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New Jersey Accuses Morris, Essex Landlords of Violating Laws on Emotional Support Animals

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Trenton, NJ — New Jersey authorities are taking action against landlords in Morris and Essex counties for allegedly violating federal and state housing laws by restricting tenants’ rights to keep emotional support animals. This move highlights ongoing tensions between property managers and renters who require these animals for mental health reasons. The New Jersey Division on Civil Rights, which enforces anti-discrimination laws, has issued findings of probable cause against several landlords. The landlords are accused of denying accommodations for emotional support animals, a practice that is protected under the Fair Housing Act. Emotional support animals, … Read more

MTA CEO Remains Confident in the Legality of New York’s Congestion Pricing Plan Amidst New Jersey Lawsuit

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NEW YORK (AP) – The CEO of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) remains confident in the legality and feasibility of New York’s congestion pricing plan, despite a recent lawsuit filed by neighboring New Jersey that could potentially halt the program. Janno Lieber, MTA CEO, expressed his conviction during an interview on CBS’s “The Point with Marcia Cramer” on Sunday, stating that all aspects of the plan have been carefully implemented and are compliant with the law. The congestion pricing plan, proposed by New York officials, aims to toll drivers traveling below 60th Street in Manhattan … Read more

New Jersey Judge Clarifies: Scrapping Controversial Ballot Design Limited to Democratic Primary, GOP Exempted

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TRENTON, N.J. – A judge in New Jersey has ruled that a controversial ballot design will only be scrapped for the Democratic primary, not the GOP. The decision comes as various parties challenge the state’s ballot design for the upcoming Senate primary. The ruling was made by a federal judge who stated that the design of the ballots should only be modified for the Democratic primary. The judge emphasized that Republicans can continue to use the existing organization lines on their ballots. This decision is expected to impact the campaigning strategies of both parties leading … Read more

Negligent Stormwater Management Costs New Jersey Borough $21.8 Million in Flood-damaged Properties

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CAMDEN COUNTY, New Jersey – A jury has reached a verdict in a lawsuit alleging that negligent stormwater management by the Borough of Haddonfield resulted in severe flooding and damage to four houses. The plaintiffs, who owned the affected properties, claimed that a storm on June 20, 2019, caused backups in the borough’s stormwater management system, leading to flooding and contamination. The jury’s unanimous decision, which awarded $21.8 million in damages, serves as a warning to municipal officials who may prioritize flashy investments over essential infrastructure like stormwater management. According to Robert D. Sokolove, the … Read more