Marcus Samuelsson's latest eatery – a 15,000-square-foot rooftop deck serving up seasonally-inspired food – is located at the EnVue, Autograph Collection hotel at Port Imperial.

The property's debut coincided with its reopening after closure due to COVID-19, which the resort says has set it up for success.

"We are pleased to be moving forward with a sale so we can position Kings and Balducci's for even greater long-term success," said Judith Spires, chief executive officer of KB US Holdings. The company expects the sale to close in 60 days.

Photos from bar patios around the state make it clear: People are eager as ever to imbibe with friends. And to facilitate that demand, safely, two New Jersey companies have come up with face coverings that you can drink through.

"I guess the new protocol is you have to call the governor directly for a meeting. To have him basically call me a liar," Marilou Halverson said in an interview. " I’ve been reprimanded by the administration for advocating on behalf of small businesses."

The cinemas argued religious institutions were granted the right to hold gatherings, and that the plaintiffs were denied those rights because of orders issued by Gov. Phil Murphy, suggesting that operators could enact strict social distancing measures, limit ticket sales, install plexiglass at service areas, and adopt contactless check-ins.

According to a report from the National Bureau of Economic Research, 41 percent of Black-owned small businesses closed between February and April amid the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, while just 17 percent of white-owned enterprises shuttered.

As part of the commitment, the New Jersey Devils and Philadelphia 76ers owner will support Black-owned businesses and Black entrepreneurs through initiatives including a more than $5 million marketing asset contribution by the the teams via HBSE’s new Buy Black Partnership Program.

At the start of lockdowns in March there were few places to go but outside. But five months in many residents are opting to spend their free time outdoors, and not just because it’s summer.

Casinos and gamblers bet on the July reopening for Atlantic City's nine gaming houses, but it hasn’t quite paid off yet.

From concept to opening, the 6,000-square-foot fitness facility took no more than 10 days to put together, according to owner Billy Olson.

Revenue for all nine Atlantic City gaming halls totaled $264 million in July, a steep drop from last year when they took in nearly $335 million.