Source: NJBIZ
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Officials unveil World Cup mobility plan for moving 40,000 fans per match
$150 round-trip rail tickets; $80 shuttle bus option
No general parking at MetLife Stadium for spectators
UPDATE: FIFA responses to pricing model, saying it ‘will have a chilling effect’
Officials unveiled the long-anticipated World Cup mobility plan April 17, calling it [...]

Fri, Apr 17, 2026 7:24:00 PM, Continue reading at the source
Source: NJBIZ
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Hoboken Business Alliance, city launch zoning code modernization effort
Public kickoff meeting gathers input from businesses, residents
Proposal aims to streamline permitting, expand commercial uses
Will develop draft amendments after months-long public review process
The Hoboken Business Alliance, in partnership with the City of Hoboken, has launched a series of community meetings aimed [...]

Fri, Apr 17, 2026 6:24:00 PM, Continue reading at the source
Source: NJBIZ
Another wave of layoffs is set to impact Bristol Myers Squibb‘s workforce in New Jersey.
In a notice with the New Jersey Department of Labor & Workforce Development, the pharmaceutical company said it expects to let go 206 employees between July and December.
A BMS representative said the latest notice includes some [...]

Fri, Apr 17, 2026 5:27:00 PM, Continue reading at the source
Source: NJBIZ
The New Jersey Devils named Sunny Mehta as the sixth general manager in franchise history. The move brings a two-time Stanley Cup-winning executive to the organization. He arrives as the team looks to rebound from a disappointing season and reestablish itself as a contender.
Mehta comes to the Devils from six [...]

Fri, Apr 17, 2026 5:15:00 PM, Continue reading at the source
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Target is honing in on Jersey City with the launch of a third store.
Scheduled to open May 17 at 381 Route 440, the big box retailer takes over space previously occupied by Kmart.
According to the Minnesota-based chain, the soon-to-open 119,000-square-foot outpost will feature an expanded selection of fresh and affordable [...]

Fri, Apr 17, 2026 5:06:00 PM, Continue reading at the source
Source: NJBIZ
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Mejia defeats Republican Joe Hathaway in NJ-11 special election
Democrats retain control of the New Jersey 11th Congressional District seat
Former labor organizer and Working Families Alliance leader rises to Congress
District covering Essex, Morris, Passaic counties may see November rematch
Democrat Analilia Mejia won the special election in New Jersey’s 11th Congressional [...]

Fri, Apr 17, 2026 5:00:00 PM, Continue reading at the source
Source: NJBIZ
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The Crossings at Brick Church Station lands nearly 75K SF in new retail leases
Tenants include Burlington, Five Below, Rainbow, Verizon, Newark Community Health Center
$500M transit-oriented development will deliver 200K SF retail, 1K mixed-income residences
Project includes workforce training initiative to prioritize hiring East Orange residents
The Crossings at Brick Church Station [...]

Fri, Apr 17, 2026 1:01:00 PM, Continue reading at the source
Source: NJBIZ
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Total gaming revenue reached $596.4M, up 9.2% year-over-year
Internet gaming led with $272.1M – rising 11.6% and topping casinos, again
Sports betting revenue surged 22.8% to $87.6M despite lower handle
Brick-and-mortar casino win grew 2.5%, second-best March since 2013
New Jersey’s gaming industry posted solid growth in March 2026, with gains driven largely [...]

Fri, Apr 17, 2026 12:35:00 PM, Continue reading at the source
Source: NJBIZ
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Netflix films “Big Mistakes,” co-created by and starring Dan Levy, across 40+ New Jersey locations
Production created 300 jobs, used 500+ vendors
Highlights NJ as a growing film, TV production hub
Tied to $1B Netflix Studios Fort Monmouth development
New Jersey is continuing to emerge as a key production hub for Netflix. New [...]

Fri, Apr 17, 2026 11:17:00 AM, Continue reading at the source
Source: NJBIZ
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Rutgers-Eagleton poll: 75% of NJ residents rate state economy negatively
84% dissatisfied with cost of living in New Jersey
79% view national economy negatively
Widespread frustration with taxes, government response
A new poll from Rutgers-Eagleton, conducted in partnership with NEW JOBS, paints a stark picture of growing economic unease across the state. The [...]

Thu, Apr 16, 2026 10:27:00 PM, Continue reading at the source