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Natalie Tsur

Natalie Tsur is a Civic Info Producer at The Jersey Bee. She is a New Jersey resident and produces our daily newsletter, reports on issues that matter to our community, and supports our community programs.

Natalie's Latest Articles

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How to deal with heat waves and hot weather in New Jersey
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Reporting
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June 29, 2026

The average temperature in New Jersey is rising faster than most of the U.S. Here is what residents should know about heat waves and dealing with hot weather.

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Meet the Democratic candidates running in NJ-11 special election primary
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Elections
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January 28, 2026

Learn about the candidates running in the Feb. 5 Democratic primary for the 11th congressional district special election in New Jersey.

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How New Jersey fills congressional vacancies
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Government
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January 27, 2026

Here is the process for filling vacancies in the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives in New Jersey.

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How to recall elected officials in New Jersey
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Guides and Explainers
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December 11, 2025

Learn about the rules, timelines, and requirements for removing elected officials from office before their terms ends in New Jersey.

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Cómo funciona el control de alquileres en Nueva Jersey
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Resources
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October 20, 2025

Más de un tercio de los hogares del estado alquilan sus viviendas, pero no existe un sistema estatal de control de alquileres. Aquí te explicamos cómo averiguar si estás protegido por las normas de control de alquileres en tu ciudad o pueblo de Nueva Jersey.

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How rent control works in New Jersey
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Housing
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September 25, 2025

More than one-third of the state’s households rent their homes, but there is no statewide system of rent control. Here’s how to find out if you’re protected by rent control rules in your New Jersey town or city.

Review the voting and mayoral records of Democrats running for N.J. governor in 2025
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Elections
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May 9, 2025

N.J. voters said they wanted ways to understand the records of Democratic gubernatorial candidates. Here is what we’ve gathered.

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How New Jersey leftist groups define “progressive”
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Guides and Explainers
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May 6, 2025

The Jersey Bee asked three New Jersey organizations on the political left to explain what “progressive” means to them. Here’s what they said.

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What we know about Bloomfield’s purchase of the former site of Essex County’s Bloomfield Tech high school
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Local Government
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March 25, 2025

The Jersey Bee received questions from residents about the purchase and development of the former Bloomfield Tech property. Here's what we learned.

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Newark students’ guide to voting in local school board elections
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Guides and Explainers
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February 3, 2025

Here’s what 16- and 17-year-olds need to know about voting in Newark’s school board elections.

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