New Jersey Archives - Sightseers' Delight

Closed Newark Liberty International Airport to reopen 13 days early

May 30, 2025 Sightseers’ Delight

A runway that had been closed for a planned rehabilitation at Newark Liberty International Airport will reopen on Monday, June 2, allowing regular runway operations to resume, New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy said today.

New Jersey lawmaker says United should use Atlantic City amid Newark woes

May 14, 2025 Sightseers’ Delight

United Airlines should move some of its flights to Atlantic City Airport until the ongoing issues at Newark Liberty Airport are resolved, Assemblyman Michael Torrissi says.

New Jersey lawmakers: Newark issues compromise public safety and undermine trust in air traffic

May 9, 2025 Sightseers’ Delight

The recurring radar and communication outages at Newark Liberty International Airport are both alarming and destabilizing, and Friday’s blackout is the latest disruption that compromises public safety and undermines trust in our air traffic, a trio of state lawmakers said.

State of Emergency declared in New Jersey

April 23, 2025 Community News

Acting New Jersey Gov. Tahesha Way declared that New Jersey will enter a State of Emergency effective at 7 a.m. on Wednesday, April 23, in response to the active Jones Road Wildfire in the Greenwood Forest Wildlife Management Area near Lacey, Ocean, and Barnegat Townships in Ocean County.

New Jersey Assembly sends bill to combat organized retail theft to the governor

February 27, 2025 Community News

The New Jersey Assembly passed a bill cracking down on the rise in organized retail theft and associated crimes.

New Jersey bill would create regulatory framework for travel insurance

February 25, 2025 Sightseers’ Delight

The New Jersey Senate passed legislation that would create a comprehensive regulatory framework for travel insurance in the Garden State.

New Jersey committee advances bills to curb underage gambling

February 25, 2025 Sightseers’ Delight

The New Jersey Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee advanced two pieces of legislation that aim to make teenagers and young adults aware of the risks associated with underage gambling.

Feds terminate approval for New York City’s congestion tolling

February 20, 2025 Sightseers’ Delight

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration has terminated approval of the pilot for New York’s Central Business District Tolling Program.

New Jersey bill would allow Esports betting

February 14, 2025 Sightseers’ Delight

The New Jersey Assembly Tourism, Gaming and the Arts Committee has advanced legislation that could allow state-licensed sports betting websites, apps, casinos and racetracks to offer Esports wagering opportunities.

New Jersey bill would bar warehouses within 1,000 feet of historic sites

January 28, 2025 Community News

New Jersey Assemblywoman Carol Murphy has introduced legislation to prevent counties and municipalities from approving warehouse construction within 1,000 feet of historic sites.