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Simon Galperin

Simon is the founder and Executive Editor of The Jersey Bee. He is a Bloomfield resident who grew up in Bergen County and leads our editorial, engagement, product, and business development efforts.

Simon's Latest Articles

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Face masks, temperature checks, and social distancing will be required in Newark schools this fall
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June 9, 2020

From Chalkbeat Newark

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Newark protests continue on “Justice Mondays,” call on local U.S attorney general to investigate killing of Black residents by police across the state
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June 9, 2020

From TAPinto Newark

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Rutgers University makes deal with coalition of labor unions to save 450 jobs amid COVID-19 budget shortfalls
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June 9, 2020

From TAPinto New Brunswick

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90k N.J. students don’t have internet access or devices needed to participate in virtual schooling amid pandemic
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June 9, 2020

From NJ.com

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N.J. attorney general warns against contact tracing scams, false claims about antibody tests
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June 9, 2020

From Long Valley Patch

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N.J. summer camps will be required to use masks, limit contact sports, stagger meal and pickup, drop-off times, among other precautions amid pandemic
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June 9, 2020

From NJ.com

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NJ Transit plans increase in bus and rail service as COVID-19 restrictions lift, more commuters expected
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June 9, 2020

From NJ.com

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Governor Phil Murphy joins Hillside, Westfield protests in memory of George Floyd, against police brutality
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June 9, 2020

From NJ.com

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Town council meeting included resolutions on social justice, Pride Month, gun safety, postponement of July 4 fireworks to September, plans for train station improvements
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June 9, 2020

From Township of Bloomfield

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NYPD accused of deliberately targeting legal observers in violent mass arrest in Bronx last week amid protests against police brutality
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June 9, 2020

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