"Today, we were notified that the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) is going to file an administrative complaint and has authorized a suit in federal court to block our proposed transaction that would have enabled us to build the first premier academic medical center in New Jersey to increase services and provide better access to such care for New Jersey residents.  We are incredibly disappointed by these FTC actions against our proposed transaction, which has received full approval from New Jersey’s Attorney General ...

JERSEY CITY, NJ - Hudson County Community College (HCCC) and Cannademix will co-host a daylong special event, “The Cannabis Culture of New Jersey: A Community Cannabis Conversation.” The FREE event will take place Thursday, June 23, 2022, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the HCCC Culinary Conference Center, 161 Newkirk Street, Jersey City – just two blocks from the Journal Square PATH Transportation Center. HCCC President, Dr. Christopher Reber, and Cannademix Chief Executive Officer and Founder, Josh Alb, will deliver ...

HUDSON COUNTY, NJ - Each Earth Day, we are reminded to take part in activities and habits to protect the environment and make the world around us a healthier place! To protect and preserve our environment beyond Earth Day, we must build a sustainable movement that invests in our planet and future. This movement will require all hands-on deck, including our neighbors, young adults, government and businesses to come together to plan for our future while also preserving the present. The time is now to take collective action to invest time, money ...

So you’re ready to start working out. Congrats! You’ve officially taken the first step to creating a happier and healthier life for yourself. If you’re wondering where to go from here, we’ve listed five of the most frequently asked fitness questions (and their answers) to help you get started. Do I Need to Work Out Every Day? If your goal is to lose weight and get fit, you’ll need to make a schedule and stick to it. As a beginner, it’s critical to work your way up. A good workout doesn’t mean ...

As the 2022 Atlantic hurricane season gets underway this month, all New Jerseyans should be prepared to face stronger and potentially more devastating storms. But, for people with a physical, sensory or developmental disability, the risks can be even greater.  It's not hard to imagine how another storm like Hurricane Ida, which flooded homes and streets across parts of our state last year, could threaten the safety of someone with a disability. How would a wheelchair user be able to safely navigate an inundated roadway? How can a ...

TRENTON, NJ — Things have never looked better for the Democrats who rule Trenton these days. Flush with federal cash. Democratic majorities in the Assembly and Senate. A Governor re-elected as a Democrat last November for the first time in four decades.  It’s a real bubbly bonhomie in the state’s capital as they tie up the last loose strings of the state’s $50 billion budget for the next fiscal year starting July 1.  That will come to a brutish end very quickly, and a very politically precarious 17-month ...

RUTHERFORD, NJ - The contingent of former Felician University baseball players in the professional ranks grew by two during Memorial Day weekend. Pitchers Michael Gutierrez, a right-hander, and lefty Darwin Matos signed independent pro contracts and made their professional debuts shortly thereafter. Gutierrez and Matos were both members of the 2022 Golden Falcons and are 2022 graduates of Felician. Both men are local products and are currently toiling professionally in-state. Gutierrez, a native of Garfield, signed with the High Point ...

There’s a lot of talk these days surrounding inflation and interest rates. Regardless of where things head, mortgage rates are still near historic lows, and despite any possible increase in 2022, they are expected to remain there. If you’ve been thinking about refinancing your mortgage and aren’t sure what to do, now could be a great time to take the next step. Your home is most likely sitting on untapped equity due to skyrocketing home prices in New Jersey and across the country. Your equity is the difference between your ...