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NJ GOP Candidate Apologizes After Democrats Call For Withdrawal NJ GOP Candidate Apologizes After Democrats Call For Withdrawal
NJ GOP Candidate Apologizes After Democrats Call For Withdrawal Hightstown Borough Council candidate Zachary Geltzeiler has issued a public apology after the Hightstown Democratic Committee called for him to withdraw from the race, citing offensive and troubling social media posts. “I will start by apologizing to everyone that I have hurt by my comments made on my social media account,” Geltzeiler wrote in a statement posted Tuesday, Oct. 14. “Several of the comments I made were hurtful and I regret expressing such views. I own that.” The controversy began after Matt Morgan, chair of the Hightstown Democratic Committee, published an open letter to Hight…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Surprise! Video Shows NJ Teacher's Priceless Reaction To Winning $25K National Award Surprise! Video Shows NJ Teacher's Priceless Reaction To Winning $25K National Award
Surprise! Video Shows NJ Teacher's Priceless Reaction To Winning $25K National Award Seventh-grade English teacher Jeanette Capritti thought she was walking into another morning assembly at Lawrence Middle School on Wednesday, Oct. 15. Instead, she walked out $25,000 richer — and part of an elite group of educators recognized as the best in the nation. Capritti was named New Jersey’s sole recipient of the 2025-26 Milken Educator Award, one of education’s most prestigious honors, during a surprise ceremony in the school gym packed with cheering students, teachers, and local leaders. A video from the event shows Capritti’s jaw drop in absolute shock as her name was called. Th…

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Controversial Director's New Film Screens In Bergen County Controversial Director's New Film Screens In Bergen County
Controversial Director's New Film Screens In Bergen County A movie theatre in Fort Lee is screening a long delayed new film from director Roman Polanski, who previously pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting a 13-year-old girl and remains a fugitive from the United States. "An Officer and a Spy," which was first screened in 2019, is being shown at the Barrymore Film Center from Wednesday, Oct. 15 through Saturday, Oct. 19. It is about the Dreyfus Affair, when Albert Dreyfus, a French serviceman was wrongfully convicted of treason, in a case marred by antisemitism.  The film struggled to get a release due to the controversy swirling around Polan…

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$1B NJ Waterfront Project Fueled By $255M Loan For Luxury 25-Story Tower $1B NJ Waterfront Project Fueled By $255M Loan For Luxury 25-Story Tower
$1B NJ Waterfront Project Fueled By $255M Loan For Luxury 25-Story Tower A $1 billion luxury development is taking shape along the Hudson River waterfront — and it’s being powered by a $255 million construction loan from S3 Capital, one of the nation’s most active private real estate lenders. The loan will fund the first phase of the project at 615 River Road in Edgewater, which includes a 25-story rental building with 381 apartments, ground-floor retail, and parking for more than 500 vehicles, S3 Capital announced. When complete, the full development will feature roughly 1,200 residential units and a public ferry terminal offering direct service to Manhattan’s W…

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$588M In Tax Credits Approved For Housing Redevelopment Projects Across NJ: Here's Where $588M In Tax Credits Approved For Housing Redevelopment Projects Across NJ: Here's Where
$588M In Tax Credits Approved For Housing Redevelopment Projects Across NJ: Here's Where Five major redevelopment projects across Essex, Mercer, and Middlesex counties have been approved for nearly $588 million in state tax credits, paving the way for more than 1,100 new housing units — roughly half of which will be affordable, officials said. The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) Board approved the projects last week under the state’s Aspire Program and Historic Property Reinvestment Program (HPRP). Two projects in Newark received a combined $24 million in HPRP tax credits, including the rehabilitation of 292-306 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, formerly St. M…

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Red Wave? GOP Voter Surge Marks NJ's Political Shift Amid Fiery Sherrill-Ciattarelli Debate Red Wave? GOP Voter Surge Marks NJ's Political Shift Amid Fiery Sherrill-Ciattarelli Debate
Red Wave? GOP Voter Surge Marks NJ's Political Shift Amid Fiery Sherrill-Ciattarelli Debate New Jersey may be a blue state on paper, but voter registration data shows the state inching to the right. Since November 2021, Republicans have gained more than 160,000 new voters, while Democrats and independents have both lost ground, according to voter registration records from the New Jersey Division of Elections. As of October 2025, New Jersey has 2.52 million Democrats, 1.67 million Republicans, and 2.34 million unaffiliated voters, totaling 6.6 million registered voters statewide. That’s a 10.9% jump in GOP enrollment over four years, outpacing population growth, while Democrats dro…

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'Pee Challenge': NJ HS Principal Condemns 'Reprehensible' TikTok Trend 'Pee Challenge': NJ HS Principal Condemns 'Reprehensible' TikTok Trend
'Pee Challenge': NJ HS Principal Condemns 'Reprehensible' TikTok Trend A new TikTok trend streaming all over the app has taken over a high school in New Jersey — and the principal has had enough. Barnegat High School Principal Patrick Magee sent a letter home to families on Monday, Oct. 6, speaking out about "The Pee Challenge," where people film themselves urinating in public after the trend "recently appeared in our school community." "This behavior is completely reprehensible," Magee said. "It not only damages property but also creates serious health and safety risks for students, staff, and the public." Magee said the school district is working with Barne…

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This $8.95M NJ Estate Has An Amenity So Rare, Even Luxury Buyers Do A Double Take This $8.95M NJ Estate Has An Amenity So Rare, Even Luxury Buyers Do A Double Take
This $8.95M NJ Estate Has An Amenity So Rare, Even Luxury Buyers Do A Double Take From the street, 4 Mason Hill Road looks like a glamorous modern estate — all glass, stone, and soaring architecture. But step inside, and it’s clear this isn’t just another luxury listing. The $8.95 million property in Warren, listed by Tony Verducci and Cristian Perez of SERHANT doesn’t just come with a private theater, elevator, and year-round indoor pool — it hides something even more jaw-dropping below the surface. Behind sleek doors on the lower level lies a professional-grade shooting lane — a 75-foot custom firing range built into the home itself. It’s the kind of amenity you’d expe…

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Poll: Sherrill Maintains Lead Over Ciattarelli In NJ Gov Race Poll: Sherrill Maintains Lead Over Ciattarelli In NJ Gov Race
Poll: Sherrill Maintains Lead Over Ciattarelli In NJ Gov Race The scandal over her military records released hasn't seem to hurt Rep. Mikie Sherrill, D-NJ, in the race for New Jersey governor. A new Fox News poll has Sherill, the Democratic nominee for governor leading Republican Jack Ciattarelli, 50% to 42% among likely voters.  The survey was conducted Thursday, Sept. 25 through Sunday, Sept. 28, after the first debate between the two candidates and the report that Sherrill's military records were released by the National Archives to a Ciattarelli supporter, which mistakenly included information like her Social Security number. Sherrill also ad…

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$53.2M Sale Closes On NJ Waterfront Property With Whole Foods, Apartments $53.2M Sale Closes On NJ Waterfront Property With Whole Foods, Apartments
$53.2M Sale Closes On NJ Waterfront Property With Whole Foods, Apartments A prime slice of Hudson River waterfront real estate just sold for $53.2 million — and it comes with Whole Foods, boutique fitness studios, and apartments overlooking the Manhattan skyline. JLL Capital Markets announced it closed the sale of Edgewater Towne Center on River Road, a mixed-use property with 76,525 square feet of retail space and 64 apartment homes. JLL represented the seller, Site Centers Corp., and secured a local private buyer. Built in 2000 and spread across nearly 14 acres, the property is anchored by Whole Foods Market, one of the chain’s top performers in New Jersey. Sho…

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Ciattarelli Wins Cop Endorsement, Vows To End Release Of Police Internal Affairs Records Ciattarelli Wins Cop Endorsement, Vows To End Release Of Police Internal Affairs Records
Ciattarelli Wins Cop Endorsement, Vows To End Release Of Police Internal Affairs Records Republican gubernatorial candidate Jack Ciattarelli is vowing to end public access to police internal affairs files and civilian review boards, which may have helped him receive an endorsement from one of New Jersey's largest police unions. Ciattarelli outlined his law-and-order agenda alongside running mate Morris County Sheriff Jim Gannon in a social media post earlier this month. The two pledged to restore cost-of-living adjustments, protect pensions, and appoint what they called a “pro-police” attorney general. Ciattarelli also promised to end “the release of Internal Affairs Records,” a…

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NJ Mom With TikTok-Famous Twins Competes On ‘Golden Bachelor’ NJ Mom With TikTok-Famous Twins Competes On ‘Golden Bachelor’
NJ Mom With TikTok-Famous Twins Competes On ‘Golden Bachelor’ A 63-year-old full-time mom from New Jersey is competing on Season 2 of ABC’s "The Golden Bachelor." Her name is Amy, and she’s a “momager” to her TikTok-famous twin daughters, The Kaplan Twins, who boast 2 million followers. Amy called herself “a kid in a candy store” who hasn’t found “the one” yet, ABC said. View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Golden Bachelor (@goldenbachabc) Disney/Ricky Middlesworth The network describes Amy as bold, bubbly, and goofy, with hobbies that include two-hour workouts, cooking, and dancing. Sea…

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