New Jersey
Netflix plans $900M facility at former New Jersey Army base
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Netflix mentioned Wednesday it plans to construct a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility at a former Military base on the Jersey Shore that can value greater than $900 million, and create 1000’s of jobs.
The subscription video streaming firm pays $55 million for a 292-acre web site on the previous Fort Monmouth army base in Eatontown and Oceanport.
The California-based firm plans a further $848 million value of investments in 12 sound phases and for different makes use of associated to the movie business.
“We’re thrilled to proceed and increase our vital funding in New Jersey and North America,” mentioned Ted Sarandos, the corporate’s co-CEO and chief content material officer. “We imagine a Netflix studio can enhance the native and state financial system with 1000’s of latest jobs and billions in financial output, whereas sparking a vibrant manufacturing ecosystem in New Jersey.”
The announcement was made Wednesday night, following a vote by the Fort Monmouth Financial Revitalization Authority to simply accept Netflix’s bid over three competing provides.
“This transformative funding will function a cornerstone in our efforts to create a thriving business from complete material,” mentioned New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy, a Democrat. “On account of almost a billion {dollars} in movie manufacturing spending, New Jersey will additional solidify its standing as an rising nationwide chief within the tv and movie industries.”
He additionally mentioned the venture will create new housing, lodge and film-related companies within the space, which has suffered economically for the reason that Military closed the bottom in 2011.
The venture is because of be accomplished in two phases over the course of a number of years.
The primary will embrace the development of a dozen sound phases, every ranging in dimension from 15,000 to 40,000 sq. ft (round 1,400 to three,700 sq. meters).
Further work might embrace workplace area, manufacturing providers buildings and associated studio area with the potential for consumer-focused parts together with retail makes use of.
“We’re thrilled by the promise this Netflix venture will ship,” mentioned Michele Siekerka, president and CEO of the New Jersey Enterprise and Trade Affiliation. “Jobs and innovation are on the coronary heart of this Netflix-New Jersey partnership, simply as they had been all through Fort Monmouth’s wealthy historical past.”
The plan nonetheless wants quite a few ranges of approvals from native and state officers.
One other TV and movie manufacturing studio is about to be inbuilt New Jersey on the location of a now-demolished public housing advanced in Newark. The $125 million, 12-acres studio might be anchored by international leisure supplier Lionsgate, officers introduced in Might.
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New Jersey
Hockey sticks, Gatorade left in tribute on NJ road where NHL star Johnny Gaudreau, brother Matthew were killed: ‘Forever in our hearts’
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Grieving hockey fans erected a memorial Saturday on the New Jersey corner where an alleged drunk driver claimed the lives of NHL star Johnny Gaudreau and his younger brother Matthew.
A cross crafted from old hockey sticks bearing the names of the brothers and their respective player numbers was plunged into the ground alongside County Route 551 in Oldmans Township, where the duo had been cycling together Thursday evening.
Several other sticks were arranged on the grass peppered between dozens of flower bouquets, balloons and a sign promising that the brothers will be “forever in our hearts.”
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Odes to the Gaudreaus’ respective hockey careers were also offered up at the memorial — including two bottles of Gatorade, which served as a nod to Johnny Gaudreau’s tradition of sharing a bottle of the sports drink with his old Calgary Flames teammates after scoring a goal.
One man who laid down flowers told The Post that the offerings were left by “the entire hockey community across the country.”
They even left behind flowers, hockey sticks and even jerseys front of the home of their surviving family members — who were meant to be celebrating a wedding rather than the loss of both brothers.
“What makes this so sad is that it could have been preventable. If he drank, why didn’t he just take an Uber?” one grieving visitor, who declined to share their name, said of the alleged drunk driver.
Johnny, 31, and Matthew, 29, were biking in their New Jersey hometown when they were struck and killed by a motorist who allegedly told a state trooper he guzzled “five to six” beers” before the crash.
The driver, Sean Higgins, reportedly attempted to pass an SUV in front of him, which had moved into the middle of the roadway to give the brothers plenty of room, just after 8 p.m.
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The US Army Major tried to pass the SUV on the right, striking the Gaudreaus from behind. The county road is rural, with crops on either side. There are no shoulders or street lights.
The tragedy struck one day before the Gaudreau brothers were set to take part as groomsmen in their sister Katie’s wedding to hockey player Devin Joyce in Gloucester City, NJ. The family had even celebrated the wedding rehearsal just hours before the tragedy.
Johnny, who played for the Columbus Blue Jackets, leaves behind a wife and two young daughters.
Matthew’s wife is pregnant and is expecting their first child in December.
Higgins — who appeared to sigh with exasperation in court upon learning he would be held in jail through next week — faces two counts of vehicular homicide.
New Jersey
NJ judge rules smoking can continue in Atlantic City casinos, dealing blow to gaming workers
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New Jersey gaming workers were dealt a serious legal blow Friday when a state judge dismissed a lawsuit that sought to ban smoking on casino floors.
The ruling in favor of Atlantic City’s nine struggling casinos was delivered by Superior Court Judge Patrick Bartels.
The tobacco-wary casino workers filed a lawsuit in May, seeking a permanent ban on smoking over the health concerns posed by second-hand smoke.
When the state abolished smoking indoors nearly 20 years ago, they did so with an exception — permitting smoking on 25% of the casino floor.
The casino workers first called on state lawmakers to prohibit smoking four years ago, but when a bill to that effect stalled, they filed their lawsuit.
Opponents of the ban say it will lead to casino closures and thousands of layoffs.
They also believe putting an end to smoking in Atlantic City casinos will drive gamblers to casinos in neighboring Pennsylvania.
Casino owners also contend the state would lose millions in tax revenue under such a ban.
Atlantic City‘s nine casinos have been hurting financially since the start of the COVID pandemic, a recovery made even harder with the advent of online and app-based gambling.
The casino industry has long opposed a smoking ban, and said it has been working to develop better ventilation systems as well as enclosed smoking rooms, staffed by employees who volunteer to work there.
New Jersey
Two injured in shooting after New Jersey high school football game: report
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A shooting broke out after a high school football game in New Jersey Friday evening, leaving two minors injured.
The gunfire erupted around 7:45 p.m. in the parking lot at Passaic County Technical Institute (PCTI), sources told CBS.
Two juveniles sustained gunshot wounds and were taken to a local hospital, the sources said.
A suspect was taken into custody.
The trio’s ages and the extent of the victims’ injuries were not immediately available.
The shooting broke out following a football game between PCTI and Lenape High School, a representative for the latter school told CBS.
“All Lenape High School (LHS) students and staff are safe and unharmed. We were informed there was gunfire, and two individuals needed medical attention at the conclusion of a football game tonight in Wayne, NJ.,” the spokesperson said in a statement.
“The suspect is in custody. No LHS students or staff were involved in the disturbance. Our thoughts are with the individuals harmed and the Passaic Technical Institute Community.”
PCTI officials did not respond to messages left by The Post.
Witnesses reported hearing up to half a dozen shots ring out during the frenzy.
Police have since blocked off the entrance to PCTI, photographs of the scene show.
The investigation is ongoing.
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