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It’s actually happening. Bridget Anne Kelly, the former Chris Christie aide who wrote the “Time for some traffic problems in Fort Lee” email that kicked off the Bridgegate scandal, is
There is evidence that Kelly was used as a scapegoat. And the Mastro report’s theory that she ordered the lane closure because she was dumped by Bill Stepien was indeed baseless and misogynistic. She suffered longer-lasting consequences than many other people involved. But that doesn’t negate Kelly’s actions in the late summer of 2013, and she continues to argue that she was not aware that creating a huge tra
It’s not hosting concerts, so N.J. arena is hosting COVID-19 vaccinations instead (PHOTOS)
Updated Jan 28, 2021;
Posted Jan 24, 2021
Thursday, January 21, 2021 - Bill Wheatley, of Stockton, displays his sign after getting vaccinated.Michael Mancuso | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com
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A venue that has a history of hosting an eclectic list of events like Cirque du Soleil, World Wrestling Entertainment, concerts by Bruce Springsteen, Cher and Elton John, and more recently, Paw Patrol Live!, has found a new use during the pandemic - hosting COVID-19 vaccinations.
“We always knew we’re going to do vaccinations here (at the Cure Insurance Arena)” in Trenton, Mercer County Communications Director Julie Wilmot said. “We just needed a partner.”
Hospital cancels COVID vaccine appointments due to supply shortage
Updated Jan 22, 2021;
Posted Jan 22, 2021
Mary Jenkins, left, received the COVID-19 vaccine in Paterson, N.J., Thursday, Jan. 21, 2021. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)AP
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The move is effective for appointments already scheduled for Saturday and beyond at Inspira’s hospital vaccination clinics in Mullica Hill and Vineland.
For those who already received their first dose from Inspira, second doses will still be administered by the healthcare provider, the company confirmed.
“Unfortunately, Inspira Health – like many other hospitals in the country – currently finds itself with more appointments than vaccines,” the company said in an announcement. “Vaccination efforts has been our priority since we first learned of and received doses from Pfizer back in December. However, as has been the course throughout this entire pandemic, the evolution of COVID and its circumstances continues to evolve quickl
‘Impossible for the elderly.’ Seniors struggle with N.J.’s online COVID vaccine sign-up process
Updated Jan 21, 2021;
Posted Jan 21, 2021
Hilda Horan, 95, of Red Bank, needs help from her daughter to schedule her coronavirus vaccine appointment.Cecilia Sears
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From her Arizona home thousands of miles away, Cecilia Sears has been trying fruitlessly to set up a coronavirus vaccine appointment for her 95-year-old mother, who lives in Red Bank.
Her mother, Hilda, has advanced Parkinson’s and is unable to fill out the online forms needed to schedule the shots in New Jersey.
“Everything is all online, and once people get to a certain age or they’re not computer literate. they really make it impossible for the elderly,” Sears said.