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Hackensack Meridian sues feds claiming underpayment, citing new Supreme Court ruling
At least one major New Jersey institution wasted little time to act on the U.S. Supreme Court's major ruling last week that overturned the so-called "Chevron Doctrine," making it easier now to challenge federal regulators in court. Hackensack Meridian Health, which operates 18 hospitals across New Jersey, has sued the...
Civil rights group files lawsuit alleging housing discrimination against a DACA recipient
A national Latino legal and civil rights organization is suing a property management company, alleging it a young woman in New Jersey access to rental units based solely on her immigration status as a DACA recipient. The Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund, better known as MALDEF, filed the...
No Discipline Opens Harvey Cedars Concerts
The Harvey Cedars Activity Committee announces its schedule of free Wednesday night concerts in Sunset Park, at 6:30. Donations to the committee are appreciated. The opener is on July 10, featuring the reggae sounds of No Discipline. The rest of the schedule is as follows: July 17, Chevy Lopez (rock, funk); July 24, The Danksters (rock, reggae, ska); July 31, Ty Mares and the Metaphorical (rock); Aug. 7, Tequila Rose (country); Aug. 14, Riptide (rock); and Aug. 21, Barbara Lin Band (rock).
Shore towns seek halt to wind turbine plan through lawsuit
As part of the ongoing opposition to the construction of Atlantic Shores Offshore Wind Farms plan, eight shore towns in Ocean and north Atlantic counties are attempting to reverse the state’s project approvals through litigation. At the end of May, a group of eight towns, referred to in the lawsuit as the Shore Municipalities, including Long Beach Township, Beach Haven, Ship Bottom, Barnegat Light, Surf City, Harvey Cedars, Brigantine Beach and Ventnor City filed two appeals and a stay motion against the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) in an attempt to prevent 200 wind turbines to be placed less than nine miles offshore, adding that the DEP is “failing to protect the sensitive coastal waters of New Jersey by granting the final stages of approvals to Atlantic Shores.”
NJ offers $50K student loan relief for certain workers
TRENTON — A new student loan redemption program supports home and community-based workers. The program will benefit health care, behavioral health, and social services professionals serving those with medical needs, behavioral and/or mental health conditions, and disabilities. The program will be funded by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid...
Atlantic Shores offshore wind farm in NJ gets key approval by Biden administration
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — The U.S. Interior Department approved the proposed Atlantic Shores offshore wind farm in New Jersey on Tuesday, giving a major boost to a project that would be the state's first.The project still requires an additional federal approval of its construction and operations plan, along with two state-level permits, before construction can begin.Interior Secretary Deb Haaland said the department's decision marked the ninth offshore wind project approved under the Biden administration, green-lighting 13 gigawatts of electricity, enough to power 5 million homes."The Biden-Harris administration is building momentum every day for our clean energy future, and today's milestone...
Final high school baseball batting leaders for 2024
Listed below are the final batting leaders for EPC, Colonial League and local New Jersey programs. The lists are based on stats reported to lehighvalleylive.com, NJ.com, GameChanger and MaxPreps. In most instances, the numbers reflect what was submitted by the players’ own scorekeeper. On rare occasions where that information wasn’t provided, opposing scorekeepers were used to fill the gaps.
New NJ domestic worker rights bill aids housekeepers, gardeners, child care providers
A new law took effect on Monday granting sweeping rights to an estimated 50,000 domestic workers across New Jersey. The newly-minted “domestic worker bill of rights” — which Gov. Phil Murphy signed in January — provides workplace protections for domestic service workers such as housekeepers, in-house child care providers and gardeners.
Fulop plan for 2% tuition caps at public colleges being looked at by N.J. legislature
Jersey City Mayor Steven Fulop’s proposal for placing a two percent cap on tuitions at public colleges is now being considered by the New Jersey Legislature. “Just like when he was the first to call for extending the Corporate Business Tax to fund NJ TRANSIT, or when major aspects of his Housing Policy were included in the state’s recent housing legislation, or when he became among the very first elected officials in the state to call for the end of the corrupt county line system, Mayor Fulop is once again driving the policy discussion in New Jersey with his plan for annual caps on public college tuition,” Fulop for Governor spokesperson Ashley Manz said in a statement.
Former Owner of Brigantine Seaside Market, Tilton Market Dies
Joseph Mazzeo of Linwood, a lifetime owner of South Jersey food markets, died on Tuesday. The former owner of Joe's Seaside Super Market in Brigantine and co-owner of Tilton Market in Northfield was 94. According to his obituary, Mazzeo grew up in Egg Harbor City and was in a US...
Safety rules to protect workers during heat waves issued by feds
Biden administration officials rolled out a long-awaited heat standard on Tuesday meant to protect workers from the deluge of heat waves and extreme weather advocates say are becoming more commonplace because of climate change. The regulation would cover an estimated 35 million workers across the nation, though it would not go into effect...
28 road deaths so far in 2024: NJ county is stepping up patrols
Expect more messaging and crackdowns related to unsafe driving. Through the first half of this year, 28 people have lost their lives due to motor vehicle crashes on roads in Atlantic County. That's second only to Middlesex County (34), and officials say they're dedicated to stopping the trend from continuing...
Faith, Family Hallmarks of Grace Calvary’s 100-Year History
Grace Calvary Church in Ship Bottom observes its centennial anniversary on Aug. 30. In the 10 weeks from June 30 through Labor Day, the congregation will celebrate 100 years of the church’s history and evolution with storyboards and a culminating catered luncheon Sept. 8, with “another level of detail, with more personal stories presented in different ways,” historian Linda Bubar of Beach Haven West explained.
Summer Olympics New Gymnastics Darling is New Jersey Native Hezly Rivera
A first time Olympian named Hezly Rivera will represent her home state of New Jersey when she visits Paris, France for the Summer Games later this month. Hezly Rivera is a 16-year-old gymnast. Like her predecessor Laurie Hernandez, women's gymnastics champion, Hezly’s a New Jersey native hailing from Oradell, Bergen County.
Monstrous storms: Top strongest hurricanes in US history
For New Jersey residents the Atlantic hurricane season starts on June 1 and ends November 30. The most active month for hurricanes or tropical storms is September, while the least active month is May globally, according to NOAA. So far, there have been 1,727 tropical cyclones of at least tropical...
New Jersey’s Ocean Casino Resort launches cardless gaming
Players have access to slots and table games through the resort’s app. US.- Ocean Casino Resort in Atlantic City, New Jersey, has launched Cardless Gaming via the resort’s mobile app. Players have access to slots and table games. Physical cards will continue to be accepted for those who prefer them.
Killer convicted of N.J. teacher’s 1973 murder shouldn’t get parole, court rules
A man imprisoned for 50 years in the killing of a schoolteacher in 1973 will have to serve at least three more years behind bars before the state parole board considers his freedom. A state appeals court this week said the parole board was fair to deny parole to Fred...
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