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The conversation hosted by NJ PBS and WNYC radio, featured three candidates: Former Assemblyman Jack Ciattarelli, -- a frontrunner in the most recent Rutgers-Eagleton poll -- state Sen. Jon Bramnick (R-Union), -- a rare moderate Republican -- and former radio host Bill Spadea -- a hardcore supporter of President Donald Trump. Read more →

On May 5, at a press conference at Newark City Hall, Mayor Ras Baraka, Democrat, voiced serious concerns about The GEO Group, the operator of a local detention facility. He condemned the company for housing detainees despite an ongoing city lawsuit, noting that they lacked the proper permits for construction and occupancy and denied city inspectors access to the site. In a surprising turn on May 9, 2025, as he campaigns against five fellow Democrats for the governor's seat in the upcoming June primary, Baraka was arrested for trespassing while advocating for reform at the detention center. Newark mayor detained by federal agents during protest at ICE jail by Sophie Nieto-Munoz, New Jersey Monitor May 9, 2025 NEWARK, NJ (May 10, 2025)--Ras Baraka, the mayor of Newark and one of six Democrats running to be New Jersey’s next governor, was arrested and detained by federal immigration agents Friday during a... Read more →

Delaney Hall Currently Holds Murderers, Rapists, Suspected Terrorists, and Gang Members NEWARK, NJ (May 10, 2025)(CNBNews)-–On Friday, May 9, 2025, as a bus of detainees was entering the security gate of Delaney Hall Detention Center, a group of protestors, including two members of the U.S. House of Representatives, stormed the gate and broke into the detention facility. Representatives Robert Menendez, Jr. and Bonnie Watson Coleman and multiple protestors were holed up in a guard shack, the first security check point. “Members of Congress storming into a detention facility goes beyond a bizarre political stunt and puts the safety of our law enforcement agents and detainees at risk. Members of Congress are not above the law and cannot illegally break into detention facilities. Had these members requested a tour, we would have facilitated a tour of the facility. This is an evolving situation,” said Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin. The allegations made... Read more →

"The Ocean Doesn’t Recognize Tears As part of Project for Empty Space’s Artist-in-Residence Program, Andrea Chung explores Caribbean histories, family dynamics, and intricate nuances both micro and macro. **Exhibition Dates:** May 6, 2025, through August 17, 2025 **Opening Reception:** May 17, 2025 **Credit:** Andrea Chung **NEWARK, NEW JERSEY (February 2025)** — Project for Empty Space is excited to present "The Ocean Doesn’t Recognize Tears," a solo exhibition by 2022 Artist-in-Residence Andrea Chung. This exhibit will take place at the PES Ironside Newark location from May 6, 2025, through August 17, 2025, with an opening reception on Saturday, May 17, 2025. Born in Newark, Chung's exhibition delves into themes of heritage, familial love, and parenting in an autobiographical context. Renowned for her unique method of using actively dissolving sugar that she casts into intricate sculptures, Chung pays homage to the Caribbean’s most significant product export during slavery, particularly through the lens... Read more →

NEW JERSEY — Just now, the mayor of New Jersey’s largest city, Newark, and Democratic candidate for governor, Ras Baraka, was handcuffed and detained at an ICE facility. In response, Co-Executive Director of the Center for Popular Democracy Action Analilia Mejia released the following statement: “I am outraged at what I just witnessed at the ICE facility in New Jersey. Newark Mayor Ras J. Barak peacefully entered the premises and complied without resistance when he was asked to step out by the agents. Moments later, he was violently and unjustifiably arrested by the very same agents. "This is not just an attack on him — it is a blatant assault on transparency and the right of our elected officials to protect their communities. "Mayor Baraka was asking questions, and instead of answers and transparency, he was met with aggression — handcuffed and arrested by agents who chose escalation over accountability.... Read more →

by Dana DiFilippo, New Jersey Monitor April 28, 2025 The New Jersey Supreme Court heard arguments Monday in a long-fought case about whether a state grand jury can call out a private entity like the Catholic Church and recommend reforms for its public harms, like clergy sex abuse — or if such presentments are permissible only when they involve public entities and ongoing harms, as church attorneys contend. The Catholic Diocese of Camden has been battling the state to prevent a presentment since 2019, when former Attorney General Gurbir Grewal vowed to investigate clergy sex abuse. He acted after a Pennsylvania grand jury returned a presentment against hundreds of priests who victimized more than 1,000 children over seven decades Lower-court judges sided with the diocese and sealed the New Jersey case, so while the legal fight has continued for six years in secrecy, abuse victims were left wondering what happened... Read more →

TOMS RIVER, NJ (APRIL 28, 2025) (CNBNEWS) -- The Local Finance Board fined a former Toms River Councilman $400 for violating the New Jersey Local Government Ethics Law, reported John Paff of TransparencyNJ.com. CNBNews graphic files Paff, who first reported the violation notice, stated that the agency is primarily responsible for enforcing the Local Government Ethics Law. According to the Board’s findings, in 2018, while his son Kevan Kubiel was applying for an entry-level police officer position, Councilman Brian S. Kubiel, who served on the Toms River Township Council (Ocean County, NJ) until December 2019 participated in official actions that directly influenced the hiring process. The Notice of Violation (NOV) indicates that at the August 14, 2018, council meeting, Kubiel voted in favor of an ordinance that modified police hiring practices by allowing the police chief to increase the number of hires and permitting applicants to enhance their written exam... Read more →

Speight, Atkins, Reynolds-Jackson legislation will exempt nursing mothers from jury service (TRENTON) — A bill that will allow nursing mothers to be exempt from jury duty was signed into law today. Bill A1992, sponsored by Assemblywoman Shanique Speight, Assemblyman Reginald Atkins, and Assemblywoman Verlina Reynolds-Jackson, takes a significant step toward ensuring fairness and compassion in New Jersey’s jury duty process. Previously, nursing mothers were not explicitly exempted from jury duty, often creating a hardship for new moms. This law changes that by exempting nursing mothers from jury duty when the child is one year of age or younger. “We have a moral obligation to support new moms, and that includes helping women who choose to feed their babies by nursing or pumping, both of which offer lifelong benefits to the child,” said Assemblywoman Speight (D-Essex, Hudson). “By exempting nursing and pumping mothers from jury duty for the first year of... Read more →

By Eric Ruark CNBNews Exclusive Ask most Republicans or right-leaning voters for their thoughts on "environmentalism," and you'll hear a litany of complaints about progressives' attempts to remake our economy, increase the cost of living, and regulate small businesses into the ground. It's simply a political reality that campaigns against eating meat and zoning battles to outlaw single-family homes -- not to mention the war on oil and natural gas -- have made "environmentalist" practically a dirty word on the Right. And that's a problem, because protecting our environment, conserving our natural resources for future generations, and promoting a high quality of life for all Americans are fundamentally conservative endeavors. This isn't an attack on or a defense of the political Right. It's an argument that it's long past time for the Right to seriously take up the mantle of environmental stewardship rather than ceding it to the radical Left.... Read more →

Willie Nelson, Farm Aid, David Senter, American Agriculture Movement, and National Young Farmers Coalition Issue Letter to Young Farmers in Emerging Farm Crisis Spicewood, Texas (April 17, 2025) The National Young Farmers Coalition joins Willie Nelson, Founder and President of Farm Aid, and David Senter, President of the American Agriculture Movement, in releasing a solidarity letter to young farmers at a moment of emerging farm crisis. Disaster programs that were authorized by Congress at the end of 2024 have not been implemented and are desperately needed. Input costs remain stubbornly high and are increasing with new tariffs. Frozen USDA contracts mean family farmers are owed money for investments they've already made in their farms. In this new statement, Willie Nelson and David Senter reflect on the 1980s Farm Crisis and how it was "political organizing by farmers and those who support them, as well as legal strategy, that ended the... Read more →

CORRECTION/UPDATE William E. Cleary Sr. | CNBNews GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ (April 18, 2025)(CNBNews)--Catalyst Development Partners, a prominent real estate firm based in Connecticut, has taken legal action against the City of Gloucester following an agreement they reached in December 2022 to revitalize the Southport area. This redevelopment project, covering approximately 145 acres of land, aimed to transform the region into a community hub. As part of the agreement, Stephen Parnes was officially designated as the Conditional Redeveloper for the Southport Redevelopment area. The lawsuit raises questions about the future of this significant undertaking and the city’s commitment to its development goals. At the time, James Maley Esq., of the Maley Givens Law Firm, Collingswood, who represents the city in this matter, stated in a letter to Parnes, “As Redevelopment Counsel to the City of Gloucester City, we will be preparing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) naming Catalyst as Conditional Redeveloper... Read more →

On 04/07/2025, at approximately 1642 hours, Ian Colon (07/12/2002) was reported missing. Ian left his residence between 7 a.m. and 4:40 p.m. on April 7, 2024. He is diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), however is high functioning. Ian's clothing description is unknown however he is described as a thin black male with medium brown skin tone weighing approximately 150 lbs at 5'10" tall and has a tattoo on his left arm. He is known to frequent the Trenton and New York City area, specifically homeless shelters in New York City. Ian frequently utilizes the New Jersey Transit trains to travel from New Jersey to New York. If anyone has additional information or knowledge of Ian Colon's location, please call 9-1-1, the Gloucester Township Police Department at 856-228-4500 or call the GTPD Anonymous Crime Tip Line: 856-842-5560, or send your tips via GTPD Website at https://gtpolice.com/tips . https://gtpolice.com/news/article/2191 Read more →

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Suddenly, on March 11, 2025, passed at the age of 31. Of Gloucester City, NJ Williamsburg NYC, Brooklyn, NY, Mt. Laurel, NJ, and Bloomfield NJ. Beloved and cherished son of Andrea Lee Spencer-Linzie and the late Phillip Craig Spencer-Linzie. Beloved brother of Justin Spencer-Linzie. Also survived by many loving grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins and extended family of the Spencer and Linzie families. Affectionately known as GSL and G-Spence, Galen was born in Westwood, NJ. He was a graduate of Moorestown Friends School class of 2011 and received his bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Bucknell University in 2015. Galen was currently working in advertising and marketing. He had a passion for the arts, music and sports. Galen loved spending time with his friends, traveling, making new relationships, and developing and designing art. Galen in his later life gained an interest in politics, social justice, and ways to generally create a... Read more →

Gov. Murphy’s budget is bad for local news by Terrence T. McDonald, New Jersey Monitor March 21, 2025 Nearly seven years ago, Gov. Phil Murphy took a bold step toward reviving, strengthening, and transforming local media and civic engagement. In August 2018, eight months into Murphy’s first term, he signed a widely popular, bipartisan bill establishing the New Jersey Civic Information Consortium, an entity formed to provide financial aid to create and support trustworthy, community-based news. “I believe the Consortium is a viable means to begin to combat the widespread proliferation of deliberately false or misleading information that threatens our democracy and contributed to getting President Trump elected,” Murphy said then. State funding for the consortium has risen from $500,000 to $3 million. Now, with nine months left until Murphy leaves office, his last budget plan proposes quite a different commitment to the consortium: zero dollars. His spending plan also... Read more →

Testimony outlined Democratic efforts to combat price hikes and promote clean energy (TRENTON) — Assembly Speaker Craig J. Coughlin (D-Middlesex) testified at the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities’ (NJBPU’s) Quarterly Public Meeting. The Speaker’s testimony centered on steps Assembly Democrats are taking to combat the rising cost of utility bills. “For the past seven years and some months, Democrats in New Jersey have taken an ‘all of the above’ approach to creating clean energy right here in New Jersey. We know that if we help support energy creation here, we can generate the energy our families and businesses need while also creating a generation of middle class, union jobs that will drive our economy forward,” said Speaker Coughlin during his testimony. “Most importantly, we also know what this means for the people of our state. Simply put: lower costs for utilities.” “Whether it’s been solar, wind, nuclear or energy... Read more →

Mr. Cleary, I remember as I am sure you do when Gloucester City was DRY on Sundays. What made me think of this was when I learned that the Saint Patrick's Day parade in Gloucester City was being held two weeks ahead of the national celebration on March 17. Why??. Why did Gloucester City stop Dry Sundays? Who made the decision? Who was the mayor? I hope you find this interesting and do what you do best, look into it. Thanking You, Bob Carrick ================= Hello, Bob. I apologize for the delay in responding to your questions. Before I address them, some groundwork needs to be established. My father, George F. Cleary Sr., and my mother, Mazie, purchased the Gloucester City News from its previous owner in 1950. Prior to that, he worked at the paper for two years. In 1985, my wife Connie (née Sarlo) and I bought the... Read more →

The casino industry has always been subject to extensive regulation and monitoring. This is even more true with the rise in online gambling in recent years. Many countries have collected vast amounts of information about the industry, its cash flows, and the players who engage in the games on offer. This information serves a dual purpose. Firstly, it helps regulators ensure that gambling is correctly reported for purposes like taxation and helps identify areas where crime may occur. Secondly, it gives the industry and government insight into what is happening in the sector to help better regulate it for the protection of players and operators. New Jersey, as one of the largest gambling states in the US, is well-known for this. The 2024 gambling results the state released in early 2025 show how gambling has changed in the state and paint a vivid picture of the industry. Below, we’ll provide... Read more →

William E. Cleary Sr. | CNBNews Photo credit CNBNews Photo credit CNBNews WIND STORMS PUMMEL LITTLE LEAGUE DUGOUT—Today, Wednesday, March 12, Peyton and Me noticed that the Little League dugout roof on the Nicholson Road side of the baseball field was missing. According to a nearby neighbor, the damage resulted from the recent intense wind storms in Gloucester City and other communities in South Jersey. The gentleman said a gust of wind lifted the roof off the dugout and dropped it on the concrete behind the structure. “Fortunately, it didn’t land on Nicholson Road or hit anyone,” he said. According to the National Weather Service, gusts from those storms reached as high as 50 MPH. We have learned that the City's Public Works Department is helping with the repairs to the dugout. Reds Quinlan Photo credit CNBNews Photo credit, CNBNews Erin Go Braugh—At the end of February, one of the... Read more →

Description There is an increased risk for fire spread today in New Jersey, southeastern Pennsylvania, Delaware, and northeastern Maryland. Minimum relative humidity values will fall to between 20 and 30 percent. This will be combined with west to northwest winds of 10 to 20 mph and gusts up to 30 mph. These conditions will support the rapid spread of any fires that ignite, which could quickly become difficult to control. Outdoor burning is strongly discouraged. Be sure to properly extinguish or dispose of any potential ignition sources, including smoking materials such as cigarette butts. Refer to your state's forest fire management agency for more information on burn restrictions for your local area. Read more →

William E. Cleary Sr. | CNBNews On March 4, 2025, President Trump's address to a joint session of Congress lasted nearly 100 minutes, making it the longest in recent history. His remarks surpassed those of former President Bill Clinton's second-longest address at the State of the Union in 2000, which lasted an hour and 28 minutes, according to the American Presidency Project, which has tracked speech lengths since President Lyndon B. Johnson in 1964. (Photo courtesy of Wikipedia) WASHINGTON, D.C. (MARCH 6, 2025) (CNBNews) -- On the night of March 4, during a joint session of Congress, Republican President Donald J. Trump, the 47th president of the United States, outlined what his administration has accomplished in the first 73 days of his term. He also discussed some of his goals, including ending the Ukraine-Russia War, making Greenland the 51st state of the United States, re-naming the Gulf of Mexico the... Read more →

UPDATED MARCH 7, 2025 Editor's Note: We have made the detailed Brooklawn Police Department reports available for September, October, November, and December 2024. As time allows, the remaining reports for 2024 will be released in the upcoming weeks, along with current reports throughout the following year. Regarding the delay in publishing the reports below, I continue to edit the articles and write the commentary you read on CNBNews daily by myself. It is something I enjoy doing, though, at times, it can become overwhelming. In the past, the Brooklawn Police, along with the police departments from Bellmawr, Gloucester City, Mt. Ephraim, and Westville, would automatically forward their crime reports and press releases to CNBNews. Unfortunately, that is no longer the standard operating procedure for those agencies. The reports that are published, such as those from the U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Burlington County Prosecutor's Office, Camden County Prosecutor's Office, Cape... Read more →

NEWARK, N.J. — Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Newark led a joint operation with significant support from the New Jersey State Police resulting in four Bergen County individuals charged with operating a series of illicit massage parlors in New Jersey and New York. Zhejun Piao, 37, a Chinese national; Miyeon Choi, 37, a South Korean national; Shangxian Cui, 36, Chinese national; and Meixiang Jin, 34, of Palisades Park, New Jersey, are charged by complaint with one count of conspiracy to commit interstate travel or transportation in aid of a racketeering enterprise. All four defendants were arrested on Aug. 8 and made their initial appearances at the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey in Newark. They were all released. “Homeland Security Investigations Newark and our law enforcement partners worked relentlessly during the investigative and prosecutorial phases of this case against multiple illicit businesses in New Jersey and New York,”... Read more →

By Zachariah Hughes Published: February 27, 2025 THE ANCHORAGE DAILY NEWS The 53rd Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race kicks off this weekend, with a number of major adjustments for mushers and spectators alike. Low snow across Southcentral Alaska this winter was looming over the event for weeks, and race organizers ultimately decided to shift the race route north to Fairbanks shortly after reports emerged from snowmachiners and trail crews that a challenging stretch of the trail north of the Alaska Range was completely bare, down to the dirt and rocks. “We’ve had so much work to do to move us to Fairbanks,” Iditarod CEO Rob Urbach said Wednesday. “It was six months of work in six days.” The event has moved to Fairbanks three times in the past, in 2003, 2015 and 2017. But this year’s route is slightly different from any precedent. As the result of a loop bringing... Read more →

Attorneys for Norcross, allies call on attorney general to step down by Nikita Biryukov, New Jersey Monitor February 26, 2025 Attorneys for South Jersey power broker George Norcross and others charged in a now-dismissed racketeering indictment called Wednesday for Attorney General Matt Platkin to step down. “I think it’s time for us to get someone who can serve as an attorney general who is not a politician masquerading as a law enforcement officer, because when you look at what Mr. Platkin has done during the term as attorney general, all he’s trying to do is set the footing for a political career,” said attorney Michael Critchley, who represents Norcross. Platkin is not seeking elected office, and Critchley did not say why he believes Platkin is doing so. Superior Court Judge Peter Warshaw on Wednesday dismissed racketeering and other charges against Norcross; his brother, Philip Norcross; NFI CEO Sidney Brown; Michaels... Read more →

by Dana DiFilippo, New Jersey Monitor February 24, 2025 The family of a Metuchen man who fatally overdosed on drugs in a state prison last year has filed a federal wrongful death lawsuit against the state. Phillip Kellerman, 35, died on Jan. 20, 2024, after he took fentanyl-laced drugs at Northern State Prison in Newark, where he had been incarcerated since 2017, according to a lawsuit his sister Danielle Mendes filed last week. Prison staff were aware of his history of addiction but failed to properly monitor him or house him separately from other people struggling with addiction, the lawsuit says. After he was found unresponsive in his cell, medical staff did not administer the overdose-reversing drug Narcan, in violation of their policies, the lawsuit says. No one was arrested or charged in Kellerman’s death, and there’s no evidence of any investigation into how Kellerman got the drugs that killed... Read more →

ICE expands detention capacity with Delaney Hall Facility in New Jersey WASHINGTON — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement announced today the imminent reopening of the Delaney Hall Facility in Newark, New Jersey, after reaching an agreement with the facility’s owner to reestablish the federal immigration processing and​ detention center at the 1,000-bed facility. "This detention center is the first to open under the new administration," said acting ICE Director Caleb Vitello. "The location near an international airport streamlines logistics, and helps facilitate the timely processing of individuals in our custody as we pursue President Trump’s mandate to arrest, detain and remove illegal aliens from our communities.” The facility will expand ICE’s detention capacity in the Northeast, enhancing the agency’s ability to manage the region’s growing enforcement and removal operations. Read more →

TRENTON NJ (FEB. 26, 2025) — Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and New Jersey State Athletic Control Board (SACB) Commissioner Larry Hazzard, Sr. today announced a new round of funding for a Trenton boxing gym and mentoring program and a youth boxing program in Atlantic City. GOOD NEWS The to continue its program that launched last year provides participants with boxing knowledge and physical fitness training, as well as instruction on nutrition, wellness, and life skills. The yearlong program is expected to reach 20 youth participants who will attend sessions three days per week, with each session lasting three hours. These participants take part in boxing fitness training as well as monthly workshops and field trips. The monthly life skills workshops are open to program participants and their family members and area residents, meaning those seminars will benefit the larger community. Another $65,000 grant is being provided to the Atlantic... Read more →

Washington, DC(February 25, 2025)-- - Today, Congressman Van Drew issued the following statement regarding the passage of the Fiscal Year 2025 House budget resolution. "As much as I wanted to see a different budget resolution, I ultimately voted for it because it is essential to move the budget process forward so real negotiations can begin," said Congressman Van Drew. "Americans made it clear they want a better budget—one that reins in spending while protecting the services families rely on. Let me be clear: I will not cut Medicare, Social Security, or Medicaid. As we head into the next phase, I will fight like hell to ensure we safeguard these critical programs while also addressing our deficit, ensuring President Trump's agenda can be funded, and cutting wasteful spending. I have had numerous one-on-one conversations with President Trump on this matter, and he shares my philosophy—these programs must be protected for the... Read more →

Your action is needed. The killers of Patrolman Jerome Victor Haaf and Sergeant John William Bonnell, III have upcoming hearings. We must act now to ensure justice is upheld. Time is of the essence — we need your voice to help keep these violent offenders behind bars where they belong. In less than one minute, you can send a No Parole letter asking to DENY PAROLE / CLEMENCY for the following inmates. Help stop the parole of the killer of Patrolman Jerome Victor Haaf Help stop the clemency of the killer of Sergeant John William Bonnell, III *** PLEASE READ THE SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS WHEN GENERATING YOUR LETTER *** There is still time to send letters requesting that parole be denied to the killers of: SEND A NO PAROLE LETTER FOR POLICE OFFICER SLEDGE SEND A NO PAROLE LETTER FOR CHIEF OF POLICE LANGE SEND A NO PAROLE LETTER FOR POLICE... Read more →

Dear Friend, South Jersey families are feeling the impact of rising prices under the Trump Administration. Instead of offering stability, President Trump and Elon Musk are fueling fear, chaos, and uncertainty—leaving working families behind. In Congress, I am committed to pushing back against these harmful policies and ensuring our government works for the American people. Protecting Americans from Elon Musk’s Conflicts of Interest Elon Musk’s influence over government decision-making is unacceptable. That’s why I am pushing for legislation in Congress to ensure he is held accountable. I support the following bills: Ending DOGE Conflicts Act – This bill would expose Musk’s financial conflicts of interest by requiring Musk and others who are given his same title of Special Government Employee to file public financial disclosures. CLEAR Act – This bill will ensure that temporary agencies, such as the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), are subject to Freedom of Information Act... Read more →

By Robbie Schneider Social Media Manager FRANCISCAN HEALTH Every breath we take is often taken for granted. But for the 3.8 million Americans living with emphysema, each shortened breath, cough and wheeze is a reminder of this devastating lung disease. End-stage emphysema, or stage 4 emphysema, can mean living with a decade or more of breathing problems, tiredness, heart problems or other health concerns that impact your ability to live your life to your fullest. Because emphysema, like other forms of COPD, reduces the amount of oxygen that can reach your bloodstream, the heart works harder to spread oxygen throughout the body. A person with severe emphysema may get tired easily, may have chest pains or palpitations, or experience headaches, sleep problems, and irritability. “There is no cure for emphysema or COPD, but our goal is to help slow the progression of the disease,” said Faisal Khan, MD, a Greenwood... Read more →

“I want to thank President Trump and Secretary Duffy for their efforts to halt the current congestion pricing program in Manhattan’s Central Business District. “While I have consistently expressed openness to a form of congestion pricing that meaningfully protects the environment and does not unfairly burden hardworking New Jersey commuters, the current program lines the MTA’s pockets at the expense of New Jerseyans. “Although we have had a difference of opinion with our colleagues in New York on congestion pricing, we have always had a productive relationship with our neighbors across the Hudson. I look forward to continuing that spirit of partnership for the benefit of the entire Tri-State Area.” Read more →

​ By Chris Wade | The Center Square contributor Feb 5, 2025 ​(The Center Square) — New Jersey is backing away from several major offshore wind projects as the Trump administration seeks to pull federal leases for the clean energy initiatives. Gov. Phil Murphy announced this week that New Jersey won't be providing financial support for a pair of offshore wind projects, including the Atlantic Shores South project, which was given a green light by the U.S. Department of the Interior last year. The project had called for installing 200 wind turbines less than nine miles off the New Jersey coast — providing enough electricity to power more than 1 million homes. In a statement, Murphy described offshore wind as a "once-in-a-generation opportunity to create tens of thousands of jobs, drive an entirely new manufacturing supply chain, and secure energy independence" but said the industry is "currently facing significant challenges."... Read more →

Bob Menendez — again — appeals conviction in bribery scheme by Dana DiFilippo, New Jersey Monitor February 14, 2025 Former Sen. Bob Menendez wants a federal appeals court to overturn his conviction and sentence in a global bribery scheme. Menendez attorneys filed a notice of appeal Thursday, four months before the disgraced longtime Democrat is expected to report to federal prison to begin serving 11 years behind bars. The appeal is no surprise. Menendez has denied wrongdoing and appealed every step of the way. Federal Judge Sidney H. Stein shot down two prior appeals — one his attorneys filed a month after his July conviction and another filed in November after prosecutors revealed they mistakenly uploaded insufficiently redacted documents to a laptop jurors used during deliberations. He also vowed he would appeal all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court after his sentencing last month, when he blasted the Southern... Read more →

Home remodeling has become a $380 billion industry, and the renovation market is steadily improving. Remodelers have been busy for the past couple of years in South Jersey, and the forecast is that the market will still be good at least for the next few years according to the market. Even high-spending metropolitan markets have remodeling growth potential. Experts, many of which started out in new construction, were laid off during the recession of a decade ago and started their own remodeling businesses, predict that the average growth projection for the top 13 metro markets is 7.4%. According to the US Census, more than half of all houses in New Jersey are actually owned by the inhabitants, which means there are lots of homes available for renovation. There are fewer obstacles to a New Jersey renovation than, say, megapolises like New York City. New Jersey renovations do not normally come... Read more →

(Newark- New Jersey – Feb. 12, 2025) Get ready to revive the spirit of the 1980s! Iconic rock star and eternal heartthrob Rick Springfield, a true emblem of the '80s music scene, is set to take the stage on Saturday, July 12, 2025, at 7 PM at New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) in Newark, N.J. Joining him for this unforgettable night are fellow '80s legends John Waite, Wang Chung,and Paul Young, all ready to transport you back to a time filled with unforgettable melodies and electrifying performances. Rick Springfield will perform his hit songs, including “Jessie’s Girl,” “Don’t Talk to Strangers,” “An Affair of the Heart,” “I’ve Done Everything for You,” “Love Somebody,” and “Human Touch.” The GRAMMY® winner will share the stage with special guests John Waite, performing “Missing You,” Wang Chung with “Everybody Have Fun Tonight,” and Paul Young with “Every Time You Go Away.” Reserve tickets... Read more →

SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA 01.29.2025 Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Kaleb Schultz USS Tripoli (LHA 7) Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Elias Brown, from Reno, Nevada, left, and Aviation Electronics Technician Airman Adolfo Herrera, from Trenton, New Jersey, assemble a dolly aboard amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7), Jan. 29, 2025. Tripoli is an America-class amphibious assault ship homeported in San Diego. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kaleb Read more →

USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) Conducts Routine Operations in the South China Sea SOUTH CHINA SEA (Jan. 31, 2025) Aviation Structural Mechanic (Safety Equipment) Seaman Apprentice Shakaan Hoagland, of Trenton, N.J., washes an F-35C Lightning II, assigned to the “Warhawks” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 97, on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) Jan. 31, 2025. Vinson, the flagship of Carrier Strike Group ONE, is underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Pablo Chavez) Read more →

WINE GARDEN AND KABILA EVENTS TEAM UP Philadelphia, PA - Wine Garden and Kabila Events (Philly Black Wine Fest) present the 1st Annual Galentine's Wine Tasting Celebration on Thursday, February 13th. Mother-daughter duo Nazaret Teclesambet and Favian Sutton (Wine Garden) and Sonia Blount (Kabila Events) invite guests for an exclusive evening of friendship, wine, music and themed fun at PJ Clarke's at The Curtis, located at 601 Walnut Street. Guests are invited to indulge in samplings from local and regional wine vendors, enjoy live entertainment by John Sax and DJ Lady FX, create custom love poems on a vintage pink typewriter, make memories with curated photo stations, and enjoy an exclusive menu of Galentine's cocktails and happy hour bites prepared special from PJ Clarke's and Culinary Director Taylor Weldon. Galentine's Wine Tasting Celebration will host two sessions, 5:00pm to 7:00pm and 8:00pm to 10:00pm, with tickets available now starting at... Read more →

"I Will Survive ~ A Journey of Faith, Hope and a Magnificent Second Act" ~Gloria Gaynor GLORIA GAYNOR TO BE HONORED AT BERGEN PERFORMING ARTS CENTER’S ANNUAL WOMEN'S SPRING LUNCHEON Gloria Gaynor's new single, "FIDA," is out now, and her documentary, “I Will Survive” premieres on Lifetime on Saturday, February 8th at 8 PM. (Englewood, N.J. – Feb. 7, 2025) Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC) has announced that two-time Grammy Award-winning artist Gloria Gaynor will be honored and serve as a guest speaker at its annual Spring Luncheon on Tuesday, March 18, at 11:30 a.m. The Spring Luncheon pays tribute to Women's History Month by honoring the legendary 2 X Grammy Winner Gloria Gaynor, a native of Newark who continues to leave an indelible mark within the music industry. Best known for her anthems "I Will Survive" and "Never Can Say Goodbye," Gaynor's soaring vocals and magnetic stage presence resonate... Read more →

January 31, 2025 Updates For more business updates and live support from business experts, visit Business.NJ.gov. Already have an account? Log in. Last Call: Apply for 2025 Green Acres Funding New Jersey non-profit organizations focused on environmental conservation and recreation can now apply for the 2025 Green Acres funding round. This opportunity includes grants and 0% interest loans to develop parks, acquire land, and enhance open spaces. Eligible non-profits must be based in New Jersey or operate significantly within the State. The program prioritizes projects in overburdened communities, with applications due by February 5, 2025. Apply Now Fund Your Community Initiative with OFBI Grants Faith and community-based organizations (FBCOs) in New Jersey are invited to explore a suite of grant programs offered by the Office of Faith-Based Initiatives (OFBI). These grants are designed to bolster the vital services FBCOs provide and to promote economic and community development for low-income residents... Read more →

NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK (January 29, 2025)--Danielle R. Sassoon, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced today that former U.S. Senator ROBERT MENENDEZ(image), WAEL HANA, a/k/a “Will Hana,” and FRED DAIBES, were sentenced to 11 years, more than eight years, and seven years in prison, respectively, for bribery, foreign agent, and obstruction of justice offenses. MENENDEZ, HANA, and DAIBES were convicted on July 16, 2024, following a nine-week jury trial before U.S. District Judge Sidney H. Stein, who imposed today’s sentences. U.S. Attorney Danielle R. Sassoon said: “The sentences imposed today result from an egregious abuse of power at the highest levels of the Legislative Branch of the federal government. Robert Menendez was trusted to represent the United States and the State of New Jersey, but instead he used his position to help his co-conspirators and a foreign government, in exchange for bribes like... Read more →

By Eric Nemeth | CNBNEWS CONTRIBUTOR source NFL (NEW ORLEANS -- Jan. 27, 2025) (CNBNews)--The Super Bowl matchup is finalized, featuring a rematch from two years ago between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Kansas City Chiefs. Ticketing technology company Victory Live reports today that the Average Ticket Price (ATP) for this year's Super Bowl, as of Sunday, Jan. 26, was $8,029 per ticket across the secondary market. As of this morning (Jan. 27), the ATP has risen to $9,092 per ticket for sales occurring between yesterday's championship games and today. The increase signifies an 18% rise in average ticket prices compared to the same period in 2023 ($7,684), when the Chiefs and Eagles faced off in the Super Bowl for the first time. The figures only reflect sold tickets and do not include fees. SOURCE ERIC NEMETH, VICTORY LIVE Read more →

SAY ICE raid in Newark as ‘chilling,’ ‘cruel’ by Sophie Nieto-Munoz, New Jersey Monitor January 24, 2025 Senate Majority Leader Teresa Ruiz took to the podium in Newark City Hall Friday, hours after immigration enforcement officials shocked the city in a job site raid — and urged the packed room of residents, immigrant advocates, and reporters to pray. “I’m afraid, and maybe, I’m tired, emotional. I don’t want to be here as the senate majority leader — I’m here as a mother, as a Newarker, as a first-generation Puerto Rican born here,” said Ruiz, her voice breaking. Ruiz (D-Essex) was one of dozens of elected officials and activists who spoke at a news conference in Newark to denounce the Thursday raid that led ICE agents to detain several undocumented workers and U.S. citizens, including a military veteran. Throughout the hour-long meeting, they described the agents’ actions as “chilling,” “cruel,” and... Read more →

photo provided CLEMENTON, NJ (December 13, 2024)--On Tuesday, December 16th, at approximately 3:12 PM, Gloucester Township Police Officers were dispatched to 1718 Kingswood Place in the Clementon section of Gloucester Township, in response to a reported dwelling fire. Fire departments from Blackwood, Chews Landing, Erial, Lambs Terrace, Pine Hill and Winslow, responded. The Fire Company successfully brought the fire under control. Assistance was also provided by Inspira BLS, Volunteers of America and the Gloucester Township Office of Emergency Management. photo provided No injuries were reported, as no one was home at the time; however, 1 dog was on location, which was rescued by the fire department. The family was displaced at this time and is being assisted by the Red Cross. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation by the Camden County Fire Marshal's Office. This incident serves as a reminder to check your fire suppression systems, including... Read more →

by Dana DiFilippo, New Jersey Monitor January 21, 2025 Government officials cannot refuse to disclose police body-worn camera footage to people who are the subject of the recordings, with few exceptions, the New Jersey Supreme Court unanimously ruled Tuesday. They also can’t withhold such footage to protect the privacy of people accused of but not charged with crimes, because neither the state’s Open Public Records Act nor the judicial case law that preceded it grants such automatic confidentiality, the justices decreed. The decision stems from a May 2022 report a father made to Chatham police after his special-needs child accused an adult male relative of sexual misconduct. Police declined to criminally charge the relative. The father, Antonio Fuster, and his wife, Brianne Devine, subsequently asked to see body-worn camera footage of Fuster’s conversation with officers because they said the officers’ written reports were inaccurate and did not reflect what Fuster... Read more →

UPDATED: William E. Cleary Sr. | CNBNews The 2022 FBI Uniform Crime Rate indicates that Gloucester City has the highest crime rate in both the state of New Jersey and the entire nation, according to www.areavibes.com/ This data reflects the 2022 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September 2023; this is the most current data available. This alarming statistic prompts a critical examination of the factors contributing to such an elevated crime rate, particularly the role of leadership within the police department. One pertinent question arises: Could the city's crime issues be connected to the fact that we have a part-time police chief? In addition to the troubling crime figures, Gloucester City also faces significant financial challenges. The city's property tax rate is among the highest in New Jersey, leading to further concerns. We must ask: Is this burden on residents a consequence of having a part-time... Read more →