoebus advanced today by the Health and Senior Services Committee will save time and money for family members after the loss of a loved one in a nursing facility. The bill (A-3343) requires nursing homes to encourage residents to designate a beneficiary to accept any remaining money in their personal needs allowance (PNA) accounts. The time-consuming probate process is avoided when the money passes directly to a survivor.

U.S. Senators Bob Menendez and Cory Booker (both D-NJ) today applauded a $1,073,000 commitment from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for Ocean County College, the New Jersey Sports and Exhibition Authority, and the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to better protect wetlands throughout New Jersey.

Assemblyman Ron Dancer, continuing efforts to protect the public from dangerous high-pressure gas pipelines, has introduced a pair of bills safeguarding neighborhoods from risky procedures

53% of all Paterson residents live in true poverty and have difficulty paying for food and basic necessities, let alone presents and holiday celebrations. To make their Christmas special, New Jersey Community Development Corporation’s (NJCDC’s) AmeriCorps members are spending the holiday season collecting toys, gifts, and food through the organization’s 22nd Annual Holiday Gift & Food Drive.

During the President’s Installation at the Triple Play Realtor Convention & Trade Expo, Tg Glazer, of Westfield, was named the 2016 New Jersey Realtors president. Robert Oppenheimer, of Cliffside Park, was named the 2016 president-elect; Christian Schlueter, of Lanoka Harbor, was named the 2016 first vice president; and Jeffrey Jones, of Parsippany, was named the 2016 treasurer.