Matthew Fazelpoor

Jersey

Journalist at NJBIZ

Journalist @NJBiz Previously @1010wins @NJ1015 [email protected]

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Articles

Newark Mayor Baraka arrested outside ICE detention center

6 days ago | njbiz.com | Matthew Fazelpoor

In a rapidly developing and chaotic situation, Newark Mayor Ras Baraka was arrested Friday afternoon – as he other and officials gathered outside of the Delaney Hall, which U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is using as a detention center. Baraka, a 2025 gubernatorial candidate on the Democratic side, was outside of the facility, along with congressional members there to conduct an oversight visit, to protest the facility in New Jersey’s largest city.
Newark eyes studio deal with EGOT Goldberg, MBS Group

6 days ago | njbiz.com | Matthew Fazelpoor

The basics:Whoopi Goldberg, The MBS Group in talks for Newark film studioProject would create jobs, housing and arts investmentBuilds on Lionsgate and city’s growing film/TV presenceFormal announcement expected in coming monthsTalks are underway to potentially bring a Whoopi Goldberg-led studio project to the City of Newark.
Renaissance Global wins national SBA subcontractor award

6 days ago | njbiz.com | Matthew Fazelpoor

A Holmdel-headquartered business received two prestigious honors. Service-disabled, veteran-owned small business Renaissance Global Services provides project and program management, construction management, and comprehensive health and safety services a number of industries in the private and public sectors.
New outage worsens crisis at Newark Liberty Airport

6 days ago | njbiz.com | Matthew Fazelpoor

The basics:FAA confirms May 9 outage affecting Newark air traffic communicationsIncident follows April 28 failure that led to staff trauma leaveUSDOT unveils new hiring plan and control system upgradesThe nightmare at Newark Liberty International Airport continues. Early Friday morning, air traffic controllers faced another equipment outage.
Atlantic City casinos drive $3.3B in revenue in 2024

6 days ago | njbiz.com | Matthew Fazelpoor

The basics:Atlantic City casinos generated $3.31B in total net revenueIndustry contributed $883.2M in taxes and fees, up 11% from 2023Casinos reinvested over $1B since 2020, including $204.6M in 2024Sector supports 23,000 jobs and drew 18M visitors in 2024A second annual report highlighting the impact of the Atlantic City casino industry on the Garden State came out May 8. The Lloyd D.
Film boom brings new energy to Jersey City and LeFrak

6 days ago | njbiz.com | Matthew Fazelpoor

The basics:LeFrak sees growing interest from film, TV productions in Jersey CityNewport locations and infrastructure attract major filming projectsNJ’s expanded tax credit makes the state an appealing destinationLocal businesses benefit from increased foot traffic and visibilityNew Jersey’s production sector is going through a major boom – and its impacts are being felt in a number of positive ways all around the state.
NJ Transit, BLET called to DC to avoid rail strike

6 days ago | njbiz.com | Matthew Fazelpoor

Breaking news this morning regarding the contract standoff between NJ Transit and the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen engineers union. In an effort to stave off a work stoppage as soon as May 16, the National Mediation Board has called the two sides to Washington, D.C., on May 12 to negotiate.
$161M in upgrades to transform Camden County roads

6 days ago | njbiz.com | Matthew Fazelpoor

Camden County is making historic investments in its infrastructure. The board of commissioners announced May 8 the kickoff of a $161 million program aimed at fixing county roads, bridges, stormwater drainage and more over the next two years. That investment includes more than $81 million in improvements set for this year (with several major projects underway) – and more than $80 million of projects that will break ground in 2026.
NJ Turnpike Extension project gets key federal approval

6 days ago | njbiz.com | Matthew Fazelpoor

The basics:U.S. Coast Guard issues a Finding of No Significant ImpactFirst phase includes Newark Bay Bridge replacement, starting in 2026Project has been a controversial one, with passionate feelings in support and oppositionThe first phase of a controversial plan to reconstruct and modernize the New Jersey Turnpike Extension took a major step forward this week.
Jack & Sheryl Morris Cancer Center to transform treatment in NJ

1 week ago | njbiz.com | Matthew Fazelpoor

The basics:Jack & Sheryl Morris Cancer Center opens May 13 in New BrunswickNJ’s first freestanding cancer hospital to offer integrated care520,000-square-foot facility includes research and clinical spaceEffort marks joint project from RWJBarnabas Health and Rutgers Cancer InstituteThe Garden State’s first freestanding cancer center is set to open its doors and begin serving patients here in New Jersey.