TRENTON, N.J. – A measure working its way through the Legislature would re-invigorate recycling efforts by state government. While New Jersey’s recycling rate is well above the national average, it is still below the state’s goal set by the Legislature in 1992 to reduce waste by 50 percent. The Assembly Environment Committee advanced the bill (A3770) […]
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Lawmakers advanced legislation aimed at making it easier for state government to recycle
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Rooney seeks answers to questionable hires at SDA with OPRA request
WAYNE, N.J. – Assemblyman Kevin J. Rooney has filed an Open Public Records request seeking answers to the questions about the qualifications of new hires at the Schools Development Authority. A NorthJersey.com report this week outlined how the chief executive officer of the SDA hired 38 new people since August, some for higher salaries than the workers who were […]
Assembly sets date for annual Stephen Hawking Remembrance Day
TRENTON, N.J. – The Assembly today approved legislation designating March 14 as Stephen Hawking Remembrance Day. The resolution (AJR110) is sponsored by Assemblymen Kevin J. Rooney and Christopher DePhillips. “Stephen Hawking made countless contributions to our understanding of the universe, gravity, black holes and other phenomena,” said Rooney (R-Bergen). “He overcame physical adversities to become the […]
Horse auctioneers to be stopped from taking buyers for a ride thanks to bipartisan bill passed by Assembly
TRENTON, N.J. –Legislation approved by the Assembly today (S445/A3673) will require horse auctioneers to release identifying information of a horse before a sale, saving horses that mistakenly end up at auction houses and preventing unscrupulous auctioneers from duping buyers. The bill, sponsored by Assemblymen Kevin J. Rooney (R-Bergen) and Ron Dancer (R-Ocean) would requirehorse auctioneers to […]
TIP: Social Security Scam
A growing scam in the area involves people pretending to be from the Social Security Administration (SSA) and try to get your Social Security number or your money. That scam is now growing exponentially. To compare: in 2017, we heard from 3,200 people about SSA imposter scams, and those people reported losing nearly $210,000. So […]
Lawmaker wants to stop New Jersey from going to the dogs
New Jersey may become the fourth state in the nation to outlaw a short-term pet ownership, or pet leases, which advocates say are deceptive to owners and unfair to animals. Assemblyman Kevin J. Rooney has called pet leases predatory and deceitful, saying they aim to tug on the emotional heartstrings of pet owners to set […]
TIP: 10 Things You Can Do to Avoid Fraud
Crooks use clever schemes to defraud millions of people every year. They often combine new technology with old tricks to get people to send money or give out personal information. Here are some practical tips to help you stay a step ahead. Spot imposters. Scammers often pretend to be someone you trust, like a government official, a family […]
TIP: Cold Weather Reminders
The New Jersey Office of Emergency Management has provided these tips to keep in mind in the cold and during severe weather events: Be prepared! Visit ready.nj.gov for information on how to prepare for: home, work, and your vehicle. Have an emergency kit/go-bag for all three locations. Pets are family too! Remember to include them in your […]
TIP: Keep Electronics Warm In the Winter
Most people are aware of hot weather being a danger to consumer electronics, but they don’t realize that the colder times of year can be just as difficult to our electronic helpers. To make sure that your devices survive the cold this winter, here are some tips to keep them safe when the weather gets […]