Vital spending in local communities -- on housing, food and more -- also coming to a halt as almost 1,000 workers go without pay

President says employee perks are also being suspended

Officials say workers were laid off through “reduction in force” notices, and more will likely occur

Interview: Dr. Christopher Irving, superintendent of East Orange School District

District is faulted for failing to notify Department of Education of conditions that caused budget shortfall

East Orange school district announced 75 positions to go, including 31 teachers

Five-day ‘grace period’ would gives some districts a chance to explore additional funding

The timing is likely to save the company millions of dollars

Some 13% of Bloomfield’s full-time employees will not be hired after the merger

Plus, inflation declined in December thanks to a sharp drop in gas prices

The Jersey City school has a budget deficit of $12 million

The IRS says the decision to extend the deadline was made to help taxpayers navigate the unusual circumstances related to the pandemic. But the IRS ...

Business Correspondent Rhonda Schaffler brings you today's New Jersey business news.

More than 48,000 New Jersey jobless claims remain unresolved and it's leaving families desperate for income. Laid off workers say finding good jobs in the ...

Business Correspondent Rhonda Schaffler brings you today's New Jersey business news.

Business Correspondent Rhonda Schaffler brings you today's New Jersey business news.

Sen. Bob Menendez says federal help is a must if municipal services are to continue.

Many New Jersey residents are growing increasingly frustrated as they wait to hear back from the state's unemployment office after filing for benefits. Because of ...

Business Correspondent Rhonda Schaffler brings you today's New Jersey business news.

Facing a budget crisis, Hoboken Mayor Ravi Bhalla sent layoff notices to 79 city employees from across all departments, except uniformed services.