- 2020-07-01
- ROI-NJ
Jonathan Holloway jumped right into the issues of the day during his first hours as president of Rutgers University.
In a five-minute video message, Holloway showed both his character and leadership. It was impressive.
- 2020-06-23
- NJTV News | NJ Spotlight
A tribute by NJTV News Chief Political Correspondent Michael Aron:
In 1997, a political tip sheet started appearing. It was called “PolitifaxNJ,” and it was witty, informative and trenchant. “Who’s writing this?” I wondered. The masthead said, “Editor and Publisher — Nick Acocella.” Didn’t know him. So I called and booked an interview with him for what was then called NJN News.
- 2020-06-23
- ROI-NJ Op-Ed
On June 19, the New Jersey Senate Republican caucus sent a letter to Gov. Phil Murphy urging him to release more of the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act funding to help the state’s struggling business community — including nonprofits and educational institutions.
- 2020-06-11
- NJ Advance Media for NJ.com
As New Jersey businesses reopen their doors that had been shut due to the coronavirus pandemic, they will have to comply with standards to keep workers and customers save. Gov. Phil Murphy announced Thursday.
- 2020-05-23
- NJ Advance Media for NJ.com
An Asbury Park shopping district decimated by civil unrest 50 years ago had crawled its way back to a palpable level of vibrancy when Hurricane Sandy dealt another paralyzing blow in October 2012.
But as bad as Sandy was for the local Asbury Park economy, the devastation left behind by the coronavirus outbreak stands to be even worse.
- 2020-05-18
- ROI-NJ OpEd
New Jersey is taking the first tentative steps toward restarting its economy and, hopefully, with each passing day, we will see more and more businesses opening their doors.
- 2020-05-14
- NJ Advance Media for NJ.com
Beaches and boardwalks along the Jersey Shore and lakes throughout New Jersey will be open, with some restrictions, this summer as the state continues to grapple with the coronavirus outbreak, Gov. Phil Murphy announced Thursday, a little more than a week from Memorial Day.
- 2020-05-14
- NJ Advance Media for NJ.com
Yes, you can enjoy beaches and boardwalks at the Jersey Shore this summer as the state’s coronavirus lockdown restrictions are slowly being pulled back. But there won’t be any sports, concerts, or fireworks. And rides, games, and arcades will stay closed.
- 2020-05-14
- NJ Advance Media for NJ.com
Nearly 70,000 New Jersey workers applied for unemployment benefits last week, the lowest weekly total since the state initiated aggressive social distancing due to the coronavirus crisis in March.
- 2020-05-13
- NJ Advance Media for NJ.com
New Jersey residents can gather in vehicles for things like religious services and drive-in movies as Gov. Phil Murphy announced Wednesday he’s easing some restrictions he put in place to fight the coronavirus pandemic.