Source: NJBIZ
The basics:
Sixth round of NJ Medical Debt Relief Initiative erases $86M in debt
53,000+ residents receive relief — no application required
Program nears $1.4B in total medical debt forgiven statewide
Relief funded with ARPA dollars, administered by Undue Medical Debt
Gov. Phil Murphy announced the sixth round of New Jersey’s Medical Debt Relief Initiative [...]

Fri, Jan 02, 2026 6:09:00 PM, Continue reading at the source
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As the new year rang in, New Jersey motorists began paying more at the pump. A gas tax increase officially took effect Jan. 1, 2026.
Last month, the New Jersey Department of the Treasury announced the state gas tax would rise by 4.2 cents per gallon to support the Transportation Trust [...]

Fri, Jan 02, 2026 6:08:00 PM, Continue reading at the source
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Carrie from Tuckerton Carrie wagered just $3 and walked away with a $30,000 win at Ocean Casino Resort to close out 2025. – PROVIDED BY OCEAN CASINO RESORT
Two lucky slot players rang in the new year with life-changing wins at Ocean Casino Resort in Atlantic City.
Just before the clock struck [...]

Fri, Jan 02, 2026 5:03:00 PM, Continue reading at the source
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The new year marked an even bigger milestone at several New Jersey hospitals, as parents welcomed the first babies born in 2026.
Saint Peter’s University Hospital, Virtua Health and Hackensack Meridian Health are among the health care providers to deliver the latest members of Generation Beta Jan. 1, 2026.
According to data [...]

Fri, Jan 02, 2026 4:47:00 PM, Continue reading at the source
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A portfolio featuring several Union County multifamily properties recently sold for $90 million in an off-market deal arranged by The Kislak Co. Inc.
According to a Jan. 2 announcement from the Woodbridge-based commercial real estate brokerage the package of 10 properties features 540 units. Kislak said data from CoStar qualifies the [...]

Fri, Jan 02, 2026 4:47:00 PM, Continue reading at the source
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A Jersey City-based, woman-led premium organic tequila brand is hitting the scene.
Meximodo Tequila announced its launch in a Dec. 22 press release.The business offers certified-organic, additive-free tequila made from 100% Blue Weber agave.
The introduction establishes the label’s identity as well as serves as a foundation for a future product portfolio. [...]

Fri, Jan 02, 2026 12:44:00 PM, Continue reading at the source
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LG Electronics North America is ringing in the new year with new leadership.
Kwack
On Dec. 30, the Englewood Cliffs-based company announced Don Kwack as president and CEO, effective January 2026. He will now serve as the highest-ranking executive in the western hemisphere. Additionally Kwack will also serve as president and CEO [...]

Fri, Jan 02, 2026 12:38:00 PM, Continue reading at the source
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GN Management has taken ownership of the Harborside 9 development site, closely following its inclusion in a $75 million transaction that also involved Harborside 8.
The Jersey City real estate firm announced acquiring full ownership, through affiliate and intercompany transfers, of the property Dec. 17, 2025. The deal included a transfer [...]

Fri, Jan 02, 2026 12:34:00 PM, Continue reading at the source
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National franchise Pilates Addiction is planning a new location in Wayne.
Located at 1591 Alps Road, the studio is set to open early next year, according to a Dec. 22 announcement.
Local entrepreneur and fitness enthusiast Rhea Shivnani will own and operate the new Wayne location. “Pilates Addiction brings an elevated, modern approach to Pilates, and Wayne immediately felt [...]

Wed, Dec 31, 2025 8:19:00 PM, Continue reading at the source
Source: NJBIZ
The basics:
RWJBarnabas Health leadership changes aim to strengthen hospital operations, patient care, educational initiatives across NJ
Dr. Abraham Houng named chief academic officer at Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center
Houng continues as medical director of CBMC burn center; brings extensive academic, clinical experience
Aaron Harjart appointed president and CEO of Community Medical Center
RWJBarnabas Health [...]

Tue, Dec 30, 2025 7:52:00 PM, Continue reading at the source