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One of those resources is help with the PAS-1 application, which allows seniors to apply for StayNJ, Senior Freeze, and ANCHOR property tax relief programs with one form. Reminder: the deadline to apply is October 31st. www.nj.gov/treasury/tax...

YouTube video by New Jersey Assembly Democrats Resource Fairs Connect Seniors to Property Tax Relief and Services

Did you know there are lots of State programs that offer help to NJ seniors? In order to share information about those resources and important application deadlines, legislators host Senior Resource Fairs connecting residents to programs, health services & community support.

Join Asw. Bagolie for a Utility Assistance Event in Montclair on 10/20. Learn about programs like USF, LIHEAP, PAGE, and the Winter Termination Program, and get one-on-one help applying from representatives of NJ DCA, BPU, PSE&G, NJ SHARES, and more. Register at bit.ly/3IP3ghj

YouTube video by New Jersey Assembly Democrats National School Lunch Week: Nourishing Minds, Strengthening Futures

🍎🥪 National School Lunch Week is a reminder that when students have access to nutritious meals, they have a fair shot at success. In New Jersey, we’ve expanded free breakfast and lunch to tens of thousands more students, because strong nutrition programs create stronger students.

As Hispanic Heritage Month comes to a close, we honor the generations who have helped shape New Jersey's story—from families who began working in the New Jersey tomato fields to their descendants who now help craft the state's legislation.

YouTube video by New Jersey Assembly Democrats Celebrating Monmouth County’s Hometown Heroes

Assembly members gathered in Neptune to celebrate Monmouth County’s Hometown Heroes, the first responders and emergency personnel who serve with courage every single day. From saving lives to breaking barriers, these local heroes embody what service truly means. www.assemblydems.com/CivicAlerts....

YouTube video by New Jersey Assembly Democrats One Form, Three Programs: How PAS-1 Simplifies Property Tax Relief for Seniors

With the PAS-1 form, seniors can apply for StayNJ, Senior Freeze, and ANCHOR property tax relief programs all at once.
💡 Help is available at local events and legislative offices statewide.
⏰ The deadline to apply is October 31, so don’t miss out. www.nj.gov/treasury/tax...

YouTube video by New Jersey Assembly Democrats StayNJ: Property Tax Relief That Helps Seniors Stay Home in New Jersey

StayNJ is the property tax relief program that can cut taxes in half for many seniors! It’s easy to apply, thanks to a new unified application (called the PAS-1) that collects info for StayNJ, Senior Freeze, and ANCHOR, The PAS-1 application deadline is October 31st. www.nj.gov/treasury/tax...

Summer 2025: NJ Assembly Dems Newsletter Email from New Jersey Assembly Democrats For Immediate Release Press Contact: 609.847.3500 Vincent Onofre | vonofre@njleg.org Assembly Democrats Invest in Local Communities An infusion of funds from t

One great way to stay current on the work we’re doing for New Jersey residents is through our newsletter. The next edition is coming out soon—subscribe now so you don’t miss it! myemail.constantcontact.com/Summer-2025-...

Driver saved from a burning car by 4 bystanders, including a N.J. state leader Assemblyman Alaa "Al" Abdelaziz and three others pulled an allegedly intoxicated man to safety after witnessing the crash on Barbour Street.

New Jersey state Assemblyman Al Abdelaziz was in the right place at the right time on Saturday, when he and three other bystanders rescued a man from a burning car, Haledon police said. - via @njdotcom www.nj.com/passaic-coun...

New Jersey is home to vibrant Italian-American families and deeply rooted Indigenous communities, both central to our state’s story. Today, we reflect on our history, honor those who came before us, and look ahead to a state where every tradition and every voice helps shape our shared future.

Every girl deserves the chance to learn, lead, and thrive. On this #DayOfTheGirl, we celebrate their voices and limitless potential!

YouTube video by New Jersey Assembly Democrats Don’t Miss Out: PAS-1 Workshops Help Seniors Apply for StayNJ, Senior Freeze & ANCHOR

Recently in Maplewood, neighbors gathered to receive help filing the PAS-1 application before the October 31 deadline. With one form, seniors can apply for Stay NJ, Senior Freeze, and ANCHOR. Workshops like this make sure our seniors don’t miss out on the benefits they’ve earned.

Today and every day, Assembly Democrats stand for compassion, care, and access to mental health support for all New Jerseyans. #WorldMentalHealthDay #EndTheStigma

YouTube video by New Jersey Assembly Democrats How New Jersey’s Farmers and Lawmakers Are Growing a Stronger Food System

Legislators and Jersey farmers recently came together to share ideas on how to make our food system more resilient - from expanding school purchasing programs to ensuring stable markets for Jersey produce, laying the groundwork for a stronger, more sustainable food future.

Assembly members Verrelli & Reynolds-Jackson, in partnership with the New Jersey Division of Taxation, are hosting PAS-1 Form Filing Events to help seniors apply for Stay NJ, Senior Freeze, & ANCHOR property tax relief programs.
🗓️ When: October 12, 26 & 27
📍 Where: Trenton
🕒 Deadline: 10/31

See the latest Food Security Survey to learn more: www.nj.gov/highereducat...

YouTube video by New Jersey Assembly Democrats At Rutgers, Secretary of Higher Education Brian Bridges Highlights How NJ Is Tackling College Hunger

🎓 College should be about learning, not worrying about your next meal. Thanks to the Hunger-Free Campus Act, NJ awarded $1.2 million last year to 34 colleges to support food pantries, meal programs, and research. @njhighered.bsky.social @rutgersupress.bsky.social

From NJHESAA: The 2026-27 financial aid application is here! If you plan on going to college in Fall 2026, complete your #FAFSA today to see what financial aid you may be eligible to receive. HESAA will be hosting webinars throughout October if you need assistance: www.hesaa.org/Pages/financ...

Backed by State investment and philanthropic support, this new school will prepare future veterinarians, advance animal care throughout our state, and strengthen New Jersey’s economy.

YouTube video by New Jersey Assembly Democrats New Jersey’s First Veterinary School Opens at Rowan University

@rowanuniversity.bsky.social recently held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Shreiber School of Veterinary Medicine, New Jersey’s first and only veterinary school.

YouTube video by New Jersey Assembly Democrats Celebrating Culture, Contribution, and Community | #HispanicHeritageMonth

Hispanic Heritage Month is a time to celebrate culture, contribution, and community. It’s also a reminder to recognize all the people who help shape our world. Share a meal. Start a conversation. Celebrate the stories that bring us together. #HispanicHeritageMonth

YouTube video by New Jersey Assembly Democrats Seniors: Apply for Property Tax Relief by October 31 with One Form

If you’re 65 or older, use the PAS-1 form to apply for Stay NJ, Senior Freeze, and ANCHOR all at once for property tax relief. Need help with your application? Your local legislative office can assist you.
⏰ Deadline: October 31.
www.nj.gov/treasury/tax...

YouTube video by New Jersey Assembly Democrats From Garden to Table: Growing Opportunity at the Boys & Girls Club

At the Boys & Girls Clubs in NJ, the garden is more than a place to grow food, it’s a place to grow opportunity. Legislators joined the Boys & Girls Clubs of Mercer for a celebration featuring a cooking lesson, activities & a donation from Door Dash to help families access to fresh, affordable food.

This initiative is a smart, sustainable solution that expands housing options for working families while fueling economic growth statewide.

Attainable housing is the foundation of a thriving workforce. With Bill A3128 and the State Tax Credit Subsidy Program, Assembly Democrats and NJHMFA are paving the way for $500 million in private investment to close financing gaps and build new workforce housing across New Jersey.

YouTube video by New Jersey Assembly Democrats When the Feds Cut Funding, New Jersey Stepped Up for Farmers and Kids

The Local Food for Schools Program & Local Food Purchase Assistance Program help our farmers & kids. When the federal gov cut millions of dollars for these programs, NJ stepped in to restore some funding, bolstering local food systems & getting fresh produce into schools. youtube.com/shorts/YUryd...

Statewide Collaboration Launched to Distribute Fresh NJ-Grown Produce to Residents Facing Hunger - Insider NJ State officials, food bank leaders and organizations including the MARC and The Tepper Foundation gathered at America’s Grow-a-Row to highlight an innovative statewide collaboration that fights hunger...

The effort, a partnership between America’s Grow-a-Row, the Mid-Atlantic Regional Cooperative (MARC) and all five Feeding America New Jersey food banks, ensures free, NJ-grown fruits and vegetables reach every corner of the state, where one in nine residents faces food insecurity.

Property tax relief should be straight forward, that’s why this year, you can use the PAS-1 booklet to bring three major programs—Senior Freeze, ANCHOR, and StayNJ—into one simple application for seniors. Submit your application by October 31 to make sure you don’t miss out!

This #FirstRespondersAppreciationMonth we honor the courage & dedication of firefighters, EMTs, police, & public safety professionals who keep NJ safe. We continue to invest in public safety, from facilities to resources & coordination, supporting the first responders who always answer the call.