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fromGothamist
6 days ago
US politics

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

fromCbsnews
6 days ago
US Elections

Early voting underway in New Jersey special election for Gov. Mikie Sherrill's former House seat

fromCbsnews
1 week ago
Washington DC

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

fromGothamist
1 week ago
US politics

Early in-person voting begins in NJ special election to fill Gov. Sherrill's seat

NYC politics
fromGothamist
5 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'.
US Elections
fromCbsnews
6 days ago

Early voting underway in New Jersey special election for Gov. Mikie Sherrill's former House seat

Early voting for New Jersey's special election began, featuring Democrat Analilia Mejia, Republican Joe Hathaway, and independent Alan Bond on the ballot.
fromCbsnews
1 week ago
Washington DC

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

US politics
fromGothamist
1 week ago

Early in-person voting begins in NJ special election to fill Gov. Sherrill's seat

Early in-person voting for New Jersey's congressional seat is underway, with Democrat Analilia Mejia leading against Republican Joe Hathaway ahead of Election Day.
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.
Boston
fromCbsnews
5 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.
fromThe Nation
3 days ago

In Princeton, a Housing Plan Sparks a Neighborhood War

One resident of Princeton's Western Section told the room, 'Those of us who own historic homes are subsidizing the community' - and was met with applause.
East Bay real estate
Atlanta Braves
fromDefector
5 days ago

What Is A Strike | Defector

The Automated Ball-Strike system defines the strike zone based on a batter's height, eliminating human ambiguity in calling strikes.
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.
NYC real estate
fromwww.amny.com
4 days ago

NYC apartment buildings could get stinky and gross if the workers that serve them go on strike, union reps warn | amNewYork

Over a million New Yorkers may lose essential building services due to a potential strike by unionized workers over contract disputes.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
2 hours ago

Sanders and Mamdani back launch of nonprofit to support union organizing and strikes | amNewYork

Union Now is a new nonprofit supporting workers in organizing, strikes, and contract negotiations against major employers.
New York Islanders
fromEngadget
1 week ago

Trump labor board tells Amazon to negotiate with Staten Island warehouse union

Amazon is ordered to recognize and bargain with the Teamsters union for Staten Island workers after a prolonged standoff.
#labor-movement
fromFast Company
1 week ago
NYC startup

The architecture world just got its second union

Sage & Coombe Architects ratified a collective bargaining agreement, marking a significant win for the labor movement in architecture.
fromHoodline
1 day ago
NYC politics

Bernie Sanders and Mayor Mamdani Headline Union Now Rally in Manhattan

Sen. Bernie Sanders and Mayor Zohran Mamdani will lead a pro-labor rally to strengthen union power and support organizing efforts.
NYC politics
fromHoodline
1 day ago

Bernie Sanders and Mayor Mamdani Headline Union Now Rally in Manhattan

Sen. Bernie Sanders and Mayor Zohran Mamdani will lead a pro-labor rally to strengthen union power and support organizing efforts.
#vermont
Remote teams
fromBoston.com
1 week ago

Vermont labor board orders state to end return-to-office requirement for employees

The Vermont Labor Relations Board ordered the rescindment of a requirement for state employees to return to physical offices three days a week.
fromWAMC
1 week ago
Remote teams

State officials plan appeal of Vermont Labor Relations Board decision

Remote teams
fromBoston.com
1 week ago

Vermont labor board orders state to end return-to-office requirement for employees

The Vermont Labor Relations Board ordered the rescindment of a requirement for state employees to return to physical offices three days a week.
fromWAMC
1 week ago
Remote teams

State officials plan appeal of Vermont Labor Relations Board decision

fromSecuritymagazine
4 days ago

Baltimore Security Guards On Strike

The union claims the company barred security guards from unionizing, alleging that workers who participated in unions were discriminated against and even fired.
Boston
Higher education
fromTruthout
1 week ago

Faculty Fight Anti-Union Tactics at St. John's University in New York

St. John's University faculty mobilizes against administration's decision to end union recognition and contract negotiations, citing labor conditions and transparency issues.
#unionization
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

New York Transit Museum workers unionize in unanimous vote as they seek better wages, job security | amNewYork

New York Transit Museum workers formed the Transit Museum Collective union for better wages and job security, achieving unanimous support in their vote.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

New York Transit Museum workers unionize in unanimous vote as they seek better wages, job security | amNewYork

New York Transit Museum workers formed the Transit Museum Collective union for better wages and job security, achieving unanimous support in their vote.
NYC parents
fromGothamist
2 weeks ago

Teachers union flexes on New York state budget: pension boosts or bust

Improving pension benefits for public employees is a priority for New York City's teacher union amid ongoing budget negotiations.
NYC real estate
fromGothamist
1 week ago

Hoboken opens door to Airbnb as NYC and other NJ towns lock out short-term rentals

Hoboken, NJ, has no short-term rental regulations, attracting listings as NYC tightens rules, prompting city officials to consider new legislation.
#jersey-city
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.
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.
#workers-rights
fromwww.amny.com
2 weeks ago
NYC politics

New Yorkers filed more federal unfair labor standards cases than any other state last year | amNewYork

Berlin
fromThe Nation
2 weeks ago

Tourists See a Luxury Hotel. We See Labor History and a City That Protects Workers.

Hotel workers organized a historic strike in 1912, demanding better working conditions and protections, leading to the formation of a powerful union.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
2 weeks ago

New Yorkers filed more federal unfair labor standards cases than any other state last year | amNewYork

New Yorkers filed 1,269 federal lawsuits for labor violations, leading the nation in protecting workers' rights against employers.
New York City
fromHoodline
1 week ago

PATH Commute From Jersey City to WTC Back on Track After Terminal Fix

PATH service between Journal Square and World Trade Center resumed normal operations after mechanical issues were resolved.
Brooklyn
fromwww.amny.com
2 weeks ago

Residential building service workers to hold strike vote on April 15

A strike vote by 32BJ SEIU members is scheduled for April 15 amid contract negotiations with the Realty Advisory Board.
fromGothamist
2 weeks ago

Booking an Airbnb in New Jersey for the World Cup? It may be illegal.

The home is currently listed on Airbnb for about $1,000 a night for short stays throughout June and July. It boasts a 'spacious 3BR retreat just 15 minutes from MetLife Stadium!' - the site of eight World Cup matches, including the tournament final - along with a backyard, a fire pit and a 'roomy deck with plenty of seating.'
NYC real estate
NYC politics
fromCity & State NY
2 weeks ago

Unions, NYC council members to rally for DCWP funding

Labor unions and advocates rally to demand full funding for the NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection amid proposed budget cuts.
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.
US news
fromNew York Daily News
1 month ago

Portal North Bridge opening next week means full, faster service for N.J. commuters

Portal North Bridge opens for passenger service next week, enabling faster train travel between New York and New Jersey with improved reliability and reduced commute times.
fromIn These Times
4 weeks ago

How NYC Nurses Won After Their Longest Strike in the City's History

NewYork-Presbyterian nurses rejected a tentative agreement by an overwhelming margin Wednesday, voting to extend their strike - now 31 days running - against the hospital system. Their union, the New York State Nurses Association, said the unfair labor practice strike and bargaining will continue. Out of approximately 4,200 NewYork-Presbyterian nurses who were eligible to cast ballots, 3,099 voted to reject the deal and 867 voted to approve it.
Healthcare
fromTravel 2 Next
1 month ago

20 Best Things To Do In Jersey City Most NYC Visitors Miss

Jersey City is diverse and has a cultural depth that the locals are only too happy to share. The city opposite New York City on the Hudson River has breathtaking views of the Big Apple's skyline and the Statue of Liberty is clearly visible. Despite New York having legal jurisdiction over the statue, her location is within the boundaries of Jersey City.
NYC music
Education
fromFast Company
1 month ago

U.S. workers are carving a path to a new American Dream

American workers are proactively adapting to AI's workforce impacts in real time, demonstrating cultural resilience and pragmatic reimagining of career paths despite accelerating technological change.
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

New Jersey Realtors calls for graduated percent fee relief

At a time when affordability remains one of the state's most pressing challenges, adding additional transaction costs makes it harder for buyers and sellers to participate in the market that so desperately needs participation. New Jersey Realtors said the state should consider reducing or reforming the fee as it applies to residential housing.
Real estate
Brooklyn
fromGothamist
4 weeks ago

Regular NJ Transit rail schedules resume with new Portal North Bridge open

NJ Transit commuter rails resume regular weekday schedules after month-long disruptions from Portal North Bridge opening, replacing the 1910 Portal Bridge to improve service capacity and speed.
Brooklyn
fromHoodline
3 weeks ago

Transit Museum Staff File to Unionize in Downtown Brooklyn

Approximately 40 New York Transit Museum front-line staff filed for a union election with the NLRB, seeking to join AFSCME Cultural Workers United after publicly announcing their organizing campaign in February.
Travel
fromInquirer.com
1 month ago

Big pizza, skyline views, and waterfront strolls in Jersey City, N.J. | Field Trip

Jersey City is a premier destination for food and dining, located 90 minutes from Philadelphia, featuring diverse immigrant-influenced cuisine and a revitalized waterfront.
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
NYC politics
fromGothamist
3 weeks ago

NJ township fighting ICE jail faces another development battle, over affordable homes

Roxbury Township faces pressure from state and federal governments over affordable housing and a new immigration detention center.
NYC real estate
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

Lux labor: Hundreds of workers from Midtown's luxury residential buildings rally in demand of fair contracts

Workers at three luxury Manhattan condo buildings are rallying for union contracts covering wages, benefits, and pensions after two years of stalled negotiations with building management.
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.
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 real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

New Jersey proposal could reduce senior property tax relief

New Jersey proposes reducing Stay NJ property tax relief eligibility from $500,000 to $250,000 income and cutting maximum combined benefits from $6,500 to $4,000 to target relief toward low- and middle-income seniors.
fromTasting Table
1 month ago

8 Of Bruce Springsteen's Favorite New Jersey Restaurants And Bars - Tasting Table

The "Born to Run" hitmaker, whose go-to late-night snack is a classic PB&J sandwich, grew up in New Jersey, and he still lives there primarily today, so it's fair to say he knows a thing or two about the best places to drink, eat, and enjoy live music in the Garden State.
NYC music
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
fromGothamist
1 month ago

Democrats and Republicans unite against NJ detention warehouse. Just don't say 'abolish ICE.'

The Trump administration purchased a giant warehouse in rural Roxbury Township, New Jersey, for $129.3 million with plans to convert it into one of the largest immigration detention centers in the country. The plan is not only unpopular among a bipartisan swath of residents, but it's also roiling what was already shaping up to be a gripping and crowded Democratic primary in the state's 7th Congressional District.
US politics
fromDaily Coffee News by Roast Magazine
1 month ago

Lardera Coffee Roasters Opening Huge Production Hub in New Jersey

Expanding from tea into coffee felt like a natural evolution for us, allowing the same focus on quality, sourcing and craftsmanship to extend into a new category. We work directly with the coffee plantations we source from, without intermediaries, allowing for greater transparency, quality control and long-term relationships.
Coffee
Environment
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Big Tech wants more data centers. Residents in this New Jersey city said not here.

New Brunswick removed data centers from permitted uses after local and environmental opposition to resource-intensive AI-related facilities.
#immigration-detention
fromGothamist
1 month ago
US politics

Medical firm that posted NJ jobs linked to detention center says it won't work with ICE

fromGothamist
1 month ago
US politics

Medical firm that posted NJ jobs linked to detention center says it won't work with ICE

California
fromKqed
2 months ago

Teachers' Unions Across the State Mobilizing in Labor Fights | KQED

A San Francisco teachers' strike has left nearly 50,000 students out of school amid statewide teacher labor disputes over wages, staffing, healthcare, and district budgets.
Food & drink
fromTasting Table
2 months ago

The 9 Best Steakhouses In New Jersey - Tasting Table

New Jersey offers a diverse set of acclaimed steakhouses statewide, each with unique strengths, widespread recognition, and strong local and online demand.
Public health
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago

NURSES STRIKE: Firefighters and pols join caregivers on picket line in Manhattan amNewYork

Firefighters joined NYC nurses on the picket line demanding fair contracts, safe staffing, adequate healthcare benefits, and protections from workplace violence amid alleged retaliations.
fromBikerumor
2 months ago

New Jersey Law Now Requires License, Registration, and Insurance for E-Bikes

On Monday, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed a new bill into state law that sets a precedent for e-bikes in the state. New Jersey's most recent bill requires e-bike riders to have a license, register their e-bike, and insure it. You can read the bill in its entirety here. And this applies to all e-bikes in the state. Over the last handful of years, "e-bikes" have been much more prominent in local and even national news. But, generally not for good reasons.
Bicycling
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.
#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.

#bergen-lafayette
fromAol
1 month ago
Real estate

New Jersey's Walkable Neighborhood Is An Up-And-Coming Area With Local Hotspots And Lush Parks

fromIslands
1 month ago
Real estate

New Jersey's Walkable Neighborhood Is An Up-And-Coming Area With Local Hotspots And Lush Parks - Islands

fromAol
1 month ago
Real estate

New Jersey's Walkable Neighborhood Is An Up-And-Coming Area With Local Hotspots And Lush Parks

fromIslands
1 month ago
Real estate

New Jersey's Walkable Neighborhood Is An Up-And-Coming Area With Local Hotspots And Lush Parks - Islands

US politics
fromGothamist
1 month ago

Planned ICE detention facility in NJ draws large protest after weeks of bipartisan opposition

Roxbury, New Jersey residents and officials across party lines protest federal plans to build a $129.3 million immigration detention facility in their township, citing infrastructure inadequacy and watershed protection concerns.
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.
US politics
fromGothamist
1 month ago

ICE could face legal battle over state water rules in plan to build NJ detention center

New Jersey's Highlands Water Protection Act may block ICE's plan to convert a Roxbury warehouse into a detention center by requiring environmental scrutiny in water-sensitive areas.
Real estate
fromTravel + Leisure
2 months ago

This Is the No. 1 Housing Market in New Jersey-and Home Values Have Nearly Doubled in 5 Years

Lakewood, New Jersey, leads state home-value growth, with a 97.5 percent five-year increase and a median value of $733,729 as of October 2025.
US politics
fromGothamist
1 month ago

North Jersey Republicans support ICE detention centers. Just not in their town.

New Jersey Republicans oppose a federal immigration detention facility in their affluent community while supporting the administration's mass deportation policies, exemplifying NIMBY opposition.
US news
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago

New York Attorney General says NLRB has lost its independence' in Amazon case | amNewYork

New York says the NLRB lost independence after a presidential firing left it without quorum, fueling legal conflict over state enforcement of federal labor law.
New York City
fromNews 12 - Default
1 month ago

NYC announces more protected time off for workers

New York City guarantees more protected unpaid time off — 32 hours at hire and annually — for over three million workers, with enforcement and fines.
US news
fromFOX 5 New York
1 month ago

New Jersey launches $5M plan for 2026 FIFA World Cup fan zones, festivals statewide

New Jersey will invest $5 million to fund fan zones and community events during the 2026 World Cup to support small businesses and cultural diversity.
#nj-transit
fromnj
1 month ago
New York City

Controlled chaos on first major commuting day of NJ Transit's month-long cut to service

fromnj
1 month ago
US politics

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

fromnj
1 month ago
New York City

Controlled chaos on first major commuting day of NJ Transit's month-long cut to service

fromnj
1 month ago
US politics

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

fromAxios
2 months ago

The left smells blood after shock Democratic primary result

Driving the news: The 13-candidate Democratic primary to replace now-Gov. Mikie Sherrill in New Jersey's 11th congressional district ended in a dead heat between progressive organizer Analilia Mejia and former Rep. Tom Malinowski. With several thousand provisional and late mail-in still to be counted as of Friday, Mejia led Malinowski by 500 votes, 28.75% to 27.97%, according to the Associated Press. Mejia trailed many of her opponents in fundraising, bringing in just $420,000 to Malinowski's $1.2 million.
US politics
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.
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Analilia Mejia declares victory in NJ primary and credits progressive platform

"While my race was very much local I was knocking on doors, I was making phone calls, I was at train stations the discussions we were having were both local and national,"
US politics
US politics
fromnj
1 month ago

ICE agents could be banned from getting public jobs in N.J. for life under new plan

New Jersey lawmakers proposed bills to bar certain ICE agents (Sept. 1, 2025–Jan. 20, 2029) from public jobs, tax detention facilities, and criminalize blocking local law enforcement.
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
#new-jersey-politics
US politics
fromThe Nation
2 months ago

Is Union Power Growing in Mamdani's New York?

Three adjunct CUNY professors fired after participating in a Brooklyn College protest have been reinstated following union organizing and talks involving Mayor Mamdani.
US politics
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

America's largest labor movement joins the fight against ICE

Minnesota unions and community groups endorsed a statewide economic blackout on January 23 to protest ICE actions and federal enforcement presence.
US politics
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago

Expert Analysis | New York issues four year-end employment law changes amNewYork

New York law now explicitly makes requests for reasonable accommodations protected from employer retaliation, requiring employers to update policies, training, and compliance for 2026.
fromCbsnews
1 month ago

Video shows 2 men detained by ICE agents near New Jersey church

"I see everyone recording, so I'm like let me record just in case something happens," Nolasco said.
US politics
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