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Poverty
Fairfield, CT
News
In Major Shift, Bill Gates Changes Tone On Global Warming, Climate Change
Bill Gates is changing how he talks about climate change. The Microsoft co-founder, who has poured billions into fighting global warming, now says it’s time to dial back the panic and focus on lifting up the world’s poorest people, according to a memo he wrote obtained by The New York Times. “Although climate change will have serious consequences — particularly for people in the poorest countries — it will not lead to humanity’s demise,” the 70-year-old entrepreneur and philanthropist wrote. “People will be able to live and thrive in most places on Earth for the foreseeable futur…
Fairfield, CT
News
CT Minimum Wage Increasing In January 2026, Boosting Pay For Thousands Of Workers
Connecticut’s lowest-paid workers are getting a boost, as the state’s minimum wage will rise to $16.94 per hour at the start of 2026. Gov. Ned Lamont announced the hike on Wednesday, Sept. 3. “Nobody who works full-time should have to live in poverty,” Lamont said. “This is a fair, modest increase, and the money earned will go right back into our own economy, supporting local businesses in our communities.” The change comes from a 2019 state law that ties the minimum wage to the federal employment cost index, ensuring yearly adjustments based on inflation and labor costs. …
Arlington, VA
Politics
Trump Haters Trash $200M White House Expansion: 'Where's
Doge
When You Need Them?'
A "Big, Beautiful, Ballroom" is coming to the White House — and the people are not impressed. On Thursday, July 31, the White House announced plans for a $200 million structure the Trump administration envisions as a place to "host major functions honoring world leaders and other countries without having to install an unsightly tent 100 yards from the main entrance." Officials say that the "much-needed" and exquisite addition will encompass an estimated 90,000 square feet of "intricately designed and carefully crafted space," that can fit upwards of 650 people. View thi…
Willingboro, NJ
News
'What Would You Do?' Rapper Robbie Pardlo Of Willingboro Dead At 46
Robbie Pardlo, the lead singer of the Grammy-nominated R&B group City High, has died at the age of 46 in Willingboro, NJ, TMZ reports, citing a representative for the artist. Condolences flooded the comments of Pardlo’s final Instagram post a day before TMZ broke the news. Pardlo’s voice helped define the early 2000s with “What Would You Do?” — a raw anthem that tackled poverty, addiction, and survival. The song soared up the charts and made City High, a Willingboro-based group, a household name. View this post on Instagram A post shared …
Hartford, CT
Politics
Here's How Many CT Families May Lose SNAP Benefits Under Trump's 'Big Beautiful' Law: Study
Northeast families are expected to be among the hardest hit under sweeping federal cuts to food benefits in the Republican-backed law previously named the "One Big Beautiful Bill," according to a new study. President Donald Trump signed the spending bill into law on Friday, July 4, after the GOP narrowly passed it through both chambers of Congress. Among many massive changes, the bill is forecasted to cut Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program funding by $186 billion through 2034, according to the Congressional Budget Office. The 20% reduction is the largest cut in the history of SNAP be…
Hartford, CT
News
$100M In Medical Debts Canceled For 100,000 CT Residents — Here's Who Qualifies
More than 100,000 Connecticut residents are opening their mail this week to find a surprise that could change their lives: letters telling them that some or all of their medical debt has been wiped clean. The debt relief comes from a statewide effort led by Gov. Ned Lamont and the nonprofit Undue Medical Debt. The goal is to give families struggling with unpaid medical bills a fresh start — no applications, no strings attached, the governor's office said. “Medical debt causes additional anxiety and stress when individuals and families are coping with potentially life-threatening healt…
Bristol, CT
News
Ex
-wwe
CEO Linda McMahon Confirmed As Secretary Of Education
In a party-line vote, the Senate confirmed former World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) CEO Linda McMahon as secretary of education on Monday, March 3. It was an expected outcome as all of President Donald Trump's nominees have passed confirmation. Trump has voiced his desire to abolish the Department of Education and transfer school decision-making powers to the states. "It's a big con job," the president said of the Department of Education, according to Fox News. "They ranked the top countries in the world. We're ranked No. 40, but we're ranked No. 1 in one department: co…
Poughkeepsie, NY
Events
Sun River Health Hosts Climate and Health Equity in Action Event in Brooklyn
BROOKLYN, NEW YORK – Sun River Health, a health care provider with sites throughout the Hudson Valley, New York City, and Long Island, was proud to host an ecoAmerica Climate and Health Equity in Action event on Wednesday, September 25 at their health center on Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn. Panelists Anne Kauffman Nolon, MPH, CEO of Sun River Health, Zoya Teirstein, Staff Write at Grist, Jessica Hinshaw, Environmental Health Director of the National Association of Community Health Centers, Ben Fulgencio-Turner, Director of Climate for Health at ecoAmerica, and Katherine Catalano, Deputy Directo…
Hackensack, NJ
News
Video Shows Bon Jovi Talk Would-Be Bridge Jumper Off Ledge In Nashville
A video from the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department that captured New Jersey rocker Jon Bon Jovi talking down a would-be bridge jumper is going viral. Bon Jovi had been filming a music video for his song "People's House" on the John Seigenthaler Pedestrian Bridge when he spotted the woman standing on a ledge of the bridge Tuesday evening, Sept. 10, multiple news outlets are reporting. The MNPD shared the video of what happened next. The "Livin' On A Prayer" singer and a woman on his team are seen approaching the woman and then pulling him to safety on the bridge where they stay …
Franklin Township, NJ
News
Retired NY Knicks Star Charles Oakley Dines At NJ Restaurant During Special Trip For Friend
Akhtar Farzaie needed one more person to bring to a charity golf outing at Trump National Golf Club in Bedminster last month. Naturally, retired NY Knicks power forward Charles Oakley was the first person to come to mind. Farzaie, 41, who owns Bella Pizza in Hillsborough, met the 60-year-old NBA legend when he said he was elbowed by him during a pickup game at a local YMCA in 2002. The two were later acquainted by mutual friends, and have kept in touch ever since. Oakley agreed to make a special trip out to Somerset County for Farzie last month, and was treated to seared Bronzino, si…
Cherry Hill, NJ
Lifestyle
Poverty Porn? Popular Fitness Influencer Examines Camden's Food, Fitness Desert
It's the unhealthiest place in America, according to one popular fitness YouTuber. Will Tennyson headed over to the City of Camden to explore its food and fitness scene. Or, lack thereof, he say she found. "Not only is it a food desert, it's also a fitness desert," said Tennyson in the 23-minute video that garnered just under 1 million views in three days. Dubbed a "fitness funny guy" by Forbes, Tennyson is a popular fitness influencer who explores various food and fitness trends, documenting his findings on social media. His video on Camden was geared toward examining the life of reside…
Albany, NY
Lifestyle
'Crucial' Financial Literacy Programs Aim To Help Low-Income Families In Capital Region, Beyond
Leaders in Albany are seeking to help New Yorkers better manage their money. The New York Department of State has awarded a total of $1.1 million in grant funding to 11 community organizations to establish financial literacy programs. The programs, open to individuals at or below 200 percent of the federal poverty guidelines, will offer one-on-one coaching with financial professionals as well as education on budgeting and money management. Participants will receive information on homeownership, improving their credit scores, and decreasing dependance on credit card debt. The program…
Drexel Hill-Upper Darby, PA
News
Journalist Josh Kruger Knew His Suspected Killer, Philadelphia Police Say
Philadelphia police have obtained an arrest warrant for a suspect in the killing of journalist and activist Josh Kruger. Robert Davis, 19, is wanted for murder and related offenses, PPD Lieutenant Hamilton Marshmond said during a press conference on Friday, Oct. 6. He is considered armed and dangerous by authorities. The lieutenant said Kruger and Davis were acquaintances and that Kruger was "just trying to help him get through life." Kruger previously worked with the Office of Homeless Services and said his "unique combination of lived experience with homelessness, …
Lakewood, NJ
Lifestyle
Will Bon Jovi Show Up To His Soul Kitchen's 8th Annual Chili Cookoff This Weekend?
Will Jon Bon Jovi make an appearance at the 8th annual chili cookoff in Toms River? Last year, the rock star surprised fans by visiting each table at the cookoff. There was fierce competition among a dozen teams. The 8th annual fundraising event to support JBJ Soul Kitchen begins at 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 7 at 1769 Hooper Ave. A Sayreville native, the rocker founded his Jon Bon Jovi Soul Foundation in 2006 to help combat hunger, poverty and homelessness. Diners pay a donation at Jon Bon Jovi's community restaurant chain. The Hooper Avenue location provides free mea…
Bristol, PA
Obituaries
Murder Of Philadelphia Activist Josh Kruger Leaves Trail Of Devastation
Shock and sadness spread following the murder of Philadelphia activist and journalist Josh Kruger. Josh Kruger, 39, was shot seven times in his home on the 2300 block of Watkins Street around 1:30 a.m. Monday, Oct. 2, in the Grays Ferry section of the city, police said. He was pronounced dead at Penn Presbyterian Hospital at approximately 2:15 a.m. No arrests had been made as of press time. On Sept. 30, Kruger tweeted out that he was being pressured into selling his home. These people are total creeps. I left them a voicemail explaining that my only plan for selling the house is after…
New City, NY
Sports
Ex-Giants To Help Stop & Shop Deliver Thanksgiving Turkeys To Food Bank of Hudson Valley
Ex-Giants players helped Stop & Shop launch its annual Turkey Express program by delivering 500 Thanksgiving turkeys to the Food Bank of the Hudson Valley. The kickoff was held in Rockland County on Tuesday, Nov. 1, in Nanuet where former New York Giants running back alum Joe Morris and wide receiver Stephen Baker worked alongside Stop & Shop associates to deliver 500 Thanksgiving turkeys. During the initiative, Stop & Shop will deliver 25,000 Thanksgiving turkeys, equaling a total of nearly 400,000 pounds, to 30 community partners and hunger relief organizations acro…
Lakewood, NJ
News
Bon Jovi Surprises Fans At Chili Cook-Off
Jon Bon Jovi made a surprise visit to a chili cook-off at JBJ Soul Kitchen. There was a fierce competition among a dozen first responder teams — and Bon Jovi made it a point of sampling each team's chili while mingling with the crowd, Toms River Online reports. The event marked JBJ Soul Kitchen’s 7th Annual Chili Cook-Off on Hooper Avenue in Toms River. A Sayreville native, the rocker founded his Jon Bon Jovi Soul Foundation in 2006 to help combat hunger, poverty and homelessness. Diners pay a donation for American bites at Jon Bon Jovi's community restaurant chain. The Hooper Avenue lo…
Fairfax, VA
News
Dulles Airport Worker Killed Charity Founder While He Slept Next To His Wife: Report
A Virginia airport worker was arrested on accusations he killed a beloved charity founder in his own bed while sleeping next to his wife, FOX 5 reports. Joshua Danehower, 33, of Arlington, has been charged with shooting Gret Glyer, 32, while he slept next to his wife in his Fairfax home around 3 a.m. Friday, June 24, FOX 5 says citing police. Danehower was arrested Tuesday, June 28 while heading to work at Dulles International Airport, officials said Wednesday. He and Glyer were acquaintances but it was unclear how they knew each other, police said at a press conference. Glyer was the fou…
Towson, MD
News
Young Baltimore Parents Could Get $1K A Month In New Program
Young parents in Baltimore City will soon be a part of a pilot program designed to give a guaranteed income in an effort to improve financial stability, officials say. The Baltimore Young Families Success Fund will provide 200 young parents who are living at or below 300% of the federal poverty level $1,000 a month over two years to lift up communities, according to the Office of the Mayor. “This program will greatly improve financial stability and economic opportunity for residents by putting money directly in the hands of recipients so they can put funds towards the things the…
Fairfield, CT
News
Connecticut's Minimum Wage To Take Effect In Days
Connecticut's minimum wage is set to increase to $13 soon, as the state progresses toward a $15 minimum wage. Beginning Sunday, Aug. 1, the minimum wage will increase from $12 per hour to $13 per hour. The legislation was signed into law by Gov. Ned Lamont in 2019, requiring scheduled increases over a five-year period until the minimum wage will ultimately increase to $15 on June 1 of 2023. “Nobody working a full-time job should live in poverty,” Lamont said. “For too long, while the nation’s economy grew, the income of the lowest-earning workers has stayed flat, making already…
Tappan-Blauvelt, NY
Politics
Rockland Democrats Decide On County Executive Candidate
A longtime lawyer and activist announced that she will be throwing her hat in the ring to challenge Rockland County Executive Ed Day, becoming the first - and possibly only - Democrat to do so. Attorney L'Tanya Watkins, a Spring Valley resident, announced that she plans to run against Day, a two-term Republican, after submitting a petition with nearly 1,500 signatures to qualify to run on the Democratic and Working Families lines. The number of signatures Watkins secured was more than double what's required to run for county executive in Rockland. “We need a County Executive here in Rockla…
Worcester, MA
Lifestyle
See Where Massachusetts Ranks Among Best And Worst States To Raise a Family
If you want to raise a family, there’s no better place than Massachusetts, according to a new study. A survey of the best and worst states for families, conducted by WalletHub, has ranked all 50 states by how hospitable they are to families. Factors considered include family fun, health and safety, education and childcare, affordability, and socio-economics. Massachusetts scored the top spot with high marks in education and affordability. The state was among the top 10 best places for family fun and health and safety as well. The Bay State did the worst on the social economics category, w…
Elizabeth, NJ
Schools
These 10 New Jersey School Districts Will Expand Pre-K With New $10M Grant
Ten New Jersey districts will be allowed to expand their Pre-K offerings in early 2021, thanks to a a new $10 million grant. Gov. Phil Murphy announced the award during Monday's COVID-19 briefing, noting the state was granted the funds following a competitive application process. "Every dollar we invest in early education is repaid many times over throughout a child’s life," the governor said. "Pre-K is an all-around win-win." School districts that were eligible to receive the award included those that had previously received partial state funding to address pockets of poverty or are based…
Springfield, MA
Business
Holyoke Residents May Get Paychecks - Without Having To Work For Them
Holyoke residents may have a chance to receive a universal basic income - without working - through a billionaire-backed economic program. Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey has pledged $3 million to a small group of U.S. mayors -the Mayors for a Guaranteed Income - advocating for the start of universal basic income. Dorsey has a net worth of about $7 billion, according to Forbes. A universal basic income is an economic theory that says providing people with no-strings-attached, no-work required, recurring payments will stamp out poverty and settle longstanding issues of income inequality. The regul…
DV Plus - Fairfield, CT
Lifestyle
Fairfield Non-Profit Lifts Families In Crisis
If you lost your job or got divorced and suddenly were down to one paycheck to pay the family bills what would you do? Imagine one person dying or becoming ill in a two-income family. Where do they turn? There's an organization based in Darien that steps up to help people in dire circumstances. Emergency financial assistance is available to residents of Southern Fairfield County through grants and loans from Person-to-Person. The volunteer-run non-profit helps individuals and families who lack basic necessities or resources. People who seek the service are in a temporary crisis or livi…
Brentwood, NY
Lifestyle
Long Island Church Going Viral For Its Clever Signs
A church on Long Island has gone viral as a result of a pastor’s clever use of signage. Wantagh Memorial Congregation Church’s Pastor Ron Garner uses highly visible church signs to “preach to the street.” His creations, which have been featured on CNN, MSNBC and the United Church of Christ’s Sunday Bulletin Service, have included the following thoughtful and humorous phrases: “God prefers kind atheists over hateful Christians.” “A gay Christian is not an oxymoron; a hateful Christian most certainly is.” “How do we worship a homeless man on Sunday and ignore one on Monday?” “Jesus ha…
Fairfield, CT
Lifestyle
This Place Ranks As Poorest In Connecticut
While America is among the richest countries in the world, it is also home to several poor communities, even in Connecticut. A new study by 24/7 Wall St. reviewed the median annual household income of more than 2,600 cities, towns and villages to determine which municipalities are the poorest in each state across the country. “North America, home to less than than 5 percent of the global population, accounts for about one-fourth of global economic output,” 24/7 Wall St. said. “Meanwhile, in South Asia, where nearly 25 percent of the world’s population resides, the region’s economic activity…
Harrison, NY
Lifestyle
This Hudson Valley Village Ranks As Poorest In New York
While America is among the richest countries in the world, it is also home to several poor communities, even in the Hudson Valley A new study by 24/7 Wall St. reviewed the median annual household income of more than 2,600 cities, towns and villages to determine which municipalities are the poorest in each state across the country. “North America, home to less than than 5 percent of the global population, accounts for about one-fourth of global economic output,” 24/7 Wall St. said. “Meanwhile, in South Asia, where nearly 25 percent of the world’s population resides, the region’s economic act…
Fairfield, CT
Politics
CT House Of Representatives Pass Minimum Wage Bill After Marathon Debate
After debating for the better part of a full day, Connecticut lawmakers have passed legislation that will incrementally increase the state’s minimum wage until it reaches $15 an hour by 2023. For approximately 14 hours, beginning Wednesday night before being approved around noon on Thursday, May 9, members of the state’s House of Representatives debated the merits of the bill before passing it. If approved, Connecticut would be the seventh state in the country to take measures to phase in a $15 minimum wage, including New York and Massachusetts. The bill passed by an 85-59 vote and will adv…
Ridgewood, NJ
Lifestyle
Report
: These Bergen County Towns Among Poorest In New Jersey
PASSAIC, N.J. – Three towns in Bergen County and two in Passaic are among the 35 poorest in New Jersey, according to a list released by NJ.com. The rankings are based on data on median household income from the U.S. Census Bureau, as well as poverty rates, the story says. Here are the Bergen and Passaic County spots that made the list, along with their rankings, median household incomes and the percent of households below the poverty line, according to the article. 35: Fairview (Median income: $54,177; Percent below poverty: 16.4) 34: Lodi (Median income: $53,807; Percent below poverty: …
Rivertowns, NY
Neighbors
Dance Passion Leads To Business For Dobbs Ferry 23-Year-Old
Joshua Dooz grew up behind the scenes of his parents’ dance studio, Central Park Dance Academy in Scarsdale but never took a palpable interest in dancing deciding to play sports like wrestling and basketball instead. But everything changed during a three-month study abroad trip to Zapote, a village in San Jose, Costa Rica, the summer before his senior year of college. That's when the Dobbs Ferry resident walked into his first dance class and and saw how the rhythmic motions of his instructor, Francy, woke up an energy in the room and in him. “She [Francy] must have been 70, but she moved …
