Karen Rouse appears in the following:
Two Months In, Tenants Say Rent Relief Program Still Isn't Working
Wednesday, August 11, 2021
A rental assistance program has so far issued $100 million to help people who fell back on rent during the pandemic. But tenants and housing advocates say it's not working.
How George Floyd's Filmed Murder Has Changed How Palestinians Are Viewed In The Mainstream
Friday, May 28, 2021
Pro-Palestinian activists see a public more willing to engage.
Women Account for 100% of Jobs Lost at the End of 2020, with Black and Brown Women Bearing the Brunt of Pandemic Job Losses.
Tuesday, February 02, 2021
Gothamist
The December jobs report released by the U. S. Department of Labor tells the story of the thousands of Black and brown women whose lives have been upended by the pandemic
New York City Restaurant Owners Say Closing A Business Comes With Steep Costs
Wednesday, January 20, 2021
Some owners just walk away. But there can be repercussions.
Black Owner of Brooklyn Bookstore Reflects on A Year of Racial Reckoning
Wednesday, December 30, 2020
After George Floyd was killed, businesswoman Kalima DeSuze experienced a financial windfall as orders for anti-racism books flooded her site. She called it bittersweet.
COVID Relief Bill To Send $50 Billion To New York State
Monday, December 21, 2020
Rent relief, small business aid, and help for the city's cultural institutions and entertainment companies are included.
Afraid To Go Out? Proposed Law Lets The Barber Come To You
Tuesday, December 15, 2020
RVs outfitted with barber chairs, sinks and working toilets could park at locations around state and take customers, if bill passes.
Online Sales Rise During Pandemic As Storefronts Struggle
Monday, December 14, 2020
The state comptroller says federal aid will be needed to get New York City's retail sector on its feet.
Wedding Planning Industry Suffers As Couples Delay Vows, Or Opt For Virtual Ceremonies
Thursday, December 03, 2020
Online weddings bring in far less money than in-person ceremonies.
New Jersey Attorney General Guidance Signals a Shift in Marijuana Prosecutions
Wednesday, December 02, 2020
State legislators are working on a bill to establish a legal cannabis industry, and the attorney general is advising prosecutors to suspend any pending low-level marijuana cases.
Coworking Space Industry Tries To Pivot As Members Go Remote
Wednesday, November 18, 2020
Companies install plexiglass and other safety measures. Some have closed.
New Jersey Legislature Expected to Begin Designing Cannabis Industry in Coming Weeks
Wednesday, November 04, 2020
Until then, selling and buying weed in the illegal market is still, well, illegal.
Curfew Becomes The Latest Financial Hit to Newark Businesses
Tuesday, October 27, 2020
Indoor dining spots, bars and clubs must close by 8 p.m.
Concern Over Teen Addiction Fuels Opposition To Legalizing Weed In New Jersey
Tuesday, October 27, 2020
The No Pot NJ campaign faces an uphill battle against the marijuana industry over ballot issue.
The Cannabis Industry Hopes to Win Legalization in New Jersey with Racial Justice Message
Wednesday, October 14, 2020
Some high-profile Black leaders have chosen not to join their campaign.
If You're In New Jersey, You Might Need Help Finding The Marijuana Ballot Question
Friday, October 02, 2020
On social media, voters are reminded to #TurnThePage.
Advocates For Domestic Workers Say Many In NJ Are Exploited
Thursday, September 24, 2020
Wage theft is cited as a significant problem in report by Rutgers University's Center for Women and Work and the National Domestic Workers Alliance, which helped fund the report.
Pandemic Stress Likely Factor in Drug Overdose Increase in NJ
Tuesday, September 22, 2020
Experts says people in recovery found themselves alone and isolated from support groups.
As Rutgers University Goes Remote, Local Businesses Suffer
Sunday, September 20, 2020
There are few students frequenting downtown restaurants or bars as the coronavirus prompts a mostly remote learning environment.
Companies With Problematic Pasts Got Government Loans
Tuesday, August 18, 2020
Some companies faced penalties for environmental, workplace and fraud violations, among others.
