1199SEIU caregivers mourn the passing of Congressman Donald Payne Jr. #UnionStrong #RestInPower

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Last Respects for Congressman Payne, Jr.

If you would like to attend the funeral of Congressman Payne, Jr., the information is below.

FUNERAL- Thurs., May 2: 10 a.m.
Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart
89 Ridge Street, Newark, NJ

Last Respects for Congressman Payne, Jr.-

The Congressman will be lying in state in Newark on Wednesday.

LYING IN STATE - Wed., May 1: 12 p.m. - 12 a.m.
Essex County Historic Courthouse
470 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. Newark, NJ

Please stop by if it is convenient.

Passover commemorates the Jewish people’s journey to freedom. It's a story of finding hope to overcome oppression. May all who celebrate have a Happy Passover. Chag Sameach!

Today, we celebrate Earth Day. It is a time to highlight the work being done to clean up the environment and protect it from pollution.

Today until April 17th is Black Maternal Health Week. Black women are three times more like to die from a pregnancy-related cause than other American women. We must do more to make sure ALL American women get the same access to high-quality, reproductive health care.

EARTHQUAKE INFORMATION-
For residents with questions after the 4.8 magnitude earthquake today, please visit nj.gov/njoem/plan-pre…

PLEASE don't call 911 unless you have a true emergency so 1st responders can help the most in need.

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Some of my constituents aren't able to get to one of my Congressional offices for help with federal issues. So, I like to bring the office to them. Today, I hosted a mobile office at the Wally Choice Community Center in Montclair to help my constituents.

Mayor Dahlia Vertreese is doing an exceptional job in Hillside. I was proud to support her 2024 State of the Township Address last night.

I want to invite all district small business owners and entrepreneurs to attend my Small Business Forum tomorrow evening in Roselle. Please review the flyer for more details and how to RSVP. It will a great event to learn how to start and grow a small business.

There are major NJ-10 infrastructure projects in process right now, such as The Gateway Program, Hudson County Turnpike extension, and Newark Liberty International Airport upgrades. I met with HNTB officials Stephen Dilts, Donnett Cox, and Justin Bernbach to discuss them.

Jazz House Kids is an inventive organization that educates children through jazz. I spoke with Melissa Walker (wearing glasses), Founder and President, and Lisa Montane, a consultant, to discuss available funding for their projects and what we can do to secure that funding.

I want to wish everyone a very Happy Easter.

I want to wish a blessed Good Friday to those that observe.

May this holy day be one of peace and reflection.

Congratulations to ZAGO Manufacturing Co. in Newark! The U.S. Commercial Service office and the NJ District Export Council named it the 2024 Minority/ Diverse Exporter of the Year. The honor is well deserved.
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Today, Essex County celebrated its rich, Irish heritage. I spoke to the attendees and helped to honor NJ State Senator John McKeon with my uncle, William D. Payne.

I have been a strong supporter of Nassan's Place because it makes a difference in the lives of families with Autism. Nadine and Hassan Arbubakrr from Nassan’s Place stopped by today. I gave them some special ties I had made for them to give out or use as fundraisers.

Many veterans have difficulties in the housing market when they return from service. During the New Jersey Association of Minority Real Estate Professionals luncheon, I praised them for their work to help veterans obtain quality and affordable housing.

I was extremely proud to continue to secure funding for local projects in the latest federal spending bill. It included funding for University Hospital, Union County human services, Hudson County Community College, Orange and Caldwell emergency services, and Newark schools.

I have been a strong supporter of affordable housing initiatives. President Biden has a new plan to increase affordable housing and help homeowners nationwide. I spoke about it on the House floor today.