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Superstorm Sandy group eyes ballots, insurance surcharges and oil fees to fund resiliency projects
LONG BRANCH, N.J. (AP) — A 2% surcharge on property insurance policies, mandatory fees on the oil and gas industries, and holding a public referendum are ways a public-private group formed in the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy recommends to pay for projects to protect New Jersey from the next big storm. In a report released this week, Rebuild By Design, which formulates plans for disaster resilience, says New Jersey is being pummeled by climate-related disasters, costing taxpayers $7.2 billion over a decade. It urges the state to hold a public referendum for voters to approve investments in climate-related resiliency projects. It also advocates for a surcharge on property and casualty insurance policies, as well as the creation of a “Superfund” for the resiliency projects to be paid for through mandatory charges to the oil and gas industries. Two Democratic state lawmakers introduced a bill to do that in New Jersey earlier this month. New York passed a similar law, which is awaiting action by Gov. Kathy Hochul, and similar efforts have happened in Massachusetts, Vermont and Maryland, the group said.
Some companies support new type of hot leave – Should NJ?
Whether we want to accept it or not, it's been getting very hot lately. Not just in New Jersey, but pretty much everywhere around the globe. Now sure, there are some exceptions, and it is summer, so hotter temperatures are to be expected. For some, however, it's been getting too hot. So hot, in fact, that some companies have expressed interest in implementing some sort of hot weather leave.
YouTube stunt influencer busted in string of NJ crimes
A reckless social media stunt driver has now been linked to a string of New Jersey burglaries by Fairfield police. Antonio Ginestri — who goes by the handle "Squeeze.Benz" on both Instagram and YouTube — was first arrested in May and now faces new charges in different crimes.
Providers, advocates share best maternal health practices
Experts discuss how NJ can improve maternal and infant health outcomes. Montclair State University convened a conference Friday around the issue of maternal health in New Jersey, where the state still suffers from poor outcomes in many ways. Stephanie Silvera, a public health professor and epidemiologist at the university, organized...
EDA approves investment of up to $6 million in NVP III
In an agreement between two organizations who do much to help grow business in the states, the N.J. Economic Development Authority announced it will invest up to $6 million into Newark Venture Partners III – the third fund of the Newark-based group. The agreement is through the EDA’s Venture...
When NJ should never allow sports on artificial turf
Have you ever noticed lately how many schools around New Jersey seem to be converting their fields to artificial ones? Maybe not all of them, but some at least. Artificial fields do have some benefits over live grass fields. For one, they tend to be much sharper in appearance. They'll...
Starting NJ’s School Year In August: Good Or Bad Idea?
Are you ready for the kids to go back to school yet?. Most of the New Jersey school districts don't return to the classroom until after Labor Day. Since it's required by the state for the school year to consist of at least 180 days, if the Garden State did decide to start school in mid-August, that would translate to an earlier start to summer break at the end of the school year. Sources claim it could potentially be a good thing because it would allow for high school students to focus on applying to colleges sooner.
Dog trainers in NJ don’t have to be certified — should that change?
Just say you're a dog trainer, and voila, you're a dog trainer. There's no legal requirement that one be certified in order to be hired to teach a dog behaviors and skills. But advocates say it's time for that to change. And a bill introduced in Trenton paves the way for New Jersey to become the first state in the U.S. to make the move.
New study: NJ has more lottery winners than 90% of the U.S.
Who knew that there was a National Lottery Day? We never should have even doubted it since there’s a national day for everything. But National Lottery Day is July 17. And I believe the day is important to us because the lottery plays a big part in the lives of many New Jerseyans.
Decades-old auto parts store in Southern New Jersey abruptly demolished
Here's another case of "here today, gone tomorrow" in South Jersey. A decades-old auto parts store right in the heart of Gloucester County is quickly being reduced to rubble. That store is the old Pep Boys right off of the corner of the Black Horse Pike and Ganttown Road in Turnersville, Washington Township.
Davante Adams sends crystal clear message about Jets trade rumors
There has been no shortage of trade talks, lately, when it comes to the New York Jets and Aaron Rodgers' former teammate, wide receiver Davante Adams. Thanks, in part, to Netflix's new series, "Receiver," the Adams trade talk has only been elevated as of late. In one of the episodes, we saw the two of them had spent a few hours together before last year's matchup between the Jets and Raiders, with Adams telling Rodgers just how much he enjoyed the time together and how much he missed his quarterback.
Sisters among Team USA Olympic women's field hockey team packed with Pa. talent
Philadelphia has a new super team, the Team USA women's field hockey team competing at the 2024 Paris Olympics. They're the team to watch in Paris, packed with East Coast pride as the team features 12 women with ties to Pennsylvania and New Jersey, alone. This team's genuine area pride...
Cops arrest fugitive in sprawling NJ homicide case involving body in bags
✅ Kerry Rollason's dismembered body was found in a Jackson home. ✅ Jared Krysiak was considered a fugitive from justice in the case. ✅ The case is connected to the stabbing death of Gabriella Caroleo. Police on Tuesday arrested the fourth suspect wanted in the death and dismemberment of a...
New Jersey, NY and PA Will Be Affected By the Latest Change from the USPS
Do you remember when there wasn't online bill pay through your bank?. If not, let me tell you a story. Not so long ago, after you received a bill in the mail, you would pay it with a check. You would then put the return portion of that bill with...
Pair Convicted In Worldwide Ransomware Attacks, Victimizing NJ Residents: Feds
LockBit was described as "one of the most destructive ransomware groups in the world," by U.S. Justice Department officials. Ruslan Magomedeovic Astamirov, 21, a Russian national from the Chechen Republic and Mikhail Vasiliev, 34, from Bradford, Ontario, a dual citizen in Canada and Russia, pleaded guilty to participating in the LockBit ransomware group that targeted critical infrastructure, schools, small, businesses, hospitals, non-profit organizations, police departments, municipalities and multinational corporations as well as individuals, the U.S. Justice Department said in a press statement.
N.J. broker earned $3.4M on insider information, authorities say
A former partner at a New Jersey broker-dealer trading firm was indicted last month on charges he earned over $3 million on trades based on non-public information handed to him by a close friend and client, U.S. District Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced Thursday. Christopher Matthaei, 44, of Brielle plead...
Property in this N.J. county sold in 18 days. See full list.
Homes in Somerset County sold within 18 days of hitting the market in June, according to Realtor.com. In a dozen New Jersey counties, homes sold in less than 25, days with Morris, Union, Essex, Burlington, Passaic, Middlesex, and Bergen topping the list. Homes took the longest to sell in Cape...
Hudson River tunnel project CEO quits after being referenced in Norcross indictment
The $16 billion Gateway Project is the largest public works project in the country. Gateway Development Corporation Kris Kolluri was referred to as “Individual-1” in the Norcross case. He wasn’t accused of wrongdoing. [ more › ]
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