The Audible initiative that has delivered more than 1.2 million meals in the state's largest city is expanding its options thanks to a grant from the NJEDA's Sustain and Serve program.

The company said in a Dec. 8 statement that it "detected malicious activity on its network including the encryption of certain systems."

Seven awards were doled out for the program at the New Jersey Economic Development Authority's last board meeting of 2021. The initiative has picked up some of the tab for 30 productions in the state since its reintroduction in 2018.

Legislation to bolster the program cleared an Assembly committee on Dec. 6. The effort comes as productions pick up in the Garden State, following the standstill imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Under Senate Bill 4007, the state would cut the amount of payments in lieu of property taxes that the gaming palaces pay to the resort town in 2022 to $110 million, and remove online gambling and sports betting from the tax calculations.

“Today more than ever, it’s fundamental that the restaurant business propose food characterized by top quality ingredients and love for tradition, but also authentic experiences that allow the customer to feel the cultural imprinting of where the dishes comes from,” Owner Ciro Iovine said.

"We have not seen data to show that there was a slowdown due to the renewed virus announcements," Jeffrey Vasser, the executive director of the Division of Travel and Tourism, said in an email. "People felt comfortable being outside."

Mike's Hot Honey of Brooklyn is giving the 275-year-old mustard maker's recipe a kick.

The entity, made possible with a $10 million donation from philanthropists Judy and Stewart Colton, will be devoted to pedagogic research, curriculum creation, teacher training, and pre-professional workforce development.

The unit generated approximately $2.5 billion in 2020 alone. The company launched a strategic review of the business in January 2020.

A product of the pairing will drop every Wednesday during the holiday season, starting with the inaugural launch Nov. 24 of Ho Ho Crumb--which is already sold out.

Stewart Lindsay joins from The Nature Conservancy, where he's been managing director of corporate engagement since 2019.