Nikita Biryukov, Author at New Jersey Globe

Judge orders recount in South Toms River

December 1, 2020 2:00 pm

An Ocean County Superior Court judge ordered a recount in South Toms River’s council races, where just 10 votes separate first and last place. Democrats George Rutzler and Jameal Calhoun filed for a recount after final tallies showed Rutzler tied...

Hudson County woman pleads guilty to embezzling more than $40,000 from union

December 1, 2020 12:05 pm

The daughter of a former American Federal State County and Municipal Amalgamated Transit Workers Union official pleaded guilty to helping her mother embezzle more than $40,000 from the labor group, U.S. Attorney Craig Carpenito announced Tuesday. Jennifer Rogers, the daughter...

McCabe leaving Murphy administration

December 1, 2020 9:29 am

Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner Catherine McCabe will retire next month, leaving vacant the post of New Jersey’s top environmental official vacant. “It has been an honor to lead New Jersey’s Department of Environmental Protection, helping to implement Governor Murphy’s...

Testa renews call for support groups exemption for capacity limits

November 30, 2020 5:54 pm

State Sen. Michael Testa (R-Vineland) called on Gov. Phil Murphy to exempt support groups from lower capacity limits imposed to stem the state’s second surge of COVID-19. “There are thousands of people in New Jersey who struggle with addiction each...

Pallotta concedes victory to Gottheimer

November 30, 2020 5:08 pm

Former investment banker Frank Pallotta conceded victory to Rep. Josh Gottheimer (D-Wyckoff) in the race for the state’s fifth-district congressional seat Monday. “Good luck and Godspeed, Congressman Gottheimer,” Pallotta said in an email to supporters. “May the Lord guide you and...

Senate GOP again calls for small business bailout

November 30, 2020 3:27 pm

Republicans in the State Senate called on their Democratic counterparts to pass a bailout for small businesses and non-profits impacted by the pandemic, saying it could be funded using the state’s surplus. “While more and more of our small businesses...

Bergen, DiMaso urge legislature to pass bill limiting Murphy’s executive power

November 30, 2020 2:47 pm

Assemblywoman Serena DiMaso (R-Holmdel) and Assemblyman Brian Bergen (R-Denville) fired shots at Democrats in the legislature over their refusal to move a bill that would require legislative approval for executive orders. “The legislature has resolved itself to being a governmental...