Curtis Bashaw is a candidate for N.J.’s U.S. Senate seat. (Campaign photo)
Republican Curtis Bashaw
Curtis Bashaw, the Republican candidate, is a Camden County native, who grew up in Cherry Hill and Haddonfield. A graduate of Wheaton College and the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School of Business, he is a hotelier. He purchased his first hotel with his father in 1986.
For the last 35 years, he built his business, Cape Resorts. His company includes several hotels in Cape May along with a couple of properties on Long Island, New York.
Bashaw served as the head of the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority under Gov. Jim McGreevy for two years.
“I got a taste for what it was like to work inside a political process,” he said. “I felt when I finished that two-yeartwo year term that maybe one day I would go back and get involved.”
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Bashaw’s platform includes securing the southern U.S. border, which he said has been conflated with immigration policy.
“Border security shouldn’t be a partisan issue,” he said. “Immigration policy, on the other hand, we need to have a bipartisan consensus.”
His other campaign issues include cutting taxes and creating an energy plan that isn’t heavily reliant on foreign oil. Bashaw said New Jersey is losing college grads and younger professionals to other states because of the state’s affordability issues.
Bashaw is in contrast to the top of the GOP ticket. He is an openly gay man with a husband who said he is pro-choice, though he supported the 2022 U.S. Supreme Court decision that overturned constitutional access to abortion. But, he considers himself “a change agent.”
“I’m being a protagonist in this moment to try to do some good,” he said. “I think voters are exhausted by the dysfunction of our politics, and that’s one of the reasons I stepped into it.”
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Christina Khalil is a candidate for N.J.’s U.S. Senate seat. (Campaign photo)
Green Party Candidate Christina Khalil
Christina Khalil was born in Pottsville, Pennsylvania, and grew up in foster care. After moving to New Jersey, she graduated from Saddle Brook High School then earned a B.A. in psychology and a Master’s degree in Social Work from Ramapo College.
She worked in the co-occurring addiction and mental health field, starting as an intern and then moving to be a liaison between Drug Court and treatment.
During the COVID pandemic, she worked on the front lines at a medical detox facility while volunteering at Hackensack High School.
One major focus of her campaign is fighting inflation. Another is immigration reform. She said improving the immigration policy requires a complete redesign, including funneling money from Immigrations and Customs Enforcement to investments in immigration lawyers, community support, mental health support for asylum seekers, and immediate pathways to citizenship.
Khalil also supports universal healthcare. She wants to establish a no-cost national healthcare system that provides coverage starting from birth. If elected to the Senate, she said she would work to address the housing crisis, police brutality, climate change, animal welfare, campaign finance reform, unemployment and reconfiguring the national tax system.
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Khalil has volunteered for multiple community organizations, including the Bergen County LGBTQ+ Alliance.
She said the true keys to freedom lie in education.
Kenneth Kaplan (campaign)
Libertarian Kenneth Kaplan
Kenneth Kaplan was born in Newark, and grew up in West Orange. He graduated from West Orange Mountain High School. Kaplan then attended Franklin & Marshall College, earning a B.A from Brandeis University and a law degree from New York University Law School. He has worked as a real estate broker, lawyer, and is the president of KenKap Realty Corp.
A major focal point of his campaign is following the Constitution, which he believes means small government, lower taxes and more individual liberty.
On his website,he said the best way to stimulate the economy and create jobs ‘is for government to get out of the way.”
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He supports eliminating federal income taxes. He said this is doable “if we strip the federal government back to the functions that the Constitution directly mandates, such as providing for the national defense and maintaining a federal court system.”
He favors a foreign policy that does not interfere with the internal affairs of other countries, encourages solar, wind, hydro and other fossil fuel alternatives and reduces the national deficit by shrinking the size of government.
He is a past president of the Livingston Lions Club, and a member of the Men’s Club of Temple Beth Shalom in Livingston, where he is a board member.
Powerball, Mega Millions jackpots: What to know in case you win
Here’s what to know in case you win the Powerball or Mega Millions jackpot.
Just the FAQs, USA TODAY
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Powerball winning numbers are in for the Saturday, June 20 drawing with a jackpot that reached an estimated $302 million ($136.7 million cash option).
The winning numbers in Saturday’s drawing are 16, 20, 44, 48, and 50, with Powerball number 15. The Power Play number is 2.
Did anyone win the Powerball jackpot?
No one won the Powerball jackpot.
When is the next drawing of the Powerball?
The next Powerball drawing is Monday. Drawings are held at 10:59 p.m. every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
How late can you buy a Powerball ticket?
In New Jersey, in-store and online ticket sales are available until 9:59 p.m. on the night of the draw.
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What does it cost to play Powerball?
Powerball costs $2 to play. For an additional $1 per play, the Power Play feature can multiply nonjackpot prizes by two, three, four, five or 10 times.
Are you a Powerball winner? Here’s how to claim your lottery prize
All New Jersey Lottery retailers will redeem prizes up to $599.99. For prizes over $599.99, winners can submit winning tickets through the mail or in person at New Jersey Lottery offices. By mail, send a winner claim form, winning lottery ticket and a copy of a government-issued ID to New Jersey Lottery, Attn: Validations, PO Box 041, Trenton, NJ 08625-0041.
Winners can drop off their claim form and winning ticket in person at the New Jersey Lottery office where a secure drop box is available. Claim forms are also available at the office. Hours are Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Lawrence Park Complex, 1333 Brunswick Avenue Circle, Trenton, NJ 08648.
To find a lottery retalier, you can search the NJ lotto website.
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What is the Powerball payout?
The complete guide to winnings is:
Match 5 White Balls + Powerball: Jackpot
Match 5 White Balls: $1 million
Match 4 White Balls + Powerball: $50,000
Match 4 White Balls: $100
Match 3 White Balls + Powerball: $100
Match 3 White Balls: $7
Match 2 White Balls + Powerball: $7
Match 1 White Ball + Powerball: $4
Match Powerball: $4
Match 5 White Balls with Power Play: $2 million
Match 4 White Balls + Powerball with Power Play: $200,000
Match 4 White Balls with Power Play: $400
Match 3 White Balls + Powerball with Power Play: $400
Match 3 White Balls with Power Play: $28
Match 2 White Balls + Powerball with Power Play: $28
Match 1 White Ball + Powerball with Power Play: $16
Match Powerball with Power Play: $16
What are the odds of winning the Powerball jackpot?
The overall odds of winning the Powerball are 1 in 292.2 million.
How do I find the Powerball winning numbers?
Powerball drawings are broadcast live every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday at 10:59 p.m. from the Florida Lottery draw studio in Tallahassee. Drawings are also lived streamed on Powerball.com. The winning numbers are posted to the Powerball and New Jersey Lottery websites.
PARSIPPANY — As New Jersey continues to experience a surge in film and television production, Parsippany-Troy Hills is emerging as a prime candidate to benefit from the state’s expanding entertainment industry through participation in the New Jersey Motion Picture and Television Commission’s Film Ready Program.
The Film Ready initiative is designed to prepare municipalities to effectively attract and support film and television productions. By becoming Film Ready certified, communities like Parsippany signal to producers that they are organized, welcoming, and capable of accommodating the unique needs of the industry.
The economic potential is substantial.
According to the New Jersey Motion Picture and Television Commission, Steven Spielberg’s latest film, Disclosure Day, generated an estimated $34 million in qualified production spending during just 23 days of filming in New Jersey while employing more than 1,800 crew members. The production filmed in 10 municipalities across six counties, including several locations in Morris County. Statewide, New Jersey recorded an estimated $834 million in film production spending in 2024, with 556 productions hiring more than 31,000 crew members.
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Film productions bring direct economic activity into a community. Crews require hotel accommodations, dining, transportation, equipment rentals, and a variety of local services. With Parsippany’s strong hospitality sector, major hotel corridors, corporate campuses, and convenient access to interstate highways, the township is ideally positioned to capture this spending. Local businesses—from restaurants and caterers to dry cleaners and transportation providers—stand to benefit when productions are in town.
Participation in the Film Ready Program also opens the door for local residents to access employment opportunities, both directly on productions and through supporting industries. From set construction and security to catering and logistics, film projects create a wide range of temporary and repeat job opportunities.
“Parsippany is uniquely positioned to take full advantage of New Jersey’s growing film industry,” said Mayor Pulkit Desai. “Our central location, diverse landscapes, and business-friendly environment make us an ideal destination for film and television production. By embracing the Film Ready Program, we are opening the door to new economic opportunities, increased visibility, and meaningful partnerships that will benefit our residents and local businesses.”
Parsippany offers a diverse landscape of corporate campuses, suburban neighborhoods, historic sites, parks, lakes, and roadways that can double for a variety of filming locations. When featured in film or television, these locations can elevate the township’s profile, attracting visitors and future investment. Municipalities across the state have seen increased tourism and recognition after appearing in major productions.
“Becoming Film Ready is about more than just attracting film crews. It’s about positioning Parsippany as a forward-thinking community that welcomes innovation and opportunity,” said Frank Cahill, Chairman of the Parsippany-Troy Hills Economic Development Committee. “The ripple effect on our local economy—from hotels and restaurants to small businesses—can be significant. We are currently in the application process to bring this program to Parsippany. This initiative will create growth, visibility, and new opportunities right here in our community.”
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New Jersey has made significant investments in becoming a national hub for film production, including major studio developments such as Netflix’s planned facility at Fort Monmouth and Lionsgate’s studio in Newark. As production activity continues to increase statewide, Film Ready communities are positioned to capture growing demand for filming locations and support services.
Film projects often generate excitement among residents, offering opportunities to see productions firsthand and even participate as extras. This fosters community pride while connecting residents to one of New Jersey’s fastest-growing industries.
Parsippany’s leadership, including its Economic Development Committee, has consistently focused on initiatives that drive business growth and visibility. Becoming Film Ready aligns with that mission, reinforcing the township’s reputation as a business-friendly, forward-thinking community.
As New Jersey’s film industry continues to expand, Parsippany is well-positioned to leverage its strategic location, infrastructure, and community support to become a destination for production companies seeking their next set.
With the right preparation and partnerships, the cameras may soon be rolling right here in Parsippany.
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For additional information contact Frank Cahill, Chairman of Parsippany-Troy Hills Economic Development, at (973) 559-6000.
