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Starbucks Inicia Programa de DonaciĂłn de Alimentos Preparados Excedentes a los Bancos de Alimentos

NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ– La tienda de Starbucks de la ciudad donará sus excedentes de alimentos preparados listos para el consumo a los bancos de alimentos, en lugar de tirarlos a la basura. 

De hecho, todos los 154 locales de Starbucks operados por la compañía, en el Garden State estarían haciendo lo mismo, según un reciente comunicado de prensa anunciando "FoodShare," un programa destinado a detener el desperdicio de comida, y ofrecer alimentos a personas y familias en necesidad.

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Four Original Dance Pieces Inspired by Local Community Groups

NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ—On Thursday, April 28, at 7pm at the Crossroads Theatre, coLAB Arts will present its annual dance concert.

Entitled Motion: Dance Works, the concert will feature four original pieces choreographed specifically for this event.

Each piece, created by choreographers Joe Monteleone, Stephanie Nerbak, Robert Mark Burke, and Hillary Pearson, will channel a specific local community organization.

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Saber es Poder: DĂ­as pagados de enfermedad

¿Qué es la ley de días pagados de enfermedad?

Días pagasdos de enfermedad es una ley de la ciuded de New Brunswick por lo cual los trabajadores ganan entre 24-40 horas de tiempo pagado al año para usar en caso de enfermedad.

Para clarificar, tiene que trabajar dentro de la ciudad de New brunswick al menos 20 horas a la semana para un negocio que tiene cinco o más empleados a tiempo completo (o equivalentes de tiempo completo).

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Rutgers Day Celebrations on All Three Campuses Statewide

NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ–On Saturday, April 30 from 10am-4pm, Rutgers University invites New Jersey residents of all ages to join in the annual Rutgers Day celebration.

As part of the yearlong celebration for the university’s 250th anniversary, all three campuses–Camden, New Brunswick and Newark–will host interactive programming and activities for those who attend.

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Undersheriff Silent as Rumors Swirl About Warrant at His Home

PISCATAWAY, NJ—County officials have remained silent in the face of allegations that Undersheriff Kevin Harris told the Sheriff's Department's fugitive unit to "stand down" as they were about to execute an arrest warrant at his own home.

Rumor has it that the incident surrounding the warrant, allegedly authorizing the arrest of a relative of Harris' with the same Piscataway address, also resulted in a new policy requiring supervisors to approve before officers work on "out-of-county" warrants.

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Democrats Select Planning Board Chairwoman to Run For City Council

NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ—The City Council's most senior member will not be seeking re-election, and it appears the political establishment has already selected her replacement to run in this year's election.

The Democratic party primary will be held on June 7, and there will be just three names on the ballot for the three offices.  Independent candidates have until that day to file petitions to run in the November election that will decide who takes office next year.