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$4.7M Approved For Carteret Stages $4.7M Approved For Carteret Stages
$4.7M Approved For Carteret Stages A movie production studio in Carteret got a financial boost from New Jersey through a $4.7 million state grant. It's part of a $1 billion, 10-acre redevelopment project, according to Carteret Mayor Daniel J. Reiman. The project includes a 1.2 million-square-foot movie production studio complex called "Carteret Stages." Five grants totaling $9.5 million were awarded throughout the state as part of the New Jersey Economic Development Authority's Film and Digital Media Studio Infrastructure Program. Nearly half of the state funds went to Carteret to build public access to a former brownfield …
Large Outdoor Pool, 6 Pickleball Courts Among Amenities At New Middletown Athletic Club Large Outdoor Pool, 6 Pickleball Courts Among Amenities At New Middletown Athletic Club
Large Outdoor Pool, 6 Pickleball Courts Among Amenities At New Middletown Athletic Club A luxury wellness company has opened its first fitness center in Monmouth County, officials said. Life Time officially opened its newest location in Middletown on Tuesday, Feb. 27, the company said in a news release. The 127,000-square-foot facility is at 230 Half Mile Road, which is just off of Garden State Parkway exit 109. The athletic country club joined the nearby Life Time Work premium coworking space that opened in late January 2024. "Our expansion across the East Coast and here in New Jersey is a direct result of our strong performance as our brand continues to become a staple for …
ShopRite Store Coming To Central Jersey Hiring For Hundreds Of Positions ShopRite Store Coming To Central Jersey Hiring For Hundreds Of Positions
ShopRite Store Coming To Central Jersey Hiring For Hundreds Of Positions About 300 jobs are being created thanks to the arrival of a new ShopRite in Old Bridge. The new ShopRite is located in the Glenwood Green Shopping Center at Route 9 and Schulmeister Road. The store is set to open in March. Hiring is taking place for all positions including department managers, butchers, deli, bakery, dairy, produce and seafood associates, customer service associates, cashiers and baggers. Perry Blatt, director of E-Commerce and Business Development for Village Super Market, Inc., said,  “We look forward to continuing our commitment to the community with a brand new s…
'Momentous Step': First Turbine Completed For Offshore Wind Farm To Power Long Island Homes 'Momentous Step': First Turbine Completed For Offshore Wind Farm To Power Long Island Homes
'Momentous Step': First Turbine Completed For Offshore Wind Farm To Power Long Island Homes Efforts to power tens of thousands of New York homes with the state’s first offshore wind farm have marked another major milestone. Crews working on the South Fork Wind farm, located approximately 35 miles off the coast of Long Island, have finished installing the first of 12 wind turbines, Gov. Kathy Hochul’s office announced Monday, Nov. 20. It comes months after crews wrapped up work on the project’s first monopile foundation in June 2023. Earlier Report: Offshore Wind Farm To Power Long Island Homes Marks Major Construction Milestone Once completed, the wind farm will connect to t…
Father/Son Duo Open First Luxury Pet Hotel In Stamford Father/Son Duo Open First Luxury Pet Hotel In Stamford
Father/Son Duo Open First Luxury Pet Hotel In Stamford If you are one of those people who love to pamper their dogs then a new Fairfield County business is the perfect fit. The new business -- KR Resorts of Stamford -- held its grand opening on Saturday, Sept. 9 at 65 Harvard Ave. Jointly owned by the father-and-son duo of Matt and Daniel Healy, the luxury resort, the first of its kind in the state, boasts more than 9,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor space, state-of-the-art amenities, and premier accommodations. Often referred to as the Ritz-Carlton of dog hotels, K9 Resorts locations are designed with the health and comfort of its four-…
Chick-fil-A Reveals Opening Date For First Saratoga County Location Chick-fil-A Reveals Opening Date For First Saratoga County Location
Chick-fil-A Reveals Opening Date For First Saratoga County Location Chick-fil-A, the wildly popular chicken sandwich joint with thousands of locations across the United States, is gearing up to open its first stores in the region. The new restaurants, located in North Greenbush in Rensselaer County and Clifton Park in Saratoga County, will both open on Thursday, July 20, the company announced. Founded in the early 1960s, Chick-fil-A is best known for its original chicken sandwich, made with a lightly breaded chicken breast with two pickle chips between a toasted, buttery bun. The eatery serves up a half dozen chicken sandwich varieties, along with nuggets…
Offshore Wind Farm To Power Long Island Homes Marks Major Construction Milestone Offshore Wind Farm To Power Long Island Homes Marks Major Construction Milestone
Offshore Wind Farm To Power Long Island Homes Marks Major Construction Milestone Efforts to power tens of thousands of New York homes using the state’s first offshore wind farm have marked a major construction milestone. The South Fork Wind farm, located approximately 35 miles off the coast of Long Island, achieved its “steel in the water” milestone with the installation of the project’s first monopile foundation, Gov. Kathy Hochul’s office announced Thursday, June 22. Expected to be in operation by the end of 2023, the project will feature 12 wind turbines connected to the power grid via an underwater cable that can power 70,000 Long Island homes. It will mark the fi…
QuickChek Opens Store In Totowa QuickChek Opens Store In Totowa
QuickChek Opens Store In Totowa There are more QuickCheks in the Garden State. QuickChek, a convenience store known for its subs, recently opened a location in Totowa at 809 Riverview Drive at Route 46 West. The 5,670-square foot store opened its doors on Tuesday, May 9. The Totowa location is the fourth QuickChek to open in the last six weeks, including stores in Ridgefield and Union Township. Another location is set to open in Scotch Plains. The new stores create a total of 175 to 225 new local jobs, the company said.
Shake Shack Opens Second Location In Jersey City Shake Shack Opens Second Location In Jersey City
Shake Shack Opens Second Location In Jersey City Jersey City is fast becoming Shack town. Shake Shack celebrated the grand opening of its new Jersey City location at 318 Grove St. on Thursday, April 27 with a ribbon cutting ceremony and free merchandise to the first 100 customers who showed up. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Historic Downtown Jersey City (@hdsid_jc) This is the second location in Jersey City. Shake Shack has another location at Newport Centre and 14 locations throughout New Jersey. Shake Shack said its new location will create more than 100 jobs.  Downtow…
$2.7B Project Will Turn Old Atlantic City Airport Into Formula 1 Racetrack $2.7B Project Will Turn Old Atlantic City Airport Into Formula 1 Racetrack
$2.7B Project Will Turn Old Atlantic City Airport Into Formula 1 Racetrack A $2.7 billion development project is set to turn an old Atlantic City airport into a Formula 1 racetrack with condos and stores, officials said. Atlantic City Council gave the go-ahead, by an 8-0 vote, to the project to redevelop Bader Field during a meeting on Wednesday, March 22. Mayor Marty Small Sr. held a ceremony to sign the Memorandum of Understanding with the project's developer, DEEM Enterprises LLC, at Bader Field on Thursday, March 23. "Not only is it a great day, it's a historic day," Small said. "This has been a long time coming." It will give taxpayers relief, and redu…
A 'Hole-In-One': Topgolf Opening First Massachusetts Location In 2023 A 'Hole-In-One': Topgolf Opening First Massachusetts Location In 2023
A 'Hole-In-One': Topgolf Opening First Massachusetts Location In 2023 The wait is over Topgolf fans! The modern golf experience is coming to Massachusetts in 2023. Construction has begun on Topgolf's first Massachusetts location, which is located along I-95 in Canton and about 20 miles southwest of Boston, the company reported on November 4, 2022. The venue's 90 hitting bays will feature Toptracer technology that allows players to track their ball's speed, distance, height and more.  When guests step off the green, they can indulge in Topgolf's chef-inspired menu items, top-shelf drinks and music or spend time on the rooftop terrace, outdoor patio. Topgolf w…
Opening Day Set For First Long Island Location Of Popular Eatery, In Levittown Opening Day Set For First Long Island Location Of Popular Eatery, In Levittown
Opening Day Set For First Long Island Location Of Popular Eatery, In Levittown The wait is almost over for those eagerly anticipating the opening of Long Island’s first Crumbl Cookies store. Just in time for Valentine’s Day, the popular cookie chain will open its newest location, located in Levittown at 3511 Hempstead Turnpike, on Friday, Feb. 10, according to a company spokesperson. Crumbl is known for its weekly, rotating menu of cookie flavors, including classics like milk chocolate and pink sugar. For its grand opening, the Levittown store will also offer more adventurous ones like Kentucky Butter Cake and Peanut Butter Banana. View this po…
$50M Investment As Campbell's Relocates Jobs To Camden County $50M Investment As Campbell's Relocates Jobs To Camden County
$50M Investment As Campbell's Relocates Jobs To Camden County Hundreds of new Campbell Soup Co jobs are expected to relocate to New Jersey with the consolidation of snack business offices in Connecticut and North Carolina, the food giant's officials announced. Campbell's is moving an estimated 330 jobs to its Camden location, bringing the total jobs there to 1,600.  "We’re reimagining our Camden Headquarters, our home for more than 150 years, and investing $50 million to make a great space even better," the company said in a press statement on Wednesday, Jan. 18. The company is consolidating its Snacks offices in Charlotte, NC, and Norwalk,…
$1B Netflix Production Studio Replacing Long Vacant NJ Property $1B Netflix Production Studio Replacing Long Vacant NJ Property
$1B Netflix Production Studio Replacing Long Vacant NJ Property A Jersey Shore property that has sat vacant for more than a decade will soon be transformed into a nearly $1 billion Netflix production studio. The entertainment company plans on committing $848 million in capital investments to develop the facility on the more than than 292-acre site on the former Fort Monmouth campus in Monmouth County. The "economic engine" is estimated to create more than 1,500 permanent production jobs and more than 3,500 construction-related jobs, Netflix and Gov. Phil Murphy said. Located adjacent to Route 35 in Eatontown and Oceanport, the facility will be split i…
Newark Liberty Airport Unveils $2.7 Billion Terminal (PHOTOS) Newark Liberty Airport Unveils $2.7 Billion Terminal (PHOTOS)
Newark Liberty Airport Unveils $2.7 Billion Terminal (Photos) Newark Liberty Airport's brand-new $2.7 billion Terminal A has been officially unveiled.  The one million-square-foot terminal replaces the longstanding terminal that opened in 1973. It is New Jersey's largest design project and features state-of-the-art passenger amenities, dazzling artwork, digital technology, dining and retail options provided by 60 regional, national and global brands, including six retailers from Newark, Elizabeth, and Jersey City. Terminal A offers 33 gates to handle larger aircraft, as well as a modernized common-use check-in area, security and baggage claim are…
President Biden To Attend Fundraiser In Middletown, Reports Say President Biden To Attend Fundraiser In Middletown, Reports Say
President Biden To Attend Fundraiser In Middletown, Reports Say President Joe Biden is expected to visit New Jersey ahead of the midterm elections, according to various news reports. Biden will be in the Garden State on Thursday, Oct. 6, to attending a fundraiser at Gov. Phil Murphy's Middletown mansion, according to Bloomberg and NJ Advance Media. Proceeds will benefit the Democratic National Committee’s Grassroots Victory Fund. Biden will also attend an event at IBM’s New York campus in Poughkeepsie, NY that day, and is expected to discuss job creation in the region, according to multiple reports. The president is expected to attend another fund…
President Biden To Visit Poughkeepsie, Reports Say President Biden To Visit Poughkeepsie, Reports Say
President Biden To Visit Poughkeepsie, Reports Say President Joe Biden is expected to visit New York ahead of the midterm elections, Bloomberg reports. Biden will be in the Empire State Thursday, Oct. 6, and will attend a jobs event hosted by IBM at the company’s Dutchess County campus in Poughkeepsie, the outlet reports. While there, he’s expected to discuss job creation in the region, Spectrum News1 reports. The president is then expected to attend a fundraiser in New York City benefiting the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee. He’ll also attend a second fundraiser at the home of New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy hosted by the Democra…
Construction Begins On $9.5 Billion 'New Terminal One' At JFK Airport Construction Begins On $9.5 Billion 'New Terminal One' At JFK Airport
Construction Begins On $9.5 Billion 'New Terminal One' At JFK Airport Construction is now underway on a $9.5 billion, 2.4 million-square-foot terminal at John F. Kennedy International Airport in Queens. Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the groundbreaking for the New Terminal One on Thursday, Sept. 8. "Our state-of-the-art renovations of New York State's airports are critical and long overdue - especially at JFK, the nation's front door to the world," Hochul said. "The investments we are making today will ensure all New Yorkers, and the tens of millions of people who come here every year, have a first-class travel experience tomorrow - all while creating more than …
Lionsgate Production Studio Expected To Bring 600 Jobs To NJ's Largest City Lionsgate Production Studio Expected To Bring 600 Jobs To NJ's Largest City
Lionsgate Production Studio Expected To Bring 600 Jobs To NJ's Largest City The largest city in New Jersey is about to get some major movie attention and it's going to need a big crew to keep it afloat.  Newark Mayor Ras J. Baraka and Governor Phil Murphy recently announced that Lionsgate will be opening a brand new 12-acre TV and film complex in Newark, worth more than $125 million. The facility will be the first "purpose-built studio" in New Jersey to cater specifically for TV and film production, according to a release from Mayor Baraka. The studio is also expected to create more than 600 new jobs with priority going to Newark residents.  “Bringing a project o…
Breeze Airways To Establish Base At Bradley International, Creating 200 New Jobs In CT Breeze Airways To Establish Base At Bradley International, Creating 200 New Jobs In CT
Breeze Airways To Establish Base At Bradley International, Creating 200 New Jobs In CT Breeze Airways is set to establish a base of operations at Bradley International Airport, creating more than 200 new jobs in Connecticut. Governor Ned Lamont made the announcement on Thursday, Feb.17, saying the airline also plans to add eight new nonstop destinations at the airport, adding to the four nonstop destinations Breeze currently serves from Bradley International. The new destinations will be announced in the coming weeks. “Over the last few years, Bradley has gained a national reputation as one of the best operated and most convenient airports in the country, and airlines are ta…
Digital Currency Group To Relocate HQ To Fairfield County, Creating 300 Jobs Digital Currency Group To Relocate HQ To Fairfield County, Creating 300 Jobs
Digital Currency Group To Relocate HQ To Fairfield County, Creating 300 Jobs Digital Currency Group is set to relocate its headquarters from New York to Connecticut, creating more than 300 new jobs in the next five years. Gov. Ned Lamont made the announcement on Monday, Nov. 29, saying the global investment company will relocate from New York City to Stamford. The company is a leading investor in both blockchain technology companies and bitcoin, Lamont said.  According to the announcement, the new headquarters will be located at 290 Harbor Drive in Stamford after renovations are complete.  Digital Currency Group expects to occupy the new location in late…
Steakhouse Chain Announces Opening Date For New Suffolk County Location Steakhouse Chain Announces Opening Date For New Suffolk County Location
Steakhouse Chain Announces Opening Date For New Suffolk County Location A steakhouse chain has announced the opening date for its new Long Island location. Fogo De Chão announced that the new restaurant will open in Suffolk County on Monday, Dec. 6. The new Brazilian eatery is located at 160 Walt Whitman Road in Huntington Station. This will be the chain's second location on Long Island, as Fogo De Chão also operates a location in Carle Place.  “As we prepare for the opening, I have found the community of Huntington Station to be very welcoming, similar to the warmness of our Brazilian hospitality,” General Manager Erick Cienfuegos sa…
New Long Island Walmart Superstore To Open New Long Island Walmart Superstore To Open
New Long Island Walmart Superstore To Open Retail giant Walmart is set to expand its foothold on Long Island. Walmart will be opening its latest location on Long Island this week when it opens the Walmart Yaphank Supercenter at The Meadows in Yaphank. Related story - New Long Island Walmart Supercenter Hiring Hundreds Of Workers The Supercenter will be available for online and in-person shopping at 901 Boulevard East in Yaphank beginning on Wednesday, Nov. 3.  Officials said that the store was constructed inside of a mixed-use development at the northwest corner of the Long Island Expressway and William Floyd Parkway. T…
Date Now Set For Much-Awaited Opening Of New Supermarket In Area Date Now Set For Much-Awaited Opening Of New Supermarket In Area
Date Now Set For Much-Awaited Opening Of New Supermarket In Area The area will soon be home to a brand-new grocery store as officials gear up for the location's grand opening after months of anticipation. ShopRite announced that its North Poughkeepsie store will officially open as of Sunday, Oct. 3 on North Road at the Hudson Heritage site on Route 9 at the site of the former psychiatric facility near Marist College. Officials said that “the ShopRite of North Road & Winslow Gate Road will feature Fresh to Table, a unique store-within-a-store concept as well as a large assortment of groceries and fresh produce along with all the hallmark store fe…
Pennsylvania's First Amazon Fresh Store Opens In Bucks County Pennsylvania's First Amazon Fresh Store Opens In Bucks County
Pennsylvania's First Amazon Fresh Store Opens In Bucks County Pennsylvania's first Amazon Fresh grocery store has opened in Bucks County, officials announced. The 35,000 square foot Warrington Township location opened its doors on August 5, aiming to offer a "new, low-priced grocery store in the community," according to a company statement. "We’re excited to begin serving the Warrington community and to welcome customers into our doors today,” said Ron Marra, store manager. “Customers shopping at the store will find low prices, a broad selection of high-quality food, and convenient, innovative shopping features. I’m also proud that this store has cr…
Amazon Just Opened 3 New Jersey Delivery Stations Amazon Just Opened 3 New Jersey Delivery Stations
Amazon Just Opened 3 New Jersey Delivery Stations Amazon opened three new delivery stations last month in New Jersey. Delivery stations power the last mile of Amazon’s order process and help speed up deliveries for customers. The late July openings include: A 464,000-square-foot facility at 600 Washington Ave., in Carlstadt, A 340,000-square-foot facility at 10 Princess Road in Lawrence Township  A 289,000-square-foot facility at 8 B Court South in Edison. Packages are shipped to a delivery station from neighboring Amazon Fulfillment and Sortation Centers, loaded into delivery vehicles and delivered to customers. Combined, the deli…
Yard House Opening This Month At Willowbrook Mall, 150 Employees Needed Yard House Opening This Month At Willowbrook Mall, 150 Employees Needed
Yard House Opening This Month At Willowbrook Mall, 150 Employees Needed Yard House is opening later this month at the Willowbrook Mall in Wayne. The bar and grill is known for its curated menu of more than 100 beers on tap and is expected to bring 150 jobs to the community. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Yard House (@yardhouse) This will be Yard House's 83rd location in the U.S., and is set to open June 28. Each Yard House is built around its expansive bar, which serves as the centerpiece of the restaurant.  A selection of taps are reserved for local and regional beers. In Wayne, these include N…
Measure To Legalize Recreational Marijuana Use In CT Set For Lamont's Signature To Become Law Measure To Legalize Recreational Marijuana Use In CT Set For Lamont's Signature To Become Law
Measure To Legalize Recreational Marijuana Use In CT Set For Lamont's Signature To Become Law As soon as the ink is dry on Gov. Ned Lamont's pen, marijuana will be legal in Connecticut after the Senate gave its final approval for the growth and sale of marijuana The new legislation, approved on Thursday, June 17, would allow adults 21 or older to purchase and possess up to 1.5 ounces of marijuana beginning on Thursday, July 1.  Commercial sales of recreational marijuana in the state would not start until May 2022. Gov. Ned Lamont, who has favored the bill, said he looks forward to signing the bill. "It's fitting that the bill legalizing the adult use of cannabis and addressin…
Ocean State Job Lot Opens 6th NJ Store At Vacant Toys 'R Us Lot Ocean State Job Lot Opens 6th NJ Store At Vacant Toys 'R Us Lot
Ocean State Job Lot Opens 6th NJ Store At Vacant Toys 'R Us Lot Ocean State Job Lot, a chain of discount stores, bought the former Toys ‘R Us location in Monmouth County, officials said. Job Lot plans to open its sixth New Jersey store on property across from Freehold Raceway Mall in the fall, OSJL officials said Thursday. The retailer, headquartered in Rhode Island,  operates 146 discount stores across the Northeast including NJ, Pennsylvania, New York, Connecticut, Massachusetts and four other New England states. Ocean State Job Lot recently purchased the vacant Toys ‘R Us store at 600 Trotters Way in Freehold from TRU 2005 RE I, LLC c…
New Bagel & Deli Express Opens In Westchester New Bagel & Deli Express Opens In Westchester
New Bagel & Deli Express Opens In Westchester A new bagel shop with a plethora of options for its customers is ready to introduce itself to the members of its new Westchester home. Owner Anthony Barona was scheduled to be joined by White Plains Mayor Tom Roach and other business owners on Wednesday, June 2 to celebrate the grand opening of Bagel & Deli Express on Westchester Avenue. The opening was temporarily delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and Barona said that it’s important to open up his eatery’s doors to show that Westchester, New York, and the rest of the country are recovering from the virus’ financial impact on busine…
Amazon Inks Lease On Massive North Jersey 'Last Mile' Delivery Center Amazon Inks Lease On Massive North Jersey 'Last Mile' Delivery Center
Amazon Inks Lease On Massive North Jersey 'Last Mile' Delivery Center Amazon has signed a lease on a 360,000 facility being built on a North Jersey industrial site to be used as a last-mile delivery center. Lincoln Equities Group procured $115 million in industrial build-to-suit construction financing for the facility, expected to be ready in early 2022. Located at the "Highland Cross" industrial site in Rutherford, the state-of-the-art last-mile distribution center will create hundreds of jobs in teh area. Rendering of new Amazon last-mile delivery center in Rutherford.Ford & Associates The property will feature cross-docked loading, 70-plus dock hi…