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fromGothamist
6 days ago
US politics

An 'outrageous' number of NJ Democrats flood primaries as party eyes midterm gains

fromCbsnews
1 week ago
Washington DC

Gov. Mikie Sherrill is moving to Drumthwacket, the New Jersey governor's mansion

NYC politics
fromGothamist
13 hours ago

Ask Gov. Sherrill: New Jersey governor to take your questions on WNYC

WNYC launches 'Ask Governor Sherrill' for direct public engagement with New Jersey's governor.
US politics
fromGothamist
6 days ago

An 'outrageous' number of NJ Democrats flood primaries as party eyes midterm gains

New Jersey's midterm primary sees a surge of Democratic candidates, with 58 filing to run, reflecting optimism for a potential 'blue wave'.
fromCbsnews
1 week ago
Washington DC

Gov. Mikie Sherrill is moving to Drumthwacket, the New Jersey governor's mansion

SF politics
fromGothamist
2 weeks ago

Utility companies - and their political donations - are top of mind in NJ elections

New Jersey Democrats aim to leverage utility donations against Republican Tom Kean Jr. amid rising electricity costs.
US politics
fromGothamist
1 week ago

Democrats lead in NJ special election ahead of debate. Here's what to watch for.

Democrat Analilia Mejia leads in early voting against Republican Joe Hathaway ahead of their debate for a New Jersey congressional seat.
Boston
fromCbsnews
14 hours ago

Tractor-trailer plows into Clifton, New Jersey building

A tractor-trailer crashed into a building in Clifton, New Jersey, injuring the driver and causing significant structural damage.
#bribery-investigation
Brooklyn
fromThe Haitian Times
3 days ago

NYC council member, Hochul aide rally as supporters decry federal bribery probe

A New York City Council member and her sister are under federal investigation for potential bribery related to migrant shelter contracts, but have not been charged.
Brooklyn
fromNewsday
4 days ago

NYC Council member, Hochul aide rally with supporters to decry federal bribery probe

A federal bribery investigation is examining potential misconduct involving a New York City Council member and her sister, an aide to the governor.
NYC politics
fromSpectrumlocalnews
4 days ago

Hochul aide rallies with supporters to decry federal bribery probe

Farah Louis and her sister face a federal bribery investigation but have not been charged or publicly accused of wrongdoing.
Brooklyn
fromThe Haitian Times
3 days ago

NYC council member, Hochul aide rally as supporters decry federal bribery probe

A New York City Council member and her sister are under federal investigation for potential bribery related to migrant shelter contracts, but have not been charged.
Brooklyn
fromNewsday
4 days ago

NYC Council member, Hochul aide rally with supporters to decry federal bribery probe

A federal bribery investigation is examining potential misconduct involving a New York City Council member and her sister, an aide to the governor.
NYC politics
fromSpectrumlocalnews
4 days ago

Hochul aide rallies with supporters to decry federal bribery probe

Farah Louis and her sister face a federal bribery investigation but have not been charged or publicly accused of wrongdoing.
#gateway-tunnel
Washington DC
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago

Trump admin sends another $77 million to Gateway tunnel commission as next court date looms

The Trump administration released $77 million in funding for the Gateway tunnel project, ensuring construction continues amid legal proceedings.
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago
New York City

Gateway Tunnel: Appeals court declines to overrule order that Trump regime must release more than $200M in funding | amNewYork

fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago
US politics

Gateway Tunnel: Trump slams rail project as boondoggle,' claims in social media rant it will cost billions more than expected | amNewYork

fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago
US politics

Gateway Tunnel: Federal funds still frozen after Trump admin appeals order to temporarily fund Hudson River rail project | amNewYork

fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago
US politics

Gateway Tunnel: Trump admin attorneys tell federal judge it will begin disbursing project funds early next week | amNewYork

Washington DC
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago

Trump admin sends another $77 million to Gateway tunnel commission as next court date looms

The Trump administration released $77 million in funding for the Gateway tunnel project, ensuring construction continues amid legal proceedings.
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago
New York City

Gateway Tunnel: Appeals court declines to overrule order that Trump regime must release more than $200M in funding | amNewYork

fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago
US politics

Gateway Tunnel: Trump slams rail project as boondoggle,' claims in social media rant it will cost billions more than expected | amNewYork

fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago
US politics

Gateway Tunnel: Federal funds still frozen after Trump admin appeals order to temporarily fund Hudson River rail project | amNewYork

fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago
US politics

Gateway Tunnel: Trump admin attorneys tell federal judge it will begin disbursing project funds early next week | amNewYork

Media industry
fromGothamist
4 days ago

NJ newsrooms are dying and shrinking, but is government funding the answer?

Local news coverage in New Jersey is declining, threatening community connection and information access.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Chris Christie Says He's Disgusted' With GOP, Takes Swipe at Vacant Human Being' Lindsey Graham

Chris Christie stated, 'I think anybody who follows politics right now can tell there are no principles left in my party.' He criticized Trump's influence, saying, 'He wakes up every morning and tries to figure out what is the best thing for him to do in his self-interest that day, and that day only.'
Right-wing politics
#bribery
fromNBC New York
1 week ago
NYC politics

Retired NYPD sergeant arrested in corruption probe linked to city lawmaker and governor's aide

fromAol
1 week ago
NYC politics

Feds probe NYC councilor, Hochul staffer, in migrant shelter bribery case

fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago
Brooklyn

Brooklyn bribery scheme: Feds indict four for corruption tied to nonprofit, and possibly prominent officials | amNewYork

NYC politics
fromSpectrumlocalnews
4 days ago

Hochul aide rallies with supporters to decry federal bribery probe

A federal bribery investigation involves a New York City Council member and her sister, who have not been charged with any crime.
Boston
fromGothamist
1 week ago

Former NYPD sergeant turned contractor charged in alleged bribery scheme

A former NYPD sergeant was arrested on bribery and conspiracy charges related to city contracts awarded to his security company.
NYC politics
fromNBC New York
1 week ago

Retired NYPD sergeant arrested in corruption probe linked to city lawmaker and governor's aide

A retired NYPD sergeant has been indicted on bribery charges linked to a city council member and a governor's aide in a corruption investigation.
Brooklyn
fromSpectrumlocalnews
1 week ago

Feds probe whether council member, Hochul aide took bribes

Federal prosecutors are investigating potential bribery involving a New York City Council member and her sister related to migrant shelter funding.
NYC politics
fromAol
1 week ago

Feds probe NYC councilor, Hochul staffer, in migrant shelter bribery case

Federal prosecutors are investigating a New York City Council member and her sister for alleged bribery related to migrant shelter funding.
Brooklyn
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

Brooklyn bribery scheme: Feds indict four for corruption tied to nonprofit, and possibly prominent officials | amNewYork

Four individuals were arrested in connection with a bribery and kickback scheme involving a New York City nonprofit.
#donald-trump
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago
US politics

Trump Insists Others Brought Up' Renaming Landmark TRUMP STATION' Despite Report He Held Up Billions in Public Funds to Make it Happen

fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago
US politics

Trump Insists Others Brought Up' Renaming Landmark TRUMP STATION' Despite Report He Held Up Billions in Public Funds to Make it Happen

#jeffrey-epstein
fromFast Company
1 week ago
US politics

Pam Bondi's handling of the Epstein files was problematic. Here's how it led to her downfall

Pam Bondi's tenure as attorney general raised expectations for transparency on Jeffrey Epstein but ultimately disappointed survivors seeking justice.
fromAxios
2 months ago
US politics

Missing records from Bondi and Patel draw scrutiny in Epstein release

Communications from AG Pam Bondi, DAG Todd Blanche, and FBI Director Kash Patel are missing or heavily redacted in the released Epstein files, suggesting withholding or destruction.
US politics
fromFast Company
1 week ago

Pam Bondi's handling of the Epstein files was problematic. Here's how it led to her downfall

Pam Bondi's tenure as attorney general raised expectations for transparency on Jeffrey Epstein but ultimately disappointed survivors seeking justice.
#jersey-city
fromGothamist
2 weeks ago
Healthcare

Fines weren't enough to keep Jersey City hospital open, so lawmakers aim to get tougher

Healthcare
fromGothamist
2 weeks ago

Fines weren't enough to keep Jersey City hospital open, so lawmakers aim to get tougher

Heights University Hospital's closure leaves Jersey City with one emergency room, prompting legal actions and potential new legislation to prevent future hospital closures.
Fundraising
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago

Jersey City begs for record-breaking $150M in state aid as it faces 'full-blown financial crisis'

Jersey City seeks $150 million in state aid to address a $254 million budget deficit amid a financial crisis.
#corruption
fromtherealdeal.com
1 week ago
NYC politics

The Daily Dirt: Is corruption alive and well in New York?

Two major corruption scandals in New York City involve bribery in construction approvals and embezzlement from a nonprofit organization.
fromCity Limits
1 week ago
NYC politics

Councilmember Investigated Over Possible Bribes In Shelter Contracting, And What Else Happened This Week in Housing

Councilmember Farah Louis is under federal investigation for allegedly steering shelter contracts in exchange for benefits.
NYC politics
fromtherealdeal.com
1 week ago

The Daily Dirt: Is corruption alive and well in New York?

Two major corruption scandals in New York City involve bribery in construction approvals and embezzlement from a nonprofit organization.
NYC politics
fromCity Limits
1 week ago

Councilmember Investigated Over Possible Bribes In Shelter Contracting, And What Else Happened This Week in Housing

Councilmember Farah Louis is under federal investigation for allegedly steering shelter contracts in exchange for benefits.
Law
fromAbove the Law
3 weeks ago

Judge Tosses DOJ Lawyer From Courtroom As New Jersey U.S. Attorney's Office Descends Into Chaos - Above the Law

The U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of New Jersey faces severe leadership chaos after courts repeatedly rejected unconstitutional appointment attempts, leading to an illegal three-person leadership structure.
#brooklyn
fromNy1
1 week ago
Brooklyn

4 arrested in corruption probe linked to NYC shelter operator, AP source says

fromAP News
1 week ago
Brooklyn

4 arrested in corruption investigation linked to NYC homeless shelter operator, AP source says

fromNew York Post
1 week ago
Brooklyn

Federal prosecutors investigating if NYC Council member, Hochul aide took bribes to help migrant shelter provider: report

Brooklyn
fromNy1
1 week ago

4 arrested in corruption probe linked to NYC shelter operator, AP source says

Federal authorities arrested four individuals linked to a Brooklyn nonprofit under investigation for alleged bribery and misuse of city funds for homeless shelters.
Brooklyn
fromAP News
1 week ago

4 arrested in corruption investigation linked to NYC homeless shelter operator, AP source says

Federal authorities arrested four individuals linked to a Brooklyn nonprofit under investigation for potential bribery and kickbacks related to city contracts for homeless shelters.
Brooklyn
fromNew York Post
1 week ago

Federal prosecutors investigating if NYC Council member, Hochul aide took bribes to help migrant shelter provider: report

Federal prosecutors are investigating Brooklyn officials for possible bribery related to contracts for a migrant shelter provider.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Chris Christie Shreds Top Trump Official for Purging DOJ Staff: Obliterating His Reputation'

The removal of DOJ personnel involved in Trump prosecutions threatens the integrity and independence of future investigations.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

Chris Christie Slams 'Self-Consumed' Trump for Mueller Post

Chris Christie criticized Donald Trump's post celebrating Robert Mueller's death, emphasizing respect for Mueller's service and condemning Trump's remarks as reprehensible.
Fundraising
fromGothamist
3 weeks ago

Jersey City says it desperately needs $150M in state aid. That would obliterate records.

Jersey City seeks record $150 million state aid to address a $255 million budget deficit, equivalent to 28% of its annual budget, while the new mayor implements cost-cutting measures and warns of inevitable tax increases.
fromtherealdeal.com
1 month ago

Chaos at NJ Attorney's office hampers mortgage fraud cases

President Donald Trump appointed his former personal lawyer, Alina Habba, to lead the prominent New Jersey office early in his term before a judge, Matthew Brann, disqualified Habba for sidestepping Senate confirmation. Habba's replacements, three prosecutors, picked by U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi, could be in a similar predicament.
NYC real estate
#portal-north-bridge
fromNBC New York
1 month ago

NJ Transit sees hour delays after overhead wire issues at Portal Bridge briefly suspends service

After service was suspended in both directions between Newark Penn Station and New York Penn early Friday morning, NJ Transit service is back -- although limited and facing up to 60 minute delays. The suspension is brought on by Amtrak overhead wire issues at the Portal Bridge, according to NJ Transit.
New York City
#gateway-tunnel-project
Washington DC
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

Gateway Tunnel: Federal judge partially tosses suit from commission, opens door for feds to claw money back from rail project | amNewYork

A federal judge ruled the Trump administration's funding withhold for the $16 billion Gateway Tunnel project was a contract breach, but dismissed the case as moot after funds were restored.
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago
US politics

Dire consequences loom for NYC area if Trump allows Gateway Tunnel rail project to stall without funding, Schumer warns amNewYork

Washington DC
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

Gateway Tunnel: Federal judge partially tosses suit from commission, opens door for feds to claw money back from rail project | amNewYork

A federal judge ruled the Trump administration's funding withhold for the $16 billion Gateway Tunnel project was a contract breach, but dismissed the case as moot after funds were restored.
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago
US politics

Dire consequences loom for NYC area if Trump allows Gateway Tunnel rail project to stall without funding, Schumer warns amNewYork

Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Chris Christie Reveals Jared Kushner Got Him Fired From Key Trump Job as Revenge for Putting His Dad in Jail

Chris Christie claims Jared Kushner removed him as Trump's transition chairman in 2016 to seek revenge for Christie's 2005 prosecution of Kushner's father, Charles Kushner, and to secure a presidential pardon.
NYC politics
fromGothamist
3 weeks ago

Jersey City to end 'fixed posts' for police, launch new data sharing

Jersey City Police Department implements major reforms including ending fixed posts, deploying mobile patrols with community engagement, and launching JC IMPACT metrics system for transparency and accountability.
Alternative transportation
fromGothamist
1 month ago

NJ Gov. Sherrill wins praise for killing plan to expand roadways headed to Holland Tunnel

Governor Sherrill approved a $6.7 billion Newark Bay Bridge replacement project while rejecting plans to widen highway infrastructure and increase lane capacity.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog
4 weeks ago

Monday's Headlines: Beware of 'Fraud' Fraud Edition - Streetsblog New York City

Governor Hochul's push to lower car insurance rates by blaming fraud and staged crashes lacks factual support, as fraud claims are unverified industry reports rarely resulting in convictions, while alleged staged crashes represent a tiny fraction of New York's 400,000 annual crashes.
#gateway-project
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago
New York Rangers

All or nothing: Hochul says Gateway Tunnel project won't resume until Trump releases remaining $205M in frozen funds | amNewYork

fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago
New York Rangers

All or nothing: Hochul says Gateway Tunnel project won't resume until Trump releases remaining $205M in frozen funds | amNewYork

fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

Friday's Headlines: Gov' See It For Yourself Edition - Streetsblog New York City

Ahead of the March 10 deadline for state officials to finalize construction plans, we believe it is essential that you hear directly from residents whose health and well-being will be massively impacted by this $900 million project,
New York Giants
fromIntelligencer
2 months ago

It Will Take Years to Fully Grasp Eric Adams's Corruption

New York has inaugurated a brand-new mayor, but investigators and prosecutors will be processing the wreckage of Eric Adams's scandal-plagued administration for years to come. The mountain of corruption seems to be far taller and stinkier than was generally known, and the ex-mayor has been busy adding new offal to the heap. Just last week, Adams called reporters to Times Square, where he began hyping a digital asset called the NYC Token.
New York Knicks
Brooklyn
fromGothamist
1 month ago

NJ's new Portal North Bridge helped ease a transit meltdown days before official opening

NJ Transit avoided major service collapse when the new Portal North Bridge opened early to replace failed Amtrak catenary infrastructure on the aging Portal Bridge.
US news
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

Bondi clashes with Democrats as she struggles to turn the page on Epstein files furor

Attorney General Pam Bondi forcefully defended President Trump, attacked Democratic lawmakers, and defended the Justice Department's handling of Jeffrey Epstein files.
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

DOJ Tries Acting Normal In New Jersey - Above the Law

The unexpected gravitas occurred in one of the thousands of habeas cases currently swamping trial courts. The Department of Homeland Security recently discovered that 8 USC § 1225(b)(1)(B)(iii)(IV) requires mandatory detention of asylum seekers, including those who were released in the country decades ago and given work permits. Hundreds of judges across the country - but not the Fifth Circuit! - have scoffed at this discovery and ordered DHS to either grant immigrants a bond hearing or release them.
Law
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

NJ Scales Back Part of Gov. Murphy's Turnpike Boondoggle - Streetsblog New York City

New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill cancelled a plan to expand the Newark Bay bridge to eight lanes, instead choosing a four-lane replacement that maintains current capacity while modernizing infrastructure.
US news
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Newark records its first traffic fatality of the year

A 29-year-old motorcyclist from Milpitas died after crashing into a traffic island and signal in Newark on February 19, with alcohol suspected as a contributing factor.
Law
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

A Judge Made Trump Officials Investigate Themselves. They Came Back With a Stunning Admission.

New Jersey federal prosecutors admitted violating at least 56 court orders tied to an unlawful indefinite-detention policy after ICE transferred a detained immigrant.
US news
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago

Hoboken's Camera Program Got Drivers Out of Bike and Bus Lanes - But New Mayor Won't Commit - Streetsblog New York City

Camera enforcement on Washington Street cut bike-lane blockage by nearly 22 hours daily and bus-stop obstruction by about 11 hours, improving safety and retail.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Chris Christie: Trump Eroding Long-Term DOJ Credibility

The DOJ's failed attempt to indict six Democratic lawmakers over a video eroded the Justice Department's credibility and public trust.
New York City
fromQNS
2 months ago

Judge drops one bribery case against developer tied to former Council Member Eric Ulrich - QNS

A judge dismissed the indictment against developer Mark Caller, finding prosecutors failed to present an accurate picture of his relationship with Eric Ulrich.
#portal-bridge
fromnj
1 month ago
US news

NJ Transit apologizes after canceling 27 trains. Riders advised to work from home during bridge project.

fromnj
1 month ago
US news

NJ Transit apologizes after canceling 27 trains. Riders advised to work from home during bridge project.

US politics
fromFortune
2 months ago

No, judge tells Trump. You can't cripple $16 billion in funding for New York City and New Jersey | Fortune

A federal judge ordered restoration of federal funding for the Hudson Tunnel rail project, temporarily blocking the administration's freeze and averting an immediate construction shutdown.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago

Meet Steve Fulop, Corporate New York's New Mouthpiece - Streetsblog New York City

Steve Fulop is leading the Partnership for New York City, prioritizing Gateway funding, opposing highway widenings, and engaging transit and community stakeholders.
fromBrooklyn Eagle
2 months ago

Gateway tunnel commission sues DOT as shutdown deadline nears

MANHATTAN - THE GATEWAY COMMISSION SUED the U.S. Department of Transportation, alleging the agency is withholding $205,275,358 in contractually required payments for the $16 billion Hudson River rail tunnel project and forcing a potential work stoppage Feb. 6 that could cost about 1,000 jobs, reports The case, filed in the U.S. Court of Federal Claims, comes as the Gateway Development Commission warns its credit line is exhausted and contractors may be unable to keep building sites active on both sides of the river.
Brooklyn
US politics
fromnj
1 month ago

Why this backroom deal between 2 governors matters for millions of New Jersey and New York commuters

Kathryn Garcia becomes Port Authority executive director while Jean Roehrenbeck becomes deputy executive director, restoring a 13-year-vacant position and increasing New Jersey's influence.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Eagle
1 month ago

Attorney General James provides update on Gateway Project funding

Longstanding encampments and trash under the Coney Island Avenue overpass near Belt Parkway Exit 8 create safety and quality-of-life concerns, prompting planned fencing installation.
#gateway-program
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago

Op-Ed: Is N.J.-Style Bikelash Coming For Your State Next? - Streetsblog USA

E-bike safety advocates like myself have long warned about "bikelash": the predictable backlash that occurs when policymakers misdiagnose the e-moto problem as an e-bike problem. The recently enacted - and extraordinarily restrictive - New Jersey law is a textbook example of bikelash unleashed. It is also a case study in legislative malpractice. The law was reportedly triggered by the tragic death of a 13-year-old riding what was described as an "e-bike" in a collision with a truck in Scotch Plains, New Jersey.
US politics
US politics
fromABA Journal
2 months ago

New Jersey governor OKs jury service for thousands with criminal convictions

New Jersey restores jury eligibility to about 350,000 people with prior criminal convictions, removing a barrier that disproportionately affected Black adults.
US politics
fromChicago Tribune
2 years ago

Ex-city official gets 18 months in prison for role concealing multimillion-dollar embezzlement scheme that led to Bridgeport bank collapse

A former city official received 18 months in prison for conspiring to falsify bank records and conceal insider loans that contributed to a bank's failure.
US politics
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

Bessent Blames Bondi For Trump Bribe - Above the Law

Trump's lawsuit over leaked 2020 tax returns seeks $10 billion and risks taxpayer-funded damages, placing acting IRS Commissioner Scott Bessent in a politically awkward position.
fromnj
1 month ago

What happens to commuters if Gov. Sherrill makes recommended changes to NJ Transit

The Transportation and Infrastructure team report included 20 recommendations, with suggestions to moving two light rail line expansions and designing a bus rapid transit system for South Jersey. They suggested allowing traffic enforcement cameras to address safety issues and to study an idea from Sherrill's Republican challenger.
US politics
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Trump Pardons Outhouse Kingpin Convicted of Illegally Dumping Raw Sewage

President Donald Trump granted a full, unconditional pardon to Arie Eric De Jong III for federal convictions related to illegally dumping sewage.
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