N.J. Renters Could Get Relief Under Proposed COVID-19 Assistance Bill
New Jersey’s State Senate has advanced legislation that would set aside $100 million for tenants that are struggling to pay their rents during the coronavirus pandemic.
Gov Murphy Halts Non-Essential Construction in NJ to Fight Spread of COVID19
An executive order will halt all non-essential construction in New Jersey beginning at 8 p.m. on Friday.
Local Businesses Launch Petition Asking Gov Murphy to Help Relieve Their Pain
A new petition is asking New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy and other officials to help ease the financial burden the state’s restaurants and small businesses are facing.
How to Help Local Businesses Struggling Through COVID-19 Restrictions
The hospitality industry has taken a huge hit during the pandemic, but a few feel-good stories have emerged and lots of restaurants are staying open for pick-up and delivery.
Once Again, Study Says New Jersey Has Country’s Highest Property Taxes
A taxation issue that has chronically plagued the Garden State hasn’t improved, and new numbers show the problem persists in several other northeast states too.
HUD Awards More than $19M to Hudson County to Preserve Public Housing
HUD awarded more than $85 million to the Garden State for public housing improvements and more than $19 million will be distributed in Hudson County with Jersey City and Hoboken receiving the largest sums.
New Jersey’s Airbnb Hosts Earned $175 Million During 2019
The state’s most densely populated county generated by far the most short-term rental revenue, accounting for almost half of the statewide total.
Study Claims New Jersey Has the Most Outbound Moves in America
United Van Lines released a study based on their tracking of individuals who used their moving service during the last year.
Hoboken Sets Date on Styrofoam Ban, Similar Statewide Ban in the Works
An ordinance outlawing all single-service Styrofoam products at local businesses includes a complete ban on all plastic bags, including reusable ones.
New Jersey’s Decade of Development Has Created High-End Apartments, Wealthier Renters
A recent study of housing trends during the 2010s shows renter populations increased dramatically throughout the Garden State, especially among well-heeled residents.
