Steve Alessi Archives - New Jersey Globe

NJ.com/Star-Ledger owner is major Sherrill donor

August 18, 2025 6:07 amAugust 18, 2025 3:11 pm

An heir to the $24 billion Newhouse publishing empire that owns NJ.com and the Star-Ledger has contributed over $400,000 to Democratic candidates nationally, and $16,700 to Mikie Sherrill’s campaigns for governor and Congress. Ben Newhouse, a 43-year-old Jersey City resident...

Murphy calls for independent probe of claim that Moran accosted Hudson prosecutor

March 31, 2021 6:46 pmMarch 31, 2021 10:38 pm

Gov. Phil Murphy has called for an independent investigation into allegations that Tom Moran, the editorial page editor of the Star-Ledger, made physical contact with the Hudson County Prosecutor while pursuing an interview with her. “Putting your hands on anyone...

Star-Ledger will furlough staff, cut salaries

April 15, 2020 6:51 pm

NJ Advance Media, which operates the Star-Ledger, NJ.com and three other newspapers, has announced that it will furlough staff, reduce most employee salaries through the end of the year, and suspend 401(k) contributions. The move comes just a week after...