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N.J. public workers face huge health care hikes. Ozempic partly to blame, officials say.
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N.J. public workers face huge health care hikes. Ozempic partly to blame, officials say.
Unions blame ‘greed’ by healthcare providers, state officials say pricey weight-loss meds and increasing demand for care are the problem.
Susan Livio
    NJ Transit extends ticket expiration dates after strike by engineers
    How Jersey Shore towns will respond to gangs of teens this Memorial Day weekend
    News
    How Jersey Shore towns will respond to gangs of teens this Memorial Day weekend
    Three Jersey Shore communities have plans in place in case gangs of teens cause problems on Memorial Day weekend.
    Eric Conklin
    Newark’s air traffic nightmare continues as controllers lose contact with planes a 4th time
    News
    Newark’s air traffic nightmare continues as controllers lose contact with planes a 4th time
    Controllers handling aircraft headed into Newark Liberty International Airport lost radio frequencies for approximately 2 seconds, said the FAA
    Ted Sherman
    Major N.J. road to close Tuesday night as investigation into double fatal crash continues
    Hudson County
    Major N.J. road to close Tuesday night as investigation into double fatal crash continues
    The crash also resulted in 9 injuries, authorities said.
    Nicolas Fernandes
    The American dream detained: Jersey City business owner held by ICE for over a year
    Palabra
    The American dream detained: Jersey City business owner held by ICE for over a year
    Oscar Muñoz built a life, a family, and a thriving business. He now faces deportation — and the unraveling of everything he’s known.
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    Flag football freshman phenom setting new standard at QB position
    Flag football freshman phenom setting new standard at QB position
    Newark Central quarterback Taylor Jones is setting new heights under center in her first season at the high school level.
    Steven Bassin
    Nordstrom Rack has ASICS running shoes on sale for hefty discounts up to 52% off
    Shopping Tips and Deals
    Nordstrom Rack has ASICS running shoes on sale for hefty discounts up to 52% off
    Nordstrom Rack dropped a flurry of ASICS running shoes markdowns up to 52% off, including discounts on GEL-KAYANO, GEL-EXCITE and more top styles. ...
    Dawn Magyar

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    Shakira concertgoers may have been exposed to measles, state says
    Bergen County
    Shakira concertgoers may have been exposed to measles, state says
    Jackie Roman
    Major U.S. restaurant chain to close up to 21 locations in 2025
    Business
    Major U.S. restaurant chain to close up to 21 locations in 2025
    Katherine Rodriguez

    News

    Up to 2 inches of rain, 40 mph gusts in N.J. forecast for next 2 days
    Weather
    Up to 2 inches of rain, 40 mph gusts in N.J. forecast for next 2 days
    By Friday, conditions should begin to improve, though scattered showers remain possible in New Jersey.
    N.J. Weather Report
      Trump billionaire Elon Musk makes stunning announcement about political future
      Politics
      Trump billionaire Elon Musk makes stunning announcement about political future
      Lauren Sforza
      Passaic County
      Police captain to sue N.J. borough for $2.5M, says chief harassed him for years
      Anthony G. Attrino
      Leading Dem issues stark warning to Trump U.S. attorney
      Politics
      Leading Dem issues stark warning to Trump U.S. attorney
      Rachel Cohen
      Cumberland County
      Driver who died after being shot, crashing car was 17-year-old N.J. student, family says
      Chris Sheldon
      News
      N.J. woman drowns while boogie boarding off Hilton Head Island
      Jeff Goldman
      14-year-old N.J. student stabbed after argument during lunch, cops say
      Passaic County
      14-year-old N.J. student stabbed after argument during lunch, cops say
      Matthew Enuco
      Camden County
      Authorities extradite suspect who fled 4,500 miles after trio of N.J. bank robberies
      Chris Sheldon
      Politics
      Trump wants this ‘grandstander’ Republican to be voted out
      Lauren Sforza
      Two lanes of I-80 in N.J. closed because of a giant sinkhole are about to reopen
      Two lanes of I-80 in N.J. closed because of a giant sinkhole are about to reopen
      Larry Higgs
      News
      Crabbing the incoming tide for N.J. blue claws. Here’s what you need to know.
      N.J. Community News
      Hudson County
      N.J. city launches big waterfront development with 80% affordable, workforce housing
      N.J. Community News
      Driver who killed N.J. grandmother in 103 mph crash sentenced to prison
      Driver who killed N.J. grandmother in 103 mph crash sentenced to prison
      Jeff Goldman
      Essex County
      Japanese drugmaker lays off 57 from U.S. headquarters in New Jersey
      Jackie Roman
      Education
      New Rutgers president will earn $1M+. Inside his record-breaking contract.
      Liz Rosenberg
      Trump lashes out at ‘out of control’ N.J. Dem over ICE detention center scuffle
      Politics
      Trump lashes out at ‘out of control’ N.J. Dem over ICE detention center scuffle
      Lauren Sforza
      New Jersey Primary Election 2025: What to know about this year’s governor’s race
      Brent Johnson

      Sports

      Former Yankees player can’t resist ‘narrative’ about Mets’ Juan Soto: ‘Something’s up’
      Mets
      Former Yankees player can’t resist ‘narrative’ about Mets’ Juan Soto: ‘Something’s up’
      Juan Soto's effort is being scrutinized.
      Jimmy Hascup
        Timberwolves vs. Thunder FREE LIVE STREAM (5/20/25): Watch Game 1 online without cable | Time, TV Channel for NBA Western Conference finals
        Pro & College Sports
        Timberwolves vs. Thunder FREE LIVE STREAM (5/20/25): Watch Game 1 online without cable | Time, TV Channel for NBA Western Conference finals
        Joey Chandler
        Yankees
        New Rutgers president throws first pitch at Yankees game
        Max Goodman
        NBA said he died. But we found this hoops legend, who’s ‘doing good for a dead man’
        Pro & College Sports
        NBA said he died. But we found this hoops legend, who’s ‘doing good for a dead man’
        Todderick Hunt
        Pro & College Sports
        Former NFL QB and ESPN analyst are feuding: ‘You’ve been married to a white woman’
        Chris Franklin
        Punched and nearly out, No. 12 St. Augustine rallies to win CAL Tournament title
        Kevin Minnick
        Where to watch Indiana Fever, Caitlin Clark vs. Atlanta Dream tonight (5/20/25) | FREE LIVE STREAM, Time, TV Channel for WNBA regular season
        Pro & College Sports
        Where to watch Indiana Fever, Caitlin Clark vs. Atlanta Dream tonight (5/20/25) | FREE LIVE STREAM, Time, TV Channel for WNBA regular season
        Joey Chandler
        Eagles
        Ex-Eagles QB infers Brett Favre is ‘untouchable’ in welfare scandal
        Chris Franklin
        N.J. boys track & field: Who is the best field athlete in 2025? Our picks, your votes
        Corey Annan
        Boys Lacrosse: Results, recaps and photos for Tuesday, May 20
        Boys Lacrosse: Results, recaps and photos for Tuesday, May 20
        Brandon Gould
        Yankees
        Michael Kay has Mets’ Juan Soto bombshell that ‘a lot of people don’t want to hear’
        Bridget Hyland
        Baseball: Results, recaps and photos for Tues., May 20
        Brian Bobal
        Softball: Results, recaps and photos for Tuesday, May 20
        Softball: Results, recaps and photos for Tuesday, May 20
        Jake Aferiat
        Mets
        Former Mets manager on Juan Soto concern: ‘Time to sit him down’
        Jimmy Hascup
        Pro & College Sports
        New York Yankees vs. Texas Rangers FREE LIVE STREAM (5/20/25): How to watch MLB online | Time, TV Channel
        Cayden Steele
        Softball photos: CAL final - St. Joseph (Hamm.) vs. Vineland, May 20, 2025
        High School Sports
        Softball photos: CAL final - St. Joseph (Hamm.) vs. Vineland, May 20, 2025
        Joe Warner
        Yankees
        Yankees player decides he’s better off somewhere else
        Bridget Hyland

        Life

        HOKA has one of its best-selling walking shoes on sale for $29 off — but only while supplies last
        Shopping Tips and Deals
        HOKA has one of its best-selling walking shoes on sale for $29 off — but only while supplies last
        HOKA dropped a huge 20% off deal on its popular Arahi 7 walking and running shoe, but these top-rated sneakers are going to sell out fast. Shop this ...
        Dawn Magyar
          Reality star dead at 55
          Entertainment
          Reality star dead at 55
          Sara Donnellan
          Shopping Tips and Deals
          Stanley secretly dropped a new water bottle — and it’s already starting to sell out
          Dawn Magyar
          Hasbro quietly launched a Peppa Pig baby Evie toy, and here’s where you can pre-order it
          Shopping Tips and Deals
          Hasbro quietly launched a Peppa Pig baby Evie toy, and here’s where you can pre-order it
          Danielle Halibey
          Entertainment
          This canceled CBS show is getting a spinoff
          Sara Donnellan
          Entertainment
          N.J.’s Connie Francis reacts after ‘Pretty Little Baby’ song goes TikTok-viral, 63 years later
          Amy Kuperinsky
          Popular N.J. coffee shop opening 2nd location in flourishing food town
          Food & Dining
          Popular N.J. coffee shop opening 2nd location in flourishing food town
          Lauren Musni
          Shopping Tips and Deals
          Wayfair has this GE Nugget Ice Maker for $170 off — and you’ll get free fast delivery for MDW
          Danielle Halibey
          Entertainment
          Did this TV show just tease the release of ‘Reputation (Taylor’s Version)?’
          Sara Donnellan
          Legendary actor screams at overstepping photographer on red carpet
          Entertainment
          Legendary actor screams at overstepping photographer on red carpet
          Christopher Burch
          New Jersey’s 21 best dumpling dishes, ranked for 2025
          Lauren Musni
          Shopping Tips and Deals
          ‘Ka-Chow!’ Crocs is dropping new Cars clogs: Here’s when to grab them
          Dawn Magyar
          ‘Sesame Street’ finds new home on Netflix after losing federal grant money
          Entertainment
          ‘Sesame Street’ finds new home on Netflix after losing federal grant money
          Sara Donnellan
          Mosaic
          Veteran school board member steps down after discrimination controversy
          Jesse Gómez
          Shopping Tips and Deals
          Amazon knocks $50 off this viral 3-in-1 stick vacuum that was bought over 20,000 times last month
          Danielle Halibey
          7 Longchamp tote deals on rare sale at Gilt — and spoiler alert: they’re not Le Pliage
          Shopping Tips and Deals
          7 Longchamp tote deals on rare sale at Gilt — and spoiler alert: they’re not Le Pliage
          Danielle Halibey
          Shopping Tips and Deals
          17 grill deals at Walmart & Amazon you can still get delivered before your Memorial Day cookout
          Dawn Magyar