New Jersey
Office of the Governor | Murphy Administration and Legislative Leaders Encourage Eligible Homeowners & Renters to Apply for Historic Property Tax Relief through New ANCHOR Program
Application Directions Being Mailed to Hundreds of Residents; Additionally Out there On-line & By Cellphone
TRENTON – Vital directions on tips on how to file for the brand new Reasonably priced NJ Communities for Owners and Renters (ANCHOR) program have began being mailed out at this time to eligible residents, formally launching the biggest property tax reduction initiative in New Jersey historical past.
“The ANCHOR program will ship actual, tangible property tax reduction to each householders and renters, a historic step towards making New Jersey a extra reasonably priced state,” stated Governor Phil Murphy. “By working intently with the Senate President and the Speaker we had been in a position to totally fund this system in its first 12 months, permitting us to offer direct reduction to over 1 million householders and 900,000 renters. I’m extremely pleased with this program and encourage all eligible residents to use.”
“We’re grateful to be in a powerful fiscal place that made it doable for us to ship historic property tax reduction to extra New Jerseyans than ever earlier than,” stated State Treasurer Elizabeth Maher Muoio. “Although unprecedented in scope, at its core ANCHOR demonstrates the dedication this Administration made since day one to construct a extra reasonably priced New Jersey. This program pushes us nearer to that aim.”
“We’re offering a file stage of tax reduction to householders and renters that may assist ease of the burden of property taxes,” stated Senate President Nick Scutari. “The help goes on to residents, serving to to make their lives extra reasonably priced. I need to thank the Governor, the Meeting Speaker and our legislative colleagues for making this a precedence and for totally funding this system.”
“With all ranges of state authorities working collectively, we envisioned and delivered the boldest property tax reduction program in our state’s historical past and at a time when New Jerseyans want it most,” stated Meeting Speaker Craig J. Coughlin. “With as much as $1,500 in property tax rebates obtainable to householders and $450 for renters, we prioritized tax reduction for 2 million households to get a refund of their pocket. A game-changer for folk who’ve needed to stretch their budgets additional and additional, the subsequent crucial step in receiving these advantages is to make sure you apply.”
Beneath the ANCHOR program, each the dimensions of the profit and the variety of eligible candidates will improve considerably, in comparison with the earlier Homestead Profit (which ANCHOR is changing), together with double the quantity of house owners and almost 1,000,000 renters who had not been eligible for property tax reduction in recent times.
Over 870,000 householders with incomes as much as $150,000 will obtain $1,500 in reduction; over 290,000 householders with incomes between $150-250,000 will obtain $1,000; and over 900,000 renters with incomes as much as $150,000 will obtain $450 to assist offset lease will increase.
To be eligible for this 12 months’s profit, householders and renters should have occupied their main residence on October 1, 2019 and file or be exempt from NJ revenue taxes.
Funds can be issued within the type of checks or direct deposits and despatched no later than Could 2023 to permit time for software processing and validation. Funds is not going to be topic to federal or State revenue tax.
Eligible householders can apply on-line, by telephone, or through paper software, which might be downloaded on-line and returned by mail. Renters can apply on-line, or obtain the applying from the Taxation web site and return by mail (there isn’t a telephone possibility for tenants, as that is the primary time this group can be eligible for property tax reduction).
The deadline for submitting is December 30, 2022.
For extra info, go to.nj.gov/treasury/taxation/anchor/ or name the ANCHOR hotline at 1-888-238–1233.
The Division of Taxation will even be internet hosting a webinar on Wednesday, September 14, masking ANCHOR and different obtainable State property tax reduction applications, together with eligibility necessities, profit quantities, and tips on how to apply. Anybody should register upfront right here.
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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.
Follow the NY Post’s coverage on NHL star Johnny Gaudreau’s tragic death at 31:
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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