The recent floods in New York City and New Jersey occurred on July 6, 2026, after powerful thunderstorms dumped several inches of rain across the Northeast. The heavy rainfall followed a dangerous heat wave, causing flash flooding that submerged roads, disrupting transportation, and damaging many homes and businesses. New York City and surrounding communities were […]
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New Jersey To Charge Fee Toward Companies With Workers On Medicaid
A new fee for companies with workers on Medicaid instead of company coverage. The new measure was signed by New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill, noting that it will charge employers with 50 to 249 workers on Medicaid $325 annually per person, and $725 annually for employers with at least 500 workers. This measure is a […]
NJ Governor To Announce 770 Free World Cup Tickets For NJ Soccer Fans
Free tickets to a select number of New Jersey residents are on their way, according to Governor Mikie Sherrill. The announcement was made at the Hackensack University Medical Center by Governor Sherrill on Tuesday morning, who explained that 770 non-transferable World Cup tickets will be distributed freely to select New Jersey residents. This announcement comes […]
NJ Governor Sherill’s Response to The Delaney Hall ICE Protests Might Have Sealed Her Career’s Fate
An ICE detention facility in Newark, New Jersey, has been grabbing the attention of the public in recent weeks due to a surge of Anti-ICE protests. This comes after months of allegations from New Jersey politicians concerning the alleged unsanitary conditions of the facility and the state of those who are housed within those walls. […]
Von Thun’s Country Farm Market’s Annual Strawberry Festival To Welcome Visitors This Weekend
The annual Strawberry Festival at Von Thun’s Country Farm Market is returning this weekend. It is one of the many festivals within New Jersey to celebrate the strawberry season, which takes place between the months of May and June. Families interested in participating should purchase tickets to the festival’s two locations, one in South Brunswick, […]
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
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 […]
