Source: NJBIZ
The basics:
16 Superior Court judges confirmed, leaving 11 vacancies statewide
17 of 21 counties now have zero judicial vacancies
Judicial appointments under Murphy reach 458, over half initially appointed by him
Reduction in vacancies improves trial scheduling, court operations statewide
New Jersey continues to chip away at a shortage of Superior Court judges that [...]

Thu, Jan 15, 2026 12:52:00 AM, Continue reading at the source
Source: NJBIZ
The basics:
Tropical Cheese acquires Rockaway-based Cibao Meat Products
Acquisition adds meat products to Tropical Cheese‘s Hispanic foods portfolio
Strengthens Meats Division, expands distribution across the US
Both family-built companies bring legacy brands like Campesino and Induveca
Tropical Cheese is adding some more meat to its market-leading portfolio of Hispanic foods.
The Perth Amboy-based company announced [...]

Thu, Jan 15, 2026 12:28:00 AM, Continue reading at the source
Source: NJBIZ
The basics:
Former Gibbons executive Patrick Dunican joins Connell Foley as partner
Focus areas include corporate law, consulting, risk management, and higher education
Dunican previously served 18 years as managing director and executive chairman of Gibbons
Connell Foley has 140+ lawyers across multiple Mid-Atlantic offices
Two years after wrapping up a decades-long career at Newark-based [...]

Wed, Jan 14, 2026 11:47:00 PM, Continue reading at the source
Source: NJBIZ
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Carteret awarded $5.38M federal transportation grant via NJTPA
Funding supports $48M multimodal ferry terminal — now under construction
Project central to Carteret’s broader waterfront redevelopment
Ferry service to Manhattan expected to begin in early 2028
Carteret has secured a $5.38 million federal transportation grant to support construction of its $48 million Carteret Multimodal [...]

Wed, Jan 14, 2026 9:58:00 PM, Continue reading at the source
Source: NJBIZ
In 2026, the 3rd Annual Newark Summit for Real Estate, Economic Development & Placemaking returns to the Brick City Feb. 9.
Presented by roundtable&advisory, organizers anticipate a crowd of more than 1,250 attendees. This year, the full day of education and networking will take place at 550 Broad St.
The program will feature [...]

Wed, Jan 14, 2026 9:25:00 PM, Continue reading at the source
Source: NJBIZ
Provident Bank Senior Executive Vice President and CFO Thomas Lyons plans to retire from the financial institution in 2026.
The bank said Jan. 13 it expects Lyons to exit the post by June 30 or upon the appointment of his successor, whichever comes first.
Lyons will continue in his present roles until [...]

Wed, Jan 14, 2026 9:05:00 PM, Continue reading at the source
Source: NJBIZ
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Port Authority begins next construction phase of the $3.5B AirTrain Newark replacement
Weekday outages between Airport Train Station and P4 start Jan. 15
Shuttle buses will run every four to five minutes during suspensions
New AirTrain system expects to launch passenger service in 2030
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey [...]

Wed, Jan 14, 2026 7:46:00 PM, Continue reading at the source
Source: NJBIZ
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Saks Global files Chapter 11 less than a year after Neiman Marcus acquisition
Company secures $1B in financing with $500M more planned
All Saks, Neiman Marcus stores expected to remain open during restructuring
Geoffroy van Raemdonck named CEO as company begins turnaround process
Less than a year after the parent company of Saks [...]

Wed, Jan 14, 2026 7:40:00 PM, Continue reading at the source
Source: NJBIZ
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Perth Amboy planning board approves Kushner Cos.‘ $200M Sea Gate project
Five-building waterfront redevelopment will add 602 apartments
Project includes 35-year PILOT generating about $1.2M annually
Agreement includes historic memorial, archeological review, public improvements
More than 600 market-rate apartments will officially rise along the shoreline of the Arthur Kill in Perth Amboy, following [...]

Wed, Jan 14, 2026 7:37:00 PM, Continue reading at the source
Source: NJBIZ
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has upgraded a nationwide cheese recall initiated by West Caldwell-based Ambriola Co. due to listeria concerns to its highest-risk category.
As of Jan. 6, regulators elevated the Italian importer’s recall to a Class I. According to the FDA, that classification is reserved for items that [...]

Wed, Jan 14, 2026 7:35:00 PM, Continue reading at the source