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For many in New Jersey, ICE detention center is another ‘black mark’ for Goldman Sachs Andy Kim and other elected officials are criticizing the bank’s claim that it had a “fiduciary duty” to sell a warehouse to be used in Trump’s immigration crackdown.

For many in New Jersey, ICE detention center is another ‘black mark’ for Goldman Sachs gothamist.com/news/for-man...

Medical firm that posted NJ jobs linked to detention center says it won’t work with ICE Aspen Medical has a government contract that allows it to staff ICE detention centers, but the company’s president now says it won't aid the agency.

Medical firm that posted NJ jobs linked to detention center says it won’t work with ICE gothamist.com/news/medical...

North Jersey Republicans support ICE detention centers. Just not in their town. Roxbury Republicans say they’re fighting to prevent an immigrant detention center in the town. They also say they’re in favor of deportations and aggressive ICE actions.

North Jersey Republicans support ICE detention centers. Just not in their town. gothamist.com/news/north-j...

Trump admin paid nearly $130M for NJ warehouse it plans to turn into detention center NJ township and state officials say they’ll continue fighting to prevent the deal from moving forward.

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Trump admin paid nearly $130M for NJ warehouse it plans to turn into detention center NJ township and state officials say they’ll continue fighting to prevent the deal from moving forward.

🚨NJ ICE SCOOP🚨

Trump admin paid nearly $130M for NJ warehouse it plans to turn into detention centers

That’s DOUBLE what the property is worth, according to the latest tax assessment.

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Booker Condemns DHS Purchase of New ICE Detention Facility in Roxbury, NJ | U.S. Senator Cory Booker of New Jersey <p><strong>NEWARK, N.J. –</strong> Today, U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following statement condemning DHS’ purchase of a proposed detention f...

NJ Sen. Cory Booker condemns ICE’s purchase in Roxbury and accused the agency of “acting with impunity.”

“These facilities have no place in our communities.”

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ICE buys Roxbury, NJ property for detention facilities amid local opposition, DHS says Township leaders say they were blindsided by the news.

🚨SCOOP🚨

ICE buys property in Roxbury, NJ for detention facilities amid local opposition, DHS says

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Malinowski concedes to Mejia in Democratic House special primary in New Jersey With the race still too close to call, former congressman Tom Malinowski conceded to challenger Analilia Mejia in a Democratic primary to replace the seat vacated by New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill.

With the race still too close to call, former congressman Tom Malinowski conceded to challenger Analilia Mejia in a Democratic primary to replace the seat vacated by New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill. n.pr/3O9gZ4H

Malinowski and Mejia locked in tight race for nomination to replace Gov. Mikie Sherrill in Congress The two candidates are in a neck-and-neck battle for the Democratic nomination to fill the seat left vacant by Gov. Mikie Sherrill.

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Still too close to call in the primary to replace Mikie Sherrill

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New Jersey 11th Primary Preview | The Brian Lehrer Show | WNYC Mike Hayes runs through the many Democratic candidates and their bases of support, ahead of Thursday's primary in the NJ 11 special election.

Hear @mehayes.bsky.social break down what voters need to know ahead of tomorrow's special election to fill now-Governor Mikie Sherrill's congressional seat in New Jersey's 11th district. www.wnyc.org/story/new-je...

Today:
- @mehayes.bsky.social on NJ's new Gov. Mikie Sherril;
- NYC's new commissioner of Consumer/Worker Protection on rental hearings, 'junk fees' & delivery regulations;
- @newyorker.com's reporting on Year 1 of Trump's 2nd term
- YOUR Oscar nominations;

Live at 10 on 93.9 FM, AM820 or @wnyc.org

The next battle between establishment Dems and progressives? NJ’s special election. https://gothamist.com/news/the-next-battle-between-establishment-dems-and-progressives-njs-special-election

NJ moves toward restricting ICE cooperation, but unclear if Murphy will sign bills The governor is slated to leave office next week as the state Legislature finishes its session.

New Jersey lawmakers passed a package of legislation aimed at strengthening the state’s immigrant protections on Monday, setting up a potential fight with the Trump administration.
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After heated political campaign, Sherrill faces tough budget realities as NJ governor New Jersey's Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill Billions in federal cuts. A looming state budget crisis. Intractable affordability problems. As a poli-sci professor tells us: "I am not sure why anybody wants to do this job." [ more › ]

After heated political campaign, Sherrill faces tough budget realities as NJ governor https://gothamist.com/news/after-heated-political-campaign-sherrill-faces-tough-budget-realities-as-nj-governor

New Jersey's New Governor | The Brian Lehrer Show | WNYC Mike Hayes talks about the results of New Jersey's contentious governor's race.

WNYC & Gothamist reporter @mehayes.bsky.social talks about the coalition of voters that propelled Mikie Sherrill to victory, and more: www.wnyc.org/story/new-je...

Today:
- @elizabethkim.bsky.social & @documentedny.bsky.social on Mamdani's win,
- NJ Governor-elect @mikiesherrill.bsky.social,
- @mehayes.bsky.social on NJ politics,
- @usatoday.com's Susan Page on national elections;
- @cmgreer.bsky.social on Mamdani

Live at 10 on 93.9 FM, AM820 or @wnyc.org

A Ciattarelli defamation lawsuit against Sherrill may violate NJ election rules Republican nominee for New Jersey governor, Jack Ciattarelli. Jack Ciattarelli says his opponent defamed him over claims he “killed tens of thousands” of New Jerseyans. But he may have to wait until after the election to pursue legal action. [ more › ]

A Ciattarelli defamation lawsuit against Sherrill may violate NJ election rules https://gothamist.com/news/a-ciattarelli-defamation-lawsuit-against-sherrill-may-violate-nj-election-rules

NJ Dems outpacing GOP in mail-in gubernatorial ballots by 125K, state data shows Republican Jack Ciattarelli and Democrat Mikie Sherrill. Analysis by political experts shows that Democrats have increased their margin over Republicans in “vote by mail” by about 20,000 compared to the last governor’s election. [ more › ]

NJ Dems outpacing GOP in mail-in gubernatorial ballots by 125K, state data shows https://gothamist.com/news/nj-dems-outpacing-gop-in-mail-in-gubernatorial-ballots-by-125k-state-data-shows

'Shame on you': Candidates for NJ governor square off in fiery debate amid close race Republican Jack Ciattarelli and Democrat Mikie Sherrill. Mikie Sherrill and Jack Ciattarelli’s second debate featured heated exchanges over the Gateway project, her Naval record, his business history and Donald Trump. [ more › ]

'Shame on you': Candidates for NJ governor square off in fiery debate amid close race https://gothamist.com/news/shame-on-you-candidates-for-nj-governor-square-off-in-fiery-debate-amid-close-race

Voter turnout is plummeting in NJ’s cities. Both sides are vying for urban support. Republican Jack Ciattarelli campaigns in Camden, New Jersey. Republican Jack Ciattarelli and Democrat Mikie Sherrill are in the final sprint of what is likely to be a close election to be New Jersey’s next governor. [ more › ]

Voter turnout is plummeting in NJ’s cities. Both sides are vying for urban support. https://gothamist.com/news/voter-turnout-is-plummeting-in-njs-cities-both-sides-are-vying-for-urban-support

Jack Ciattarelli wants to gut NJ’s affordable housing laws. Can he do it? Republican nominee Jack Ciattarelli The Republican nominee for governor says state housing rules have to go. Experts say his plan is a long shot. [ more › ]

Jack Ciattarelli wants to gut NJ’s affordable housing laws. Can he do it? https://gothamist.com/news/jack-ciattarelli-wants-to-gut-njs-affordable-housing-laws-can-he-do-it

NJ judge dismisses lawsuit to overturn affordable housing law. Towns vow appeal. A coalition of suburban towns in New Jersey have vowed to appeal a judge's decision to dismiss their bid to overturn the state's affordable housing law. The leader of the coalition that brought the lawsuit called the decision “very disappointing” and vowed to keep fighting in court. [ more › ]

NJ judge dismisses lawsuit to overturn affordable housing law. Towns vow appeal. https://gothamist.com/news/nj-judge-dismisses-lawsuit-to-overturn-affordable-housing-law-towns-vow-appeal

Real estate donations to Ciattarelli place rising rents at center of NJ governor’s race Jack Ciattarelli A wealthy real estate family has poured hundreds of thousands of dollars into the tightening New Jersey governor's race, where both major party candidates have focused on how to tackle rising housing costs and affordability. [ more › ]

Real estate donations to Ciattarelli place rising rents at center of NJ governor’s race https://gothamist.com/news/real-estate-donations-to-ciattarelli-place-rising-rents-at-center-of-nj-governors-race

30 Issues in 30 Days: Affordable Housing in New Jersey | The Brian Lehrer Show | WNYC WNYC/Gothamist reporter Mike Hayes talks about the New Jersey governor's race and the issue of too little affordable housing in New Jersey.

ICYMI, Issue #4 in 30 Issues in 30 Days -- Affordable Housing in New Jersey with @mehayes.bsky.social:
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Taxes, housing and the fist bump that wasn’t: Key moments from the NJ debate New Jersey gubernatorial candidates Demcrat Mikie Sherrill and Republican Jack Ciattarelli. Gubernatorial candidates Jack Ciattarelli and Mikie Sherrill largely wrangled over affordability issues in front of a raucous crowd. [ more › ]

Taxes, housing and the fist bump that wasn’t: Key moments from the NJ debate https://gothamist.com/news/taxes-housing-and-the-fist-bump-that-wasnt-key-moments-from-the-nj-debate

Judge says Hoboken luxury buildings can't rent pricey units until they add affordable ones The VINE residential development in Hoboken. Three buildings have charged up to $6,000 a month for units while violating the city’s affordable housing law, according to a judge. [ more › ]

Judge says Hoboken luxury buildings can't rent pricey units until they add affordable ones https://gothamist.com/news/judge-says-hoboken-luxury-buildings-cant-rent-pricey-units-until-they-add-affordable-ones

Housing advocates ask courts to crack down on NJ towns over affordable housing plans Construction worker hammers wood on a residential construction site. Some towns could face the possibility of builders suing to force them to let them build housing. [ more › ]

Housing advocates ask courts to crack down on NJ towns over affordable housing plans https://gothamist.com/news/housing-advocates-ask-courts-to-crack-down-on-nj-towns-over-affordable-housing-plans

NJ raided over $100M in affordable housing funds. Now it’s putting some money back. New Jersey's Affordable Housing Trust Fund provides financing for projects across the state. New Jersey’s Department of Community Affairs announced that $45 million dollars would be restored to the state’s affordable housing trust fund. [ more › ]

NJ raided over $100M in affordable housing funds. Now it’s putting some money back. https://gothamist.com/news/nj-raided-over-100m-in-affordable-housing-funds-now-its-putting-some-money-back

Jersey City renters push to ban application fees for affordable apartments The sun sets on buildings in the Journal Square neighborhood of Jersey City behind Hoboken, New Jersey, as seen from the 86th floor observation deck of the Empire State Building. Some Jersey City residents are spending up to $150 per application and still not getting an apartment. [ more › ]

Jersey City renters push to ban application fees for affordable apartments https://gothamist.com/news/jersey-city-renters-push-to-ban-application-fees-for-affordable-apartments

Trump may kill dozens of NJ clean energy projects already delayed for years The installation of solar panels in New Jersey. Enough solar to power tens of thousands of New Jersey homes is awaiting approval. It might not come before federal subsidies expire. [ more › ]

Trump may kill dozens of NJ clean energy projects already delayed for years https://gothamist.com/news/trump-may-kill-dozens-of-nj-clean-energy-projects-already-delayed-for-years