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New Jersey’s gambling industry has had a mixed start in 2025. While online casinos are gaining popularity and momentum, retail casinos are facing challenges. The revenues in each city are different, but Atlantic City remains the focal point. For Atlantic City, it’s normal that the revenues from retail casinos see drops at the start of the year and online gambling surpasses their revenue.
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Trenton NJ, Ah, New Jersey—home to great pizza, terrible traffic, and a budget strategy that makes Monopoly money look responsible. Today, the New Jersey Business & Industry Association (NJBIA) is begging lawmakers to do the unthinkable: stop spending like a teenager with their first credit card.
Continue reading NJ’s Budget Circus: More Taxes, More Spending, and Less Logic!
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Teaneck NJ, a routine disturbance call in Teaneck, NJ, turned violent early Friday morning when a woman allegedly kicked, hit, and even bit officers while in possession of a powerful synthetic drug, police said.
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East Rutherford NJ, a fatal crash on the New Jersey Turnpike early Wednesday morning claimed the life of 28-year-old Rasheed Folaji from Irvington, according to New Jersey State Police.
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Englishtown NJ, standing in a sharp navy suit and red tie, John Alite took the oath of office last Wednesday, officially becoming a councilman in the small borough of Englishtown, Monmouth County. Once known as a feared mafia enforcer, Alite’s past ties to organized crime landed him in prison, but now he’s stepping into politics with a mission of redemption and community service.
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Wharton NJ, Motorists traveling through Wharton, New Jersey, are facing major delays as Interstate 80 is now closed in both directions due to the discovery of another sinkhole, local officials confirmed.
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Ridgewood NJ, The long-vacant Town Garage property in Ridgewood is finally undergoing transformation after sitting dormant in the downtown area since 2007. Mayor Paul Vagianos recently confirmed that after the Village took ownership in October, demolition was completed, and environmental remediation is now underway—at the expense of the prior owner. Continue reading Another Tank Discovered at Town Garage Site Cleanup Amid Gas Odor Reports in Ridgewood
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Ridgewood NJ, the Federal Reserve has decided to maintain interest rates at 4.25%-4.5%, following a highly anticipated meeting. The decision comes as the economy faces ongoing trade tensions and financial uncertainty. However, the Fed reaffirmed its plan to cut rates twice this year, potentially lowering them to 3.75%-4.0% in the coming months.
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Ridgewood NJ, according to Ridgewood Village Manager Keith Kazmark the NJ Department of Transportation removed the long-abandoned office trailer at the Route 17 Park & Ride. This was at the request of the Village and commuters to eliminate this eyesore at the facility. With fresh paving, striping, signage, plantings and the removal of this structure – the improvements being made by the State are nearly complete.
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Ridgewood NJ, with black bears emerging from winter dens and foraging for food, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection advises residents and outdoor enthusiasts to reduce the potential for black bear encounters by removing access to unnatural food sources, such as unsecured trash, that can attract and cause unwanted encounters with bears.
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In today’s world, energy efficiency and home comfort go hand in hand. One of the most effective yet often overlooked solutions to maintaining an optimal indoor temperature is the use of insulated curtains. These specially designed curtains help in regulating indoor temperature by minimizing heat loss during winter and reducing heat gain in summer. Let’s explore how thermal insulated curtains can transform your living space.
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In nursing, it’s not just about caring for patients—there’s also the aspect of handling evaluations and assessments like peer reviews that every nurse needs to be ready for confidently and professionally. Responding to these reviews is key to upholding professional standards and advancing in the field. Here are some tips on how to tackle nursing peer review investigations with confidence and grace.
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Online casinos are dangerous if you are not careful. Firstly, the games use real money for staking. Secondly, the landscape is riddled with people who want to scam you. Hence, having an action plan to deal with these problems.
This article is responsible for that. Here, we will be looking at some of the most prominent and useful means that you can use to keep yourself safe from the scammers and phishers. But first, we will take a moment to understand the basics and the real reasons behind the uber popularity of the online casinos.
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