Martin Scorsese took aim at the current state of the movie industry as streaming continues to take over amid the coronavirus pandemic.
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The Coronavirus Pandemic and its infectious deadly disease – COVID-19 have affected many 
aspects of everyday life like health, careers and the global economy.
For Comedian John Poveromo of New Jersey, this is very real. Poveromo would rather be headlining in his show, Duppet, around the country now, but instead he is in self-isolation like the rest of us.
In the meantime, he has turned to social media, and has his relatable, real-life-experiences comedy, Duppet streaming on Amazon Prime.
The short, Duppet, is “derived from Poveromo’s own struggles with depression,” states his bio.
It is “a comedic short film dealing with issues of depression and anxiety, which manifest themselves in the form of a puppet named Duppet,” the bio. info. states.
Even though Poveromo and others can relate to these mental health struggles in Duppet, he does not limit himself to just on-stage performances. He is also a comic book writer and artist, with his published artworks called, Drawings from a Nobody.
However, in early March, shortly before the Coronavirus Pandemic lockdown, Poveromo had a stand-up act that was scheduled at Curlies in Rochester, N.H., where he is a regular.
“I love going back there,” said Poveromo. “I get to hang out for the weekend, see a lot of regulars and a lot of new faces…It’s really just a great feeling…”
Poveromo first got interested in comedy when he was a child, drawn in by the relatability of the adult comics he saw on screen, and encouraged by the world of Jim Hensen, which would later be proven an inspiration for him.
“When I was a kid, comedians were adults who didn’t take the world so seriously,” said Poveromo. “So, it’s a weird way to see things because growing up, you’re surrounded by your parents, your teachers, people who come from a place of authority and then you see a comic and they’re older and they’re breaking away all the bulls***.”
And learning from those he admires, Poveromo has his own list of admirers who love his comedy.
“John Poveromo’s cutting edge, quick-witted sarcasm is hysterical and it’s fun to watch his playfulness with the audience as he drives home specific points with his spot-on punchlines. In a world full of bland, he is a refreshing shot of young vibrant adrenaline that goes straight to your funny bone! This kid’s got the goods!!” states Joey Kola of the Rosie O’Donnell Show, Rachael Ray, and Kevin Can Wait.
Earlier this month, New Jersey Gov. Murphy enacted a moratorium on removals of individuals who would suffer evictions
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or foreclosures in the State.
This was part of the Gov’s continued efforts to help contain the impact of COVID-19 pandemic, and to protect residents who experience immediate financial needs, and thus he took action by signing A-3859 into law.
This current A-3859 law “explicitly provides authority to the Gov. to issue an executive order declaring a moratorium on removing individuals from their homes pursuant to an eviction or foreclosure proceeding,” states an official State of N.J. press release.
Next, the Gov. signed Exec. Order No. 106, which imposes the moratorium.
“The move will ensure that no renter or homeowner is removed from their residence while this Order is in effect,” the press release states.
Similarly, a day prior to N.J. Gov’s moratorium, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Fannie Mae, and Freddie Mac announced that they have suspended all foreclosures and evictions for at least 60 days.
“This outbreak affects all of us and we are all in this together,” said Gov. Murphy. “The steps I am outlining…will help those who are suffering financial harm through no fault of their own continue to stay afloat as we work our way through this. They will also bolster public health by ensuring that residents facing eviction or foreclosure can stay in their homes, protecting them against increased risk of contracting and spreading COVID-19.”
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The Administrative Office of the Courts and Assembly members Angela McKnight, Holly Schepisi, and Benjie Wimberly; and Senators Joseph Cryan and Nellie Pou sponsored the Assembly Bill No. 3859.
“I applaud the Gov’s swift action in signing this bill into law in the midst of the expanding coronavirus crisis,” said Sen. Joseph Cryan.
“This is a public health emergency that confronts all of us with challenges, especially those who live paycheck to paycheck to support themselves and their families. It would be cruel to allow people to be forced out of their homes due to circumstances beyond anyone’s control, such as the pandemic. This is a time to care for our neighbors and fellow citizens,” he said.
Last week, members of Old Bridge PBA Local 127 offered a gesture of empathy and kindness to their community by delivering hot meals from Texas Roadhouse to nearby residents. 
With the Coronavirus Pandemic affecting just about nearly every family in these communities, the Local just “wanted to give some assistance to those families to make their day a little brighter,” states a Facebook post from the PBA Local 127 Page.
The Local has decided to continue purchasing these meals from Texas Roadhouse and will deliver them to various families in town over the next couple of weeks.
“We want to thank Texas Roadhouse for forming this partnership with us and allowing us to be a part of this special mission,” the post states.
It further explains that Texas Roadhouse has been a loyal support of “our PBA for many years and we are thankful for their continued generosity especially during these unstable times.”
