Source: NJBIZ
The basics:
Hudson Regional Health plans to suspend Heights Hospital ER Feb. 28
Hospital cites $74M annual loss, cuts to Medicaid and charity care
Jersey City Mayor, officials push to maintain ER access
Labor leaders urge state intervention to prevent closure
Months after pledging to keep a standalone emergency department open at Heights University Hospital, [...]

Thu, Feb 26, 2026 11:15:00 PM, Continue reading at the source
Source: NJBIZ
Joseph A. Tammaro, Jr. joins Provident Bank as Executive Vice President, Head of Middle Market Lending. He will lead the Middle Market Lending Group, overseeing business development, customer relationship management, portfolio performance, credit quality, and risk management. He brings 20+ years of experience, most recently as SVP/Group Head of Metro [...]

Thu, Feb 26, 2026 10:58:00 PM, Continue reading at the source
Source: NJBIZ
The basics:
Sherrill warns NJ could face $3B structural deficit if costs aren’t controlled
Projected $7.2B surplus could be depleted by FY2027; deficit may reach $750M by FY2028
Governor pledges no new taxes, launches a public budget tracking portal
Key drivers include rising costs in Medicaid, pensions, schools, end of federal COVID funds
Gov. Mikie [...]

Thu, Feb 26, 2026 8:19:00 PM, Continue reading at the source
Source: NJBIZ
The basics:
Bayer sued Johnson & Johnson over advertising claims tied to prostate cancer drug Erleada
Lawsuit alleges false claims harmed sales of Bayer’s Nubeqa
Dispute centers on real-world data showing a 51% lower death risk with Erleada
Bayer seeks injunction, corrective statement and monetary damages under the Lanham Act
Whippany-based Bayer is suing New [...]

Thu, Feb 26, 2026 7:29:00 PM, Continue reading at the source
Source: NJBIZ
The basics:
Choose New Jersey reports $1 billion in economic impact generated in 2025
Supported 60 company relocations, expansions statewide
Helped create, retain 2,500+ jobs
Since 2010, Choose NJ drove $13.8B in capital investment, supported 41,500+ jobs
Choose New Jersey celebrated its 15th anniversary in 2025. During the milestone year, it generated $1 billion in [...]

Thu, Feb 26, 2026 7:21:00 PM, Continue reading at the source
Source: NJBIZ
The basics:
Devils held a homecoming for Jack Hughes at Prudential Center in Newark.
Fans celebrated Hughes’ Olympic golden goal and Team USA achievement.
$86,000 donated to Hockey in New Jersey in Hughes’ honor.
Jersey Shore-themed activations and fan experiences added to the celebration.
The buzz from Milan carried straight into Newark Wednesday night.
With American [...]

Thu, Feb 26, 2026 7:01:00 PM, Continue reading at the source
Source: NJBIZ
The basics:
Suppies awards recognize innovation in supplements, sports nutrition, wellness
Judged by editors of Men’s Health, Women’s Health magazines
Winners include BodyTech, David Protein Bars, Nordic Naturals, Transparent Labs
1,000+ retail associates voted for products making the greatest customer impact
The Vitamin Shoppe is celebrating the launch of an awards program designed to spotlight [...]

Thu, Feb 26, 2026 5:40:00 PM, Continue reading at the source
Source: NJBIZ
For the eighth year in a row, Newsweek ranked the World’s Best Hospitals to recognize the providers “leading the way in modern health care.”
Released Feb. 25, the lists for 2026 break down to highlight the top 250 in the world, as well as the highest ranking across 32 countries individually.
In [...]

Thu, Feb 26, 2026 5:10:00 PM, Continue reading at the source
Source: NJBIZ
The basics:
NJBIZ panel examines 2026 employment law shifts affecting businesses statewide
Employers navigate wage hikes, pay transparency, compression concerns
Family leave expansion widens coverage for small businesses
Legal, HR leaders discuss hiring slowdowns, layoffs, compliance strategy
As part of the latest NJBIZ virtual discussion, legal and human resources professionals dove into topics related to [...]

Thu, Feb 26, 2026 2:40:00 PM, Continue reading at the source
Source: NJBIZ
The basics:
66% of NJ voters say Trump administration tariffs increased prices
93% of Democrats vs. 22% of Republicans say tariffs raised costs
52% say U.S. less powerful globally than it was 10 years ago
Survey of 700 registered voters conducted Feb. 6–16; +/- 3.7% margin of error
A new Stockton University poll finds two-thirds [...]

Thu, Feb 26, 2026 12:36:00 PM, Continue reading at the source