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Mayor of Clark condemns threatening, racist letter targeting Somali family

People all around Clark received what many view as a racist and threatening letter in their mailboxes on Monday. The anonymous letter targeted one family along Alice Lane for being Somali.

Clark, NJ · 3d

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Hopewell Theater Plans Advance to Formal Review as Planning Board Approves Cemetery Sign

A proposal to renovate and expand a building on West Broad Street for a new Hopewell Theater project took an initial step forward at the Hopewell Borough Planning Board’s Nov. 4 meeting, as the board reviewed the application for completeness ahead of a formal public hearing. The board also...

Hopewell, NJ · 23h
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Morris County Surrogate Heather Darling honors 21 volunteers at inaugural Lifetime Achievement Awards

MORRIS TOWNSHIP, N.J. (Morris County) — Morris County Surrogate Heather J. Darling recognized 21 community volunteers for their years of service during the inaugural Lifetime Achievement Awards ceremony at the Frelinghuysen Arboretum in Morris Township. The awards were established to honor residents who have demonstrated ongoing dedication and service...

Morris County, NJ · 16h
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Mission-Driven Mondays: Family Promise of Morris County helps people find shelter, stability and hope

A moment of connection during a Family Promise of Morris County event reflects the nonprofit’s focus on supporting individuals and families as they work toward greater stability and independence. Seeing homelessness through a different lens. A proud past leads to a bright future. When Karen Olson, a concerned Morris...

Morris County, NJ · 17h
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New Jersey city moves to cap rent hikes at just $20 — what tenants need to know

Renters in one New Jersey city are getting a major break on housing costs — with annual rent increases capped at just $20 after voters overwhelmingly backed a measure to restore one of the state’s toughest rent-control protections. Residents of Elizabeth, a city just south of Newark Liberty International Airport, voted Tuesday to reinstate a decades-old rule limiting annual rent hikes on rent-controlled apartments to 3% or $20, whichever is less. Elizabeth, NJ, voters approved a measure capping annual rent increases at just $20 for rent-controlled apartments. Jin – stock.adobe.com The measure passed with roughly 68% support, according to unofficial election results, marking a victory for tenant advocates after years of legal battles with landlords and city officials. “I’m heartened that my hometown overwhelmingly voted to approve a measure that ultimately would make Elizabeth more affordable,” Isaac Jimenez, a member of the Freelizabeth campaign committee, told The Post. “Rent control is affordable housing, and most typically how people experience affordable housing. This is just the beginning for an era of tenant organizing and tenant power in Elizabeth.” But there’s a catch: The voter-approved ordinance is set to expire in December 2027, leaving its longer-term future in the hands of city

Elizabeth, NJ · 3d

New Jersey 101.5

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NJ towns are still fighting data centers — and Bridgewater just drew a line

Climate Revolution Action Network's Ben Dziobek says Bridgewater did right, but NJ towns shouldn't have to fend for themselves against billion-dollar corporations.

Bridgewater, NJ · 9h

News 12

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Bloomberg to be tenant at proposed South Brunswick data center opposed by neighbors

Recent Rutgers Eagleton polling shows a majority of participants oppose data centers in their hometowns and statewide.

Princeton, NJ · 3d

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Mercer County Library System Collecting Diapers for Families in Need Through November

The Mercer County Library System is partnering with Maker’s Place, a nonprofit diaper bank and resource center, for its annual diaper drive to support low-income families in Trenton. Community members can drop off diaper donations at any Mercer County Library System branch through Nov. 30. Diapers in sizes 4...

Mercer County, NJ · 23h

Montclair Local

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Holiday Cheat Sheet: Dining, Catering & More in Montclair and Essex County

The holidays are here, and it’s time to start planning! Order your Thanksgiving turkey, book a festive dinner, pick up desserts for a party or grab a cocktail at a holiday pop-up. Montclair and Essex County have plenty of ways to eat, drink and celebrate this season. We’ve gathered...

Montclair, NJ · 12h

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Mercer County Library System Announces Winter Reading Bingo Program

The Mercer County Library System is inviting readers of all ages to participate in its Winter Reading Program, running from Monday, Dec. 14, through Saturday, Jan. 30, 2027. This year’s program features a reading-themed bingo challenge, encouraging participants to explore new authors, try different genres and make time for reading during the winter months.

Mercer County, NJ · 23h

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This New Jersey Museum Holds the World’s Largest Collection of Soviet Nonconformist Art

An apartment exhibition in Moscow might seem like an unlikely starting point for a New Jersey museum outing. Yet that is where economist Norton Dodge bought Lev Kropivnitsky’s Outer Galactic Logic in 1962, beginning a collecting mission that eventually brought thousands of works to Rutgers. Today, the Zimmerli Art...

New Brunswick, NJ · 1d

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ArcMorris Names Joseph Mancini Chief Executive Officer

MORRIS COUNTY — ArcMorris, the leading nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities throughout Morris County, has named Joseph (Joe) Mancini as its new chief executive officer. Mancini has more than two decades of experience in nonprofit leadership, including in senior positions within The Arc...

Morris County, NJ · 20h

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Hell's Kitchen Tenants Rally for Right to Buy Their Own Buildings

Tenants of 438 and 440 West 45th Street gathered outside their Hell's Kitchen buildings, demanding that state and city lawmakers give renters like them the power to buy their own homes before landlords can sell to the highest bidder. The rally centered on two bills that would reshape how buildings change hands in New York: the Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Act and the Community Opportunity to Purchase Act.

New York, NY · 1d

New York Post

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NY Republican claims ‘stolen’ election after blue wave, local vote machine chaos

The only Republican on the Westchester County Board of Legislators is refusing to concede to a Democrat in his bid for reelection — claiming the election was “stolen” from him because of local vote machine chaos . County Legislator James Nolan made the wild statement as he trailed Democratic challenger Kisha D. Skipper by 246 votes in his reelection bid, according to unofficial results from the Westchester County Board of Elections. Board of Legislators candidate James Nolan claims the election was stolen from him in a Facebook photo post. Facebook/James Nolan Nolan, who represents portions of Yonkers, Bronxville, and Eastchester, was in position to lose his seat after days of ballot counting following a widespread programming glitch on Election Day in Westchester County that saw voting machines unable to scan paper ballots. The race was already ensnared in controversy when Skipper was handcuffed and detained by cops after a restroom brawl with Nolan’s mother at a candidates’ forum in Yonkers last month. “Following a massive countywide voting machine shutdown on Election Day, I have serious concerns about what took place, and the timing of these failures raises questions that demand answers,” Nolan said in a statement after ballots were counted

Westchester County, NY · 1d

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HEAP Offers Up to $1,086 in Heating Assistance to Eligible Families

Brooklyn families can now apply for financial assistance with winter heating costs through New York State’s Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP), which opened for the 2026-27 season on Nov. 2. State Sen. Kevin S. Parker, chairman of the Senate Energy and Telecommunications Committee, is encouraging eligible residents to apply...

Brooklyn, NY · 2d

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St. John’s University in central Minnesota sues New York school over ‘Johnnies’ nickname

St. John’s University in central Minnesota is suing a New York university of the same name for using its “Johnnies” nickname. The lawsuit filed this week in federal court in Minnesota says the private Catholic university in Collegeville has been calling its students and athletic teams Johnnies since at least 1900.

Queens, NY · 2d

Fortune

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D.C. is a New York town: The president, next speaker and Senate majority leader grew up within 11 miles of each other—what it means for the Big Apple

Gov. Kathy Hochul already wants ‘a few more billions’ for New York, starting with a tunnel Trump says Schumer spent 20 years chasing.

Brooklyn, NY · 1d

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At Somos, New York’s political future meets Puerto Rico’s present

The annual Somos conference has long been equal parts family reunion, policy summit and political marketplace for New York’s Latino elected officials. But the 40th anniversary gathering at the Caribe Hilton in San Juan carried unusual significance this year, unfolding just days after a Democratic wave election that reshaped New York politics while forcing attendees to confront Puerto Rico’s own challenges, from drought and infrastructure strains to questions about economic development and political self-determination.

New York · 23h

New York Post

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Mamdani distances himself from DSA’s wildest platforms during rapid-fire Fox News questioning

Mayor Zohran Mamdani once again distanced himself from some of the wildest policies espoused by leaders of the Democratic Socialists of America . Hizzoner downplayed the possibility of him getting booted out of the lefty group while claiming there’s mainstream public support to abolish Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). “The thing that has been offered as a part of a litany of policy platforms that I would reject is, after last night, why would we abolish the Senate?” Mamdani told “Fox News Sunday” in a pre-taped interview. “I think what we’re seeing is that Americans across this country are facing a cost-of-living crisis,” he added. “Americans are tired of waiting. They are tired of being told that their needs are unrealistic by the very politicians who have been bought by the wealthiest people in the country.” New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani once again distanced himself from key tenets of the DSA platform. AP Photo/Stephanie Rojas Mamdani privately meets with powerful lefty unions about 2028 — as he makes striking AOC admission Mayor Mamdani worked with New York Gov. Kathy Hochul to secure a budget lifeline this year and childcare funding. Susan Watts/Office of Governor Kathy Hochul “I’m proud to

New York, NY · 1d

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Disability Community Weighs Hochul’s Record After Reelection

He is usually an Education & Outreach Training and Coaching Specialist for the State Department of Health’s Open Doors by day, but on November 3, Zachary Jordan Borodkin was an accessibility coordinator, tracking barriers for voters with disabilities at a polling site in Midtown Manhattan. He noted that ten...

New York · 16h