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The basics: Hackensack-based Paperclip appoints Alexander CEO Amy Jeffryes joins company as first chief product officer William Weiss remains CFO, board chairman Company focused on AI-ready secure data solutions Hackensack-based Paperclip Inc. recently welcomed new leadership.  Ron Alexander is taking the reins as chief executive officer, while Amy Jeffryes joins the company as chief product officer.  Alexander succeeds William Weiss, co-founder and former CEO. [...]

The basics: DHS agrees to pause construction tied to Roxbury ICE detention facility Environmental assessment will be completed before work resumes New Jersey, Roxbury Township filed suit in March Proposed site could house more than 2,000 detainees and staff The U.S. Department of Homeland Security agreed to temporarily halt construction and conversion work tied to [...]

A South Plainfield woman became the first-ever New Jersey winner of the Mega Jackpot on Hard Rock Bet. The lucky resident took home $1.94 million from the platform’s proprietary progressive jackpot system. The winning spin occurred at 5:27 p.m. May 11. The woman, identified as Deborah S., was playing “Bag the [...]

Ahead of NJ Transit train tickets going on sale at midnight May 13 for 2026 FIFA World Cup matches at MetLife Stadium, the state again adjusted fares and expanded sponsorship support. The move is an effort to address a long-running point of tension over how fans will reach the tournament [...]

The basics: BMS enters up to $15.2B partnership with China’s Hengrui Pharma Deal includes 13 early-stage oncology, hematology, immunology programs BMS pays $600M upfront plus milestone-based payments over time Companies split global rights across markets, will co-develop select assets Bristol Myers Squibb has struck a broad partnership with one of China’s biggest drugmakers that could [...]

The basics: Sherrill unveils NJ Transit Rapid Action Plan to improve rider experience Agency also launches redesigned mobile app Roadmap targets safety, cleanliness, accessibility, technology GPS-based real-time train tracking system in development Gov. Mikie Sherrill unveiled NJ Transit’s long-awaited Rapid Action Plan May 12. The sweeping roadmap aims to deliver near-term improvements to the rider [...]

The basics: Flag Cities adds Bayonne, Paterson to NJ World Cup fan festival lineup Series expansion supported by $1.3M New Jersey World Cup grant Village People, Soulja Boy headline early entertainment announcements Events will feature match broadcasts, food vendors, beer gardens, cultural activations Goya Presents Flag Cities, in partnership with Hackensack Meridian Health, is expanding [...]

New Jersey City University’s faculty union has established a new $25,000 scholarship fund. The award will support students on the school’s Jersey City campus, as the institution prepares for its merger with Kean University this summer to form Kean Jersey City. AFT Local 1839 funds the scholarship announced May 1 through [...]

The basics: NJBPU launched a major review of New Jersey utility regulation Study will examine performance-based ratemaking and multiyear rate plans Officials aim to improve affordability, reliability, utility accountability Review could reshape how electric utilities earn revenue, set rates The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities formally launched what officials described as one of the [...]

The basics: Paul Urbish nominated to lead New Jersey Alcoholic Beverage Control Urbish currently serves as director at NJ Cannabis Regulatory Commission ABC oversees alcohol manufacturing, distribution, sales statewide Nomination comes after major changes to New Jersey liquor license laws Paul Thomas Urbish has been tapped as director of the New Jersey Division of Alcoholic [...]