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Washington DC
fromCbsnews
1 day ago

Gov. Mikie Sherrill is moving to Drumthwacket, the New Jersey governor's mansion

New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill and her family are moving into Drumthwacket to be closer to the state capitol.
#world-cup-2026
US Elections
fromGothamist
1 day ago

NJ lawmakers aim to boost local sales tax by 45 percent for World Cup

New Jersey plans a temporary sales tax increase and new fees to cover costs for hosting the 2026 World Cup.
NYC real estate
fromGothamist
2 days ago

Hoboken opens door to Airbnb as NYC and other NJ towns lock out short-term rentals

Hoboken, NJ, has no short-term rental regulations, attracting listings as NYC tightens rules, prompting city officials to consider new legislation.
US politics
fromGothamist
3 days ago

Democrats lead in NJ special election ahead of debate. Here's what to watch for.

Democrat Analilia Mejia leads in early voting against Republican Joe Hathaway ahead of their debate for a New Jersey congressional seat.
#arson
fromArtnet News
4 days ago

The Sistine Chapel Is Coming to a Mall in Suburban New Jersey

"We are thrilled to bring this immersive experience to New Jersey. Whether you're an art-lover, history enthusiast, or someone encountering this masterpiece for the first time, this exhibition allows you to experience Michelangelo's genius in an intimate and unforgettable way."
Arts
Podcast
fromDefector
4 days ago

Critical New Jersey Hoops Survey, With Papo2oo4 | Defector

Papo2oo4 discusses basketball insights and experiences, including players like Andrei Kirilenko and Kyle Anderson, alongside his podcasting journey.
NYC parents
fromGothamist
4 days ago

Work to get lead paint out of NJ homes faces funding cliff

Lead remediation efforts in New Jersey are at risk due to dwindling federal funds, despite significant progress made in recent years.
Right-wing politics
fromJewish Telegraphic Agency
1 week ago

Man arrested over alleged firebomb plot targeting pro-Palestinian activist Nerdeen Kiswani - Jewish Telegraphic Agency

A New Jersey man was arrested for allegedly plotting to firebomb pro-Palestinian activist Nerdeen Kiswani's home using Molotov cocktails.
#firebombing
fromPBS News
1 week ago
NYC parents

Plot to firebomb Palestinian activist's home thwarted by NYPD undercover operation

fromAP News
1 week ago
NYC politics

Plot to firebomb Palestinian activist's home disrupted by NYPD undercover operation

NYC parents
fromPBS News
1 week ago

Plot to firebomb Palestinian activist's home thwarted by NYPD undercover operation

A New Jersey man was arrested for planning to firebomb the home of Palestinian activist Nerdeen Kiswani after an undercover operation.
NYC politics
fromAP News
1 week ago

Plot to firebomb Palestinian activist's home disrupted by NYPD undercover operation

A New Jersey man was arrested for plotting to firebomb a Palestinian activist's home after an undercover NYPD operation.
SF politics
fromGothamist
1 week ago

Utility companies - and their political donations - are top of mind in NJ elections

New Jersey Democrats aim to leverage utility donations against Republican Tom Kean Jr. amid rising electricity costs.
NYC real estate
fromGothamist
1 week ago

Booking an Airbnb in New Jersey for the World Cup? It may be illegal.

Englewood, NJ, faces challenges with short-term rentals during the World Cup due to local laws prohibiting stays under 30 days.
fromGothamist
1 week ago

NJ Gov. Mikie Sherrill signs immigrant protections, police mask ban

We know the administration has challenged some of these measures in the past. We beat them in court then, and we're happy to meet them in court again if they decide to sue now.
NYC parents
Poker
fromReadWrite
1 week ago

New Jersey advances micro betting ban bill

New Jersey lawmakers are advancing legislation to ban micro betting due to concerns over addiction and game integrity.
US news
fromMail Online
1 week ago

Mysterious 'hum' heard across several US states

A mysterious humming noise linked to data center construction is disrupting residents' lives across several US states.
Brooklyn
fromNew York Daily News
2 weeks ago

N.J. kidnapping suspect charged for leading cops on wild chase through Brooklyn

Justin Gonzalez was arrested after a high-speed chase in Brooklyn, charged with multiple offenses including kidnapping and assault.
US politics
fromGothamist
2 weeks ago

NJ attorney general sues to block ICE from moving forward with Roxbury detention center

New Jersey's attorney general filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration to block an immigration detention facility in Roxbury, citing legal and safety concerns.
US politics
fromCbsnews
2 weeks ago

New Jersey electricity rates spiked more than most other states in 2025, congressional report says

New Jersey's electricity rates increased by 16.9% in 2025, significantly higher than the national average of 6.4%.
NYC startup
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago

GrubHub to begin delivering food via drones in New Jersey this week

Grubhub launches a three-month drone delivery test program in New Jersey starting March 18, offering faster food delivery at no additional cost to eligible customers within a 2.5-mile radius.
London music
fromBrooklynVegan
3 weeks ago

Hellfest NJ 2026: new location & lineup (Hatebreed, Glassjaw, VOD, Disembodied, Earth Crisis, so much more)

Hellfest returns July 3-5, 2026 in Jackson, NJ with a larger venue and expanded lineup featuring Hatebreed, Glassjaw, and 80+ additional bands.
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Mamdani's corporate tax push could cause exodus to Jersey, business honcho claims

"I don't think the tax conversation is productive because we are going to be 100% higher than New Jersey if we take that proposal. New Jersey's current corporate tax rate is 11%. If we do what the Mayor has recommended, will be at 22% - 100% over New Jersey," Steve Fulop, the new CEO of the Partnership for The City of New York said Sunday on 77 WABC's the "Cats Roundtable" program.
New York Knicks
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

Plans shelved for official World Cup Fan Fest in NJ's Liberty State Park | amNewYork

New Jersey canceled the 45,000-capacity Liberty State Park World Cup Fan Fest and will instead fund smaller statewide fan zones, watch parties, and street fairs.
US news
fromCbsnews
1 month ago

New Jersey barber accused of putting cameras in barbershop bathroom, police say

A barbershop employee allegedly installed hidden cameras in the shop restroom and faces multiple invasion of privacy charges following a police investigation.
US news
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

This State Has More Millionaires Per Capita Than Any Other

New Jersey has the highest share of millionaire households in the U.S., with 9.76% of households holding a net worth of at least $1 million.
New York City
fromInsideHook
1 month ago

Your "Hidden Gem" Is Someone Else's Hometown

New Jersey's appeal attracts international and out-of-state attention for its proximity to New York City, everyday local culture, and accessible quality of life.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

New Jersey's special Democratic primary too early to call

Analilia Mejia narrowly led Tom Malinowski by fewer than 1 percentage point in a close New Jersey special Democratic primary with many mail-in ballots uncounted.
US politics
fromCard Player
1 month ago

New Jersey Court Will Rehear Casino Smoking Ban Case - Poker News

A state appeals court ordered a rehearing of a lawsuit challenging New Jersey casinos' exemption to the indoor smoking ban, citing legal and evidentiary errors.
#e-bikes
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago
US politics

Friday Video: Here's Why The Latest Wave of E-Bike Restrictions Are So Stupid - Streetsblog New York City

fromStreetsblog
2 months ago
US politics

NJ Pols Want Registration Of Low-Speed E-Bikes, Despite Driver Mayhem - Streetsblog New York City

fromStreetsblog
2 months ago
US politics

Friday Video: Here's Why The Latest Wave of E-Bike Restrictions Are So Stupid - Streetsblog New York City

fromStreetsblog
2 months ago
US politics

NJ Pols Want Registration Of Low-Speed E-Bikes, Despite Driver Mayhem - Streetsblog New York City

US politics
fromABA Journal
2 months ago

New Jersey governor OKs jury service for thousands with criminal convictions

New Jersey restores jury eligibility to about 350,000 people with prior criminal convictions, removing a barrier that disproportionately affected Black adults.
fromSustainable Bus
2 months ago

New Jersey State awards $32 million for 53 electric school buses and 41 chargers - Sustainable Bus

More than $18 million was distributed through the second round of the Electric School Bus Grant Program, supporting the purchase of 53 battery-electric school buses and associated charging equipment. The program, authorized in 2022 and financed through the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities' Clean Energy Fund, provides up to $45 million over three years to replace diesel school buses with zero-emission alternatives. Grant recipients include school districts and private transportation contractors located across northern, central, and southern New Jersey.
Environment
#minimum-wage
fromCbsnews
3 months ago
US news

New Jersey increasing statewide minimum wage Jan. 1, no increase in Pennsylvania or Delaware

fromCbsnews
3 months ago
US news

New Jersey increasing statewide minimum wage Jan. 1, no increase in Pennsylvania or Delaware

US politics
fromGothamist
3 months ago

Could NJ get a new nuclear power plant? It might take a while.

New Jersey legislators propose charging residents years in advance to fund a costly new nuclear plant, but the bill is unlikely to pass soon.
#aviation-accident
#diners
Business
fromTelecompetitor
3 months ago

Optimum plans $40M investment to expand to Woodbridge, Clark, and Linden, New Jersey

Optimum is deploying a 100% fiber-to-the-home network across multiple New Jersey communities, investing $40M to deliver fiber internet, mobile, TV, and phone services.
fromBMW BLOG
3 months ago

BMW North America's 50-Year Headquarters Journey: From Montvale to a Modern Hybrid-Era HQ

Despite BMW's ubiquity in the U.S. marketplace, the manufacturer has only really been selling cars Stateside for fifty years. That's not a lot - especially compared to domestic brands like Ford. An integral part of any operation is its home base. In this case, we're talking about BMW's North America headquarters, which has gone through several different iterations since the 1970s. Five decades of progress - and sales - meant that the organization would regularly outgrow its old digs.
Cars
US politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 months ago

Collins: Where, oh where, will the first female president come from?

Women will govern 14 states (28% of governors), representing modest progress in female gubernatorial representation rather than a transformative surge.
US politics
fromFlowingData
4 months ago

Shifts back to the left for Hispanic voters

Hispanic voters in New Jersey swung sharply right in 2024 versus 2020, then moved back toward Democrats in the 2025 governor’s race, especially in high‑Hispanic towns.
US news
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

Inside the extravagant lives of the NJ bookie moms caught up in Mafia-linked betting ring

Wife and ex-wife of alleged Lucchese soldier received cash from a $2 million illegal online sports betting ring run by their sons and associates.
fromFortune
4 months ago

New Jersey's Mikie Sherrill stresses 'affordability' as she takes governor's office, claims mandate after flipping many Trump voters | Fortune

Yes, I do, a big one.
US politics
Media industry
fromNieman Lab
4 months ago

A newsletter by and for New Jersey South Asians serves the state's sprawling Desi communities

Central New Jersey's large South Asian communities receive minimal local media coverage, prompting the creation of Central Desi to amplify those voices.
fromFast Company
5 months ago

2025 state and local elections are almost here. Here are the major races on the ballot

One year after Donald Trump retook the White House and set into motion a dramatic expansion of executive power, the Republican president figures prominently in state and local elections being held Tuesday.The results of those contests - the first general election of Trump's second term - will be heralded by the victors as either a major repudiation or resounding stamp of approval of his second-term agenda.
US politics
fromTime Out New York
5 months ago

Eight Bruce Springsteen landmarks to visit after seeing his latest biopic

The team at American Holidayscompiled a list of eight must-see spots that will help explain and elaborate on The Boss' legacy. Start your pilgrimage in Freehold, New Jersey, at 39 1/2 Institute Street, the modest white house where Springsteen grew up in the late 1950s, and where his first glimpses of small-town Americana began to take shape.
Music
fromAxios
5 months ago

Scoop: Trump pours millions into Virginia, New Jersey races

Republicans are identifying voters who are less likely to turn out by examining their voting histories in off-year elections. Operatives are also poring over lists of voters the Trump campaign identified as less dependable heading into the 2024 election. The operatives plan to then reach those voters through phone-banking and digital and social media ads. In New Jersey, some money is being spent on mailers.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

Democrats should be taking the fight to Trump the problem is, he's got them battling each other | Jonathan Freedland

Every year is election year in the US, but the contests of 2025, which reach their climax on Tuesday, will be especially revealing. These off-year battles a smattering of governors' races, statewide referendums and the election of a new mayor in the country's biggest city will tell us much about the national mood 12 months after Americans returned Donald Trump to the White House and one year before midterm contests that could reshape the US political landscape.
US politics
Food & drink
fromsilive
5 months ago

Expanding stir-fry and salad chain to open restaurant near Staten Island

honeygrow will open six new New Jersey restaurants, raising its state total to 15 and expanding presence across multiple New Jersey communities.
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 months ago

US Justice Department to send election observers to California, New Jersey

The Department of Justice will send federal election observers to monitor polling sites in California and New Jersey after Republican requests to ensure election integrity.
#earthquake
US news
fromMail Online
5 months ago

9m Americans under State of Emergency for 'hurricane-like' storm

New Jersey declared a statewide emergency as a hurricane-like nor'easter will bring coastal hurricane-like winds, heavy rain, flooding, erosion, power outages, and possible evacuations.
fromCbsnews
5 months ago

Volunteer firefighter shortage at crisis level, New Jersey chiefs warn

Statewide, New Jersey has seen about a 20% drop in volunteers, declining from more than 30,000 volunteers in 2010 to just under 25,000 by the end of 2024, according to the state's Department of Community Affairs. Within individual departments, some of the numbers plunged significantly. "In 2005, I happened to run the numbers this morning, Pennsauken had 150 volunteer members," Pennsauken Fire Chief Jonathan Hutton said. "Today, we have 16 [volunteers]."
US news
Food & drink
fromTasting Table
5 months ago

The Best Pizza In America, According To Alex Guarnaschelli - Tasting Table

The best American pizza often comes from New York and New Jersey spots that obsess over ingredient sourcing, dough cultivation, and precise techniques.
Real estate
fromSFGATE
6 months ago

New Jersey Homeowners Enjoy Some of the Nation's Lowest Insurance Costs Now, But Hidden Flood Risks Loom

New Jersey homeowners typically pay $1,000–$1,499 annually for homeowners insurance, remaining relatively affordable despite coastal storm and flood exposure.
fromGothamist
6 months ago

Low-income pregnant women in NJ can get no-strings-attached cash payments for 3 years

The Bridge Project, which already runs similar programs in New York, Connecticut, and Massachusetts, said the goal is to give children more stability and take some financial pressure off new parents. It comes amid a crushing affordability crisis that's squeezing parents of young children who are struggling with child care and food costs, and as federal cuts threaten to strip benefits from many low-income households.
Social justice
US politics
fromGothamist
6 months ago

NJ judge dismisses lawsuit to overturn affordable housing law. Towns vow appeal.

A judge dismissed a 27-municipality lawsuit challenging New Jersey's new affordable housing law, and the mayor vows to appeal.
US politics
fromCbsnews
6 months ago

New Jersey Board of Public Utilities expanding Universal Service Fund for those struggling to pay bills

New Jersey expanded Universal Service Fund so eligible residents pay at most 6% of income for gas and electric, with higher credits and easier enrollment.
Arts
fromTime Out New York
6 months ago

NJ residents can score under-$20 Broadway tickets as part of first-ever theater program next month

New Jersey Night on Broadway will offer NJ residents discounted BOGO $17.87 tickets, transit deals, dining specials, and theater 'twists' on October 22.
US news
fromCbsnews
6 months ago

Lockdown lifted at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst in New Jersey

Lockdown at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst in New Jersey was lifted after personnel sheltered; cause of the lockdown remains unknown.
fromABC7 New York
6 months ago

Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst in New Jersey on lockdown

all personnel are to lockdown until further notice.
US news
Food & drink
fromBusiness Insider
6 months ago

American diners are dying. I visited 2 to see if they can survive.

American diners are adapting through both innovation and tradition, indicating they can survive widespread closures rather than disappear entirely.
fromwww.mediaite.com
7 months ago

CNN Data Guru Explains Why These Two Governor Races Could Predict the Fate of the House in 2026

ENTEN: Why should people nationally care? Why am I saying it's a flashing red siren for Republicans? If the same party has won in New Jersey and Virginia gubernatorial races, dating back since 1989, guess who won the U.S. House the following years? Six out of seven times, the same party wins nationally and they win the U.S. House of Representatives if, in fact, they win in both Virginia and New Jersey.
US politics
US news
fromnj
7 months ago

N.J. brothers accused of scamming nearly $400K from seniors

Two New Jersey brothers allegedly convinced four elderly women to withdraw nearly $400,000 by posing as government or bank representatives.
#alina-habba
Food & drink
fromTasting Table
7 months ago

Make Diner-Style Disco Fries At Home With Just 3 Ingredients - Tasting Table

Disco fries are crispy fries topped with brown gravy and melted mozzarella; a simple three-ingredient, roughly 30-minute recipe and classic New Jersey late-night comfort food.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
7 months ago

Trump Wakes Up to Trash STUPID AND UGLY WINDMILLS' for KILLING' New Jersey

Trump criticized wind turbines as harmful to New Jersey's economy and called for stopping wind energy projects due to rising energy prices.
US news
fromShorenewsnetwork
7 months ago

New Jersey man charged after alleged inappropriate conduct with minors at public pool

A 26-year-old was charged with sexual assault and child endangerment after inappropriate contact with minors at a public pool.
Social justice
fromNew York Post
7 months ago

Exclusive | Decades of disturbing clergy abuse at elite NJ Catholic school set to be exposed - and its former leader could be state's next cardinal

Clergy abuse allegations at Delbarton's elite school may be revealed following a grand jury decision, focusing on potential cover-ups and a top church leader.
fromNew York Post
7 months ago

3-year-old breaks $1,600 marble table at NJ cafe - and mom claims they couldn't leave until she handed over credit card

Kathy Denman claimed on TikTok that she wasn't allowed to leave a Jersey Shore cafe without forking over her license and credit card info after her 3-year-old daughter broke a pricey table.
Miscellaneous
NYC music
fromBrooklynVegan
7 months ago

My Chemical Romance covered "Livin' on a Prayer" at NJ show w/ Death Cab & Thursday (pics, video, setlists)

My Chemical Romance's 'The Black Parade' tour featured theatrical performances, including pyrotechnics and appearances by the Mayor of Belleville for a special presentation.
US politics
fromSFGATE
7 months ago

1.6 Million Retirees in New Jersey Qualify For The 'Senior Deduction' Under Big, Beautiful Bill

New Jersey retirees will no longer pay taxes on Social Security income due to the Senior Deduction in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
Environment
fromTruthout
7 months ago

New Jersey Wins Historic $2 Billion Settlement From Chemical Companies Over PFAS

DuPont agrees to pay $2 billion to clean up PFAS contamination sites in New Jersey.
Miscellaneous
fromNew York Post
7 months ago

Historic New Jersey synagogue destroyed in massive fire as rabbi, family 'luckily' escape unscathed

Historic New Jersey synagogue destroyed by fire; the rabbi and his family escaped unharmed.
fromGothamist
7 months ago

'We're as active as California': What everyone needs to know about this week's earthquakes in NJ

"We are just in a very high seismically active period. We're as active as California right now."
US news
New York City
fromGothamist
7 months ago

How do NJ beachgoers feel about the governor's race? Gothamist hit the shore.

The New Jersey gubernatorial race between Mikie Sherrill and Jack Ciattarelli is tightening, with significant implications for political patterns in the state.
Renovation
fromABC7 Los Angeles
7 months ago

Dana Schaeffer determined to save New Jersey's diners, beginning with long-shuttered Little Falls Diner

Dana Schaeffer seeks to save the Little Falls Diner, which has been closed since a fire in 1995, by raising funds and community support.
#train-fire
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
8 months ago

Legal questions abound as Trump's former lawyer gets appointments in N.J.

A legal battle in New Jersey has halted federal court proceedings over the appointment of Trump's former attorney as top prosecutor.
New York City
fromwww.mediaite.com
7 months ago

WATCH: Passengers Panic As Fire Ignites On NYC-Area Subway

A fire on a PATH commuter train in New Jersey resulted in smoke-filled cars and multiple injuries among passengers attempting to escape.
#path-train
fromiHeart
7 months ago
New York City

Video Shows Passengers Rushing Off Train As Fire Fills Cars With Smoke | iHeart

fromiHeart
7 months ago
New York City

Video Shows Passengers Rushing Off Train As Fire Fills Cars With Smoke | iHeart

fromNew York Post
8 months ago

NJ bakery owners stabbed after fight with customer over eggplant sandwich he bought four years ago

The argument escalated and eventually turned violent when the suspect allegedly stabbed Mohammad in the chest and slashed Abed in the arm when he tried to intervene.
Miscellaneous
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