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Barack Obama, Kelsey Grammer Cut Ads In NJ Gov Race Barack Obama, Kelsey Grammer Cut Ads In NJ Gov Race
Barack Obama, Kelsey Grammer Cut Ads In NJ Gov Race Former President Barack Obama and Emmy winning actor Kelsey Grammer have weighed in on the New Jersey Governor's race. Obama endorsed Rep. Mikie Sherrill, D-NJ, in an ad that debuted Friday, Oct. 17, calling his "friend" the "right choice" to lead the Garden State. "Mikie is a mom, who will drive down costs for New Jersey families," Obama said. "As a federal prosecutor and former Navy helicopter pilot, she worked to keep our community safe. Mikie's integrity, grit and commitment to service are what we need in our leaders right now." The former president is no stranger to New Jersey guberna…

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WATCH: 80-Year-Old From NJ Makes IRONMAN History As Oldest Female Finisher WATCH: 80-Year-Old From NJ Makes IRONMAN History As Oldest Female Finisher
Watch: 80-Year-Old From NJ Makes Ironman History As Oldest Female Finisher An 80-year-old woman from New Jersey made history at the 2025 IRONMAN® World Championship in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, becoming the oldest female to ever finish the grueling endurance race, officials said. Natalie Grabow, of Mountain Lakes, completed the iconic triathlon in 16 hours, 45 minutes, and 26 seconds on Saturday, Oct. 11, marking a record-setting moment nearly 50 years after the event’s debut, according to IRONMAN officials. Grabow finishes Donald Miralle / IRONMAN Grabow was greeted at the finish line by Cherie Gruenfeld, the previous record holder and newly inducted IRONMAN H…

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Poll: Sherrill Maintains Tight Lead Over Ciattarelli In NJ Gov Race Poll: Sherrill Maintains Tight Lead Over Ciattarelli In NJ Gov Race
Poll: Sherrill Maintains Tight Lead Over Ciattarelli In NJ Gov Race Rep. Mikie Sherrill, D-NJ, continues to lead Republican challenger Jack Ciattarelli as the New Jersey governor's race heads into the home stretch. Sherrill leads Ciattarelli, 50% to 44%, according to a new Quinnipiac poll released this week. A Quinnipiac poll last month had Sherrill leading Ciattarelli 49% to 41%. The two are running to replace Democrat Gov. Phil Murphy, who is term limited.  The poll found Ciattarelli leads Sherrill among independents, 48% to 42%. A gender gap exists, with women backing Sherrill, 57% to 36% and men supporting Ciattarelli, 53% to 42%. Ciattarelli sup…

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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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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 In New Brunswick $588M In Tax Credits Approved For Housing Redevelopment Projects In New Brunswick
$588M In Tax Credits Approved For Housing Redevelopment Projects In New Brunswick 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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