Atlantic City casinos remain New Jersey’s only indoor smoking spots nearly 20 years after the ban. Staff from public health and casinos discuss whether this long-standing exception applies. On Monday, New Jersey appeals court heard from casino workers who say secondhand smoking poisons them. Dealers, servers, and other workers claimed they had a constitutional right…
After a morning carjacking at Seton Hall University, students and teachers demanded more security and a police probe. The incident occurred Tuesday in a campus parking lot near South Orange Avenue, according to the university. A university spokesman said a parking lot heist near administrative facilities stole an automobile. Soon, suspects fled. Campus administrators assured…
The DOD is investigating Arizona Senator Mark Kelly’s claims of unlawful military orders, escalating a spat with the Trump administration. A national debate over free speech, civilian oversight of the military, and political power intimidating elected officials and service members has erupted. Retired Navy captain and Democrat Senator Kelly reacted strongly to claims that the…
The housing crisis has expanded to New Jersey. Seniors, working families, and youth across the state struggle to find safe, affordable homes. A difficult market is now a full-scale crisis affecting cities, suburbs, and small villages. Many residents have tough choices. Fixed-income seniors must chose rent or essential drugs. Parents work extra shifts or several…
NJ’s minimum wage rises next year. To help workers cope with rising prices, the state will boost the hourly minimum wage to $15.92 on January 1. Long-term raises are typical for NJ workers. Adding 43 cents per hour to full-time wages added hundreds each year. Inflation and economic indicators are raising wages, rent, food, and…
Molly McLeer, 18, from Springfield, New Jersey, is the CSFL’s first female tight end and offensive lineman. The 1936-founded league, known for its Ivy League and service academy teams, has 178-pound weight limits. Most female college football players are kickers, but McLeer pioneered the offensive line. Before college, McLeer played football for Springfield Junior Bulldogs….
Christian Fuscarino, executive director of Garden State Equality, resigned after being accused of child endangerment and violence at his Neptune City residence Resigning on social media, the 35-year-old New Jersey LGBTQ+ rights campaigner stressed business-personal separation. Fuscarino labeled it a family matter and disliked media attention. He assured the public that the issue is being…
Anheuser-Busch’s 75-year-old Newark brewery is closing. Newark and two other California and New Hampshire locales will lose 475 full-time workers in early 2026. Although employees will be provided jobs elsewhere, the brewery’s shutdown will have a lasting emotional impact. The Anheuser-Busch eagle sign that has dominated Newark for decades is the most prominent emblem of…
The tranquil Essex County township of West Orange is in a heated debate over Canada geese management. Although the geese seem unaffected, many homeowners oppose wildlife management, especially lethal bird control. Since Goose Control Technology, the township’s longtime contractor, uses carbon dioxide gassing to euthanize geese, strident opponent Councilwoman Joyce Rudin has highlighted concerns. She…
Mike Pence demanded Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s resignation over his pro-life views. Conservative and anti-abortion activist Pence believes Kennedy disregarded his confirmation pledges regarding abortion-related pharmaceutical assessments. Pence’s ally the Advancing American Freedom Foundation wrote a memo condemning Kennedy. The letter stated that Kennedy “followed in the footsteps of the…
