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Shahana Hanif on the Ban the Scan Bill

Shahana Hanif on the Ban the Scan bill, Mayor Mamdani's support and MSG facial recognition.

New York, NY · 13h

The Bergen Record

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Hundreds of apartments slated to replace North Jersey office building

WAYNE — Another North Jersey office building is being reduced to small mountains of demolition debris and misshapen metal. A wrecking crew has begun razing the 126,520-square-foot building at 1655 Valley Road, clearing the 11-acre property to build 275 rental apartments. The housing project, which will include 42 units for low-income families, was planned for six years. The developer is Vivmark Residential, a multibillion-dollar company created through a merger between its predecessor, Equity Residential of Chicago, and AvalonBay Communities Inc. of Arlington, Virginia. Story continues below photo gallery. The combined entity is now the largest owner of apartment homes in the United States, boasting more than 185,000 units, its website says. The Planning Board approved a proposal for the development in February, when AvalonBay Communities was still in control of its design. The apartment complex will be a half-mile north of a 473-unit development constructed by AvalonBay Communities at the site of the former Valley National Bank headquarters. It is across the street from land owned by William Paterson University, where a builder wants to put up 300 units, and it is next to the intended location of a township-sponsored project of 113 units. Tax records show that the property

North Jersey, NJ · 1d

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Westfield's Empty Lord & Taylor Finally Sells, But Mystery Shrouds What Comes Next

The long-dormant Lord & Taylor building at 609 North Avenue West in Westfield has a new owner. Mayor Jeremy Berman told the town council Tuesday night that the sale to Premier Development closed the week before, ending months of uncertainty over who would take control of the prominent downtown property after its previous redevelopment plan collapsed.

Westfield, NJ · 1d

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NJ tornado watch: 10 counties, flash flooding and 60 mph gusts

A strengthening low-pressure system is bringing showers and thunderstorms to the Mid-Atlantic today, Nov. 12, and the National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch until 7 p.m. The watch covers parts of eastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey and northern Delaware. Forecasters say the main risks are damaging winds and large hail, with an isolated tornado possible.

Pennsylvania · 13h

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Scotch Plains Unveils $49.5M Plan for New Emergency Services Building on Plainfield Avenue

Scotch Plains wants to build a new emergency services headquarters. A revised plan puts the price at up to $49.5 million. Mayor Josh Losardo described the project, which would sit on township-owned land along Plainfield Avenue, in a statement on the township website. Police, fire, and emergency medical crews would...

Scotch Plains, NJ · 2d

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Plainfield Council Balks at Rushmore Pool Fees, Citing Affordability Fears

Plainfield City Hall Annex — Approximate Daily-Pass Prepayment Site. A proposal to start charging admission at Plainfield's year-old Rushmore Aquatic Complex collapsed this week when a city council motion to introduce the fee ordinance failed to get a second. The vote, or lack of one, means the pool — which drew roughly 2,800 users this year according to city officials — remains free to enter for now, even as the municipality faces warnings about rising costs elsewhere in its budget.

Plainfield, NJ · 14h

Home News Tribune | My Central Jersey

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Somerville library controversy takes another twist

SOMERVILLE - The Somerset County Library System is pushing back on a claim by Mayor Brian Gallagher that it engaged in a "false narrative" about the closing of the Somerville branch. In a statement, the Library System said it had "prioritized transparent and direct communication" throughout the process and had created a webpage to keep residents informed about the situation. The Library System also said that the decision to close the facility on West End Avenue next to Borough Hall on July 31 was "not driven solely by environmental health concerns" but also because it was "functionally inadequate for delivering services" since the closing of the lower level in August 2025. "The situation extends well beyond the presence or remediation of mold," according to the statement. "I'm not going to get into a verbal contest with them," Gallagher said, adding he was looking forward to "re-engaging" with Library System officials after Nov. 30. "We believe that building should be ready for reoccupation shortly," Gallagher said at the Nov. 2 Borough Council meeting, adding, "not that there was anything wrong with it to begin with." Earlier: Somerville library could reopen soon after months-long closure Peter Bromberg is retiring as executive director

Somerville, NJ · 2d

Montclair Local

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Essex County, RWJBarnabas Health to Host Thanksgiving Food Distribution Nov. 19

Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo Jr. and RWJBarnabas Health will host a Thanksgiving food distribution event Thursday, Nov. 19, at Essex County Branch Brook Park in Newark to help families facing food insecurity and rising food costs. The event will begin at 9 a.m. at the park’s Cherry Blossom...

Essex County, NJ · 16h

PIX11

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Affordable housing project in NJ to feature free hydroponic garden for residents

IRVINGTON, N.J. (PIX11) — A team with roots in one community in Essex County is digging into a special project. “I feel love,” said developer and Newark native Adenah Bayoh I feel an immense love because of my history and my tie to this community.” “I think I’m proud that we are investing in affordable […]

Irvington, NJ · 2d

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Rent Control Ballot Initiatives Won Almost Everywhere (opinion)

Across the country, voters approved ballot initiatives that cap rents and impose new restrictions on landlords' ability to rent to whom they please. The most eye-catching of these was a successful initiative in Elizabeth, New Jersey, where 68 percent of voters revived a cap on annual rent increases of $20 per month that the city council had axed back in 2023.

Elizabeth, NJ · 1d

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Adubato pitches softballs at political dinosaur: Elizabeth Mayor J. Christian Bollwage

Steve Adubato sat across from J. Christian Bollwage and lobbed softballs at a mayor whose 33-year tenure has been defined by vanity, corruption, and a stunning betrayal of the working-class tenants who put him in office. The veteran broadcaster, whose program “CommUNITY MATTERS” purports to examine pressing urban issues, delivered...

Elizabeth, NJ · 1d

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New Jersey Voters Overrule Landlord Opposition and Bring Back $20 Rent Increase Limit

Voters in Elizabeth, New Jersey, have brought back a $20 limit on rent increases after years of legal fights. Nearly 69% supported the change, despite warnings from landlords that such a strict limit could make it harder to maintain rental properties. The November 3 vote restored a rule that city leaders removed in 2022. Under...

Elizabeth, NJ · 1d

Courier News

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Ex-Raritan councilman says mall developer owes him $414K | Exclusive

RARITAN BOROUGH – A former borough councilman and former chairman of the Somerset County Republican Party is suing the developer of the Raritan Mall, alleging he is owed $414,000 in consulting fees. Al Gaburo Jr., who served on the Borough Council from 1996 to 1999 and as county GOP chairman from 2010 to 2020, filed the lawsuit Nov. 5 in Somerset County Superior Court against Raritan Mall LLC, Raritan Urban Renewal LLC and Leonid "Lenny" Dimentman. The lawsuit alleges Gaburo and his now-dissolved company, Patriot Development & Consulting Group LLC, are owed the money for consulting services connected with the controversial redevelopment of the mall at Route 206 and Orlando Drive. According to the lawsuit, Gaburo was to receive "$1,500 per door" in four installments tied to borough approvals, the start of construction and issuance of the final certificate of occupancy. The borough has approved 276 apartments, including 42 affordable units . The project received preliminary Planning Board approval in March on a 6-2 vote, followed by formal approval in July. The affordable units will help the borough meet its goal of zoning for 99 affordable housing units by 2035. Developer disputes allegations in Raritan Mall lawsuit "We dispute the

Raritan, NJ · 1d

PIX11

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NJ Gov. Mikie Sherrill marks Veterans Day

HOLMDEL, N.J. (PIX11) — Though it’s a day with solemn undertones, it’s meant to be a celebration of the men and women who signed up to defend this country. “On Veteran’s Day it’s just nice to be with other veterans,” said Army veteran Angelo Pagano, who thought about attending Wednesday’s veteran’s day parade in New […]

Holmdel, NJ · 1d

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Jersey City activist Courtney Walker announces bid for Hudson County clerk

Jersey City activist Courtney Walker has just announced her bid for Hudson County clerk next year, looking to unseat incumbent E. Junior Maldonado. “Today, I’m excited to share my candidacy to represent our neighbors as the next Hudson County clerk. As a community advocate, I’ve worked to protect the rights and power of all people. I’ve helped secure rental and legal assistance for immigrant families, increase access to voting locations, and enhance state protections for gender-affirming care,” Walker said in a statement.

Jersey City, NJ · 2d

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Top 15 NJ Arts Events of the Week: Moody Jazz Fest, Loew’s Jersey opening, ‘Mary Poppins,’ more

This year’s TD James Moody Jazz Festival, taking place at NJPAC and other Newark venues, began last week and will continue through Nov. 22. Coming up this week …. • In honor of Miles Davis’ 1926 birth, Jon Faddis & Friends will present a “Miles @100” concert, featuring music from Davis’ albums Birth of the Cool (1957) and Kind of Blue (1959), at NJPAC’s Victoria Theater, Nov. 12 at 7:30 p.m. Trumpeter Faddis will be joined by Erena Terakubo (alto saxophone), Gary Smulyan (baritone saxophone), Steve Turre (trombone), John Clark (French horn), Bob Stewart (tuba), Mike LeDonne (keyboards), Todd Coolman (bass) and John Riley (drums).

New Jersey · 1d

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Notice to Bidders – Request for Municipal Cleaning Services

Sealed bids must be received by the Municipal Clerk of the Township of Monroe, County of Gloucester, no later than 11:00AM prevailing time on Thursday, December 3, 2026. To request a copy of the bid package from the Municipal Clerk:. Email: achiselko@monroetownshipnj.org. or. Pick Up: Municipal Clerk’s Office, 2nd Floor,...

Monroe Township, NJ · 16h

njtoday.news

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EPA demonstrates new tools for finding lead water lines at Edison test site

EDISON, N.J. — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Tuesday held what it called its first public demonstration of emerging technologies for locating lead water service lines, staging the event at its research test bed in Edison, according to an agency press release. EPA Region 2 Administrator Michael Martucci...

Edison, NJ · 1d

The Weather Channel

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Tornadoes and flash flooding hit New York, Delaware, Pennsylvania

Tornado warnings in Queens and Wilmington, Delaware, prompted ground stops at JFK and LaGuardia as the storm brought snow to upstate New York.

Pennsylvania · 12h

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Why Is Albany the Capital of New York State Instead of New York City?

With New York City being the largest city in the United States, it might seem a little surprising that the capital of New York State is Albany. After all, New York City was once the capital of the entire country. Why, then, did the state government settle in a city roughly 150 miles to the north?

Albany, NY · 19h