New Jersey

Some health officials in New Jersey admit there have been disparities among ethnic groups in the state’s vaccine distribution effort. As Don Tagala reports, they’re hopeful this can be resolved as more vaccines become available....Read More

As New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy rolls back some of the state’s COVID-19 restrictions, he gives credit to millions of residents who did their part in stopping the spread of the virus. Don Tagala reports....Read More

A Filipina who was in dire need feels overwhelmed by the generosity of her New Jersey community after residents joined forces to help her. The grateful Pinay tells BA that the only way to show her...

Reports show that Democrats are dominating early voting compared to Republicans.But Joe Biden’s supporters are not leaving to chance his potential victory in the November election despite his favorable numbers in several opinion polls. Don Tagala...

Why have dozens of Filipino nurses succumbed to COVID-19 in New Jersey? A medical frontliner tells Balitang America it’s because Filipino nurses are more likely to accept higher-risk duties. One group has now organized a fundraiser...

A newly opened Filipino restaurant in New Jersey is doing its best to keep business afloat. As Don Tagala tells us, their delicious offerings include popular street foods and classic delicacies that remind customers of home....Read More

For the first time, New Jersey voters will cast their ballots for a U.S. president via an all mail-in election in November. Governor Phil Murphy said the state has been preparing as early as August to...

Mayor Arvin Amatorio says that his town of Bergenfield is getting guidance from New Jersey’s education department, but specific and concrete federal guidelines are what parents want to hear....Read More

RIDGEWOOD, NJ — An arrest that shocked everyone in the town of Ridgewood. 22-year-old Thria Bernabe was placed in handcuffs while leading a Black Lives Movement protest on July 4. “The reason for the arrest was to...

NEW JERSEY — After the ABS-CBN 25-year franchise renewal was denied by the Duterte administration on July 10, Filipinos and international journalists reacted to the news. The news has made headlines around the globe, many critics...