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Jersey electricity rates spiked more than most other states in 2025, congressional report says
1+ week, 6+ day ago (276+ words) PM EDT / CBS New York Last year, electricity rates in New Jersey spiked more than almost any other state, according to a new congressional report. Congressional...Jersey's electric rates increased by 16.9% percent in 2025, beaten only by the District of…...
Former New Jersey Assemblyman Alberto Coutinho dies in Newark car crash
2+ day, 19+ hour ago (351+ words) Coutinho, a former New Jersey politician, was killed in a car crash in Newark, New Jersey, over the weekend, police said. Coutinho, 56, and another driver collided...Street. The other driver is expected to survive, police said. Coutinho first served in…...
Weather damage, power outages in New York area as strong winds topple trees and more overnight
2+ week, 1+ day ago (262+ words) overnight into Tuesday morning. A'wind advisory remains in effect until 8 a.m. for all of New York City and...reported the most power outages with 14,466 customers in the dark; New Jersey's JCP&L had 12,459...before 6:30 a.m., the agency said. Peak wind…...
New Jersey suing ICE to block Roxbury detention center, Gov. Mikie Sherrill says
1+ week, 6+ day ago (403+ words) administration's plan to convert a vacant warehouse in Roxbury into a detention center." Gov. Mikie Sherrill and State Attorney General Jennifer Davenport on Friday announced...Administration's plans for a detention facility in Roxbury will not make our residents…...