The @NJDevils are bringing plenty of Jersey flavor to the Rock as they open their season Oct. 1 @PruCenter.
I was there Sept. 23 for the Eastback Kitchen Food Tasting preview, where the
Here’s the full Jerseyland rundown with pics ⬇️
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Top stories today around Jerseyland:
@jerseylandnews Roundup — Sept. 30:
• Prudential: Plans to sell two Newark offices and consolidate at Prudential Tower while keeping its headquarters in the city.
• Contractor rules: Business groups want the Oct. 1 independent-contractor rules delayed as the deadline approaches.
• Caldwell fallout: Former Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell is challenging the report that led to his resignation.
• Housing: Gov. Mikie Sherrill unveiled a plan targeting the state’s 350,000-home shortage.
• Minimum wage: Most New Jersey workers will see the minimum wage rise to $16.48 an hour in 2027.
• NJ innovation: Four New Jersey innovators are being recognized with Edison Patent and Emerging Tech awards.
• UMC: Bob Peterson, the organization’s longtime CFO, is taking over as interim CEO.
• Fortis: Matthew Pummel was named president of the Lawrenceville campus.
• Skilled trades: New Jersey’s 377,000-worker trades workforce is aging, with nearly 30% over 55 and the state losing about 2,400 workers a year to other states.
• MLB playoffs: Yanks look to close out Red Sox
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Jerseyland Newsbreak:
Jerseyland Newsbreak w/ Matt Fazelpoor 9-28-26
📰 Top stories around the Garden State:
• Nor’easter cleanup continues across New Jersey, with flooding, tree damage, debris and about 2,000 power outages remaining.
• Gateway hits a major milestone as tunnel boring gets ready to begin under the Palisades.
• Business groups ask for a delay in new independent-contractor rules.
• Morristown-headquartered Valley Bank is buying Jersey City-based Bluevine for $340 million.
• Giants win but lose Brian Burns to a torn ACL; Jets fall, and the Eagles play tonight.
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Major milestone reached for Hudson Tunnel Project
Full story on Jerseyland
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The machines are ready — and the Hudson Tunnel dig is about to begin.
Leaders and key stakeholders from New Jersey and New York gathered Sept. 28 to mark a major milestone in the Hudson Tunnel Project, as the massive tunnel boring machines prepare to begin digging through the Palisades.
Here’s what leaders had to say and what comes next for the project.
Read the full story on @jerseylandnews
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Top stories today on Jerseyland:
It was a wild weather weekend in New Jersey, with a major nor’easter bringing flooding, strong winds, power outages and damage across the state.
And the storm isn’t the only thing making news as the week gets underway.
Here are the top stories @jerseylandnews for Sept. 28, 2026:
- Nor’easter recovery: Residents and businesses are dealing with the aftermath of a major nor’easter.
- Caldwell fallout: Former Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell resigned following an independent investigation and has now publicly disputed its findings.
- Independent-contractor rules: NJ business groups are asking Gov. Sherrill to delay new rules set to take effect Oct. 1. @NJBIA @NJChamber
- @EWRairport expansion: @PANYNJ approves $110 million for Terminal A expansion projects.
- Breeze at Trenton-Mercer: @BreezeAirways launches nonstop service to Charleston and expands other routes.
- Valley-Bluevine deal: @ValleyBank agrees to acquire Jersey City-based @bluevine for about $340 million.
- @saintpetersuniv : The university announces its new Inter-American Institute for Communication and Culture and lands $5 million in federal grants for nursing and AI initiatives.
- 1435 Capital Management/ Stevens Institute of Technology: The Skillman-based venture firm helps bring the inaugural Business + AI Hackathon to Stevens; Team 9 wins first place with the 1435 challenge.
- NJ Golf Foundation: The foundation raises $350,000 through its annual Golf Classic at Baltusrol.
- Running with the Devils: The @RWJBarnabas Health - @NJDevils 5K marks its 10th anniversary Nov. 1 in West Orange.
More to come on Jerseyland today, including a milestone in the Hudson Tunnel Project and the latest Jerseyland Newsbreak.
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BREAKING
@TheNJGlobe reports that Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell will step down following damning report about misconduct — @GovSherrillNJ has called a 2:45 pm presser — stay tuned to @jerseylandnews for more and reactions
Scoop: New Jersey Lt. Governor Dale Caldwell will resign.
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Latest on the Dale Caldwell situation today this morning on Jerseyland
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New on @Jerseyland this morning
Following the Thursday night release of a report investigating misconduct, Gov. Mikie Sherrill is calling for Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell’s resignation today — and Caldwell is pushing back.
In the latest for Jerseyland, see the key findings of the report, what Sherrill said, what Caldwell is saying, reaction in Trenton, and what could happen next today.
A potentially historic day in New Jersey politics.
Stay tuned for any breaking news as this is a very fluid and developing situation
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Caldwell pushes back on findings of investigation ⬇️
Latest on @jerseylandnews
Lt. Gov. Caldwell pushes back on the findings of misconduct in the report issued tonight.
In a statement, his lawyer, Thomas Calcagni of Calcagni & Kanefsky, LLP, said:
“This unnecessarily protracted and one-sided process lacked the requisite due process that should be afforded every citizen of this state. The Lieutenant Governor was not provided a meaningful opportunity to address each of these anonymous allegations or offer readily identifiable witnesses who possessed more pertinent, first-hand knowledge of the events in question.
“It appears, in fact, that even those who voluntarily came forward with first-hand accounts were entirely excluded from the process. These due process concerns, coupled with breaches of confidentiality throughout the process, render any findings palpably deficient and create a dangerous and challenging precedent for anyone who wishes to defend against anonymous conjecture and character assassination.”
Gov. Sherrill has called on him to step down by tomorrow — but Caldwell continues to dig his heels in.
Sherrill’s public schedule for Sept. 25 says:
“No public schedule, subject to updates.
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Today, I’m announcing the conclusion and findings of an independent investigation into allegations regarding Lieutenant Governor Dale Caldwell. The investigation found that the Lieutenant Governor engaged in serious, repeated violations of state policy and failed to uphold the responsibilities of his office. I’m calling for his resignation and giving him until tomorrow to do so.
I hold everyone in my Administration to the highest ethical standard. We all have a duty to follow our state ethics and harassment policy and our Code of Conduct. Anyone who violates these will be held accountable.
These violations substantiated in the investigation reflect a pattern of behavior that does not meet the standards of this Administration. The ethical lapses persisted despite multiple warnings and trainings. The substantiated finding of sexual harassment is extremely troubling. I’ve seen firsthand how a hostile culture can undermine everyone’s ability to succeed. It’s insidious and ruptures the trust within an organization.
Leaders have an obligation to make sure everyone in an organization is bought into the mission and able to succeed. I take that responsibility incredibly seriously. My goal as Governor is to empower our hardworking public servants, so they can remain focused on serving our state.
As a former federal prosecutor, I’m committed to ensuring everyone is treated fairly. This investigation was thorough and impartial. It was initiated by the Chief Ethics Officer and conducted by a respected former state Attorney General.
The investigation fully examined the evidence, followed the facts, and protected everyone’s privacy. In my Administration, we are committed to doing what is right, not what is politically expedient.
The Lieutenant Governor’s resignation is necessary and in the best interest of New Jersey residents.
The President continues to undermine confidence in public service at the federal level. In New Jersey, I will not accept a culture that sweeps misconduct under the rug. We have to be better than that — people expect and deserve better.
I have dedicated my life to service. I know that jobs of public trust impact the lives of everyday people, and I deeply respect the oaths and responsibilities of these positions.
I will always put the interests of the people of New Jersey first.
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@GovSherrillNJ calls on @LtGovCaldwellNJ to resign by tomorrow — as report finds numerous instances of misconduct
“Today, I’m announcing the conclusion and findings of an independent investigation into allegations regarding Lieutenant Governor Dale Caldwell. The investigation found that the Lieutenant Governor engaged in serious, repeated violations of state policy and failed to uphold the responsibilities of his office. I’m calling for his resignation and giving him until tomorrow to do so,” Sherrill said in a statement.
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@GovSherrillNJ releases report and statement —
“The investigation fully examined the evidence, followed the facts, and protected everyone’s privacy. In my Administration, we are committed to doing what is right, not what is politically expedient.
The Lieutenant Governor’s resignation is necessary and in the best interest of New Jersey residents.”
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Major breaking news on @TheNJGlobe — scathing report on Lt Gov Caldwell out — Gov Sherrill gives him 24 hours to resign
More to come @jerseylandnews
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Breaking: Gov. Mikie Sherrill has given Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell until tomorrow to resign after a scathing internal investigation substantiated sexual harassment and ethics violations.
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This week’s Mikie’s World newsletter looks at how the 2028 presidential sweepstakes could suddenly multiple shades of Jersey.
Also, the latest in the Caldwell investigation, a possible state Supreme Court pick, and more.
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Jerseyland on the scene at the NJ Hall of Fame induction ceremony tonight
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Top stories on Jerseyland 9/24/26 ⬇️
Top stories on @jerseylandnews 9/24/26
- Cooper University Health Care gets a new name: Cooper Norcross Health following a $100 million gift from George Norcross III.
- Business leaders tackle childcare — New Jersey’s business community launches a new statewide childcare coalition. New Jersey Business & Industry Association (NJBIA) New Jersey Chamber of Commerce
- Rutgers-New Brunswick Office for Research releases new annual research and innovation impact report
- New Jersey Devils get ready for a new season — Jerseyland was at Prudential Center for a media event with new GM Sunny Mehta and a preview of the Devils’ 2026-27 food and fan experience.
- Red Bull New York earns three Sports Emmys — A first in club history for its internal content team.
- Pearl opens in Moorestown — The new upscale apartment complex brings 375 residences and resort-style amenities.
- Liberty State Park gets a $51.1M upgrade — The revamped ferry terminal expands capacity and emergency-response capabilities; its old barge was repurposed as an artificial reef.
- Jersey pride at the Hall of Fame — The 2026 class is inducted tonight at American Dream, with Jerseyland on the scene.
- Newport turns 40 — Jerseyland is in Jersey City as the LeFrak and Simon families celebrate four decades of Newport.
- New York Football Giants lose Jaxson Dart — The quarterback will undergo season-ending knee surgery, with Jameis Winston taking over
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Jerdeyland on the scene today in Newark:
Awesome afternoon on the scene for @jerseylandnews at @PruCenter as the @NJDevils unveiled their new food and beverage options for the 2026-27 season, including the iconic Clifton spot Rutt’s Hut — which will have a kiosk at games this season
Some pics below and more to come on Jerseyland
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Giants QB Jaxson Dart officially out for the season — will have knee surgery. Major blow for the franchise.
#Giants QB Jaxson Dart is expected to have knee surgery that will lead to a full recovery but end his 2026 season, sources told me and @MikeGarafolo.
Dart has been soliciting opinions on the injury. And the ACL is intact. But surgery is coming.
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