Hotel Plans Unveilved on Church Road In Toms River

Developer Markets Silverton Property for Hotel or Self-Storage Project Near Hooper Avenue A 4.5-acre commercial tract at one of Toms River’s busiest intersections is being promoted for major development, including a proposed…

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States launch legal war over canceled wind farm planned off Jersey coast

Garden State joins multi-state legal fight after federal government cancels major offshore wind leases tied to more than 1.3 million homes TRENTON, NJ — New Jersey has joined a lawsuit against the…

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Federal Judge Throws Out ERISA Lawsuit Against Equitable 401(k) Plan Over Investment Fees

Newark, NJ — A federal judge in New Jersey dismissed a proposed class-action lawsuit accusing Equitable Financial Life Insurance Company and its retirement plan committees of mismanaging a multibillion-dollar 401(k) plan, ruling…

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Seaside Heights Sued Over Collapsed 10-Story Redevelopment Plan at Former Cursed Steel Skeleton Site

SEASIDE HEIGHTS, N.J. — The developers behind a long-delayed 10-story mixed-use project in Seaside Heights have sued the borough, accusing local officials of sabotaging the redevelopment effort after years of approvals, negotiations…

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It’s Time to Take Our Shore Back: New Jersey Lawmaker Issues Blunt Warning to Teens and Parents Ahead of Planned Memorial Day Chaos

NJ Assemblyman Paul Kanitra Warns Memorial Day Pop-Up Parties Could Lead to Arrests, Parent Penalties Point Pleasant Beach, NJ — As Jersey Shore towns brace for massive Memorial Day weekend crowds, Assemblyman…

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Toms River MUA Commissioners to Continue Free Healthcare Plans After Council Blocks Vote to End Them

Toms River, NJ – A bitter political battle over taxpayer-funded health benefits exploded again in Toms River this week after a divided township council voted to indefinitely block an effort to strip…

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Bao Kosher Chinese Restaurant Planned for Jackson Crossing Space Long Occupied by Koto Sushi and Hibachi

Jackson, NJ — A longtime Jackson Township restaurant location known for years as the home of Koto Sushi and Hibachi is preparing for a major transformation, with a new sit-down Chinese restaurant…

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Gloucester Township Children’s Garden Reopens Monday in Blackwood With Free Family Planting Event

BLACKWOOD, N.J. — Gloucester Township families will once again have the chance to grow their own vegetables as the Kiwanis Club of Gloucester Township Children’s Garden reopens Monday at the Gloucester Township…

New Jersey Democrats’ New Plan to Vote by Phone Driven Financially by VC Brother-In-Law of New Jersey Congressman Gottheimer

Trenton, N.J. — New Jersey Democrats are advancing legislation that would allow some municipal elections to be conducted through smartphones under a pilot program backed by a national mobile voting group founded…

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Warm Days, Cold Nights: New Jersey Gardeners Urged to Wait Before Planting Summer Crops

Toms River, NJ – An early taste of summer warmth is arriving this week, with temperatures climbing into the mid-80s, but gardeners across New Jersey’s Zone 7 are being warned not to…

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New Jersey Diners Are In Decline, But State Lawmakers Say There’s A Plan To Save Them

Trenton, NJ — A new bill backed by South Jersey lawmakers would slash taxes for long-standing diners and restaurants, offering financial relief to businesses that have operated for at least 25 years…

Business News·Five Towns NJ News·Food & Dining·Investigative Report

Watch: United Airlines Plane Strikes Bread Truck on Turnpike, Injuring Driving Before Safely Landing

Newark, NJ — A Baltimore bakery truck driver suffered injuries when a United Airlines jet clipped his vehicle during landing Sunday near Newark Liberty International Airport, sending glass into the cab as…

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Manchester Planning Board to Review Landfill Solar Project, Development Changes at May 4 Meeting

Manchester, NJ — A proposed solar redevelopment on a former landfill and revisions to a multi-building development are set to headline the Manchester Township Planning Board meeting scheduled for Monday at 6…

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Sherrill Unveils Aggressive Housing Plan, Faces Questions on Cabinet Diversity and Development Strategy

TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill on Tuesday rolled out what she called one of the most aggressive housing strategies in the nation, signing an executive order aimed at boosting…

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Jackson Township Mayor Announces Plan to Seize 129 Properties for Alleged $14.2 Million in Unpaid Taxes

JACKSON, NJ — Jackson Township’s Republican leaders are ready to seize 129 private properties as officials say they are moving to recover more than $14.2 million in unpaid property taxes across 129…

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New York Considering Retirement Plan for Elderly Incarcerated Prisoners

ALBANY, NY — Older incarcerated people in New York could receive a $30 monthly stipend and opt out of prison work under a newly reintroduced Assembly bill, marking a renewed push to…

Local Politics·New York News·School and Education News

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NJ Lawmakers Demand FIFA Cost Hearings as Tammy Murphy’s Chairwoman Role Draws Scrutiny Over MetLife Plans

Trenton, NJ — New Jersey lawmakers on Thursday demanded urgent budget hearings into the 2026 FIFA World Cup after raising new concerns about taxpayer exposure, steep transit costs, and the leadership role…

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New Jersey Zone 7: What to plant and what to do in your garden this week to prepare for summer

NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. — A late-season cold snap threatens early plantings across New Jersey just as the spring gardening season accelerates, forcing gardeners to balance frost protection with timely planting decisions, according…

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NJ Transit plan for World Cup could sideline daily commuters during rush hour

New Jersey’s preparation for the 2026 World Cup is exposing a familiar tension: major global events versus the needs of everyday residents. According to reports, NJ Transit expects to move roughly 40,000…

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Mikie Sherrill’s New Gross Profit Corporate Tax Plan Could Put Many New Jersey Small Businesses Out of Business

Proposed limits on loss write-offs spark debate over affordability, revenue and business climate TRENTON, N.J. — A proposed change to New Jersey’s business tax structure is drawing sharp debate as state leaders…

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