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Senator Loretta Weinberg, YWCA Northern New Jersey, and Key Advocates Unveil Anti-Harassment Training Video to Create Safe Workplaces Within NJ Politics – Insider NJ
In the present day, in commemoration of Sexual Assault Consciousness Month, YWCA Northern New Jersey (YWCANNJ) CEO Helen Archontou together with Senator Loretta Weinberg; Kirsten Schuerer Branigan, Managing Companion at KS Branigan Regulation; Kathleen N. Fennelly, President of the NJ State Bar Basis; and Sabeen Masih, Vice President at Capital Affect Group and member of Senator Weinberg’s Workgroup on Harassment, Sexual Assault and Misogyny in New Jersey Politics unveiled a office coaching video to assist stop sexual assault and sexual harassment, “Creating Protected Workplaces in NJ Politics.” The video shall be distributed to political campaigns and places of work with the objective of elevating consciousness and educating on learn how to create safer environments that additionally encourage a tradition of respect within the office.
The coaching video options insights from Lt. Governor Sheila Y. Oliver; Senator Loretta Weinberg (ret.); Helen Archontou, CEO of YWCANNJ; Kirsten Schuerer Branigan, Managing Companion at KS Branigan Regulation; and Beth P. Zoller, Counsel, Arbitrator, and Investigator at KS Branigan Regulation who addresses learn how to determine sexual harassment on the office, what authorized rights victims have when experiencing harassment, and what assets victims can entry in the event that they expertise harassment. The video is predicated on the findings of “The Report of the Workgroup on Harassment, Sexual Assault and Misogyny in New Jersey Politics” developed by Senator Weinberg’s workgroup.
“After reviewing the ultimate report of Senator Loretta Weinberg’s workgroup on sexual assault in New Jersey politics, it was clear to me that the YWCA Northern New Jersey had a chance to assist facilitate this urgently wanted tradition shift. This video will assist empower staffers to not solely keep protected and defend others however to be an agent of change in eradicating this deep-rooted systemic downside,” said YWCANNJ CEO Helen Archontou. “Nobody needs to be subjected to harassment or assault of their office, and YWCA Northern New Jersey is right here for victims in search of assist and help. I wish to thank Senator Weinberg, Lt. Governor Sheila Oliver, New Jersey State Bar Basis President Kathleen Fennelly, and the remainder of our allies who devoted a part of their busy schedule to create this important coaching software.”
A toolkit shall be supplied with the video with suggestions to political leaders on greatest practices when displaying the video, in addition to assets for brand spanking new hires in the course of the onboarding course of.
“The work of the YWCA in producing this coaching movie is a huge step ahead. If I’ve discovered nothing else in public life, passing a regulation or a sequence of legal guidelines to right any inequities is rarely sufficient,” remarked Senator Loretta Weinberg. “These points want fixed nurturing, oversight, and accountability. Thanks, YWCA.”
Monetary assist for “Creating Protected Workplaces in NJ Politics” was supplied by the New Jersey State Bar Basis. The video might be considered right here. To study extra about YWCANNJ and healingSPACE, go to ywcannj.org.
About YWCA Northern New Jersey
YWCA Northern New Jersey is devoted to eliminating racism, empowering ladies, and selling equality for all. We function healingSPACE, Bergen County’s solely Sexual Violence Useful resource Heart (hotline: 201-487-2227), and a supplier of year-round youngster care, and senior wellness packages. Our one hundredth yr kicked off the enlargement of our service space to incorporate Essex, Hudson, Morris, and Passaic counties and our continued dedication to Bergen. We enhance the lives of 1000’s of girls, women, and households with the beneficiant assist of our donors. Be taught extra by visiting ywcannj.org, and following @ywcannj on social media.
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WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J. — Party City issued mass layoffs at its New Jersey headquarters, according to an email sent to employees.
All 850 Party City stores will be closing soon after nearly 40 years in business, according to CNN.
“I think it’s a shame because I grew up going to Party City as a child and it’s somewhere I used to look forward to for parties,” said Stephanie Campos, of New York City.
Campos was buying balloons at the Party City on West 14th Street in Greenwich Village when she heard about the chain’s reported closures.
“I’m thankful for the memories they gave me,” Campos said.
New Jersey Party City employees laid off in mass email
Corporate employees at Party City’s headquarters in Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey received an email Friday saying it was their last day after the company made the decision to conduct mass layoffs.
The company recently came out of bankruptcy, but has faced tough competition from online retailers.
“The convenience, especially in a city like New York, the convenience of ordering what you need, having delivered,” said Jared Barnett.
Barnett wanted to visit his neighborhood store one more time for a final farewell.
“I came to say goodbye. A lot of memories, you know, from growing up to planning socials at my fraternity. So just to come back one more time,” he said.
Customers at the West 14th Street Party City said employees told them the location is closing by March 31. Merchandise is marked down in the meantime.
Party City did not respond to our request for comment.
A man from Maryland has been sentenced to 41 years behind bars in New Jersey for sexually assaulting a six-year-old girl in Burlington County, prosecutors announced.
Kevin Williams, 34, of Clinton, Maryland, was found guilty in July of two counts of first-degree aggravated sexual assault and four counts of second-degree sexual assault.
Officials said Williams must serve 38 years in prison before becoming eligible for parole.
The assaults occurred several years ago on multiple occasions, officials shared. Williams was taken into custody in December 2020 by the Maryland State Police.
Officials said additional details are being withheld in an attempt to protect the identity of the victim.
“The victim in this case endured abuse that continues to traumatize her to this day,” Burlington County Prosecutor LaChia L. Bradshaw said in a news release. “We admire the strength and determination she displayed during the prosecution, and hope the justice that was brought on her behalf is meaningful as she pursues a happy, fulfilling life.”
NEW JERSEY — Snowfall ranging from a light dusting to up to 2 inches is anticipated for New Jersey Friday night into Saturday, though some uncertainty about how the storm could unfold means that amounts may be higher in areas, according to the latest forecast.
Northwest Jersey is expected to see 1 to 2 inches, with “a slushy coating to up to an inch” of snow predicted for the rest of the Garden State, according to the National Weather Service. Light precipitation will come in during the morning into the afternoon, transitioning to mainly snow overnight.
A Hazardous Weather Outlook has been issued for the northeast corner of the state through Friday night, as travel conditions could become slippery.
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“The danger is the snow can quickly erupt and come down at a steady clip in some areas during the afternoon and evening rush hour on Friday in the Northeast,” AccuWeather Chief On-Air Meteorologist Bernie Rayno said. This includes the metro areas of New York City and Philadelphia, he said.
Forecasters said there is some uncertainty with this storm depending on how it plays out. The National Weather Service called it “a difficult forecast,” and noted that snowfall amounts could be higher than forecast.
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“Conditions around New York City are tricky,” Rayno said. “They can get a coating to an inch or two of snow from the clipper storm, perhaps a bit more if the coastal storm tracks farther west, or they could be in a rip-off zone where nothing to a few flurries occur.”
Saturday marks the first day of winter, and snow will end by late morning, forecasters say. Cold temperatures will linger through the weekend.
Here’s the latest forecast.
North Jersey
Friday: A chance of rain and snow before noon, then snow likely between noon and 1 p.m., then rain and snow likely after 1 p.m. Cloudy, with a high near 36. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70 percent. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night: Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 11 p.m. Low around 29. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80 percent. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Saturday: A chance of snow before 1 p.m. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 31. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40 percent. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 14. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 24. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 7.
Monday: Sunny, with a high near 28.
Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.
Tuesday: A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent.
Central Jersey
Friday: Rain. High near 39. Northeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80 percent. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Friday Night: Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 2 a.m. Low around 32. North wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80 percent. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Saturday: A chance of snow before 1 p,m. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 33. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50 percent. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 14. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 26. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 8.
Monday: Sunny, with a high near 31.
Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.
Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38.
South Jersey
Friday: Rain. High near 42. North wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80 percent. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Friday Night: Rain before 10 p.m., then rain and snow likely between 10 p.m. and 4 a.m., then a chance of snow after 4 a.m. Low around 31. Northwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80 percent. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Saturday: A chance of snow before 1 p.m. Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 36. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 14. Northwest wind around 10 mph.
Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 27. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 7.
Monday: Sunny, with a high near 34.
Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.
Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40.
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