New Jersey to Penalize Towns That Don’t Build Affordable Housing by Blocking Community Grants
TRENTON, N.J. — A New Jersey Assembly panel has advanced legislation that would tie access to several state grant programs to municipal compliance with affordable housing obligations. The Assembly Housing Committee on…
New Jersey wants to reward towns that build high-density housing with more state cash
TRENTON, N.J. — A bill advancing in the New Jersey Legislature aims to incentivize municipalities to amend their master plans and zoning ordinances to allow for higher-density residential development through a range…
Toms River councilman joins rally to build homeless shelter on Route 9
TOMS RIVER, NJ — On Saturday, approximately 100 protesters gathered at Toms River Town Hall, demanding township’s approval for a plan to transform Christ Episcopal Church into a homeless shelter. The rally,…
Towns told to build homes in cemeteries, playgrounds, and swamps to meet New Jersey housing mandate
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Municipalities across New Jersey are being instructed to consider building affordable housing in unexpected locations — including cemeteries, playgrounds, swamps, and even highway medians — as the state…
Middletown Announces Plans to Demolish School and Build a Community Park
MIDDLETOWN, NJ – The Township of Middletown is set to acquire the site of the former Mater Dei Prep High School, a once-beloved Catholic institution that closed its doors in 2022, with…
New Jersey to Build Massive Stockpile of Abortion Pills Ahead of Trump Presidency
TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy announced plans to stockpile abortion pills as part of a broader effort to safeguard reproductive rights amid growing concerns over federal abortion restrictions when…
New Jersey Forcing Small Towns to Build Massive Low Income Housing Projects, While Giving Cities a Pass
TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey is forcing rural and suburban towns to build high-density development to accommodate a housing crisis, caused in part by the influx of hundreds of thousands of illegal…
Illegal Immigrant Claims State Issued Driver’s License Gave Him Right to Build Arsenal of 170 Illegal Guns
COLUMBUS, Ohio — A man living in the U.S. illegally was denied his legal challenge to keep a stockpile of 170 firearms, including a .50-caliber Barrett sniper rifle and multiple AR-style weapons,…
Longtime Jackson Resident Approved to Build New Commercial Plaza on County Line Road
JACKSON, NJ—Jose Angeles, the owner of J.A. Painting on County Line Road, is continuing to achieve the American Dream as his successful business ventures enrich the township of Jackson, New Jersey. Angeles,…
New Jersey Sued Over Massive Deisel Engines Needed to Build Offshore Wind Farm
New Jersey’s Offshore Wind Project Drama: Diesel vs. Dolphins? What’s Happening? Ah, New Jersey—the land of boardwalks, beach houses, and now, a massive battle over offshore wind turbines! An ambitious wind energy…
Gavin Newsom Promised To Build 3.5 Million Homes By 2025. He’s Not Even Close
Democratic California Gov. Gavin Newsom is far from completing his promise of increasing the number of housing units by 3.5 million in the state by 2025. Newsom promised in October 2017 amid…
Philippines to build new islands port near Taiwan without U.S. help, governor says
By Karen Lema MANILA (Reuters) – The U.S. military will not be involved in development of a port in the Philippines’ remote northernmost islands near Taiwan, the local governor said on Friday,…
‘We Refuse To Be Bullied’: Rural Officials Throw Wrench In China-Tied Company’s Plans To Build Battery Plant
‘We Refuse To Be Bullied’: Rural Officials Throw Wrench In China-Tied Company’s Plans To Build Battery Plant Nick Pope on March 16, 2024 Newly-elected local officials in Michigan are taking steps to…
Analysis-US automakers race to build more hybrids as EV sales slow
By Joseph White DETROIT (Reuters) – As U.S. sales of gas-electric hybrid vehicles surge and electric-vehicle sales cool, automakers and suppliers are betting consumer demand for a compromise between all-combustion and all-electric…
Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office Helps Build Community Playground in Egg Harbor City
EGG HARBOR CITY, NJ – The Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office (ACPO), in a collaborative effort with the Coalition for a Safe Community and the Egg Harbor City Police Department, has taken a…
Paramount CEO announces layoffs as cost pressures, take-private talks build – CNBC
(Reuters) – Paramount Global CEO Bob Bakish has announced layoffs at the media firm, as it needs to “operate as a leaner company and spend less,” CNBC reported on Thursday citing a…
Blinken urges Bosnia MPs to push through law to build gas pipeline with Croatia -media
SARAJEVO (Reuters) – U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has urged Bosnian Croat lawmakers to stop holding up legislation to build a natural gas pipeline with Croatia, seen as an alternative to…
US investment bank looking to build 10% stake in Italy’s Pop Sondrio – Il Sole 24 Ore
MILAN (Reuters) – A large U.S. investment bank is considering building up a 10% stake in Italy’s Banca Popolare di Sondrio, Il Sole 24 Ore newspaper reported on Thursday, without citing sources…
Russia says it will build ties with North Korea as foreign ministers set to meet
By Josh Smith SEOUL (Reuters) -Russia will develop ties with North Korea in all areas building on agreements between their leaders in September, the Kremlin said on Monday, as their foreign ministers…
New World and China Resources to build $1.3 billion Hong Kong housing development
HONG KONG (Reuters) – Hong Kong’s New World Development and Chinese state-backed China Resources Land said they will jointly build a $1.3 billion housing project in the financial city’s “Northern Metropolis” next…
Apple aims to build more than 50 million iPhones annually in India – WSJ
(Reuters) – Apple and its suppliers aim to build more than 50 million iPhones in India each year, within the next two-to-three years, with additional tens of millions of units planned thereafter,…
Tesla ready to invest up to $2 billion to build India factory, but with riders -ET
BENGALURU (Reuters) – Tesla is ready to invest up to $2 billion to set up a factory in India if the government cuts import duty on its vehicles to 15% for the first two…
Toms River Residents Reject State’s “Very, Very Good Deal” to Build on Ciba Geigy Toxic Dump Site
TOMS RIVER, NJ – It’s an offer they can’t refuse, but Toms River residents are doing just that this weekend. After New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy negotiated a sweetheart deal for BASF,…
China EV maker BYD to build first Europe plant in Hungary -FAS
FRANKFURT (Reuters) – Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD plans to build its first European car factory in Hungary, a German newspaper reported on Saturday. The Frankfurter Allgemeine Sonntagszeitung (FAS), citing unnamed sources…
Brothers Build Full-Size Version of Little Tikes Car that Does 70 MPH
Brothers John and Geof Bitmead have taken the Little Tikes Cozy Coupe, a toy car cherished by children for decades, and upscaled it into a fully functioning, road-legal vehicle. The duo converted…
RTX, Rafael to build missile facility in Arkansas
(Reuters) – U.S. defense contractor RTX Corp and Israel’s Rafael Advanced Defense Systems will build a missile manufacturing facility in East Camden, Arkansas, the companies said on Thursday. The facility will produce…
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