Tag: NJ

New Jersey’s Environmental Protections Need To Be Supported Now More Than Ever

New Jersey’s Environmental Protections Need To Be Supported Now More Than Ever

The environment has been one of the more tumultuous topics within politics under the second Trump administration. The encroachment of generative AI technologies within businesses and data centers in towns and cities across the country has left many worried about their impact on the environment and the health of citizens. For states like New Jersey, […]

The Paterson Water Main Crisis Might Be An Unfortunate Wakeup Call

​A water main burst in Paterson, New Jersey, caused over 70,000 people to be under a boil water advisory for over a week. This not only hindered residents from cooking, cleaning, and using utilities at home, but also various restaurants and other businesses in the area. According to the Associated Press (AP), the affected water […]

NJ Transit Strike Leaves Commuters Searching for Rides

NJ Transit Strike Leaves Commuters Searching for Rides

On May 16, 2025, NJ Transit train engineers went on strike for the first time in over 40 years, affecting approximately 350,000 New Jersey and New York City commuters.  AP News reported that the strike started a month after union members overwhelmingly rejected a labor agreement with management.  “We presented them the last proposal; they […]

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