Tag #New Jersey

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Trump Administration Declares New Jersey Drones Lawful

President Trump's administration confirmed that the numerous drones observed over New Jersey in late 2024 were authorized by the FAA for research and recreational purposes, resolving earlier concerns and contradicting previous statements from the Trump administration.

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New Jersey Blended Family Finds Essex County Home After Facing Market Challenges

Heather Anderson and Chris Kinney, a blended family of six from New Jersey, recently bought a three-bedroom house in Essex County for $800,000 after facing challenges due to market competition and initial budget constraints.

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NYC, NJ Mark MLK Day with Diverse Commemorative Events

New York City and New Jersey commemorate Martin Luther King Jr. Day with diverse events, including official ceremonies featuring Gov. Kathy Hochul and Mayor Eric Adams, a Brooklyn Academy of Music tribute with Carlotta Walls LaNier, and the UJA-Federation's Day of Service, while Jersey Cares expects...

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New Jersey to Stockpile Abortion Drug Amidst Concerns Over Federal Restrictions

New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy announced plans to stockpile the abortion drug mifepristone, citing concerns over potential federal restrictions under the incoming Trump administration; this proactive measure aims to ensure continued access to reproductive healthcare for women in the state.

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Higgins Pleads Not Guilty in Gaudreau Brothers' Fatal Crash

Sean Higgins pleaded not guilty to charges stemming from a fatal car crash that killed former NHL player Johnny Gaudreau and his brother on August 29, 2023, in New Jersey; Higgins had a blood alcohol level above the legal limit.

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NYC Congestion Pricing Sparks New Jersey Backlash

New York City's new congestion pricing program, starting Sunday, charges commuters up to \$22 daily, prompting criticism from New Jersey Rep. Mikie Sherrill who argues it unfairly burdens New Jerseyans to fund the MTA, despite a federal judge's rejection of a lawsuit seeking to block it.

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White House: Most New Jersey Drone Sightings Authorized

The White House declared that many drone sightings in New Jersey last November were authorized by the FAA, dispelling initial fears of a national security threat; the investigation involved the FBI, state, and local officials, concluding that most sightings were authorized or from hobbyists, or misi...

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New Jersey Seeks to Simplify Sales Tax Compliance by Eliminating Transaction Thresholds

New Jersey is proposing to eliminate the 200-transaction threshold for sales tax economic nexus, instead requiring businesses to collect sales tax if their gross revenue exceeds \$100,000 annually in the state; this simplifies compliance and enhances revenue collection.

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NJ Commission CEO Resigns Amid Residency Conflict

Tiffany Williams Brewer resigned from her position as CEO of the New Jersey State Commission of Investigation after the Asbury Park Press revealed she claimed a Maryland residence while voting in New Jersey in the November election, prompting an investigation and her removal from voter rolls.

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Driver Pleads Not Guilty in Gaudreau Brothers' Deaths

Sean M. Higgins, 44, was charged with two counts each of aggravated manslaughter and vehicular homicide in the August 29th deaths of NHL player Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew in New Jersey, allegedly due to drunk driving and road rage; Higgins pleaded not guilty, rejecting a 35-year plea de...

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Higgins Pleads Not Guilty in Gaudreau Brothers' Death Case

Sean Higgins, accused of drunk driving, pleaded not guilty to charges related to the deaths of Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau, who were killed in a car accident on August 29, 2023, in New Jersey; Higgins' blood alcohol level was above the legal limit and he faces up to 30 years in prison per aggravated...

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New Jersey Offshore Wind Project Seeks Second Delay Amidst Market Volatility

New Jersey's Leading Light Wind project, a joint venture between Invenergy and energyRE, seeks a second delay until May 2020 due to market volatility, impacting its ability to secure crucial turbine components and potentially delaying the project's contribution of power to 1 million homes.

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Affordable and Clean Energy