AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoHudson Tunnel Progress: The $16B Gateway rail project moved into tunnel-boring mode, with the first machines set to start chewing through rock beneath the Palisades Cliffs in North Bergen, advancing a key New Jersey-to-New York link. Local Construction & Recreation: Neptune City approved pickleball and tennis court upgrades at Adams Field using a Monmouth County Open Space grant, adding post-tension courts via a cooperative contract. Healthcare Expansion: Alliance Orthopedics opened its first Ocean County clinic in Toms River, bringing spine, rehab and pain services under one roof. Business & Politics: The NFIB backed Reps. Tom Kean Jr., Jeff Van Drew and Chris Smith for re-election, citing support for lower taxes and reduced regulation. Legal/Workforce: A New Jersey widow sued USA Wrestling and the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee over her husband’s 2024 death, alleging failures around required cardiac screenings. Storm Impact: A powerful nor’easter left thousands without power across New Jersey and the region, with flooding and cleanup continuing into Monday. Corporate/Finance: Valley National Bancorp agreed to buy fintech Bluevine for about $340M, betting on digital growth for small businesses.
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