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NJ worker was splashed with radioactive water at nuclear power plant
The Oyster Creek nuclear power plant, which is undergoing decommissioning, was cited by federal regulators for a low-level safety violation, the Asbury Park Press reported Wednesday.
NJ closes some hazardous ‘blue hole’ swimming spots for summer
The state DEP closed small areas in five counties — from Ocean to Morris — for the season after a spike in visitors created an "unsafe environment."
Amazon hiring hundreds in NJ, $100 bonus for having COVID vaccine
The online retail giant is looking to bring on 75,000 new workers ahead of Prime Day, nationwide.
Peloton recalls treadmills after child dies, ‘disturbing’ video showing injury
Peloton is recalling its treadmills after one child died and 29 other children suffered from cuts, broken bones and other injuries from being pulled under the rear of the treadmill.
NJ waiving mandatory minimum prison terms for all non-violent drug offenses
New Jersey prosecutors must waive mandatory minimum prison terms for non-violent drug offenses, the state attorney general said Monday in a new directive.
Bobby Flay’s restaurant closing at Borgata in Atlantic City
A celebrity restaurant inside Atlantic City's leading casino will close in June, both parties announced Monday.
The list of 13 new NJ gun laws and rules proposed by Gov. Murphy
Murphy proposed the election-year agenda in Newark, the state’s largest city, during a more than an hourlong, rally-like event in a crowded community center.
Off-shore wind project will put cables under 2 of NJ’s hottest beaches
A large offshore wind energy project planned off the coast of New Jersey will connect onshore to two former power plants, and cables will run under two of the state's most popular beaches, officials said Tuesday.
Ponzi schemer Bernie Madoff dies in federal prison: AP source
The 82-year-old had been serving his 150-year sentence, for cheating thousands of clients out of billions of dollars.
Playland’s Castaway Cove in Ocean City reopens after winter fire
A bulk of rides are in service, weather permitting and under COVID restrictions, along the boardwalk this season, operators said.
Murphy signs new marijuana law: Parents must be notified
New Jersey parents must be notified if their minor child is caught buying or possessing marijuana under a bill Gov. Phil Murphy signed into law Friday.
NJ expanding vaccine eligibility April 5 to more professions, everyone over 55
The state expects to see what Murphy has called a quantum leap in the number of vaccines it receives from the federal government.