New Jersey town reverses course after residents rage against ban on Constitution and US flag at hearings
After the issue sparked national outrage and controversy, New Jersey town officials now say a ban on “props” during public comment during public hearings does not apply to the Constitution or the U.S. flag. are. As previously reported by Blaze Media, in Edison Township, a man who had claimed to oppose the civility ban was […]
New Jersey council bans constitution and US flag during public comments
County Council of Edison Township, New Jersey Prohibited Residents will be prohibited from using “props” such as the Constitution or the American flag when giving speeches. The city-township of Edison said the ban is intended to ensure that props do not “disturb orderly conduct.” “It's my constitutional right to do this. If I get sued, […]
New Jersey lawyer ejected from town council meeting for waving American flag to protest ‘disgusting’ new ban
A New Jersey resident was escorted from a town council meeting for waving an American flag in protest of new rules banning the U.S. Constitution and other “props” from public comment portions of town meetings. Edison Township, New Jersey, passed an ordinance last week that reduces the amount of time residents have to address the […]
GOP smells blood in New Jersey governor's race
Republicans are smelling blood in next year's New Jersey gubernatorial race after an unexpectedly close presidential election. Vice President Harris lost the Garden State to President-elect Trump by just about 6 percentage points, but it was the closest Republicans have come to winning the state's electoral votes in the past 30 years. This followed a […]
Is New Jersey now a swing state?
One of the biggest surprises of the election was how close the presidential race was in New Jersey. The state, which President Joe Biden won by a 16-point margin four years ago, gave only a fraction to Vice President Kamala Harris. 6 points The difference in victory. It is too early to analyze in detail […]
Blackstone is buying Jersey Mike’s: it also has a stake in these big brands
See what's being clicked on FoxBusiness.com. Blackstone is poised to become majority owner of Jersey Mike's through a deal the investment firm announced Tuesday. The investment firm, run by CEO Stephen Schwartzman, plans to close on the sandwich chain early next year, when it plans to close on the sandwich chain through its latest flagship […]
Jersey Mike’s Subs acquired by Blackstone in $8B deal
Blackstone announced Tuesday that it has agreed to buy Jersey Mike's Subs, valuing the company at about $8 billion, including debt, one person said. Reuters reported on Monday, citing people familiar with the matter, that Blackstone was nearing a deal with Jersey Mike's. The deal, expected to close in early 2025, highlights private equity (PE) […]
Blackstone to become majority owner of Jersey Mike’s
See what's being clicked on FoxBusiness.com. Blackstone announced Tuesday that it will acquire sandwich chain Jersey Mike's Subs. The asset management company said majority ownership would be purchased by a “state-of-the-art flagship private equity vehicle” and other funds it manages. Blackstone aims to complete the acquisition early next year. The deal values the company at […]
New Jersey wildfire threatens to engulf 20 homes as crews battle blaze
A wildfire in New Jersey threatened to destroy 20 Burlington County homes Monday night as crews worked to extinguish the blaze. The 40-acre blaze, dubbed the “Big Rusty Wildfire,” was broken into a new blaze near Bancroft Lane and Cove Court in Hainesport just before 6 p.m., according to the New Jersey State Forest Fire […]
Democratic Rep. Mikie Sherrill announces bid for New Jersey governor, faces crowded field
Rep. Mikie Sherrill on Monday became the second Democrat to jump into New Jersey's increasingly crowded 2025 gubernatorial race. Sherrill, who represents parts of Morris, Essex and Passaic counties in the House of Representatives, is a former Navy pilot and federal prosecutor, and Drumthwacket is a Democrat because current Gov. Phil Murphy is not eligible […]