NJ Transit is investigating procedures that allowed two union leaders to receive $10,000 for days off. Two Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen leaders were allegedly compensated for contract discussions time off. An independent Integrity Monitor will investigate and report within five weeks, demonstrating NJ Transit’s transparency and accountability, according to CEO Kris Kolluri. The…
After years of criticizing former President Donald Trump, California Senator Adam Schiff has shown cautious acceptance to his latest economic measure, a 100% tariff on foreign films. Schiff’s nuanced backing shows unexpected common ground with Trump on restarting American film production, with crucial protections. Trump claimed on social media that foreign films have harmed U.S….
One of Essex County’s few unspoiled forests is at risk again as local people and environmentalists return to court. The issue involves billionaire entrepreneur Zygmunt Wilf, co-owner of the Minnesota Vikings, and his family’s plan to build approximately 500 apartments on 120 acres of woodland in the Watchung Mountains. The plan would permanently destroy wetlands,…
In his latest General Assembly address, former President Donald Trump accused the UN of “triple sabotage” against him. Trump claims that an escalator stopped, his teleprompter failed, and audio troubles made parts of his speech inaudible, which he planned. He and First Lady Melania’s escalator stuck mid-way into the U.N. headquarters. Trump demanded that all…
NJ Transit has ordered two top engineers’ union leaders to refund more than $10,000 in salaries, claiming illegal claims during difficult contract discussions. The transportation authority accused the union’s General Chairman and Vice Chairman of submitting timecards for unworked days, especially during negotiation sessions. The agency wants every unearned dollar. NJ Transit informed the Brotherhood…
An SUV hit a Paramus, New Jersey, school crossing guard on Monday morning, hospitalizing him. The guard helped a pedestrian at Howland and Forest Avenue about 7:30 a.m. Police said the crossing guard’s stop sign and outfit easily identified them when hit. 79-year-old Subaru Forester driver turned left onto Forest Avenue, police said. Police said…
After former FBI Director James Comey was indicted, many Democratic senators secretly worried that they could be next on former President Donald Trump’s target list. The bold prosecution has sparked a fear that legal tools may be used to retaliate against political opponents. A Virginia federal grand jury charged Comey with obstruction and lying to…
Trump’s idea to send National Guard troops to Portland is gaining attention, but data analysts warn it could hurt him politically. CNN’s senior statistical analyst Harry Enten reports that 58 percent of Americans oppose sending the National Guard to cities, while 42 percent support it. That discrepancy, he says, shows Trump’s decision may not resonate…
Netflix’s $903 million plan to create a cutting-edge production studio at Fort Monmouth could help Eatontown’s economy in the first phase. The streaming behemoth is offering the town a $47 million payoff and decades of revenue under a proposed Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) arrangement. The Eatontown planning board approved the final and largest…
50 and 70 Columbus, the iconic Jersey City apartment buildings overlooking the ocean, received a $340 million loan to repay. This deal shows that investors trust non-Manhattan rental units near public transportation. JLL and BlueGate Partners’ capital markets helped Ironstate Development Company and Panepinto Properties acquire additional financing. Loans were made by Truist Financial Corporation,…
