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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

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State officials tour Hillsborough farm that won $100,000 agritourism grant

HILLSBOROUGH, N.J. — State agriculture and tourism officials toured Abma’s Farm in Hillsborough on Monday to highlight a $100,000 state grant the farm received to expand its agritourism and education offerings, the New Jersey Department of Agriculture said. The farm plans to use the money to build a...

Hillsborough Township, NJ · 2d
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New Grand Christmas Spectacular in Pennington, NJ

It's going to be magical for all ages with bonfires, carolers, Santa, and so much more

Pennington, NJ · 2d

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Unapologetic, Toms River Mayor Vows to Continue Fight Against Overdevelopment Despite Council Opposition, Political Theater

For more than 90 minutes on Veterans Day, Rodrick answered a Brick podcaster's questions about his viral council clash, the township's affordable housing deal, police staffing, the animal shelter and Silverton EMS. BRICK, N.J. — Toms River Mayor Dan Rodrick has walked out of more than one township council meeting after it was overrun by…

Toms River, NJ · 13h
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Flu Cases Surge Across New Jersey: Ocean County Announces Free Vaccine Clinics Through December

Flu season is getting off to an early start in New Jersey, and health officials are encouraging Ocean County residents to get vaccinated as influenza cases continue to climb across the state. The Ocean County Health Department is offering numerous flu vaccination clinics throughout November and December, making it easier...

Ocean County, NJ · 3h

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Neck-and-neck race for Manasquan council seat

The aphorism “every vote counts” surely is holding true in this month’s borough council election. As of Nov. 9, incumbent Democratic candidate Sheila Vidreiro was tied with former councilman Michael Long, a Republican candidate, for a seat on the dais. Another available council seat was secured by current Council President Jason “Jay” Bryant, for his second two-year term, in last week’s election.

Manasquan, NJ · 1d

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Booker’s Lakewood victory shows the power of the Vaad in New Jersey’s most Republican legislative district

Lakewood is one of the most Republican municipalities in New Jersey. Donald Trump carried it by 76 percentage points in 2024, and Jack Ciattarelli won it by 81 points in last year’s gubernatorial election. But last week, Lakewood voted for a Democrat, U.S. Sen. Cory Booker, in what became...

Lakewood Township, NJ · 1d

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Brick Raises EMS Fees, But Residents Won’t Be Charged

The Brick Township council voted unanimously Tuesday night to raise the fees Brick charges for emergency medical services for the first time in 20 years, however residents will not be charged for services, officials said. The 7-0 vote came on second reading of the ordinance, which the council introduced Oct....

Brick, NJ · 1d

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‘Over There’ Evokes Songs of World War I

The American Historical Theater’s Neill Hartley will share the remarkable stories of World War I told in the words of the men and women who lived it during his presentation “Over There: Songs and Letters of WWI” at the Stafford branch of the Ocean County Library on Wednesday, Nov. 18 at 10 a.m.

Stafford Township, NJ · 1d

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New Jersey Means Business: What Sherrill’s New Economic Plan Means for Jersey Residents

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New Jersey · 15h

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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.

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Broken Promise: New York Governor Hints At Possible Tax Hike

After winning re-election on a promise not to raise taxes, there are signs that New York Gov. Kathy Hochul may be backtracking.

New York · 2d

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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 · 14h

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Gov. Hochul pledges state support amid ongoing rescue efforts in Brooklyn building collapse

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul spoke the morning after a residential building collapsed in Brooklyn, killing at least 8 people and injuring 19 others.

New York · 11h

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PPL settles wage theft suit with $162M for NY caregivers

A federal judge in Brooklyn approved a $162 million settlement for approximately 200,000 Medicaid home care workers who accused Public Partnerships LLC of underpayment, with payments scheduled to be distributed to eligible caregivers in early 2027.

New York · 1d

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Stewart-Cousins eyes ‘progressive taxation’ push

With help from Molly Reinmann HAPPY TUESDAY. This is Nick Reisman in Albany. Massive Democratic majorities are returning to Albany in January, giving a boost to the tax-the-rich forces. I’ve got new reporting on that dynamic. Plus my colleague has the details on a New York City Council hearing next month on student sexual assault. Have news tips or just want to share what’s on your mind? Reach me at nreisman@politico.com . Driving The Day A MASSIVE MAJORITY : Legislative Democrats will come roaring back to Albany next year with turbocharged majorities in the state Senate and Assembly. They intend to use that refreshed mandate to major effect — especially when it comes to pursuing what Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins called “progressive taxation.” “We’ve always looked at the ability of those with extraordinary wealth to be able to pay more, do more,” she told Playbook in an interview Monday. “That’s been something that our conference has talked about.” What those proposals will look like won’t be clear for months. But if the past is any guide , the Democrat-dominated Legislature will likely seek a suite of income tax hikes on the richest New Yorkers — changes designed to generate

New York, NY · 2d

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Inside political circles, AOC’s aloof style becomes a factor

LEFT GUARD: The battle to own the progressive lane in the 2028 Democratic presidential primary is already brewing, with allies of Bronx Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and California Rep. Ro Khanna launching recruitment efforts seeking to nudge them both into the race. The rival efforts are laying bare the aloof, tight-lipped way AOC’s political team operates behind the scenes as she continues to weigh whether to run for president or Senate. And the recruitment bids are also showing the central role of New York in the early days of the 2028 race. Last week, former NYC-DSA-endorsed Rep. Jamaal Bowman and Democratic strategist Nomiki Konst, two longtime operatives in New York politics, launched “Run Ro,” a new outside group aiming to push Khanna to run for president. And on Monday, progressives including Ravi Sahai, a former 2025 campaign staffer for Mayor Zohran Mamdani, launched “Ready for AOC.” New York City Democratic Socialists of America co-chairs Gustavo Gordillo and Grace Mausser are also behind the pro-AOC effort, two people familiar with the matter said. The move from Bowman and Konst to get behind Khanna — instead of their fellow New Yorker — has bewildered some in the state’s left-leaning political ecosystem. “It’s weird,”

New York · 1d

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New York proposes reclassifying Newtown Creek to strengthen its water quality protections

New York State environmental regulators want to reclassify Newtown Creek, the industrial waterway separating Brooklyn from Queens, in a move that would lock in the strongest water quality protections the creek has ever had, and the public has until November 30 to comment. The state Department of Environmental Conservation announced the proposal on September 4, formally published it in the State Register on September 16, and will hold public hearings on November 16 and November 19.

Brooklyn, NY · 23h

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Flu cases surge in New York ahead of the holidays

NEW YORK (PIX11) — It may not be winter yet, but flu cases are already surging across New York. For the week ending Oct. 31, there were 7,696 laboratory-confirmed influenza cases statewide, a 77 percent increase from the previous week, according to the New York State Department of Health. Hospitalizations increased by 105 percent, rising […]

New York · 1d

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'There’s never been a better time to be an MWBE’

Leaders in procurement for Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises gathered Thursday at City & State’s Diversity & Procurement Summit to discuss contracting opportunities, MWBE participation, supplier diversity, procurement trends and strategies for successfully doing business with New York government agencies. Michael Garner, chief business diversity officer of New York...

New York · 4h