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People in New York and New Jersey expressed their surprise after a 4.8-magnitude earthquake struck the region, which rarely sees notable seismic activity www.reuters.com/world/us/magnitude-55-earthquake-strikes-new-york-new-jersey-emsc-2024-04-05/
Quick Glance: Magnitude 4.8 Earthquake Rocks New York City and Northeast US
- An unusual East Coast earthquake startled millions from New York to rural New England. Over 42 million people may have felt the midmorning quake with a preliminary magnitude of 4.8.
- While causing no widespread damage, the earthquake led to evacuations in Newark, New Jersey, and infrastructure inspections across the region. Flights were diverted, trains slowed, and tunnel traffic stopped.
- Although no major damages were reported, the earthquake caused some disruptions. The area near the epicenter experienced minor effects, including the collapse of a historic site. There were also over a dozen aftershocks reported in the region.
- President Joe Biden offered assistance, while New York City reported no major safety or infrastructure issues. Engineers emphasized that New York skyscrapers are made of high-strength materials and designed to sway slowly to withstand impacts. Even the delicately placed eggs in a sculpture at a Chinatown art gallery remained unharmed during the quake.
He almost beat NJ Gov. Phil Murphy. Now Republican Jack Ciattarelli is running again.
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NJ Gov. Phil Murphy under fire for not returning to state following historic earthquake that left residents rattled
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Lawsuit says Atlantic City casino workers are exposed to harmful secondhand smoke
cnn.com/2024/04/05/business/lawsuit-atlantic-city-casino-workers-secondhand-smoke/
N.J. beach losing its battle with Mother Nature as more dunes wash away: North Wildwood officials say they are bracing for more issues as federal beach repairs ...
pennlive.com/news/2024/03/nj-beach-losing-its-battle-with-mother-nature-as-more-dunes-wash-away.html
Appeals court just ruled on federal judge decision that rocked N.J. politics : The appellate court ruled on what has been a cornerstone of New Jersey politics ...
nj.com/politics/2024/04/appeals-court-rules-on-federal-judge-decision-that-rocked-nj-politics.html
Vandals trash Rutgers Islamic center, rip down Palestinian flag as Ramadan ends: Gov. Phil Murphy said he was "disgusted" to learn Rutgers ...
nj.com/education/2024/04/rutgers-islamic-center-burglarized-as-ramadan-ends.html
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Friendly Fire: Ciattarelli jumps in, the Speaker’s shelf life, and Zelensky's crucible
nj.com/opinion/2024/04/friendly-fire.html
These 100+ N.J. school districts could get back money lost in budget cuts under new plan
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Earthquakes and aftershocks shock New Yorkers: The Manhattan skyline with its many office towers. An unusually strong earthquake and several aftershocks had ...
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Will Murphy reappoint vocal critic to N.J. weed commission? Social justice groups concerned.
nj.com/politics/2024/04/will-murphy-reappoint-vocal-critic-to-nj-weed-commission-social-justice-groups-concerned.html
Paid articlePaid N.J. could hit electric car owners with new fees starting this summer: If Gov. Phil Murphy signs legislation that adds an electric vehicle fee to transportation ...
nj.com/news/2024/03/nj-could-hit-electric-car-owners-with-new-fees-starting-this-summer.html
US Republican Chris Christie says no to No Labels presidential run: Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie, a Republican, has decided against running as the ...
reuters.com/world/us/us-republican-chris-christie-says-no-no-labels-presidential-run-2024-03-27/
Quick Glance: Chris Christie Declines No Labels Presidential Bid
- Former New Jersey governor Chris Christie (R) has made the decision not to run as the No Labels candidate for president after extensively evaluating the prospects of a centrist third-party campaign against President Biden and former president Donald Trump.
- During the recent weeks, Christie, along with his team, explored the possibility of joining a No Labels campaign, while No Labels leaders intensified their efforts to court him as a candidate.
- In conclusion, Christie determined that while there is an abstract interest in a third choice in the upcoming election, there is no practical path to victory. The challenges include significant ballot access and legal expenses, a delayed start in fundraising campaign funds, and the risk of diverting votes from Biden to elect Trump as president, according to those involved.
- The No Labels leaders have set a deadline in early April to nominate a presidential ticket, with a clear indication that they will only proceed if they can recruit someone with a feasible chance of winning. Individuals involved with No Labels have informed others in recent weeks that they anticipate Christie will be the nominee, as reported by individuals familiar with the discussions.
Battleship New Jersey Leaves Her Pier For First Time In Over 30 Years: The move from the Camden waterfront to the Philadelphia Navy Yard is essential to begin ...
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New Jersey ballot design scrapped by judge in win for Andy Kim: A federal judge has issued a preliminary injunction prohibiting New Jersey from using its “county ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4563806-new-jersey-ballot-design-scrapped-by-judge-in-win-for-andy-kim/
What Explains Tammy Murphy’s Curiously Early Exit?: What explains Tammy Murphy’s curiously early exit from the New Jersey Senate race? Simon van-Zuylen wood ...
nymag.com/intelligencer/article/what-explains-tammy-murphys-curiously-early-exit.html
Quick Glance: Tammy Murphy Withdraws from Race for Menendez’s Senate Seat
- Tammy Murphy, New Jersey's first lady, has decided to suspend her candidacy for a U.S. Senate seat currently held by Senator Robert Menendez.
- In order to avoid running a divisive and negative campaign, she chose not to continue competing in the Democratic primary against Representative Andy Kim.
- Following a meeting with Democratic Party leaders, she opted to suspend her campaign and focus entirely on re-electing President Biden and other Democrats.
- As the deadline for filing petitions with at least 1,000 signatures has passed, her name will not appear on the primary ballot.
Andy Kim deals blow to New Jersey Democratic machine: Rep. Andy Kim’s (D-N.J.) insurgent Senate bid has overcome the New Jersey Democratic machine ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4558028-andy-kim-deals-blow-to-new-jersey-democratic-machine/
New Jersey’s First Lady Tammy Murphy Ends Campaign for Bob Menendez’s Senate Seat
thedailybeast.com/new-jerseys-first-lady-tammy-murphy-ends-campaign-for-bob-menendezs-senate-seat
Paid articlePaid The collapse of New Jersey’s political machine
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Cherry Hill schools asks N.J. Legislature to restore funding: ‘The repercussions are staggering’
inquirer.com/education/cherry-hill-assembly-budget-committee-testimony-school-funding-20240320.html
Buzz grows for Andy Kim in unusual New Jersey Senate primary: Progressive Rep. Andy Kim (D-N.J.) has scored some notable wins in his effort to buck the party ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4542095-andy-kim-tammy-murphy-phil-murphy-new-jersey-senate/
Indicted Sen. Bob Menendez will not run in NJ Democratic primary, but may run as an independent
inquirer.com/politics/new-jersey/us-senator-bob-menendez-democratic-primary-20240321.html
Quick Glance: Senator Bob Menendez Opts Out of N.J. Democratic Primary, Considers Independent Run
- Senator Bob Menendez will not be a candidate in the New Jersey Democratic primary, but is considering running as an independent in November.
- Following new obstruction of justice charges brought by federal prosecutors against Menendez and his wife Nadine Arslanian, he announced his hope for exoneration this summer to pursue candidacy as an independent Democrat.
- Despite facing accusations, Menendez has maintained his innocence and resisted calls for resignation. This announcement marks the first clear indication of his potential reelection bid since being charged in September.
- The race for Menendez’s seat is already underway with a heated competition between Tammy Murphy, the wife of New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy, and U.S. Representative Andy Kim from Burlington.
Primary ballot in N.J. is ‘unconstitutional,’ state attorney general says: New Jersey’s unique primary ballot design is “unconstitutional,” said the state ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/03/18/new-jersey-ballot-attourney-general/
Andy Kim: What We Know About NJ’s Likely Next Senator: With First Lady Tammy Murphy suspending her campaign, Congressman Andy Kim is poised to become the party’s ...
nymag.com/intelligencer/article/andy-kim-what-we-know-about-njs-likely-next-senator.html
Gov. Murphy Will Propose Bringing Back Nation’s Highest Business Tax: Gov. Philip D. Murphy, who let the 11.5 percent tax expire at the end of last year ...
nytimes.com/2024/02/27/nyregion/new-jersey-transit-taxes.html
In New Jersey, an insurgent upends a Democratic machine: Rep. Andy Kim’s Senate campaign is challenging what most thought would be the coronation of Tammy Murphy ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/03/23/andy-kim-tammy-murphy-new-jersey-senate/
Tammy Murphy wins in a blowout in crucial Senate Democratic convention in NJ : Her victory in Bergen County blunts the momentum of chief rival Andy Kim.
politico.com/news/2024/03/04/tammy-murphy-wins-crucial-democratic-convention-in-nj-s-largest-county-in-blowout-00144849
Andy Kim wins another county Democratic endorsement in blowout over NJ first lady Murphy
politico.com/news/2024/02/24/andy-kim-burlington-county-democratic-endorsement-00143081
Fear and loathing in New Jersey. U.S. Senate race featuring governor’s wife at a boiling point.
nj.com/politics/2024/03/fear-and-loathing-in-new-jersey-us-senate-race-featuring-governors-wife-at-a-boiling-point.html
How a congressman’s challenge to New Jersey’s first lady is shaking up a key Senate race
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Andy Kim Sues to Block Preferential Treatment on Ballots in NJ Senate Race: The federal lawsuit is seen as a direct challenge to Tammy Murphy, Mr ...
nytimes.com/2024/02/26/nyregion/new-jersey-senate-race-ballot-design.html
MTA’s lower Manhattan congestion pricing system nearly ready to go: Congestion pricing toll collection cameras are installed at 104 of 110 locations ...
nydailynews.com/2024/02/28/mtas-lower-manhattan-congestion-pricing-system-nearly-ready-to-go/
Tammy Murphy’s campaign manager departs role amid NJ Senate race: The campaign manager for New Jersey first lady Tammy Murphy’s Senate bid has left his role ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4485351-tammy-murphy-new-jersey-senate-race-campaign-manager-departs-role/
Democratic New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy will propose reinstating the state’s corporate business tax for some profitable companies at 11 ... Show more
Andy Kim and Tammy Murphy spar over qualifications in first NJ Senate debate : Questions on party loyalty for each of the candidates were among the most ...
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NY, NJ may take on extra cargo after Baltimore bridge collapse, Hochul says: The Port Authority of NY and NJ has been offered as an optional route for cargo ...
nydailynews.com/2024/03/28/ny-nj-may-take-on-extra-cargo-after-baltimore-bridge-crash-hochul-says/
N.J. gov says he is ‘white-hot mad’ protesters were able to confront him at governor’s mansion
nj.com/politics/2024/02/nj-gov-says-he-is-white-hot-mad-protesters-were-able-to-confront-him-at-governors-mansion.html
Paid articlePaid Andy Kim Wins a Vote Rich in Symbolism in Race to Replace Menendez: The third-term congressman won key Democratic support Saturday in his run for U.S ...
nytimes.com/2024/02/10/nyregion/new-jersey-kim-murphy-menendez.html
NJ's Tammy Murphy turns on her governor husband over a power plant : The first lady said she hadn't spoken with her husband about the Newark project.
politico.com/news/2024/02/20/murphy-administration-power-plant-new-critic-00142242
Battleship New Jersey to move for the first time in decades Thursday. Here’s how to watch.
nj.com/news/2024/03/massive-battleship-new-jersey-to-move-for-the-first-time-in-decades-thursday-heres-how-to-watch.html
Paid articlePaid Matt Platkin’s finest hour | Moran: An AG demonstrates his independence from a political cesspool
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HAPPENING NOW: New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy gives an update on winter storm preparations. abcnews.go.com/US/winter-storm-bring-1-foot-snow-parts-northeast/story
MetLife Stadium in New Jersey to host 2026 World Cup final: American football stadium beats out competition from Los Angeles and Dallas to host final
thenationalnews.com/sport/football/2024/02/05/metlife-stadium-in-new-jersey-to-host-2026-world-cup-final/
N.J. could have reopened schools and businesses earlier during pandemic, COVID report says
nj.com/politics/2024/03/nj-could-have-reopened-schools-and-businesses-earlier-during-pandemic-covid-report-says.html
Paid articlePaid NJ Transit says it needs $917 million, but riders say poor service doesn’t warrant paying more per ride
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Paid articlePaid Murphy advisor, like teachers’ union prez, takes undeserved benefits | Editorial: Brendan Gill is among the biggest winners, hauling off nearly a quarter of a ...
nj.com/opinion/2024/02/murphy-advisor-like-teachers-union-prez-takes-undeserved-benefits-editorial.html
10 biggest winners and losers in N.J.’s new school funding plan: One school district is losing more than $10 million under Gov. Phil Murphy's budget ...
nj.com/education/2024/03/10-biggest-winners-and-losers-in-njs-new-school-funding-plan.html
Paid articlePaid The inside story of how N.J. landed the World Cup final, the globe’s biggest sporting event
nj.com/sports/2024/02/the-inside-story-of-how-nj-landed-the-worlds-biggest-sporting-event.html
Tammy Murphy’s Senate Run and New Jersey’s Nepo Politics: Tammy Murphy, the First Lady of New Jersey, is leveraging her husband’s power to lock up the Democratic ...
nymag.com/intelligencer/article/tammy-murphy-new-jersey-senate-run-phil-murphy.html
Congestion pricing lawsuits put in limbo MTA bus, subway, train improvements: Anti-congestion pricing suits by N.J. officials and others halted new MTA ...
nydailynews.com/2024/02/15/congestion-pricing-lawsuits-put-in-limbo-mta-bus-subway-train-improvements/
Tammy Murphy’s connection to Joe Biden could give her a big advantage in Senate primary
politico.com/news/2024/01/28/biden-new-jersey-senate-primary-00138221
New Jersey's plastic consumption triples after plastic bag ban enacted, study shows
usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/01/25/new-jersey-plastic-bag-ban-study/72354533007/
Three Republican storylines to watch for at Iowa caucuses: A possible knockout punch, a fight for second place and one candidate's last stand - Anthony Zurcher ...
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Quick Glance: Trump's Victory in Iowa
- Donald Trump has achieved an overwhelming victory in the first US election contest of 2024, easily fending off a reduced field of Republicans in the Iowa caucuses.
- With an estimated 99% of the votes counted, Trump was at 51%, DeSantis at 21.2%, and Haley at 19.1%.
- The former president has shattered the previous record for the largest margin of victory in a contested Republican presidential race in the state, which stood at 12 percentage points.
- An early estimate indicates that 100,000 Republicans participated in the caucuses on Monday, significantly lower than the turnout in 2016, according to Iowa Republican party chairman Jeff Kaufmann.
Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie will end his bid for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination, a source told Reuters ...
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Jersey caboose: Phil Murphy’s NJ Transit train wreck makes the MTA look great: New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy and MTA Chair Janno Lieber went to the same out of ...
nydailynews.com/2024/01/26/jersey-caboose-phil-murphys-njt-train-wreck-makes-the-mta-look-great/
New Jersey governor's middle-class legacy on the line as fare hikes and tax increases loom
politico.com/news/2024/01/26/murphy-legacy-fare-hikes-tax-increases-00137843
New Jersey's anti-Russia law drastically scaled back after court loss : Major companies will no longer face state sanctions
politico.com/news/2024/01/26/new-jersey-anti-russia-law-drastically-scaled-back-after-legal-setback-00137848
N.J. Transit Plans to Raise Fares 15% on July 1: The increase, which would be the first in more than six years, would raise some commuters’ costs by more than $3 ...
nytimes.com/2024/01/24/nyregion/nj-transit-fare-increase.html
Law to restrict solitary confinement must live up to its promise | Opinion: The Legislature and Governor Murphy did their part by passing Iaws that restrict the ...
nj.com/opinion/2024/01/law-to-restrict-solitary-confinement-must-live-up-to-its-promise-opinion.html
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MASS EXODUS: New Jersey congressman who became a Republican blasts Gov. Phil Murphy as Garden State residents pack up and leave in droves. trib.al/AwwUxBm
New Jersey gov. attempts to reassure Muslims after imam shooting: Police are working to identify and arrest the shooter of an imam outside a mosque in Newark ...
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Quick Glance: Imam Critically Injured in New Jersey Mosque Shooting
- The shooting occurred early Wednesday morning outside a mosque in Newark.
- Police responded to the Masjid Muhammad mosque in Newark on Wednesday, where an imam was shot.
- An imam was shot and critically wounded outside a New Jersey mosque on Wednesday, according to authorities.
- Police responded to the shooting at the Masjid Muhammad mosque in Newark shortly after 6 a.m., according to Fritz Fragé, Newark’s public safety director.
Chris Christie to Exit 2024 Race Days Before Iowa Republican Caucus: Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie is ending his long-shot 2024 campaign centered on ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-01-10/christie-to-exit-2024-race-days-before-iowa-republican-caucus
Phil Murphy pushes again for abortion access and New Jersey affordability in State of the State
politico.com/news/2024/01/09/phil-murphy-new-jersey-abortion-affordability-00134592
Congestion pricing countdown: Weak lawsuits can’t stop progress towards better transit and less traffic
nydailynews.com/2024/01/21/congestion-pricing-countdown-weak-lawsuits-cant-stop-progress-towards-better-transit-and-less-traffic/
'She’s gonna get smoked': In what appeared to be a hot mic moment, former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie seemed to cast doubt on Nikki Haley winning the ... Show more
New Jersey Gov. Murphy signs bill to boost lawmaker salaries by 67%: New Jersey lawmakers and other top state officials are set to get a hefty raise ...
nydailynews.com/2024/01/17/new-jersey-lawmaker-governor-salary-raises/
Gov. Phil Murphy calls on bus companies to give notice before sending buses with migrants to N.J.
inquirer.com/politics/new-jersey/migrants-bus-greg-abbott-new-jersey-nyc-20240110.html
'She’s gonna get smoked': In what appeared to be a hot mic moment, former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie seemed to cast doubt on Nikki Haley winning the ... Show more reut.rs/3vCyyAK
New York and New Jersey agree: Gov. Phil Murphy is ticking them off : The New Jersey governor’s transit positions rankle riders and advocates on both sides of ...
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January is N.J.’s 1st Muslim Heritage Month. See 11 ways to celebrate.: From now on, January will be Muslim Heritage Month in New Jersey. Governor Phil Murphy ...
nj.com/food/2024/01/january-is-njs-1st-muslim-heritage-month-see-11-ways-to-celebrate.html
Paid articlePaid New Jersey considered $5 million to handle migrant influx but didn't follow through, records show
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N.J.’s largest city lowers voting age to 16 in school elections: Wednesday's decision by the Newark City Council came a day after Gov ...
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Chris Christie Caught On Hot Mic Firing Shots At Nikki Haley: Trump, Ron DeSantis Agree 'She's Gonna Get
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Student drivers in N.J. will need to log more practice hours under new law: Gov. Murphy signed a long-awaited requirement desired by safety advocates into law.
nj.com/news/2024/01/student-drivers-in-nj-will-need-to-log-more-practice-hours-under-new-law.html
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Nikki Haley Closes the Gap on Donald Trump: The former South Carolina governor is the second placed candidate in 2024 GOP primary, according to a Rasmussen poll.
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Will the N.J. Legislature pass a last-minute bill to help breweries?: “I’m optimistic he signs this,” said Eric Orlando, executive director of the Brewers Guild ...
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Welcome to The Kickoff presented by RAM Trucks! Skubie Mageza and Phil Murphy are here to get you ready for one of the best times of the year ... Show more
Hochul aide says NJ first lady Tammy Murphy unfit to be senator over alleged mishandling of 2018 rape claim
nypost.com/2023/12/17/metro/border-war-tammy-murphy-unfit-to-be-nj-senator-hochul-aide-says/
Camden school board president says he will take leave pending the outcome of the sexual assault civil trial against him
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Quick Glance: Who is Wasim Muhammad, accused of sexual abuse?
- Muhammad is the president of the Camden school district’s advisory board and a prominent political figure with close ties to City Hall.
- A former student has accused Muhammad in a civil lawsuit of sexual abuse dating back to 1994 when he was her teacher.
- His attorney dismissed the lawsuit as baseless and emphasized Muhammad's long-standing service to the city and the school district.
- Muhammad was appointed to the advisory board in 2013 and served until 2019 when elections resumed. He was reelected for another term in November and was elected president again in January.
'Blowhard,' 'fascist,' 'Voldemort': Attacks get personal at fourth Republican debate
reuters.com/world/us/blowhard-fascist-voldemort-attacks-get-personal-fourth-republican-debate-2023-12-07/
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