New Jersey
Race to watch: A New Jersey primary fight to fill Andy Kim’s congressional seat
Democrat Sarah Schoengood
Sarah Schoengood on her website and in a digital ad describes herself as a proud New Jerseyan and a small business owner born and raised in the Garden State.
She said she is running to reduce taxes, reinstate the SALT tax deduction, protect social security, Medicare and Medicaid, lower prescription drug prices and fight corporate greed and price gouging. She also vows to work to address climate change and reduce gun violence.
Republican Rajesh Mohan
Dr. Rajesh Mohan, a cardiologist, describes himself as a longstanding New Jersey resident, deeply rooted in his community for over two decades.
On his website, he said his foundational values given to him by his parents emphasize diligence, integrity and a commitment to justice. His platform includes border security, immigration and health care. He wants to prioritize patient well-being and vows to protect Social Security and Medicare.
Mohan said he will improve the economy by prioritizing domestic manufacturing, supporting small businesses, controlling inflation and promoting sustainable growth.
Republican Shirley Maia-Cusick
Shirley Maia-Cusick, an attorney and immigration consultant, was born in Brazil but immigrated to the United States in the early 1990s and now calls the Garden State home.
She said she knows the power of the American dream first-hand and will work in Congress to expand family values, respect and safety.
On her website, she said she will work to lower taxes, loosen regulations and advocate for investments in the workforce. Maia-Cusick also said she will work to improve and expand education options, repair the immigration system, address crime and prioritize “American” interests.
Republican Gregory Sobocinski
Greg Sobocinski is a financial advisor who was born in Cheyenne, Wyoming, and who grew up in New Jersey. On his website, he describes himself as a Christian, husband, father, businessman, gun owner and someone who believes in the Constitution.
Sobocinski said he would fight to secure the border because “without safety and security, society cannot survive.” His other top priorities include empowering parents, protecting election integrity, protecting women and families, avoiding foreign entanglements and protecting First and Second Amendment rights.
Republican Michael Francis Faccone
Michael Francis Faccone on a Ballotpedia survey said he embodies the quintessential American success story.
He said his campaign is about creating unity and pragmatic solutions to address crime, border security, tax relief, parental rights, education, health care and economic prosperity. His campaign slogan is “We like Mike for U.S. Congress.”
Tuesday, May 17, 1977 ― 49 Years Ago
Worldwide shortages of oil could cripple the global economy by the early 1980s if nations do not immediately pivot toward conservation and alternative energy. That was the stark warning issued on the front page of the Asbury Park Press on this date from the Workshop on Alternative Energy Strategies, a respected international think tank, as reported by the Associated Press.
Organized in 1974 by Carroll L. Wilson, a professor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, the 35-member panel of government and business leaders concluded that the supply gap would likely reach a critical breaking point between 1985 and 1995, the AP wrote. While the experts suggested that aggressive conservation efforts might push the crisis as far back as 2010, the consensus was that the era of abundant, cheap energy was over.
2 Murderers Escape From Marlboro Psychiatric Hospital
MARLBORO ― Two convicted murderers escaped early this morning from the Rahway Prison Unit located on the grounds of Marlboro Psychiatric Hospital, according to township police.
Raymond Bukowski of Plainfield, serving up to 25 years for murder and armed robbery, and Nicholas Gallicchio of Newark, serving up to 30 years for murder, were both reported missing at 1:30 a.m. today; police said.
Mayor Arthur Goldzweig, who has previously asked the state to close the prison unit here, said early today that the township will now seek a court order to close it.
The mayor, who is a Democratic candidate for state Assembly, said he will also ask the governor to provide immediate additional security at the prison unit, either through the New Jersey State Police or with increased security staff.
The Marlboro Township Police Department did not release details early today on how the murderers got out of the unit. Three other prisoners have escaped from the hospital grounds recently.
Jordan Drops Governor Bid; To Back Byrne
TRENTON ― Jersey City Mayor Paul T. Jordan yesterday withdrew as a candidate for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination and endorsed Gov. Brendan T. Byrne as the party’s standard-bearer.
Previously, Jordan said Byrne’s nomination would be a “disaster” and that New Jerseyans would breathe a “collective sigh of relief” if the governor did not run for re-election.
Jordan, whose withdrawal from the primary election race came after the one-sided defeat of his candidate in the Jersey City mayoral election last week, said he will now campaign actively for Byrne.
Byrne, through a spokesman, welcomed the endorsement, saying that Jordan’s philosophy closely paralleled his own.
Richard Coffee, Byrne’s campaign director, said the move “projects the governor as the solid front-runner” in the Democratic primary field.
Fire Damages 2 Stores in Monmouth Mall
EATONTOWN ― Firemen battled a smoldering, smoky blaze at the Monmouth Mall for nearly two hours last night and into this morning.
Fire Chief Joseph Gaetano of the Eatontown Fire Department said the blaze was confined to rear portions of the Rite Aid Pharmacy and the Puppy Love Pet Shop in the northwest section of the main level of the mall.
He said this morning it still had not been determined whether the fire started inside or outside the drug store, although most of the fire damage was located in the storeroom of the pharmacy.
All animals in the pet shop, including a prize monkey and cockatoo, were rescued by firemen who groped through thick smoke in the store.
Several firemen were treated at the scene for smoke inhalation by the Eatontown First Aid Squad, said Assistant Fire Chief William Stalfa.
MANALPAN, N.J. – A little more than 3 miles west of the site of the Revolutionary War Battle of Monmouth lies Knob Hill Golf Club, a hidden gem among the Shore’s treasure chest of renowned courses.
A rolling par-70, 6408-yard course with its own unique charm and history, the semi-private club stands out among the area’s top-tier private and nationally acclaimed public courses by providing member and public access throughout the week.
This season, two redesigned holes – Nos. 16 and 17 – present new challenges with an aim to improve the course optics and experience and for all comers.
“We are always looking for ways to reinvest in and enhance the course,” said Director of Golf Lou Kubisa. “We understand fees are going up all over and this is an opportunity for us to show we are committed to the membership and public golfers that play here. That’s our niche. We all do a very good job of managing the experience and conditions for our members and the public. This shows our commitment and we are really happy with the way everything turned out.”
The overarching goal with the redesign was to create more playable space on the 16th hole and to keep golfers’ focus on the course away from other holes and activity outside the existing property lines. That also led to changes for the 17th green and resulted in both holes being more isolated from each other and from the environment beyond the boundaries.
Members got their first swings at the new holes on the morning of May 2. The feedback was overwhelmingly positive.
“I love it! I parred them both,” said Colts Neck resident and long-time member Gene Maresca. “It took a little longer than expected with the rough winter but everything came out great.”
“I didn’t play them very well today but I love the aesthetics of both,” said Plainsboro resident and member Len Bellezza. “On 16 there used to be a lot of trees up the right side and it seems the wind is always blowing left to right there so most people would slice into the trees. Now the trees are out and it’s uphill so it plays much longer and it’s wide. It’s beautiful.”
The redesign was something Kubisa had been thinking about for some time. The project went into motion last fall with an eye toward early spring finish. The extreme cold and winter storms pushed construction back several weeks to the early May opening.
“As a golf professional here, I always wanted to enhance the 16th hole,” said Kubisa. “It was kind of a claustrophobic tee shot with trees along the boundary. So we shifted everything toward the center of the course rather than along the edges.”
Tasked with creating more space on the par-5 16th while keeping golfers’ sightlines focused on the course and away from property edge, architect Jim Ryan also repositioned the 17th green to accommodate the change. The major changes stemmed from lowering 16’s tee boxes, shifting its fairway left toward the interior of the course and building up its boundaries, resulting in an entirely new, somewhat isolating experience for golfers.
The repositioned and still reachable 275- to 300-yard par-4 17th hole also features new green-surrounding amphitheater mounds. Designer Ryan aimed to keep the hole’s driveability by rewarding golfers for carrying the now green-fronting water hazard with embankments designed to gently coax wide shots back on the green. It worked.
“I love 17,” said member Anthony Parrente from Jackson. “I hit a cut on the right side above the bunker, hit the hill and it rolls down to five feet of the hole.”
Originally designed by Marc McCumber and opened in 1998, Knob Hill consistently ranks near the top of NJ’s semi-private courses given its challenging layout, excellent condition and scenery, placing 2nd in NBC Golf Pass and Golf Choice rankings for 2026. The clubhouse and the Sycamore Grille restaurant are open to the public throughout the year, featuring comedy shows, live music, trivia, wine tastings and theme nights.
The course history before Knob Hill’s opening in 1998 remains sketchy with speculation and searches dating it to post-WWII golfing boom of the 1950s and 1960s, akin to the Monmouth County-owned Hominy Hill course.
The club’s logo and restaurant Sycamore Grille are a tribute to the 185+ year-old sycamore tree outside the clubhouse with an old metal “Hole 14” this-way arrow sign embedded in its trunk. The historic tree draws flocks of tourists year-round.
- PureCycle Technologies (NasdaqCM:PCT) received temporary regulatory approval for its PureFive resin as postconsumer recycled content under New Jersey’s Recycled Content Law.
- This approval allows PureFive resin to be used in products aiming to comply with New Jersey’s recycled content requirements.
- The decision positions PureCycle as a potential supply partner for brands seeking to meet state recycled content mandates.
PureCycle Technologies focuses on recycling polypropylene into higher quality resin that can be used in consumer and industrial products. With more states adopting recycled content requirements, suppliers that can offer compliant material are increasingly relevant for brands managing packaging and sustainability commitments. New Jersey’s approval gives PureCycle’s PureFive resin a clearer pathway into these compliance driven demand pools.
For investors tracking NasdaqCM:PCT, this regulatory milestone provides another data point on how the company is progressing from technology development toward broader commercial use. Future decisions by other states or regulatory bodies, if they occur, could influence how widely PureFive resin is adopted across packaging and consumer goods supply chains.
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This one year conditional approval in New Jersey gives PureCycle a clearer regulatory footing for PureFive resin in a state that directly ties packaging requirements to recycled content thresholds. For brands that want to comply with New Jersey’s rules using polypropylene, PureCycle now sits on the list of suppliers whose material can count toward those targets, subject to ongoing documentation around feedstock and end uses. For you as an investor, that creates a more visible link between PureCycle’s technology and potential contract volumes, especially when combined with recent packaging wins in items like coffee lids.
How This Fits Into The PureCycle Technologies Narrative
- The approval supports the existing narrative that recycled content mandates can drive demand for PureCycle’s food contact ready polypropylene, by tying PureFive directly to a live state law.
- The conditional nature of the ruling, and the need to secure permanent approval within 12 months, reinforces the narrative risk that regulatory support can be slower or more complex than management hopes.
- The New Jersey specific ruling may not yet be fully reflected in prior narratives, which focus more on broader US and European regulation rather than state by state accreditation steps.
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The Risks and Rewards Investors Should Consider
- ⚠️ Analysts have flagged that PureCycle has less than one year of cash runway, so even positive regulatory outcomes sit against a tight funding backdrop.
- ⚠️ The approval is temporary and limited to New Jersey, so any issues with documentation, audits, or renewal could restrict how much revenue is ultimately tied to this ruling.
- 🎁 The decision supports the view that recycled content laws can translate into tangible demand channels for PureCycle’s resin in real world packaging applications.
- 🎁 Regulatory recognition in one state can sometimes make it easier for brands to justify trials or offtake discussions in other regions that are considering similar rules.
What To Watch Going Forward
From here, the key questions are whether PureCycle converts this regulatory milestone into long term contracts with packaging converters and consumer brands, and whether it secures permanent approval from New Jersey within the one year window. Investors should watch for updates on PureFive volumes sold into New Jersey compliant products, any pricing commentary tied specifically to recycled content mandates, and how these developments sit against the company’s recent quarterly loss of US$33.44 million. Progress on these fronts will help show whether regulatory traction is feeding through to the income statement or remaining mainly a pipeline story.
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