New Jersey
New Jersey is now excited for $3 gas, and it’s unfortunate (Opinion)
Now earlier than you learn too deeply into this, no, there is no fuel station at present at $3 per gallon. However that did get you excited at first, which immediately makes the purpose as to why this can be a drawback.
After fuel costs skyrocketed to $5 per gallon over the previous few weeks, New Jerseyans have been strapped tighter than ever. I am certain I am not the one one who cringes each time I’ve to fill my automotive.
Just lately, nonetheless, fuel costs appear to be trickling downward. And that is nice information for all of us, customers and companies alike. To not point out an enormous aid for truckers, who play a important function in preserving our financial system buzzing alongside.
In reality, as of the date of this text, I noticed a station at $4.85 cents per gallon and it made me really feel higher. Not higher due to the worth, however higher as a result of it wasn’t at $5.29 per gallon, the best I’ve seen at this specific station.
Dennis Malloy picture
And if this sluggish trickle downward continues, we’re all going to really feel somewhat higher. As an alternative of our fuel-efficient automobiles needing $60 to fill the tank, it would solely price $55, and even $50. Does not that sound refreshing?
However remember that it wasn’t that way back fuel costs have been between $3 and $4 per gallon. And never lengthy earlier than that, they have been between $2 and $3 per gallon. Simply saying that offers some good vibes imagining fuel at these costs.
Now, bear in mind, we received anxious once more when costs began spiking again above $3 per gallon. I bear in mind seeing when $3.50 per gallon reared its ugly head as soon as extra and it was miserable to need to replenish at that value.
Then I keep in mind that one morning when costs spiked to $3.99 per gallon. We thought that was costly, however boy we had no as to what was coming subsequent.
Diesel Worth 5 {Dollars} a Gallon
So right here we’re within the $4 per gallon vary and we’re all looking for any method doable to attenuate the affect on our wallets. A few of us would possibly solely be filling half a tank at a time. Others would possibly’ve in the reduction of on luxuries similar to going out to eat.
Now that we have hit the $5 per gallon mark, it abruptly appears like a aid that fuel costs lastly reversed route. Who is aware of how lengthy the downfall will final, however let’s take what we will get.
Townsquare Media picture
This is the place the unhappy fact lies. We’re all going to get conditioned into considering fuel within the $4 per gallon vary is regular, and we’ll simply settle for it. We cannot prefer it at first, however over time we’ll get used to it.
Give it some thought. That is what occurred with $3 per gallon fuel, which is why it felt like such a deal with once we fell again into the $2 vary. Did not matter if it was the excessive twos. The truth that the primary quantity was a two was sufficient to make us completely happy.
And now, that is the sensation we’ll all get if and once we ever see $3 per gallon fuel once more. Sadly, $3 fuel is changing into the brand new $2 fuel. At the least in notion, it’s, and it’s extremely unlucky.
5 Ridiculous Issues that Are Presently Cheaper than a Gallon of Fuel in NJ
In line with sources, the present common value of a gallon of fuel in NJ is $4.71
9 causes it’s silly we don’t have self-serve fuel in NJ
Pumping your individual fuel with Dennis Malloy
Hackensack Main Street Business Alliance has big plans for downtown
John Peters, the Executive Director of Main Street Business Alliance, talks about the businesses and events on Main Street in 2024.
NorthJersey.com, the Daily Record and the New Jersey Herald want to keep you up to date on all the newest shops, restaurants and service providers moving into your towns. Below is a roundup of businesses that recently opened or are coming soon.
Are you opening a business in North Jersey? Get the word out to your neighbors as soon as possible. Send us your information and photos and we will try to add them to our next new-business roundup.
We’re also interested in reporting business closings. Have a tip? Contact Business Reporter Daniel Munoz at munozd@northjersey.com, or 201-270-9870.
Bandai Namco Toys and Collectibles, American Dream, East Rutherford
The company behind collectible brands and toys like Tamagotchi and Anime Heroes has toys and products for sale from popular shows like “Dragon Ball,” “One Piece,” “Gundam,” “Naruto” and “Demon Slayer.” Photo opportunities available with full-sized statues at the front of the store.
WHERE: Court G, Level 1, American Dream mall, 1 American Dream Way, East Rutherford
WHEN: Ribbon-cutting May 31. Hours are 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Sunday.
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Visit https://www.americandream.com/ or https://www.bandai.com/
Salus Per Aquam Spa, Randolph
Skin care and massage services, including skin analysis, anatomy, facial massages, waxing and skin alterations.
“Over the years, with our team of highly trained and knowledgeable professionals, we have honed expertise with a wide range of cutting-edge techniques and treatments,” said the owner, Ana Monica Gastón.
WHERE: 140 Route 10 West, Randolph
WHEN: By appointment only.
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Call 862-244-9900, email support@aquamhealth.com or visit https://salusperaquamspa.com/
Waffles & Dreams, Fairfield
Offering waffles, sweet and savory crepes, smoothies, shakes, pasties and grab and go options.
WHERE: 653 Route 46 West, Fairfield
WHEN: Grand opening is June 8. Hours are 11 a.m.-10 p.m. seven days a week.
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Visit the website at https://wafflesanddreamsnj.com/ or the Instagram page at https://www.instagram.com/wafflesanddreamsnj/
Daniel Munoz covers business, consumer affairs, labor and the economy for NorthJersey.com and The Record.
Email: munozd@northjersey.com; Twitter:@danielmunoz100 and Facebook
WBGO is running a re-broadcast of the New Jersey Democratic Senate Primary Debate tonight at 11pm.
Three Democrats running to represent New Jersey in the United States Senate squared off in a live primary debate hosted by the ACLU of New Jersey, the League of Women Voters of New Jersey, and Salvation and Social Justice, in partnership with WNYC/New Jersey Public Radio, on Monday, May 13, at the South Orange Performing Arts Center (SOPAC).
The debate was free and open to the public; registration is required.
Candidates Patricia Campos-Medina, Larry Hamm, and Andy Kim participated in a debate moderated by WNYC’s Morning Edition host and WBGO’s Newark Today host Michael Hill.
The NJ Democratic Primary takes place on June 4, 2024.
Will be held at Rutgers University on June 26
Rutgers University’s Food Innovation Center, the New Jersey Economic Development Authority, along with Middlesex County, announce the New Jersey FoodTech 2024 Conference, which will be held on June 26 at the Rutgers College Avenue Student Center, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The conference costs $50 with registration by June 24. Registration is free for Rutgers faculty, staff, students and conference partners by emailing ayg6@njaes.rutgers.edu. (photos by Rutgers University)
NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. — Rutgers University’s Food Innovation Center, the New Jersey Economic Development Authority, along with Middlesex County, announce the New Jersey FoodTech 2024 Conference, which will be held on June 26 at the Rutgers College Avenue Student Center, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The conference costs $50 with registration by June 24. Registration is free for Rutgers faculty, staff, students and conference partners by emailing ayg6@njaes.rutgers.edu.
The conference, which was inaugurated last year to great success, is designed to help promote the growth of New Jersey’s food technology sector by building awareness of its strength in food innovation.
Keynote speaker, Lou Cooperhouse, is the founder, president & CEO of BlueNalu, and expressed his excitement at returning in this role.
“I’m excited to serve as keynote speaker again for this outstanding conference. The food industry is going through such an extraordinary transformation now and over the coming years, in which technologies are enabling precision agriculture, resulting in new forms of protein, personalizing nutrition, creating new methods for distribution and utilizing AI to better understand consumer motivations and product satisfaction.”
Cooperhouse, a leading global authority in food innovation, business and product differentiation, and technology commercialization, will speak on the topic, “Food for Thought: Food Industry Trends and the Power of Partnerships.”
He emphasizes this basic formula. “Success in the food industry begins with the identification of your company’s problem statement, and how your business differentiation creates a unique and valued selling proposition.”
To help businesses, from concept to commercialization, many established early-stage entrepreneurs and existing food companies often turn to the Rutgers Food Innovation Center (FIC) for support.
Rutgers Food Innovation Center.
Nolan Lewin is the executive director of FIC, a unique food business incubator in Bridgeton, NJ. Since 2001, FIC has been a strategic partner to New Jersey companies, providing enormous value to businesses and accelerating their pathway to market.
“FIC is a trusted source of information, expertise and capabilities, unmatched by other universities. It is FDA and USDA registered, capable of manufacturing goods that can be sold directly into market. Our Marketing and Food Safety programs also cover many facets of food and beverage manufacturing, including Competitive Sensory analysis, FSMA certificate training, Servesafe and GAP audit facility reviews.”
In addition to helping to grow NJ’s food technology sector, the FoodTech conference also aims to highlight business retention capacity and opportunities in the state.
Sho Islam, Division Head of Life Sciences & Food Innovation at Middlesex County’s Office of Business Engagement, is a speaker at NJ FoodTech 2024. He started his career with FIC, focusing on business development, entrepreneurship, innovation commercialization and strategic business consulting. Currently, Islam is responsible for providing business expansion and advisory support to companies located or interested in locating to Middlesex County.
He notes that New Jersey’s world class facilities – 22 million square feet of lab space that is expected to grow 27% by 2026, and highly skilled workforce – firmly establish the state as a hub for the life sciences.
According to Islam, “the same labs and talent pool that support life sciences are also spurring growth in food innovation across the state.”
Angel Planet Foods – a plant-based food company specializing in Asian cuisine – is one such New Jersey-based success story. A former incubated company with FIC, the company was founded in 2020 by Zheng Song, who served as a panelist at the inaugural NJ FoodTech conference in 2023.
“My experience was extraordinary. I was honored to be in the company of other entrepreneurs and investors, and found the conference to be a rewarding experience. The debut of the FoodTech conference was very successful.”
Song adds that “the plant-based presentations were very informative and I also enjoyed the networking and learning about the trends in the industry.”
FoodTech 2024 keynote speaker Lou Cooperhouse brings 40 years of experience in the food industry. He has close ties to FIC and New Jersey food innovation, having previously served as a founder and executive director of this award-winning program. He’s also the current chair of the Rutgers University Food Innovation Center Advisory Board.
His portfolio includes extensive entrepreneurial expertise leading cross-functional teams in a wide array of settings, including new business startups, multinational corporations, foodservice and retail operations, non-profits and trade associations, and university food incubation programs
Cooperhouse sums up why entrepreneurial startups, established businesses, industry suppliers, venture capital sources, non-profits, and others should attend the conference.
“Strategic partnerships can provide enormous value to an entrepreneurial company, as well as an established multinational corporation, and accelerate and support food innovation and market differentiation, and I look forward to sharing these insights at New Jersey FoodTech 2024.”
–Rutgers University
Paralyzed cat in Texas up for adoption seeks 'her person' for cuddles and care
On this day in history, May 20, 1927, Charles Lindbergh departs for first solo nonstop flight across Atlantic
Where to feel like you're in Netflix's Ripley… right here in L.A.
Lions offseason questions: Games to watch
Britain expands AI safety institute to San Francisco amid scrutiny over regulatory shortcomings
See it: Tesla crashes into Columbus convention center at 70 mph
Colorado Rockies game no. 116 thread: Zac Gallen vs José Ureña
Fox News Politics: Georgia the whole day through
Death of missing Oregon girl found in stream ruled homicide
At least 2 dead as tornadoes hit Alabama, damage homes across Southeast
Schumer says Senate to take up border bill again this week
Fake news on the rise as the European elections draw near
At age 90, America's first Black astronaut candidate has finally made it to space
Morehouse defends students, faculty who turned their backs during Biden speech: ‘We are proud’
French forces clear New Caledonia roadblocks as official vows to end unrest
-
News1 week agoSkeletal remains found almost 40 years ago identified as woman who disappeared in 1968
-
World1 week agoIndia Lok Sabha election 2024 Phase 4: Who votes and what’s at stake?
-
Politics1 week agoTales from the trail: The blue states Trump eyes to turn red in November
-
Movie Reviews1 week ago“Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes”: Disney's New Kingdom is Far From Magical (Movie Review)
-
World1 week agoBorrell: Spain, Ireland and others could recognise Palestine on 21 May
-
World1 week agoUkraine’s military chief admits ‘difficult situation’ in Kharkiv region
-
World1 week agoCatalans vote in crucial regional election for the separatist movement
-
Politics1 week agoNorth Dakota gov, former presidential candidate Doug Burgum front and center at Trump New Jersey rally