Source: NJBIZ
The basics:
Federal funding remains frozen as Hudson Tunnel Project nears possible Feb. 6 work stoppage
Gateway Development Commission says credit lines nearly exhausted after months of stalled funds
Elected officials, labor leaders & advocates warn of job losses, regional economic harm
Analysts estimate up to $445B in long-term economic benefits tied to Gateway [...]

Wed, Jan 28, 2026 10:27:00 PM, Continue reading at the source
Source: NJBIZ
The basics:
JSUMC one of only three New Jersey hospitals offering histotripsy for liver tumors
HistoSonics Edison system launches in February, first in Monmouth and Ocean counties
Non-invasive focused ultrasound liquefies tumors without harming surrounding tissue
FDA approved histotripsy in late 2023; procedure is outpatient with same-day discharge
Hackensack Meridian Jersey Shore University Medical Center [...]

Wed, Jan 28, 2026 9:50:00 PM, Continue reading at the source
Source: NJBIZ
Layoffs are due at Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey, which will cut 242 jobs, according to a WARN Notice filed with the Department of Labor & Workforce Development.
The state’s largest health insurer, Horizon BCBS NJ posted the layoffs in January with an effective date of April 26, 2026.
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Wed, Jan 28, 2026 8:11:00 PM, Continue reading at the source
Source: NJBIZ
Arber Mustafa has joined BankUnited’s New Jersey commercial banking team as senior vice president, responsible for developing and managing commercial client relationships and providing strategic financing and treasury management solutions. He brings 15 years of experience in relationship management, lending, credit analysis, cash management and portfolio growth.
Social: www.linkedin.com/in/arber-mustafa-a670122a/
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Wed, Jan 28, 2026 7:59:00 PM, Continue reading at the source
Source: NJBIZ
When it comes to the best places in America to grab a bite, one New Jersey restaurant is a can’t miss, according to online review platform Yelp.
Released Jan. 21, this year’s ranking of the top 100 restaurants in the U.S. includes 618 in Freehold at No. 95.
Launched in 2016, 618 [...]

Wed, Jan 28, 2026 7:24:00 PM, Continue reading at the source
Source: NJBIZ
The basics:
CMS names 15 high-spend drugs for the next round of Medicare price talks
List includes therapies from Novartis, Johnson & Johnson and Bristol Myers Squibb in NJ
About 1.8M Americans used the drugs, totaling $27B in Medicare spending
Negotiated prices are set to take effect Jan. 1, 2028
Medications from several New Jersey [...]

Wed, Jan 28, 2026 6:35:00 PM, Continue reading at the source
Source: NJBIZ
Evan Weiss has been approved as the next CEO of the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA).
The NJEDA board voted Jan. 28 to confirm Weiss, who will officially assume the role Jan. 29. He succeeds longtime CEO Tim Sullivan and interim Chief Executive Officer Mary Maples.
Gov. Mikie Sherrill announced her [...]

Wed, Jan 28, 2026 5:30:00 PM, Continue reading at the source
Source: Jersey City – Jersey Digs
The Lebanese restaurant Naya will be opening a new Jersey City location at 525 Washington Boulevard next week. Image courtesy of Naya Counter & Grill.
A restaurant that made its Jersey City debut just about two years ago will be opening their second spot in a new neighborhood as Naya is [...]

Wed, Jan 28, 2026 4:44:00 PM, Continue reading at the source
Source: NJBIZ
The basics:
Johnson & Johnson donates $100M in medtech products since 2020
Company plans an additional $20M investment in 2026
Funding supports health worker training, access to specialized care
J&J CareCommunity partners reach 300,000+ health professionals annually
Johnson & Johnson, with support from the Johnson & Johnson Foundation, announced Jan. 27 it has donated $100 [...]

Wed, Jan 28, 2026 4:00:00 PM, Continue reading at the source
Source: NJBIZ
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Breeze Airways will launch service at Atlantic City International Airport this spring
New nonstop routes will connect Atlantic City with Charleston, Raleigh-Durham
Airline will also offer BreezeThru one-stop service to Tampa, starting in June
Introductory one-way fares start as low as $39
Atlantic City International Airport is welcoming a new airline.
Breeze Airways announced [...]

Wed, Jan 28, 2026 3:01:00 PM, Continue reading at the source