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How are New Jersey nonprofits navigating the new directives?
Linda M. Czipo, president and CEO of the NJ Center for Nonprofits, the only statewide network for charities in the Garden State that serves more than 40,000 of the state’s registered 501 (c)(3)’s, said the organizations are responding to the federal policy changes in different ways. Some are leaning more into their mission and vision, while others are considering walking away from the sector.
“Sometimes an organization’s reason for being is to lift up marginalized people or a historically excluded constituency, and a government grant makes it possible to do that,” Czipo said. “But how does one serve a target community if their messaging has been toned down or stripped away to comply with federal guidelines? I would like to think that the outreach itself would not change even if some of the verbiage does.”
She said what makes the federal directives challenging is that many organizations benefit from federal funds that pass through other entities, such as state agencies and foundations. So, it is not just federal funds that are drying up, but also monies that come through other sectors.
Jesselly De La Cruz, the executive director of the Latino Action Network Foundation stated that her organization has faced similar pressures to those expressed by Burke. Founded in 2010, the foundation serves Latino communities across New Jersey, with a focus on justice, inclusion and equity.
The nonprofit receives a large portion of its funding from state grants and private philanthropy, which supports workforce development programs for immigrant women and men.
“We believe that helping moms sustain the family system benefits everyone in that system,” she explained. “So our programs do targeted outreach around that.”
De La Cruz said her parents emigrated from the Dominican Republic in the ‘70s.
“The ‘80s and ‘90s were different times, but my family lived [in] fear of ICE raids, not knowing if my mom was going to come home from work because there was a raid at the factory, or [if] my father was detained while driving for whatever reason. I did grow up with that anxiety 40 years ago,” she said.
She said her own life experiences drive her to do the work she does, and this is why she is committed to it.
Powerball, Mega Millions jackpots: What to know in case you win
Here’s what to know in case you win the Powerball or Mega Millions jackpot.
Just the FAQs, USA TODAY
Powerball winning numbers are in for the Monday, Sept. 1 drawing with a jackpot that reached an estimated $1.1 billion ($498.4 million cash option).
The winning numbers in Monday’s drawing are 8, 23, 25, 40, and 53, with Powerball number 5. The Power Play number is 3.
Did anyone win the Powerball jackpot?
There was no winner for the Powerball jackpot.
When is the next drawing of the Powerball?
The next Powerball drawing is Wednesday. Drawings are held at 10:59 p.m. every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
How late can you buy a Powerball ticket?
In New Jersey, in-store and online ticket sales are available until 9:59 p.m. on the night of the draw.
What does it cost to play Powerball?
Powerball costs $2 to play. For an additional $1 per play, the Power Play feature can multiply nonjackpot prizes by two, three, four, five or 10 times.
Are you a Powerball winner? Here’s how to claim your lottery prize
All New Jersey Lottery retailers will redeem prizes up to $599.99. For prizes over $599.99, winners can submit winning tickets through the mail or in person at New Jersey Lottery offices. By mail, send a winner claim form, winning lottery ticket and a copy of a government-issued ID to New Jersey Lottery, Attn: Validations, PO Box 041, Trenton, NJ 08625-0041.
Winners can drop off their claim form and winning ticket in person at the New Jersey Lottery office where a secure drop box is available. Claim forms are also available at the office. Hours are Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Lawrence Park Complex, 1333 Brunswick Avenue Circle, Trenton, NJ 08648.
To find a lottery retalier, you can search the NJ lotto website.
What is the Powerball payout?
The complete guide to winnings is:
- Match 5 White Balls + Powerball: Jackpot
- Match 5 White Balls: $1 million
- Match 4 White Balls + Powerball: $50,000
- Match 4 White Balls: $100
- Match 3 White Balls + Powerball: $100
- Match 3 White Balls: $7
- Match 2 White Balls + Powerball: $7
- Match 1 White Ball + Powerball: $4
- Match Powerball: $4
- Match 5 White Balls with Power Play: $2 million
- Match 4 White Balls + Powerball with Power Play: $200,000
- Match 4 White Balls with Power Play: $400
- Match 3 White Balls + Powerball with Power Play: $400
- Match 3 White Balls with Power Play: $28
- Match 2 White Balls + Powerball with Power Play: $28
- Match 1 White Ball + Powerball with Power Play: $16
- Match Powerball with Power Play: $16
What are the odds of winning the Powerball jackpot?
The overall odds of winning the Powerball are 1 in 292.2 million.
How do I find the Powerball winning numbers?
Powerball drawings are broadcast live every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday at 10:59 p.m. from the Florida Lottery draw studio in Tallahassee. Drawings are also lived streamed on Powerball.com. The winning numbers are posted to the Powerball and New Jersey Lottery websites.
A boil water advisory in New Jersey impacting more than 100,000 people in the Paterson area has been partially lifted after the third water main break this month.
The Passaic Valley Water Commission said Sunday it lifted the advisory for all customers in the Borough of Prospect Park and most in Paterson.
Officials said extensive testing in coordination with state environmental and health officials confirmed the water safe is to drink in both municipalities, expect for some parts of Paterson.
The streets that remain under the boil water advisory are: Katz Avenue; Kearney Street between Katz and Granite; Granite Avenue between Redwood and West Broadway; West Broadway between Katz and Granite; and Jasper Street between Katz and Granite.
Officials said they are interconnected with Manchester Utilities Authority, which has not lifted its boil water advisory on customers, including those in Haledon and North Haledon.
People in these areas should continue boiling their water for at least one minute until further notice, officials said.
How to ensure clean water is flowing
Passaic Valley Water Commission officials urge customers to take these steps to ensure clean water flows after a boil water advisory is lifted:
- Run all cold-water faucets for about 8–10 minutes to flush service connections and interior plumbing.
- Thoroughly clean or replace showerheads and faucet aerators (screens).
- Drain and refill your hot water heater (set to a minimum of 120°F to reduce the risk of Legionella growth while avoiding scalding).
- Empty and clean automatic ice makers, water dispensers, and water chillers. Run ice makers through a full 24-hour cycle and discard the ice.
- Flush refrigerator water dispensers for at least five minutes. Check manufacturer recommendations for filter replacement.
- Regenerate or service water softeners/cartridge filters as recommended by the manufacturer.
- Drain and refill water reservoirs in tall buildings.
Twenty-nine people were arrested during an ICE raid at a warehouse in Edison on Wednesday morning, the township’s mayor said. .
Video from New Brunswick-based advocacy group New Labor shows Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers and Customs and Border Protection officers at Smart Logistics and Freight Solutions, which houses Amazon, UPS and FedEx.
Amanda Dominguez of New Labor said ICE officers tailed CBP officials into the facility. CBP officers are allowed in because the warehouse, located at 65 Patrick Avenue, is a CBP-bonded facility.
ICE acknowledged a request for comment from NJ Advance Media but didn’t immediately provide one.
Edison Mayor Sam Joshi said township officials were informed about the planned raid prior to it occurring.
Dominguez said ICE officers arrived at 10 a.m., jumped out of an unmarked vehicle, approached a guard in a security booth. They then demanded the security guard open the gate and hand over his walkie-talkie.
ICE officers then stormed into the warehouse and began removing workers, she said.
“It’s a Customs and Border Patrol bonded facility, so they have a contract where they’re allowed to go and check on the goods in the warehouse, but the problem is now is that they’re holding the door open for their ICE counterparts and that is illegal,” Dominguez said. ”ICE still needs a warrant signed by a judge to go and do ICE actions.”
Workers who could provide adequate documentation were given wristbands while others were loaded into unmarked vans and taken away, Dominguez said.
ICE officers also used drones inside the warehouse to search for workers possibly hiding in the scaffolding, Dominguez said. CBP officers didn’t participate in the arrests.
ICE didn’t provide information to relatives about where their loved ones were being taken.
Three people were injured during the raid, including one worker who was handcuffed and thrown to the ground by an ICE officer and another who was seen bleeding from his torso, Dominguez said. A third was hurt in an accidental fall.
“Family members are left wondering what is happening to my loved ones, and they’re not being given any guidance,” Dominguez said. “It was extremely violent yesterday. I just really want to highlight how violent this was and that this is not just an attack on an immigrant community but on working class people.”
There are about 80 Customs and Border Protection-bonded facilities in New Jersey and New York, with Dominguez noting, “we may see more of these (raids).”
In July, ICE raided another CPB-bonded facility in Edison, Alba Wines and Spirits, arresting an estimated 20 people.
U.S. Rep. Frank Pallone (D-5), whose district includes Edison, criticized the Trump administration for the latest raid.
“Once again, President Trump is terrorizing our communities and raiding places of work,” Pallone said in a statement on Thursday. “Trump keeps suggesting that he is only arresting or deporting hardened criminals and gangsters. Yesterday’s raid in Edison is more proof his administration will stretch the law without a warrant. The warehouse workers were just trying to do their jobs when armed agents stormed in rounding up our neighbors without warning or cause, just to make a political point.”
In addition to Wednesday’s raid in Edison, ICE officers also conducted one on Bayard Street in Trenton on Thursday morning.
Trenton police didn’t participate in the action but video shows officers in patrol cars monitoring the scene. ICE called Trenton police because a member of a local community group repeatedly asked ICE officers if they had a warrant, Dominguez said.
Representatives from Radio Jornalera NJ who questioned Trenton police about their presence were told by officers that they are not a part of the raid.
“They said ‘we’re not getting involved, and (the activists) were like, but you are getting involved because you’re telling us to leave.”
One activist was arrested, Dominguez said.
Trenton police and the mayor’s office didn’t immediately respond to requests for comment.
Jeff Goldman may be reached at jeff_goldman@njadvancemedia.com.
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