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Could a plan to build hundreds of affordable apartments in Jersey City be a model for the state?
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (878+ words) Published Jul 18, 2026 A group of local officials in New Jersey want to try something different to tackle the Garden State’s growing affordability problem — housing for low and middle-income renters on land owned by the county. Hudson County Executive Craig Guy…...
Trump admin agrees to largely pause ICE detention center buildout in NJ suburbs
4+ mon, 13+ hour ago (683+ words) Published May 12, 2026 at 1:06 p.m. ET The Trump administration has agreed to largely pause the planned conversion of a warehouse in Roxbury, New Jersey, into an immigration detention center until after it conducts an environmental review of the property, according to new…...
Federal attorneys say ICE needs NJ detention warehouse for NYC immigration cases
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (731+ words) Published Apr 24, 2026 New Jersey “clearly dislikes” immigration detention centers, according to a new court filing by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. But the agency said it needs a facility in Roxbury to handle a glut of deportation cases…...
NJ, NY representatives join call for FIFA to subsidize World Cup transit
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (407+ words) Published Apr 26, 2026 at 10:53 a.m. ET Sticker shock is still setting in over the sky-high ticket costs for trains and buses to this summer’s World Cup games in the Meadowlands. NJ Transit is charging $150 for round-trip train tickets and $80 for shuttle bus…...
NJ lawmakers aim to boost local sales tax by 45 percent for World Cup
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (833+ words) Published Apr 3, 2026 It's been four years since New Jersey found out it would be hosting the 2026 World Cup — but with only two months until the first game, lawmakers in Trenton are trying to push a 45% spike in local sales taxes....
Early in-person voting begins in NJ special election to fill Gov. Sherrill’s seat
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (473+ words) Published Apr 6, 2026 at 8:01 a.m. ET Early in-person voting is underway in the special election to fill the congressional seat vacated by New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill. Election Day is April 16. The result will serve as another indicator of how voters are…...
Democrats lead in NJ special election ahead of debate. Here's what to watch for.
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (830+ words) Published Apr 1, 2026 Early voting numbers appear to show Democrat Analilia Mejia has a sizable advantage over Republican Joe Hathaway ahead of their one and only debate Wednesday in a special election on April 16 to fill the congressional seat vacated by…...
NJ township fighting ICE jail faces another development battle, over affordable homes
5+ mon, 3+ week ago (494+ words) Published Mar 21, 2026 at 7:51 a.m. ET Roxbury Township in northwestern New Jersey is locked in a heated dispute with the Trump administration over its plans to open a large immigration detention center in the quiet suburban community. But local officials are now…...
Troubled Jersey City hospital to close Saturday, drawing outcry from nurses, city leaders
6+ mon, 2+ week ago (648+ words) Published Feb 26, 2026 at 4:35 p.m. ET Modified Feb 26, 2026 at 4:58 p.m. ET The operator of Heights University Hospital in Jersey City has decided to close the troubled facility for good this weekend, prompting outcry from local officials that the move will leave residents without…...
Sen. Andy Kim of NJ backs Solomon in Jersey City mayor's race
10+ mon, 5+ day ago (606+ words) Published Nov 8, 2025 at 1:16 p.m. ET U.S. Sen. Andy Kim of New Jersey endorsed James Solomon in the race for Jersey City mayor Saturday — a notable nod from a politician known for ending the reign of the state’s powerful political machines. Kim said…...