PSE&G Proposes Lowering Gas Bills PSE&G Proposes Lowering Gas Bills
PSE&G Proposes Lowering Gas Bills PSE&G customers could be getting some relief in their bills. PSEG filed proposals with the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities to lower gas bills for residential customers by 6.1% effective October. “This is an opportunity to lower our gas supply rate, providing our customers with a little bill relief and helping to maintain affordability,” said Dave Johnson, vice president Customer Care & Chief Customer Officer. “We’re pleased that we will continue to have one of the lowest gas rates in the state.” If approved, the Basic Gas Supply Service (BGSS) rate will be reduced by almost 7 …
Atlantic City Airshow Will Take Flight In 2024, Financial Uncertainty Lingers In The Air Atlantic City Airshow Will Take Flight In 2024, Financial Uncertainty Lingers In The Air
Atlantic City Airshow Will Take Flight In 2024, Financial Uncertainty Lingers In The Air Atlantic City's popular air show has been saved for 2024 but questions about the event's future are flying above its head. In a news conference on Wednesday, Mar. 20, Mayor Marty Small Sr. officially announced the South Jersey Transportation Authority (SJTA) will provide $300,000 to fund the 2024 Visit Atlantic City Airshow. The free event is scheduled for Tuesday, Aug. 13, and Wednesday, Aug. 14. Organizers said inflation and lingering COVID-19 pandemic impacts created doubts about the 2024 show as early as July 2023. A news release announcing the event's cancelation was drafted and could …
Clothing Under $110 Now Exempt From Sales Tax In This Hudson Valley County: Here's How Long Clothing Under $110 Now Exempt From Sales Tax In This Hudson Valley County: Here's How Long
Clothing Under $110 Now Exempt From Sales Tax In This Hudson Valley County: Here's How Long Those who purchase any clothing or footwear cheaper than $110 in one Hudson Valley county will not have to pay sales tax thanks to a new piece of legislation.  Effective on Friday, March 1, clothing and footwear under $110 purchased in Putnam County will be exempt from sales tax for two years, officials announced.  The exemption comes thanks to a piece of legislation signed into law by Putnam County Executive Kevin Byrne in 2023. The legislation was passed unanimously by the County Legislature in November as part of a series of initiatives in the 2024 County Budget. …
Fairfield County Commercial Market Ends Year On 'Generally' Positive Note, Report Says Fairfield County Commercial Market Ends Year On 'Generally' Positive Note, Report Says
Fairfield County Commercial Market Ends Year On 'Generally' Positive Note, Report Says A new report shows that the Fairfield County commercial market ended the year in a good place. Bolstered by the Greenwich office and retail markets, the Fairfield County commercial market completed 2023 on "a generally positive note," according to the Houlihan Lawrence Fairfield Commercial Market report released on Tuesday, Feb. 6. According to the report, Greenwich retail rental rates ended 2023 at the best levels ever seen in late Spring. Greenwich office occupancy and lease rates remained remarkably stable over the second half of 2023.  However, the greater…
'McFlation': $7 Egg McMuffin At Fairfield McDonald's Sparks Outrage 'McFlation': $7 Egg McMuffin At Fairfield McDonald's Sparks Outrage
'McFlation': $7 Egg McMuffin At Fairfield McDonald's Sparks Outrage A pricey breakfast sandwich purchased at a Connecticut McDonald’s is sparking outrage on social media. The Fairfield County breakfast order, which was shared by Bespoke Investment Group on X, was placed on Saturday, Jan. 27 just off of I-95 in the town of Fairfield, according to the posted picture of the receipt. “What has the world come to??” the user asked, showing that the receipt included two Egg McMuffins, costing a total of $14.58 — or $7.29 each — and a bacon, egg, and cheese McGriddle for another $7.19. “Outrageous pricing,” Bespoke wrote. $7.29 for one McDonald’s Egg McMuf…
Minimum Wage Increase In Westchester: Here's How Much It Will Rise As New Year Begins Minimum Wage Increase In Westchester: Here's How Much It Will Rise As New Year Begins
Minimum Wage Increase In Westchester: Here's How Much It Will Rise As New Year Begins As the New Year draws closer, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is reminding residents that the state's minimum wage will increase as soon as the ball drops.  Beginning on Monday, Jan. 1, the minimum wage in New York City, Westchester County, and Long Island will go up to $ 16 per hour, and $15 per hour for the rest of the state, Hochul reminded residents on Wednesday, Dec. 27.  Earlier Report - Minimum Wage To Go Up In New York: Here's When, How Much Additionally, the minimum wage for home care aides will increase to $18.55 per hour in New York City, Westchester, and Lon…
Hudson Valley Eatery Announces Closure 'With Heavy Heart' Hudson Valley Eatery Announces Closure 'With Heavy Heart'
Hudson Valley Eatery Announces Closure 'With Heavy Heart' After eight years of good food and drinks, a beloved Hudson Valley pub and beer garden is closing its doors. Located in Ulster County, Schatzi's New Paltz will serve its last pierogi and cold beer on Sunday, Dec. 31. The owner, Jeremy Phillips, who announced on Facebook the closure, said it was with a "heavy heart" that he is closing the business. "New Paltz being my home town has and will always hold a special place in my heart," Phillips said. "I love this town and the people of this town." He added that many factors contributed to his decision to close the door including the pandemic,…
Minimum Wage Increase In Westchester: Here's How Much It Will Rise As New Year Begins Minimum Wage Increase In Westchester: Here's How Much It Will Rise As New Year Begins
Minimum Wage Increase In Westchester: Here's How Much It Will Rise As New Year Begins As the New Year draws closer, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is reminding residents that the state's minimum wage will increase as soon as the ball drops.  Beginning on Monday, Jan. 1, the minimum wage in New York City, Westchester County, and Long Island will go up to $ 16 per hour, and $15 per hour for the rest of the state, Hochul reminded residents on Wednesday, Dec. 27.  Earlier Report - Minimum Wage To Go Up In New York: Here's When, How Much Additionally, the minimum wage for home care aides will increase to $18.55 per hour in New York City, Westchester, and Lon…
Minimum Wage To Go Up In Westchester: Here's When, How Much Minimum Wage To Go Up In Westchester: Here's When, How Much
Minimum Wage To Go Up In Westchester: Here's When, How Much To help those struggling with rising costs, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has announced that the state's minimum wage will be increasing when the new year begins.  Effective on Monday, Jan. 1, the minimum wage in Westchester County, Long Island, and New York City will increase to $16 per hour, and $15 per hour in the rest of the state, Hochul announced on Monday, Dec. 11.  The current minimum wage in Westchester, Long Island, and New York City is $15 per hour, while it is $14.20 in the rest of the state.  According to Hochul, the increases come thanks to an agreement between he…
Popular Central Jersey Eatery Suspends Operations After 33 Years Popular Central Jersey Eatery Suspends Operations After 33 Years
Popular Central Jersey Eatery Suspends Operations After 33 Years A popular Central Jersey restaurant and bar is "suspending operations'' after 33 years in business. Buzzy’s Food & Spirits is shutting down this Saturday, Aug. 12, according to the co-owner. But "based on the outpouring of support" the restaurant could resume service later, possibly under new management, Rob Brownlie, the co-owner, said on Thursday, Aug. 10.  "Nothing's final,'' Brownlie told Daily Voice. The 3,300-square-foot eatery is located at 200 Stelton Road in Piscataway. Buzzy’s is a nickname for the Bussiere family name. Bob and Rita Bussiere and their five childre…
No Raise Raises Ire Of NJ Transit Engineers On Brink Of Strike Vote (UPDATED) No Raise Raises Ire Of NJ Transit Engineers On Brink Of Strike Vote (UPDATED)
No Raise Raises Ire Of NJ Transit Engineers On Brink Of Strike Vote (Updated) Having not received a raise since before the pandemic, the 500 engineers employed by NJ Transit may soon be walking a picket line. The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen have called for a strike authorization vote. The locomotive engineers have been without a new contract since Oct. 2019 and remain stuck in mediation.  "The absence of a pay raise during a period of high inflation has persisted for four years, which is too long," BLET National President Eddie Hall said. "Our members cannot continue working for subpar wages. They have had enough." Hall said with the except…
You're Making More Money But It Doesn't Feel Like It, Especially In Boston Metro Area You're Making More Money But It Doesn't Feel Like It, Especially In Boston Metro Area
You're Making More Money But It Doesn't Feel Like It, Especially In Boston Metro Area All Americans are feeling the effects of rising inflation rates, but people living in Boston, Cambridge, and Newton have the hardest time stretching a dollar, a new study by SmartAsset found.  The Boston metropolitan area requires the third-highest paycheck out of the 25 metropolitan cities including in the SmartAsset study, requiring an after-tax salary of $78,752 for a single person to live comfortably. This figure is considerably higher than the average after-tax salary needed to live comfortably in metro areas, which is calculated at $67,060.  A $100,000 salary is worth $84,498 in O…