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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

Newark teachers union wants COVID-19 testing for students, too, as district plans return to in-person learning requiring teachers to test negative
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February 24, 2021

From NJ Spotlight News

Bloomfield schools release plan to return to in-person learning with fully-remote options available, timeline begins after April recess
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February 24, 2021

From Bloomfield School District

N.J. attorney general directs prosecutors to drop marijuana cases, police to halt arrests. New rules direct underage alcohol, marijuana users towards rehabilitation instead of jail.
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February 24, 2021

From Politico

Johnson & Johnson one-dose COVID-19 vaccine deemed safe and effective by FDA, company says it can provide 20m doses in U.S. by April
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February 24, 2021

From Associated Press

N.J. 2022 budget includes no new taxes, low-income tax relief, increases in funding to healthcare, school aid, and clean energy
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February 24, 2021

From NJ Spotlight News

Hear updates about Bloomfield schools’ return to in-person learning at tonight’s school board meeting
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The Daily Buzz
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February 23, 2021

News for and about Bloomfield from the Daily Bulletin

Why the NYC metro area’s latest winter 2020 COVID-19 surge was less deadly than the first wave of infections
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February 23, 2021

From Gothamist

Claimants’ incorrect responses to unemployment recertifications is leading to benefit delays for 20k people weekly
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February 23, 2021

From NJ.com

Backlog at N.J. MVC cleared but scheduling issues remain
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February 23, 2021

From NJ Spotlight News

Acquisition of 22 acres for preservation by Verona to expand Eagle Rock Reservation, create new park on border with Cedar Grove
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February 23, 2021

From Baristanet

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