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.
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Lawmakers make moves to expand film, TV tax break
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.
Read More »Four Atlantic City casinos could close without tax break, Sweeney warns (updated)
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.
Read More »Popular pizza joint Song E Napule opens first eatery outside of NYC in Rutherford
“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.
Read More »Summer tourism rebounded along the Shore in 2021, data show
"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."
Read More »Unilever’s Maille debuts product launch with indie honey brand
Mike's Hot Honey of Brooklyn is giving the 275-year-old mustard maker's recipe a kick.
Read More »NJPAC launches Colton Institute for Research and Training in the Arts
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.
Read More »Unilever sells global tea business, including Lipton, for more than $5B
The unit generated approximately $2.5 billion in 2020 alone. The company launched a strategic review of the business in January 2020.
Read More »Source Brewery, Confections of a Rock$tar Bakery team for holiday treats
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.
Read More »Campbell appoints VP of corporate responsibility and sustainability
Stewart Lindsay joins from The Nature Conservancy, where he's been managing director of corporate engagement since 2019.
Read More »Company with Bridgewater base to give Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade its lift
Industrial gas provider Messer will again supply helium to raise the retailer's iconic balloons as they travel through the streets of New York City.
Read More »New Jersey Devils debut third jersey for first time in team history
With a design led by Hall of Fame goaltender Martin Brodeur and Senior Vice President of Marketing Jillian Frechette, the primarily black uniform is an ode to 90 years of Garden State hockey history.
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