Karen Yi
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141,000 applied for NJ Section 8 housing. Only 20,000 will get on the waitlist.
Residents can check the status of their applications on Friday morning. → Read More
The debate whether ‘Central Jersey’ exists just won’t die — but lawmakers are trying to end it
A bill creates three tourism regions in North, Central and South Jersey. → Read More
NJ keeps food stamps minimum to $95 a month as federal SNAP benefit dries out
Gov. Phil Murphy signed into law a measure to ensure families’ pandemic-era benefits are not cut in half. → Read More
NJ keeps food stamps minimum to $95 a month as federal SNAP benefit dries out
Gov. Phil Murphy signed into law a measure to ensure families’ pandemic-era benefits are not cut in half. → Read More
‘No ongoing threat’ in search for NJ councilwoman's killer, officials say
Middlesex County’s prosecutor broke her silence to say officials were still hunting for the shooter. → Read More
Waitlist for federally subsidized Section 8 housing in NJ now open
Gothamist is a non-profit local newsroom, powered by WNYC. → Read More
Advocates in NJ demand fixes from FEMA after Ida aid falls short
Gothamist is a non-profit local newsroom, powered by WNYC. → Read More
In NJ, landlords and home sellers don't have to warn you about past floods. Bill would change that
Gothamist is a non-profit local newsroom, powered by WNYC. → Read More
In NJ, landlords and home sellers don't have to warn you about past floods. Bill would change that
Gothamist is a non-profit local newsroom, powered by WNYC. → Read More
NJ governor conditionally vetoes bill to improve working conditions for temp workers
The bill would regulate the state’s temp worker industry that employs roughly 130,000 people. → Read More
NYC taxi fares and driver pay could increase for first time in 10 years
A new proposal by the Taxi and Limousine Commission calls for a 23% increase in average passenger fares. → Read More
NYC taxi fares and driver pay could increase for first time in 10 years
A new proposal by the Taxi and Limousine Commission calls for a 23% increase in average passenger fares. → Read More
NJ says 30 landlords broke new law barring discrimination against tenants with criminal pasts
The Fair Chance in Housing Law took effect earlier this year to make it easier for residents with criminal records to find homes. → Read More
NJ lifts coronavirus vaccine-or-test rule for teachers, day care workers
Individual districts and day care centers will still be able to institute their own requirements. → Read More
3 NJ Amazon workers have died in the last month. Federal safety officials are investigating why.
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration could take six months to release the results of its inquiries. → Read More
New protections for NJ's temp workers head to Murphy's desk
The state Senate approved regulations looking to curb abusive agency practices for a second time. → Read More
NJ is 7th most expensive state for renters, report finds
New Jersey moved down just one notch from last year. New York remains in 4th place. → Read More
Lawmakers approve protections for New Jersey's 130,000 temp workers
The bill will regulate the state’s temp industry that fuels much of the state’s warehouse labor. → Read More
U.S. Supreme Court to decide NY v. NJ fight over port watchdog
New York sued New Jersey over the fate of the Waterfront Commission of New York Harbor. → Read More
Study: NJ’s early prison releases to ease crowding during COVID didn’t raise public safety risks
A report produced for a state legislative commission by Rutgers University researchers found 25% of those released in November 2020 were rearrested. → Read More