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A Ciattarelli defamation lawsuit against Sherrill may violate NJ election rules Republican nominee for New Jersey governor, Jack Ciattarelli. Jack Ciattarelli says his opponent defamed him over claims he “killed tens of thousands” of New Jerseyans. But he may have to wait until after the election to pursue legal action. [ more › ]

A Ciattarelli defamation lawsuit against Sherrill may violate NJ election rules https://gothamist.com/news/a-ciattarelli-defamation-lawsuit-against-sherrill-may-violate-nj-election-rules

NJ Dems outpacing GOP in mail-in gubernatorial ballots by 125K, state data shows Republican Jack Ciattarelli and Democrat Mikie Sherrill. Analysis by political experts shows that Democrats have increased their margin over Republicans in “vote by mail” by about 20,000 compared to the last governor’s election. [ more › ]

NJ Dems outpacing GOP in mail-in gubernatorial ballots by 125K, state data shows https://gothamist.com/news/nj-dems-outpacing-gop-in-mail-in-gubernatorial-ballots-by-125k-state-data-shows

'Shame on you': Candidates for NJ governor square off in fiery debate amid close race Republican Jack Ciattarelli and Democrat Mikie Sherrill. Mikie Sherrill and Jack Ciattarelli’s second debate featured heated exchanges over the Gateway project, her Naval record, his business history and Donald Trump. [ more › ]

'Shame on you': Candidates for NJ governor square off in fiery debate amid close race https://gothamist.com/news/shame-on-you-candidates-for-nj-governor-square-off-in-fiery-debate-amid-close-race

Voter turnout is plummeting in NJ’s cities. Both sides are vying for urban support. Republican Jack Ciattarelli campaigns in Camden, New Jersey. Republican Jack Ciattarelli and Democrat Mikie Sherrill are in the final sprint of what is likely to be a close election to be New Jersey’s next governor. [ more › ]

Voter turnout is plummeting in NJ’s cities. Both sides are vying for urban support. https://gothamist.com/news/voter-turnout-is-plummeting-in-njs-cities-both-sides-are-vying-for-urban-support

Jack Ciattarelli wants to gut NJ’s affordable housing laws. Can he do it? Republican nominee Jack Ciattarelli The Republican nominee for governor says state housing rules have to go. Experts say his plan is a long shot. [ more › ]

Jack Ciattarelli wants to gut NJ’s affordable housing laws. Can he do it? https://gothamist.com/news/jack-ciattarelli-wants-to-gut-njs-affordable-housing-laws-can-he-do-it

NJ judge dismisses lawsuit to overturn affordable housing law. Towns vow appeal. A coalition of suburban towns in New Jersey have vowed to appeal a judge's decision to dismiss their bid to overturn the state's affordable housing law. The leader of the coalition that brought the lawsuit called the decision “very disappointing” and vowed to keep fighting in court. [ more › ]

NJ judge dismisses lawsuit to overturn affordable housing law. Towns vow appeal. https://gothamist.com/news/nj-judge-dismisses-lawsuit-to-overturn-affordable-housing-law-towns-vow-appeal

Real estate donations to Ciattarelli place rising rents at center of NJ governor’s race Jack Ciattarelli A wealthy real estate family has poured hundreds of thousands of dollars into the tightening New Jersey governor's race, where both major party candidates have focused on how to tackle rising housing costs and affordability. [ more › ]

Real estate donations to Ciattarelli place rising rents at center of NJ governor’s race https://gothamist.com/news/real-estate-donations-to-ciattarelli-place-rising-rents-at-center-of-nj-governors-race

30 Issues in 30 Days: Affordable Housing in New Jersey | The Brian Lehrer Show | WNYC WNYC/Gothamist reporter Mike Hayes talks about the New Jersey governor's race and the issue of too little affordable housing in New Jersey.

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Taxes, housing and the fist bump that wasn’t: Key moments from the NJ debate New Jersey gubernatorial candidates Demcrat Mikie Sherrill and Republican Jack Ciattarelli. Gubernatorial candidates Jack Ciattarelli and Mikie Sherrill largely wrangled over affordability issues in front of a raucous crowd. [ more › ]

Taxes, housing and the fist bump that wasn’t: Key moments from the NJ debate https://gothamist.com/news/taxes-housing-and-the-fist-bump-that-wasnt-key-moments-from-the-nj-debate

Judge says Hoboken luxury buildings can't rent pricey units until they add affordable ones The VINE residential development in Hoboken. Three buildings have charged up to $6,000 a month for units while violating the city’s affordable housing law, according to a judge. [ more › ]

Judge says Hoboken luxury buildings can't rent pricey units until they add affordable ones https://gothamist.com/news/judge-says-hoboken-luxury-buildings-cant-rent-pricey-units-until-they-add-affordable-ones

Housing advocates ask courts to crack down on NJ towns over affordable housing plans Construction worker hammers wood on a residential construction site. Some towns could face the possibility of builders suing to force them to let them build housing. [ more › ]

Housing advocates ask courts to crack down on NJ towns over affordable housing plans https://gothamist.com/news/housing-advocates-ask-courts-to-crack-down-on-nj-towns-over-affordable-housing-plans

NJ raided over $100M in affordable housing funds. Now it’s putting some money back. New Jersey's Affordable Housing Trust Fund provides financing for projects across the state. New Jersey’s Department of Community Affairs announced that $45 million dollars would be restored to the state’s affordable housing trust fund. [ more › ]

NJ raided over $100M in affordable housing funds. Now it’s putting some money back. https://gothamist.com/news/nj-raided-over-100m-in-affordable-housing-funds-now-its-putting-some-money-back

Jersey City renters push to ban application fees for affordable apartments The sun sets on buildings in the Journal Square neighborhood of Jersey City behind Hoboken, New Jersey, as seen from the 86th floor observation deck of the Empire State Building. Some Jersey City residents are spending up to $150 per application and still not getting an apartment. [ more › ]

Jersey City renters push to ban application fees for affordable apartments https://gothamist.com/news/jersey-city-renters-push-to-ban-application-fees-for-affordable-apartments

Trump may kill dozens of NJ clean energy projects already delayed for years The installation of solar panels in New Jersey. Enough solar to power tens of thousands of New Jersey homes is awaiting approval. It might not come before federal subsidies expire. [ more › ]

Trump may kill dozens of NJ clean energy projects already delayed for years https://gothamist.com/news/trump-may-kill-dozens-of-nj-clean-energy-projects-already-delayed-for-years

A New Jersey town planned a dozen new affordable homes. They may never be built. New Jersey State Senator Owen Henry holds a rendering of one of the homes that has been put on hold due to a change in state funding for affordable housing. State officials are trying to build thousands of more affordably priced homes. But a change in state funding has stalled a development in Old Bridge and other developments like it. [ more › ]

A New Jersey town planned a dozen new affordable homes. They may never be built. https://gothamist.com/news/a-new-jersey-town-planned-a-dozen-new-affordable-homes-they-may-never-be-built

New Jersey Synagogue Burns to Ground as Rabbi and Family Escape Congregation Beth El in Rutherford, more than a century old, was destroyed. The mayor said there was no indication of arson so far.

A fire destroyed a New Jersey synagogue early Friday morning as the rabbi, his wife and four of their children narrowly escaped without injuries. So far, there is no indication of arson, the mayor said.

Video shows Department of Justice official urging Jan. 6 rioters to 'kill' cops The Department of Justice hired a former Jan. 6 defendant who was caught on tape urging rioters to "kill" police. The department calls him a "valued member" of the administration.

On Jan. 6, Jared Wise urged rioters to "kill" cops.

"You are the Nazi. You are the Gestapo," Wise yelled.

Trump dismissed Wise's Jan. 6 case, and the DOJ hired him as a senior adviser.

We got the bodycam video showing Wise on Jan. 6.

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'We're as active as California': What everyone needs to know about this week's earthquakes in NJ A view of New York City in the distance from Passaic County, New Jersey. Experts say you shouldn't worry about the big one. [ more › ]

'We're as active as California': What everyone needs to know about this week's earthquakes in NJ https://gothamist.com/news/were-as-active-as-california-what-everyone-needs-to-know-about-this-weeks-earthquakes-in-nj

How do NJ beachgoers feel about the governor's race? Gothamist hit the shore. The beach at Asbury Park The flip-flop-and-boogie-board set weigh in on who they see most fit to be the state’s next governor. [ more › ]

How do NJ beachgoers feel about the governor's race? Gothamist hit the shore. https://gothamist.com/news/how-do-nj-beachgoers-feel-about-the-governors-race-gothamist-hit-the-shore

NJ Republican says he saved $1B hospital program. Now it will lose $800 million. Rep. Jeff Van Drew has touted how he worked behind the scenes with Trump so that NJ hospitals weren’t “left behind.”

NJ Republican Jeff Van Drew claims he worked behind the scenes with Trump to save a billion-dollar hospital program.

But the reality is more complicated than that I’ve learned.

And actually, NJ hospitals will lose $800 million under the deal.

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Forged signatures found on Mayor Adams’ petitions to run as an independent The Adams campaign said it is conducting a review after Gothamist found signatures that were fraudulently obtained or outright forged.

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NJ Republican says he saved $1B hospital program. Now it will lose $800 million. US Representative Jeff Van Drew (R-NJ), who recently switched parties, gestures toward US President Donald Trump during a "Keep America Great" campaign rally at Wildwoods Convention Center in Wildwood, New Jersey, January 28, 2020. Rep. Jeff Van Drew has touted how he worked behind the scenes with Trump so that NJ hospitals weren’t “left behind.” [ more › ]

NJ Republican says he saved $1B hospital program. Now it will lose $800 million. https://gothamist.com/news/nj-republican-says-he-saved-1b-hospital-program-now-it-will-lose-800-million

Date set for the first debate in the NJ governor’s race.

September 21, Rider University, Ciattarelli vs Sherrill, round 1 🥊🥊

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Rep. Mikie Sherrill leads Jack Ciattarelli in New Jersey governor’s race poll Jack Ciattarelli and Mikie Sherrill New Jersey is a Democrat-leaning state, but Republicans have been closing the gap. [ more › ]

Rep. Mikie Sherrill leads Jack Ciattarelli in New Jersey governor’s race poll https://gothamist.com/news/rep-mikie-sherrill-leads-jack-ciattarelli-in-new-jersey-governors-race-poll

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NJ lawmakers chide regional power manager for steep hike in electricity prices New Jersey Democratic gubernatorial nominee Mikie Sherrill. Tuesday’s energy auction will cause rates to spike even further as NJ faces an affordability crisis. [ more › ]

NJ lawmakers chide regional power manager for steep hike in electricity prices https://gothamist.com/news/nj-lawmakers-chide-regional-power-manager-for-steep-hike-in-electricity-prices

Higher electric bills are coming for NJ following energy auction Electrity costs skyrocketed at an auction Tuesday that will mean higher bills for New Jersey residents. Consumers will face rising bills. [ more › ]

Higher electric bills are coming for NJ following energy auction https://gothamist.com/news/higher-electric-bills-are-coming-for-nj-following-energy-auction

NJ electric bills just rose 20%. Prepare for another spike next summer, experts say. High-tension power lines The region’s electrical grid authority will announce on Tuesday what it’ll cost to keep the lights on next year. It could be grim news for consumers. [ more › ]

NJ electric bills just rose 20%. Prepare for another spike next summer, experts say. https://gothamist.com/news/nj-electric-bills-just-rose-20-prepare-for-another-spike-next-summer-experts-say

Trump is cutting $1 trillion from Medicaid. Here’s what that means for NJ. President Donald Trump State Human Services Commissioner Sarah Adelman says there’s “no scenario” in which New Jersey can make up the difference. Many residents expect to lose coverage. [ more › ]

Trump is cutting $1 trillion from Medicaid. Here’s what that means for NJ. https://gothamist.com/news/trump-is-cutting-1-trillion-from-medicaid-heres-what-that-means-for-nj