Source: NJBIZ
A Connecticut-based healthy protein shake concept has made its New Jersey debut.
Following its Dec. 15 grand opening at 17 Godwin Ave. in Ridgewood, Fresh Monkee serves customers weekdays from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Founded in 2014 by former athlete and working mother Judy Flynn, the chain offers fresh, high-protein shakes [...]

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Isaacman, a New Jersey native, sworn in as NASA‘s 15th administrator
Billionaire entrepreneur founded Shift4, co-founded Draken International
Has flown to space twice on privately funded SpaceX missions
Isaacman takes over as NASA prepares for the Artemis II lunar mission
New Jersey-born billionaire entrepreneur Jared Isaacman is officially the new head of National [...]

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Horizon says St. Joseph’s Health hospitals will go out of network March 1, 2026
Impacted facilities include hospitals in Paterson, Wayne; system’s medical group
St. Joseph’s cites inadequate reimbursement rates amid rising health care costs
A four-month continuation period keeps Horizon members covered while talks continue
Hospitals within St. Joseph’s Health system will [...]

Fri, Dec 19, 2025 7:09:00 PM, Continue reading at the source
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PrimoHoagies is teaming up with a South Jersey animal shelter to help dogs find loving homes this holiday season.
As part of a newly launched initiative, the Westville-headquartered sandwich franchise will sponsor adoption fees for all large dogs at Homeward Bound Pet Adoption Center from Dec. 16 through Dec. 21.
While PrimoHoagies‘ [...]

Fri, Dec 19, 2025 6:58:00 PM, Continue reading at the source
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United Airlines is once again making a visible pitch to New York travelers: consider Newark Liberty International Airport over John F. Kennedy International Airport.
Beginning Dec. 18, nearly 800 New York City yellow cabs are now topped with United-branded digital displays showing real-time drive-time comparisons between JFK and Newark, tailored to [...]

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Of the best independent bakeries and dessert shops in the U.S. to pick up sweets for the holidays, New Jersey is home to three spots, according to a new ranking from DoorDash.
To help make it easier to find those fan-favorite businesses that offer on-demand delivery, the platform generated its first-ever [...]

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Optimum announced Dec. 15 a new $40 million investment to expand its 100% fiber-to-the-home network across New Jersey.
The latest follows nearly $200 million the company has invested in its Garden State network over the past two years.
The new deployment makes Optimum‘s fiber internet, mobile, TV and phone services available for [...]

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Port Authority board approves record $45B 2026–2035 capital plan, $10B budget for 2026
Includes toll, fare and rideshare fee increases across system
Major New Jersey investments span Newark Airport, PATH, bridges and ports
Maher Terminals lease extended through 2063 to support port growth
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey [...]

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Jersey Central Power & Light crews are working on a major upgrade in Monmouth County to improve service for more than 11,000 customers.
The FirstEnergy Corp. electric company provided an update on the project Dec. 15. The work started in September. It includes rebuilding and modernizing a key section of the local power grid to [...]

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BioNJ CEO Debbie Hart discusses public-private partnerships such as HELIX in New Jersey
Her organization weighs impacts of federal tariffs and health policy uncertainty
AI seen as a major opportunity for drug development
Manufacturing, workforce training and funding top BioNJ priorities
This continues NJBIZ’s two-part conversation with Debbie Hart, president and CEO of [...]

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