Astrea Slezak

In New Jersey, on average, someone is killed by a gun every 18 hours, according to Giffords Law Center. And as the nation mourns several mass shootings across the U.S., many in NJ turn to activism. https://t.co/Kghjpa0NQY

As a kid, @ESGenealogy loved memorizing license plates and completing history-themed puzzles. Now he solves cold cases and finds people's long-lost relatives. At just 21 yrs old, how'd he do it? https://t.co/VkFEkvdvsg

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Lawmakers are calling for an extension to food aid programs put in place during the pandemic to help feed children in New Jersey. “[...] when a lot of these waivers expire, you’re going to see more families struggling to put food on the table.” https://t.co/w13ZqKhwfq

RT @MSolDub: Hazard NJ, our series on toxic Superfund sites and climate change, is rolling out today! Here’s the first podcast episode, hos…

RT @APStylebook: We don't use the term manifesto in reference to a racist diatribe. It glorifies racist hatred. Other terms such as diatrib…

RT @MyNJPBS: “Every dish has a story.” Travel with us throughout New Jersey to meet the people and hear the stories that prove there’s alwa…

RT @NJSpotlightNews: New Jersey’s ban on single-use plastic, single-use paper bags and disposable polystyrene containers starts today. Here…

I have only lived in NYC for one year... and I have already witnessed so much terror in this city's subway systems. Please stay safe out there today.

RT @nytimes: Police are seeking a man with a gas mask and an orange construction vest who had been wearing a dark blue outfit that appeared…

"We are failing Black youth," an expert warns - citing suicide as the second leading cause of death in NJ for young Black men and women ages 15 to 24 via @njspotlightnews https://t.co/bpYDADj2aj

Over 80 graduates from Colonia High School developed the same rare brain tumor. Coverage via #TikTok https://t.co/oDSoqF1Ojz

RT @NJSpotlightNews: NJ could be a step closer to ending qualified immunity, a legal defense used to protect government officials, includin…

RT @LiloStainton: Mask mandates may be fading, but many public health experts say high-quality face coverings will still be important to pr…

If you're interested in the COVID-19 vaccine or receiving a booster, here's some helpful info for finding an appointment in NJ https://t.co/lo6dPQWBzB

RT @MyCentralJersey: A concussion assessment tool used for athletes may mistake the effects of intense exertion for brain injury, a Rutgers…

RT @maristpoll: Sweet dreams were made of Covid? Some Americans would probably say their COVID nightmares are not so sweet. https://t.co/i…

For information about what’s going on in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey regarding COVID-19 check out my blog post. https://t.co/PEdEKOQmvz #COVID19 #coronavirus