The move effects 19 states, including New Jersey.
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Food & Hospitality
Murphy signs controversial casino tax break package
Less than 24 hours after it landed on his desk, Gov. Phil Murphy approved legislation to reduce payments in lieu of taxes that the state's nine gambling halls make to Atlantic City, the local school district and the county.
Read More »Mokbar to open in Newark; city eateries compete for Gateway spot
“I’m very excited to get back to my New Jersey roots!! What better place to open Mokbar, my flagship restaurant than Newark,” said Chef and Owner Esther Choi, who grew up in New Jersey.
Read More »Expanded film, TV incentive program advances in Legislature
State officials have used the program to attract such productions like “Joker” and “West Side Story.” In addition, Netflix is reportedly considering a film studio in the Garden State, while NBCUniversal uses the former Meadowlands arena.
Read More »Casino tax breaks land on governor’s desk
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Lawmakers sent Gov. Phil Murphy a measure that would enact new tax breaks for the state’s casinos, a move proponents contend is necessary to keep some gambling halls afloat during the pandemic. Senate Bill 4007 would reduce the payments in lieu of taxes that the nine casinos make to Atlantic City, the county and local ...
Read More »Travel, tourism would get $25M boost under bill sent to Murphy
The promotion campaign would likely mirror the 2013 “Stronger than the Storm” campaign meant to convince travelers and tourists that the Jersey Shore was open for business following the devastation of Superstorm Sandy in 2012.
Read More »Three hotels in Ohio and Indiana convert to Wyndham brand
According to Wydham Hotels & Resorts Chief Development Officer Chip Ohlsson, conversions play an important role the company's development strategy.
Read More »Casinos set to post banner year as revenues near $4B
The performance could be one of the industry's best since the Great Recession at a time when its leaders are seeking tax relief that they argue is vital to stave off future closures.
Read More »Plant-based food producer in Parsippany gets $28M investment
Oddlygood Global manufactures oat drinks for coffee, oat yogurts, cheeses and dairy alternatives used in cooking and baking.
Read More »NJ brewery partners with popular cryptocurrency on new can release
Licensing a Bored Ape Yacht Club NFT, a cryptocurrency currently worth around $300,000, for a limited-edition beer can label was the brainchild of Evan Hecht and Ross Cohen, co-founders of The Lifetime Value Co., who presented the idea to Alternate Ending Beer's Scott Novick and Alexis Castellano.
Read More »Assembly panel approves casino tax breaks ahead of holiday
Proponents argue that the legislation is necessary to prevent several gaming halls from closing.
Read More »Krystal Restaurants broadens national reach with help from former Giant Cruz
Jersey-born Victor Cruz and Krystal Restaurants are partnering to bring the brand's iconic square-bunned burgers and other offerings out of the region for the first time in its 99-year history.
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