Amazon, Blue Cross Among Biggest NJ Layoffs In Early 2026
Thousands of workers across New Jersey are being impacted by layoffs reported in early 2026, according to state WARN filings.
Major employers across retail, healthcare, finance, and logistics industries reported job cuts affecting communities from Bergen County to South Jersey, state records show.
Among the largest layoffs reported:
Amazon: Passaic (240), Bergen (417), Monmouth (141), Hudson (44), Statewide (29), effective 4/28/26
Blue Cross Blue Shield of NJ: Newark, 242 layoffs, effective 4/26/26
Bristol Myers Squibb: Lawrence Twp, 247 layoffs, effective multiple dates through 12/31/26
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Man Gunned Down Estranged Wife At EHT Nursing Home, Shot Himself: Atlantic County Prosecutor
A 38-year-old woman was shot and killed by her estranged husband at a nursing home in Egg Harbor Township Monday, April 13.
At 6 a.m., Brandon Alexander waited in the Excelcare Rehabilitation Facility parking lot for his estranged wife, Victoria Alexander, both of Minotola, to arrive for work, the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office said.
Victoria worked there as a nurse, authorities said. Once she arrived, Brandon pulled up and blocked her in, before entering her vehicle and leaving two suicide notes on the dashboard, authorities said.
A food delivery truck driver asked Brandon to m…
NJ Extends Mandatory Travel Ban Amid Blizzard Conditions
A mandatory travel restriction has been extended across New Jersey as a severe winter storm continues to slam the state with heavy snow and strong winds, officials said.
The New Jersey Office of Emergency Management, under the Division of the New Jersey State Police, announced the restriction that began at 9 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 22, will now remain in effect until 12 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 23.
“This extension is necessary due to ongoing hazardous conditions, including heavy snowfall, blizzard-like conditions, and strong winds, which continue to create dangerous travel conditions across New Je…
Caregiver Slaps Disabled 5-Year-Old Child In Port Jefferson, Police Say
A home health aide has been arrested after allegedly slapping a disabled 5-year-old child while caring for him at his home, police announced on Friday, Jan. 16.
Bruno Valenzuela, 31, Port Jefferson, was charged after an investigation by Special Victims Unit detectives, police said.
The incident happened when the child, who has cerebral palsy, started coughing and crying while in Valenzuela’s care, authorities said. Valenzuela then “slapped the child aggressively in the back and chest” on Saturday, Dec. 20 at approximately 12:35 p.m., police said.
The child suffered bruising to his chest an…
Trump Warns Of Rising Crime, Soaring Energy Costs If Mikie Sherrill Is Elected
President Donald Trump warned of rising crime and skyrocketing energy prices in a new Truth Social post early Monday, Oct. 27, calling on voters in New Jersey and Virginia to support Republican candidates.
“Why would anyone vote for New Jersey and Virginia Gubernatorial Candidates, Mikie Sherrill and Abigail Spanberger, when they want transgender for everybody, men playing in women’s sports, High Crime, and the most expensive Energy prices almost anywhere in the World?” Trump wrote.
Trump warned that under Democrat leadership, gas prices will rise to $4, 5, $6 a gallon.
"Your Electric and …
Longtime Beacon EMT, Domestic Violence Advocate Faces Cancer Battle: Community Stepping Up
The Dutchess County community is rallying around a longtime EMT and volunteer leader who is now facing a devastating cancer diagnosis.
Deborah Cortes, a dedicated first responder and community organizer from Beacon, was recently diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma.
Cortes, a proud mother and spouse, has worked in healthcare for nearly 30 years and served as an EMT across multiple agencies, including Empress Ambulance, Vassar College EMS, and, most recently, Marbletown First Aid.
For 17 years, she has also volunteered with the Beacon Volunteer Ambulance Corps, where…
Watch The Latest Episode Of Riverside Reflections From St. John's Riverside Hospital
Ashok Chopra, MD, Medical Director of St. John's Medical Group, discusses the benefits of a Medical Group over traditional practice, and how St. John’s keeps care for you and your family close to home. For more information on St. John's Medical Group, click here.
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