Jeff Van Drew, a Republican congressman who defected from the Democrats, beat back a challenge from a former schoolteacher who is married to a Kennedy nephew. Source: New York Times
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Tears, Hugs and Fresh Clothes: New Jersey Prisoners Rejoice at Release
By Gotham Rex on November 5, 2020
More than 2,000 inmates were freed to reduce the spread of Covid in the state’s prison system. Source: New York Times
Voters in Jersey City Embrace a New Tax to Finance the Arts
By Gotham Rex on November 4, 2020
Officials had worried that a new arts tax may be too much to ask in a place still reeling financially from the pandemic, but 64 percent of New Jersey voters approved of the idea. Source: New York Times
Incumbent Democrats Win in N.J. House Races; Van Drew Is Narrowly Ahead
By Gotham Rex on November 4, 2020
Voter turnout was on track to set records, complicating the counting process. Mail ballots may be counted for up to a week after the election. Source: New York Times
How Long Will the Counting Drag On in New York?
By Gotham Rex on November 4, 2020
While the presidential race in the state was called on election night, more heavily contested races may take a while longer. Source: New York Times
Incumbent Democrats Prevail in New Jersey Congressional Races
By Gotham Rex on November 4, 2020
Voter turnout was on track to set records, complicating the counting process. Mail ballots may be counted for up to a week after the election. Source: New York Times
Recreational Marijuana Legalized by New Jersey Voters
By Gotham Rex on November 3, 2020
Voters approved a constitutional amendment to legalize cannabis in New Jersey, putting pressure on neighboring states like New York. Source: New York Times
‘Goodfellas,’ the Sequel? 4 Arrested in $6 Million Heist at J.F.K. Airport
By Gotham Rex on October 30, 2020
The men used fake paperwork to steal more than 4,000 Prada, Gucci and Chanel items from a cargo area at the airport, prosecutors say. Source: New York Times
N.J’s Largest City Shuts Down Again as Virus Cases Surge
By Gotham Rex on October 28, 2020
Newark required nonessential businesses to close indoor operations beginning at 8 p.m. on Tuesday. Salons may open by appointment only. Source: New York Times
Two Children Killed in Trenton, Where Violence Is Surging
By Gotham Rex on October 21, 2020
Killings in New Jersey’s capital city have more than doubled since last year, officials said. Source: New York Times
No, New York Isn’t Putting New Jersey on the Quarantine List
By Gotham Rex on October 20, 2020
The governor said he would not restrict travelers from New Jersey, Connecticut or Pennsylvania, despite virus spikes in those states. Source: New York Times
No, NY Isn’t Putting NJ on the Coronavirus Quarantine List
By Gotham Rex on October 20, 2020
The governor said he would not restrict travelers from New Jersey, Connecticut or Pennsylvania, despite virus spikes in those states. Source: New York Times
Line Holders Are Paid to Wait All Night Outside Motor Vehicle Offices
By Gotham Rex on October 20, 2020
A huge backlog at the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission has spawned a new gig worker. Source: New York Times
Line Holders Are Paid to Wait All Night Outside a Motor Vehicle Office
By Gotham Rex on October 20, 2020
A huge backlog at the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission has spawned a new gig worker. Source: New York Times
Virus Cases Spike in New Jersey, Threatening ‘Lurch Backward’
By Gotham Rex on October 19, 2020
Gov. Philip D. Murphy said that residents should refrain from all but necessary out-of-state travel. Source: New York Times