The most important thing you can do to stay safe during the COVID-19 pandemic is remain up-to-date on the latest public health guidelines and take all recommended precautions. Be sure to check the CDC website regularly. Our team has used…
British travel added to ban
The US government expanded its travel ban on most European countries to include Britain and Ireland as it seeks to contain the coronavirus pandemic sweeping the globe. President Donald Trump originally exempted Britain and Ireland, where he operates several financially…
Governors announce tri-state approach to COVID-19
Amid a lack of federal direction and nationwide standards, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy, New York Governor Andrew M. Cuomo, and Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont today announced a regional approach to combatting the novel coronavirus – or COVID-19 – throughout…
The Gateway Family YMCA Receives National Recognition for Power Scholars Academy
NORTHERN MIDDLESEX & EASTERN UNION COUNTY, NJ – The Gateway Family YMCA received national recognition from BellXcel for their Power Scholars Academy Summer Camp program. BellXcel presented a certificate to The Gateway Family YMCA program including, “National Recognition for the…
Global military exports & spending is rising
International transfers of major arms during the five-year period 2015–19 increased by 5.5 per cent compared with 2010–14. According to new data from the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), the largest exporters of arms during the past five years…
Motor Vehicle agency & road test facilities closed
New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission Chief Administrator Sue Fulton said that all of the agency’s clerical and road testing facilities will be closed effective immediately as a measure to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. Fulton expects the offices and test…
Sickness won’t slow war
Despite the terrifying pandemic that has overwhelmed Iran and is spreading rapidly throughout the United States, the crisis between the two countries that began when the Trump administration abandoned the 2015 Iran nuclear deal is picking up steam. The risk…
The Gateway Family YMCA Celebrates Membership Madness Open House
UNION COUNTY, NJ –The Gateway Family YMCA branches in Elizabeth, Rahway and Union will celebrate healthy families with a Membership Madness Open House March 27 – March 30. The Y will be hosting activities that are open to the community…
Coronavirus closes congregations
Dozens of national and local events have been canceled or postponed in recent days as companies, organizations and governments try to reduce the number of people exposed to the coronavirus. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advocates “social…
Journalism trial: death penalty case?
The US wants Julian Assange, the founder of the Wikileaks website, to face 18 charges of attempted hacking and breaches of the Espionage Act. While it is not likely that Assange would face the death penalty, the charges could –…
Trump confuses public about virus
President Donald Trump is confusing the public with lies and uninformed statements about exposure to the deadly virus, even as he declared a national emergency. The president said the United States is in far better shape than other countries, which…
Courts cancel new jury trials for virus
State Supreme Court Chief Justice Stuart Rabner said New Jersey will suspend all new jury trials until further notice to help minimize community exposure to COVID-19 coronavirus. The action is one of a series of measures the Judiciary is taking…
China blames USA for virus
Chinese government officials are claiming the U.S. is the responsible for the global coronavirus outbreak, which reportedly started in the Wuhan province. The Centers for Disease Control asserts that the disease is linked to a large seafood and animal market…