
The state and municipalities can help. So can we all

The state and municipalities can help. So can we all

Interview: Rania Mustafa, executive director, Palestinian American Community Center

Harm reduction centers are being opened across the state
(Taylor Jung/NJ Spotlight News)New Jersey is home to one of the largest Palestinian populations in the US
NJ Spotlight NewsProtesters criticize Sen. Booker and Rep. Pascrell for staunch support of Israel
Courtesy of Sarah Sterling-LaldeeA conversation with the head of the state’s new Office of Climate Change Education
(AP Photo/Bebeto Matthews, File)The program will be implemented in November, according to the attorney general’s office

A lawsuit claims the attorney general violated the state constitution and “home rule” laws when his office took control of department
NJ Spotlight NewsMayor Andre Sayegh wants to increase municipal limit for recreational dispensaries

PS 3 was closed for repairs last month
(AP Photo/Julio Cortez)Andrew Jerome Washington was shot and killed by police on Aug. 27. Family, advocates demand answers about police response — and alternatives
(AP Photo/Julio Cortez)Advocates say recent trends bring more evidence of need for further changes in policing
NJ Spotlight NewsGiveaway by Boys and Girls Club in Paterson prepares kids for new school year
Paterson Public SchoolsRepairs at PS 3 will take months to complete


Swimmers are urged to stick to supervised locations
(Courtesy of Dr. María Rodríguez)Rodríguez, founder of the Care Counseling Center, knows the challenges
NJ Spotlight NewsThe aim is to strengthen ties between the cities
(NJ Spotlight News)Officer-in-Charge says police now ‘engaging the community in a number of different ways’
(NJ Spotlight News)New law lets caregivers treat in shelters, ‘a great first step’