In recent news, it has been broadcasted about several companies being hit with a data breach. These data breaches are exposing thousands of customers personal contact information, and making them more vulnerable for hackings. Recently, Panera Bread, one of the companies breached, estimated that close to 10,000 customers had been affected. Panera is not the […]
Author Archive | Assemblyman Kevin J. Rooney - District 40
TIP: Preparing to Garden
Gardening is a great hobby to have, it gets you outside and burns calories. If you are not a gardener yet, think about picking up the hobby. Gardening can reduce your stress levels and can save you money in the grocery store. Growing your own fruits and vegetables can be much healthier. It can […]
TIP: Finding a Summer Internship
The Spring of 2018 semester is quickly coming to a close for college students. Now is the time to start find summer jobs, internships, housing, etc.. Many college students are looking for internships that closely align with their career goals, which can be challenging if a student waits too long to apply. With school on […]
TIP: Cleaning Gutters
After a long winter, now is a good time to start preparing your outside to be ready for the warmer weather. April is known to bring a lot of rain, so it is very important that the gutters on your house are clear and not clogged. During the winter, gutters can often get clogged up […]
TIP: Distracted Driving
The Department of Law & Public Safety has announced the national U Drive. U Text. U Pay high-visibility enforcement (HVE) campaign for the month of April. As we all know, texting and driving is extremely dangerous when you are behind the wheel of a car. We already have laws in place prohibiting drivers from texting […]
TIP: Spring Cleaning
As winter slowly exits our lives, this is the perfect time for some Spring cleaning. This is the time of the year when you have the ability to get rid of things, clean your room, clean the cars, clean the garage and prepare for nicer weather. Spring cleaning can also mean outside gardening, landscaping, and […]
TIP: Driving in the Rain
The famous ‘April showers’ that we all know of are approaching faster than we think. Dealing with rain, especially while driving can be very dangerous. The roads can become slippery, hard to drive on, and oil can spread. It is important to take things slow, remain calm, and focus on your driving to stay safe […]
TIP: Tax Season
With April right around the corner everyone has a similar thought in the back of their mind, tax day. April 17, 2018 is national tax day in the United States. In other words, individual income tax returns are due to the federal government that day. It may also refer to the same day for states, […]
Corrado, DePhillips and Rooney propose increasing tax credits for emerging technologies
TRENTON, N.J. – Looking to get a higher rate of return on state investments by providing increased tax credits to newer, growing companies, state Sen. Kristin Corrado and Assemblymen Christopher DePhillips and Kevin J. Rooney introduced a bill (S2298/A3677) Monday increasing the tax credit under the New Jersey Angel Investor Tax Credit Act from 10 […]
TIP: Preparing for a Job Interview
Whether you are up for a promotion, looking for a new job, or applying for an internship it is key to give a good interview. The interview, which takes place during the hiring process, is normally the first time an employer gets to meet the applicant. It is the only time the applicant gets to […]