Rare New Jersey power outage. The governor’s election is about energy affordability amid 17–20% power price spikes this summer. This price hike might have been avoided, and New Jersey voters can influence energy policy. The 2019 state Energy Master Plan calls for solar and wind to replace reliable coal and natural-gas capacity by 2035. Switching…
Transgender sports activist Riley Gaines criticized Ocasio-Cortez online. The feud began when Gaines commented, “we’re being destroyed from within,” with a rally photo of Ocasio-Cortez, Zohran Mamdani, and Bernie Sanders. The comment prompted Ocasio-Cortez to say, “Maybe if you channeled all this anger into swimming faster, you wouldn’t have come in fifth.” Gaines made recognized…
New Jersey joined 25 states in suing the feds over SNAP suspension this week. The lawsuit claimed the USDA and its administration wrongfully delayed payouts during the federal government shutdown, upsetting a key nutrition-support program. According to the Attorney General, locally regulated but federally financed SNAP assists almost 800,000 New Jerseyans, including children and seniors….
In an unexpected turn in the US-Canada trade battle, a former Reagan top advisor openly blasted Trump’s reaction to a Canadian government commercial. The Ontario commercial featured Reagan’s 1987 address against tariffs and trade restrictions. Trump accused Canada of misrepresenting Reagan’s historical position and halted trade negotiations and threatened further tariffs on Canadian goods. Bruce…
The Mahwah Crocker-McMillin Mansion, once New Jersey’s most costly mansion for sale, has plunged. After repeated price revisions to attract buyers, the 50,000-square-foot estate was cut to $22 million from $33 million earlier this year. For luxury architectural and exclusivity buyers, Compass real estate lowered the price. Realtors call it a “extraordinary opportunity to own…
In a debate that became a campaign highlight, New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani accused Andrew Cuomo of providing the “wrong answer” when asked to choose between the Knicks and the Nets. Lighthearted question became symbolic mini-battle about clarity, affiliation, and voter authenticity. Asked who he would support in a hypothetical NBA Finals battle…
New Jersey’s healthcare worker shortfall impacts access and the medical system. Instead of recruiting mid-career professionals or funding expensive graduate courses, encouraging high school kids to become healthcare professionals is smarter and more sustainable. Early exposure and education drive this method. Mentors, shadowing providers, and similar classes in youth sparked numerous medical, nursing, and allied…
The Democratic Party must determine whether to oppose Trump and the GOP in upcoming elections. A new strategic study alleges the party has abandoned mainstream voter interests on economic, public safety, and border security. The findings show Democrats must adjust to regain power in 2026 and beyond. The research shows that the Democratic Party has…
Conservative critics and online activists are comparing a photo of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Bernie Sanders, and Zohran Mamdani at a rally in Queens, sparking controversy. The photo was shot after the three progressive luminaries rallied in New York City to spur voters before the November 4 election. The event promoted progressive policies including affordable housing, rent…
Vedra Chandler unexpectedly returned to Camden, New Jersey, to alter her town through art, culture, and connection after years on Broadway and with Cirque du Soleil. Chandler, 45, who wowed audiences across in “Hairspray,” says she returned to Camden for a cause. Having been to Harvard and Broadway, she wanted to use her accomplishments to…
