Source: NJBIZ
The basics:
The Crossings at Brick Church Station lands nearly 75K SF in new retail leases
Tenants include Burlington, Five Below, Rainbow, Verizon, Newark Community Health Center
$500M transit-oriented development will deliver 200K SF retail, 1K mixed-income residences
Project includes workforce training initiative to prioritize hiring East Orange residents
The Crossings at Brick Church Station [...]

Fri, Apr 17, 2026 1:01:00 PM, Continue reading at the source
Source: NJBIZ
The basics:
Total gaming revenue reached $596.4M, up 9.2% year-over-year
Internet gaming led with $272.1M – rising 11.6% and topping casinos, again
Sports betting revenue surged 22.8% to $87.6M despite lower handle
Brick-and-mortar casino win grew 2.5%, second-best March since 2013
New Jersey’s gaming industry posted solid growth in March 2026, with gains driven largely [...]

Fri, Apr 17, 2026 12:35:00 PM, Continue reading at the source
Source: NJBIZ
The basics:
Netflix films “Big Mistakes,” co-created by and starring Dan Levy, across 40+ New Jersey locations
Production created 300 jobs, used 500+ vendors
Highlights NJ as a growing film, TV production hub
Tied to $1B Netflix Studios Fort Monmouth development
New Jersey is continuing to emerge as a key production hub for Netflix. New [...]

Fri, Apr 17, 2026 11:17:00 AM, Continue reading at the source
Source: NJBIZ
The basics:
Rutgers-Eagleton poll: 75% of NJ residents rate state economy negatively
84% dissatisfied with cost of living in New Jersey
79% view national economy negatively
Widespread frustration with taxes, government response
A new poll from Rutgers-Eagleton, conducted in partnership with NEW JOBS, paints a stark picture of growing economic unease across the state. The [...]

Thu, Apr 16, 2026 10:27:00 PM, Continue reading at the source
Source: NJBIZ
The former Woodmont Forge in the Hopewell Valley submarket has sold for $115.75 million. Located at 100 Forge Circle in Pennington, the community features 300 apartments on 23 acres in Mercer County.
SAGE Real Estate Advisors announced April 15 representing developer and seller Woodmont Properties in the transaction. The Livingston-based brokerage [...]

Thu, Apr 16, 2026 9:08:00 PM, Continue reading at the source
Source: NJBIZ
The basics:
RIPCO Real Estate opens new office in Red Bank, expanding NJ footprint
Location will serve Monmouth County; Central, South Jersey markets
Office supports leasing, investment sales, advisory services
Expansion follows active retail, investment deals across the region
RIPCO Real Estate is expanding its reach into Central Jersey with the launch of a new [...]

Thu, Apr 16, 2026 9:03:00 PM, Continue reading at the source
Source: NJBIZ
The basics:
NJ Transit expected to carry ~40,000 fans per World Cup match
MetLife Stadium will operate as NYNJ Stadium with no general parking
Special rail fares and restricted Penn Station access under consideration
State leaders say regular commuters will not subsidize event costs
Ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and as officials prepare [...]

Thu, Apr 16, 2026 7:05:00 PM, Continue reading at the source
Source: NJBIZ
As part of an ongoing effort to enhance the overall shopping experience, Walmart plans to remodel 12 stores in New Jersey this year.
In an April 16 press release, the Bentonville, Ark.-based retail giant said improvements will focus on upgrading layouts and services to offer faster, more convenient in-store shopping and [...]

Thu, Apr 16, 2026 7:00:00 PM, Continue reading at the source
Source: NJBIZ
The basics:
Heights University Hospital in Jersey City closure hearing halted
Hudson Regional withdraws Certificate of Need application, state pushes back
Legal fight escalates with temporary restraining order
Officials warn of growing health care access crisis
A rapidly evolving situation upended what expected to be a pivotal public hearing on the closure of Heights University [...]

Thu, Apr 16, 2026 6:57:00 PM, Continue reading at the source
Source: NJBIZ
The basics:
Christopher Tascione named Valley Health CFO
Succeeds longtime, retiring finance leader William Klutkowski
Brings leadership experience from AtlantiCare
Will oversee finance, budgeting, revenue cycle
Valley Health System named a successor to its longtime senior vice president of finance and chief financial officer.
Christopher Tascione will take the reins from William Klutkowski, the Paramus-based network [...]

Thu, Apr 16, 2026 6:14:00 PM, Continue reading at the source