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The PFANJ was honored to have representatives on hand on October 22, 2020 at an event supporting State Senator Nicholas J. Sacco (LD-32) and Assemblywoman Angelica Jimenez (LD-32). Pictured (L to R) PFANJ 1st Vice President Anthony Tarantino, North Hudson Fire Officers IAFF Local 3951 Sgt. at Arms Danny DeOrio, Senator Sacco, Assemblywoman Jimenez, and PFANJ Treasurer Matt Caliente.

The PFANJ was honored to have representatives on hand on October 22, 2020 at an event supporting State Senator Brian P. Stack (LD-33). Pictured (L to R) PFANJ Treasurer Matt Caliente, Senator Stack, and PFANJ 1st Vice President Anthony Tarantino.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has broadened the definition of what it means to be a "close contact" of a person with COVID-19.Previous language defined a close contact as someone who spent at least 15 minutes within 6 feet of a person with a confirmed case. The CDC now defines a close contact as someone who was within 6 feet of an infected person for a total of 15 minutes or more over a 24-hour period. READ MORE: https://www.npr.org/sections/c...

On October 19, 2020, PFANJ 1st Vice President Tony Tarantino testified in Trenton in support of State Senate Bill S487 - the Marino “Rookie Bill”. This bill "enhances PFRS accidental death pension for surviving spouse by providing for minimum of $50,000 annually" and was released from committee unanimously. The PFANJ is working closely with State Senate President Steve Sweeney to continue to move the bill and are hopeful it will head for a vote soon and that the State Assembly will also int...

How Many 9/11 Survivors Have Died of COVID-19? At Least 42 — and Likely Many More READ STORY: https://www.thecity.nyc/2020/9...

The late PFANJ President Dominick Marino and his family were honored Friday, October 9, 2020 with a moment of silence before Brick Township High School's football game against Toms River North. Donny was a coach in Brick Township High School's football program for 27 years before his sudden passing in April.

Doreen Marino-Sanchez, sister of late PFANJ President Don Marino, is launching a fundraiser to honor her brother's memory. Funds raised will support the PFANJ Emergency Relief Fund - an endeavor very near and dear to Donny's heart and one he played an integral part in creating. As a beauty consultant with Mary Kay, Doreen is partnering with the PFANJ to announce "Shopping for a CAUSE." This CAUSE stands for the many ways Donny devoted himself to his family, friends, and colleagues - "Character...