Source: NJBIZ
The basics:
NJ Transit, Horizon propose 1,000 apartments and new HQ in Newark
JLL, CBRE soliciting developer interest for the 3-acre site
Plans include a 250,000-SF class A office tower for Horizon
Project aligns with NJ Transit’s LAND Plan to boost long-term revenue
NJ Transit and Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey are [...]

Tue, Dec 02, 2025 8:14:00 PM, Continue reading at the source
Source: NJBIZ
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Gov.-elect Sherrill appoints Kellie Doucette as New Jersey’s first COO
Doucette will oversee day-to-day state operations, modernization efforts
New bipartisan Local Government Advisory Group formed to support the transition
Gov.-elect Mikie Sherrill continues to ramp up the shaping of her administration with several notable announcements Dec. 2.
Sherrill revealed that Kellie Doucette will [...]

Tue, Dec 02, 2025 7:59:00 PM, Continue reading at the source
Source: NJBIZ
As you prepare to lock in your 2026 marketing budget, one thing is clear: the landscape is changing too quickly to rely on last year’s playbook. Evolving trade policies, rapid advancements in AI, shifting buyer expectations, and fluctuating market conditions mean that what worked before may not work in 2026. [...]

Tue, Dec 02, 2025 6:26:00 PM, Continue reading at the source
Source: NJBIZ
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NY gaming board selects 3 downstate casinos: Bally’s Bronx, Hard Rock Queens, Resorts World NYC
Combined projected revenue could reach $5.5B by 2033
Atlantic City officials warn of potential 20%–30% revenue loss, increased competition
Experts call for New Jersey casino expansion, urban redevelopment to remain competitive
A long-anticipated threat to the New Jersey [...]

Tue, Dec 02, 2025 4:51:00 PM, Continue reading at the source
Source: Jersey City – Jersey Digs
The former home of the C.F. Mueller Pasta Company at 180 Baldwin Avenue took a recent step towards redevelopment under a new plan. Image courtesy City of Jersey City.
A new proposal to revitalize a massive property that has been vacant for almost a decade recently took a step forward as [...]

Tue, Dec 02, 2025 3:53:00 PM, Continue reading at the source
Source: NJBIZ
The basics:
87% of mass affluent adults confident in covering essential retirement costs, Prudential survey finds
Fewer than one-third have a written retirement plan, factoring in inflation, health care & withdrawals
Those with advisors more likely to cover non-essential expenses, use annuities for lifetime income
Technology, mobile tools could boost engagement, especially among Millennials [...]

Tue, Dec 02, 2025 1:51:00 PM, Continue reading at the source
Source: NJBIZ
After welcoming a new chief executive officer over the summer, Ascendia Bank has now named a new CFO.
Len Kulesa will oversee financial performance and operational excellence as chief financial officer, according to a Dec. 1 announcement from the Glen Rock-based financial institution. He will work closely with recently appointed CEO [...]

Tue, Dec 02, 2025 1:44:00 PM, Continue reading at the source
Source: NJBIZ
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US–UK deal raises United Kingdom payments for innovative medicines by 25%
VPAG repayment rates fall to 15% starting in 2026
US grants tariff exemptions, limits future pricing actions
NJ life sciences leaders say the agreement supports innovation and investment
The United States and the United Kingdom reached an agreement in principle on pharmaceutical [...]

Tue, Dec 02, 2025 12:42:00 PM, Continue reading at the source
Source: NJBIZ
The basics:
13,500+ adult learners re-enrolled through statewide initiative
Institutions have recaptured nearly $74 million in tuition, projected to rise to $183 million
Graduates expected to contribute $128 million in economic activity in their first year
An initiative to re-engage and re-enroll adult learners in New Jersey continues to yield remarkable results.
NJBIZ has previously [...]

Tue, Dec 02, 2025 12:01:00 PM, Continue reading at the source
Source: NJBIZ
As a significant winter storm gets set to blanket New Jersey, Gov. Phil Murphy declared a state of emergency for part of the state.
Effective at 5 a.m. Dec. 2, the state of emergency covers the five counties of:
Hunterdon
Morris
Passaic
Sussex
Warren
Forecasters are calling for hazardous weather conditions, with heavy snow (up to 6 [...]

Tue, Dec 02, 2025 11:53:00 AM, Continue reading at the source