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…
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…
Southend Lofts in Hoboken will host Dumbo Market’s first Garden State store. This is a milestone for the family-owned business’s development outside NYC. Southend Lofts at 38 Jackson Street will host Hoboken Dumbo Market’s 12,700-square-foot ground-floor business. A store and a bright public atrium for residents and guests will fill the 50,000-square-foot commercial space. Southend…
After his physical treatment clinic declined his cash payment, an 84-year-old Montclair resident sparked a major issue. The event at a local rehabilitation firm prompted issues about whether New Jersey enterprises can refuse payment and go cashless. When staff told the retired teacher who needs physical therapy for mobility that only credit cards or checks…
As a federal budget standoff disturbs New Jersey SNAP funds, food aid organizations warn of a tipping point. Over eight hundred thousand state residents rely on SNAP for monthly meals. Now that government financing is uncertain and no resolution is near, local food banks are preparing for an unanticipated demand rise that could strain their…
After province-funded ads created outrage and misinformation, the US canceled all trade talks with Canada. The Ontario government’s commercial lamented tariffs using Reagan’s 1987 address. U.S. leadership responded quickly to the campaign’s timing and tone, casting doubt on cross-border collaboration and one of America’s strongest economic connections. The Reagan Presidential Foundation publicly condemned the ad…
To expand, Trader Joe’s opens in New Jersey. Next Monday, its 21st store will open in Iselin, New Jersey. The Plaza at Woodbridge shopping center across Route 1 from Woodbridge will host the event. Old Bed, Bath & Beyond will be easier to shop at after the new store opens. The store’s 9 a.m. grand…
New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin is suing Amazon for intentionally discriminating against pregnant and handicapped warehouse workers. Platkin and Division on Civil Rights Director Yolanda N. Melville filed the action in New Jersey Superior Court, a vital step toward bringing one of the world’s largest corporations liable for civil rights offenses. Per the…
New Jersey sued Amazon for misclassifying Flex delivery drivers as independent contractors instead than employees, violating state labor laws. Officials say this misrepresentation has cost thousands of drivers fair compensation and crucial employment benefits, igniting a court battle between the state and a global corporation. The New Jersey Attorney General’s Office filed a complaint in…
To help its recovery, Toys “R” Us launched its lone New Jersey holiday shop in Deptford Mall in Gloucester County. Toys “R” Us wants to restore holiday toy sales domination with its countrywide plan. Eight full-scale flagship stores and 20 seasonal pop-ups will open in the U.S. by year-end, including Deptford. It promotes LEGO, Barbie,…
