As Safe Haven Awareness Month concludes, four additional infant surrenders signal a significant increase in the program’s utilization in Morris County and across New Jersey. Morristown, NJ — The Department of Children and Families (DCF) has reported a noticeable uptick in the number of newborns surrendered at New Jersey Safe Haven sites, bringing the 2023 total to eight — the highest yearly count since 2006. These surrenders, recorded in April, May, and August, coincide with…

Indictment follows a 2017 court order barring Torres from holding or seeking public office; Grand jury’s “true bill” adds a new charge of criminal contempt. PATERSON, N.J. — Former Paterson Mayor Jose “Joey” Torres, 64, faces a new criminal contempt charge following his alleged attempt to re-enter the mayoral race for the 2022 election. The indictment comes despite a 2017 court order that permanently bans him from holding or pursuing public office.

The deal further solidifies Morristown as a burgeoning hub for healthcare and business, bringing new jobs to the community. In a significant business development for Morristown, The Hampshire Cos. has signed a 16,903-square-foot lease agreement with Sanofi’s Consumer Healthcare unit for its recently renovated building at 21 South St., just steps away from the Morristown Green. The global healthcare company will occupy the first and second floors and part…

Alleged misconduct by the Senator and his wife, Nadine Menendez, involves cash bribes, gold bars, luxury vehicles, & attempts to influence both state and federal officials. U.S. Senator Robert Menendez, his wife Nadine Menendez, and three New Jersey businessmen — Wael Hana, Jose Uribe, and Fred Daibes — are facing federal charges for a complex bribery scheme allegedly involving hundreds of thousands of dollars, gold bars, and luxury items.

Federal health officials urge states to correct the flawed system after discovering that at least 500,000 families and children were wrongfully removed from Medicaid coverage. Federal health authorities revealed last week that 30 states, including New Jersey, have erroneously purged people from their Medicaid lists, impacting at least 500,000 children and families across the nation. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has demanded states rectify the issue immediately

The wage hike set for January 1, 2024, not only meets but exceeds the goal set by Governor Murphy in 2019, impacting most New Jersey workers. In a move heralded as a significant win for workers, New Jersey’s minimum wage is set to rise to $15.13 per hour starting January 1, 2024. This increase surpasses the original target of $15 per hour that was established through legislation signed by Governor Phil Murphy back in February 2019.

State Officials Announce Two Key Projects to Safeguard Hudson River and Meadowlands Communities Against Climate Change-Induced Flooding. In alignment with Climate Week, New Jersey’s Commissioner of Environmental Protection, Shawn M. LaTourette, revealed a nearly $298 million investment in pioneering flood-resilience projects for areas in and around the Hudson River and the Meadowlands, thanks to funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Rebuild by Design…

Chatham and Madison Lead the Way as NJDOT Announces Award Recipients, Signaling a Step Forward in Student Safety and Active Lifestyles. Several Morris County schools and municipalities have been recognized in the 2023 New Jersey Safe Routes to School (SRTS) program, reflecting a significant commitment to creating safer and more walkable routes for students. The New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT), in partnership with the New Jersey Safe Routes Resource Center…

Local Mendham Borough institution recognized by U.S. Department of Education for academic excellence, joins an elite list of nine New Jersey schools honored. Morristown, NJ — Hilltop School in Mendham Borough has been distinguished as a National Blue Ribbon School for 2023, according to an announcement made Tuesday by the U.S. Department of Education. The local institution was one of nine schools in New Jersey to receive the esteemed designation this year.