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NJ Budget FY2027 Explained: $60.7 Billion Plan and What Changed

NJ News Today Staff October 8, 2026

The NJ budget for FY2027 explained: $60.7 billion in spending, a $7.3 billion pension payment, school aid, ANCHOR, Stay NJ cuts and a bigger child credit.

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Why Can’t You Pump Your Own Gas in NJ? The 1949 Law Explained

NJ News Today Staff October 1, 2026

Why can’t you pump your own gas in NJ? A 1949 safety law requires attendants, and most residents like it. See the history, polls and repeal efforts.

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NJ Electric Rates 2026: Why Bills Rose and What Relief Exists

NJ News Today Staff September 28, 2026

NJ electric rates jumped in 2025 and held steady in June 2026. See changes by utility, the $25 and $150 bill credits and new laws on data centers.

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NJ Cocktails To Go Are Now Permanent: What the New Law Allows

NJ News Today Staff September 14, 2026

NJ cocktails to go are now permanent. See who can sell them, sealed container rules, delivery options and what the new law means for customers.

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NJ Snow Emergency: What It Means, Travel Rules and Fines

NJ News Today Staff August 28, 2026

What an NJ snow emergency means: Governor’s state of emergency, truck restrictions, local parking bans, snow-on-car fines up to $1,000 and winter driving tips.

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NJ News Today Staff is the editorial team behind NJ News Today, an independent publication covering New Jersey. We write plain-English explainers on state news, laws, taxes and benefits, and practical guides to MVC services, NJ Transit, the Jersey Shore, food, events and living in the Garden State. Every article is researched from primary and official sources, such as NJ MVC, the NJ Division of Taxation, NJ Courts, NJDEP, county governments and the organizations named in a story, and key facts like fees, dates and eligibility rules are checked before publication. We update guides when rules or prices change and correct errors promptly. Read how we work in our Editorial Policy (njnewstoday.com/editorial-policy/). Send tips or corrections through our Contact page (njnewstoday.com/contact-us/).
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Getting Around

How Far Is NJ From NYC? Distances, Travel Times and 2026 Tolls

NJ News Today Staff July 17, 2026

How far is NJ from NYC? Hoboken is 3 miles from Midtown, Trenton 55 and Cape May 135. See travel times, PATH and ferry options and 2026 tolls and fees.

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Things To Do

Hiking Trails in NJ: Best Hikes From the Water Gap to the Pine Barrens

NJ News Today Staff July 14, 2026

The best hiking trails in NJ, from Mount Tammany and the Stairway to Heaven to High Point, the Palisades and the Batona Trail, with difficulty and safety tips.

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Things To Do

Smithville NJ Christmas: Light Show on the Lake and Holiday Events

NJ News Today Staff June 5, 2026

Plan a Smithville NJ Christmas visit: the free Light Show on the Lake with 120+ floating trees, show hours, holiday train, Breakfast with Santa and shopping.

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Cruises From NJ: Cape Liberty Port Guide, Ships and Destinations

NJ News Today Staff October 5, 2026

Plan cruises from NJ out of Cape Liberty in Bayonne: Royal Caribbean and Celebrity ships, Bermuda, Bahamas and Caribbean trips, parking and tips.

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Short Getaways From NJ: 10 Weekend Trips Within 3 Hours

NJ News Today Staff October 5, 2026

Short getaways from NJ within 3 hours: New Hope, the Poconos, Philadelphia, the Hudson Valley, Lancaster, Hershey, the Catskills, Mystic, Cape May and Rehoboth.

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NJ Fall Foliage 2026: Peak Dates, Best Drives and Parks

NJ News Today Staff September 27, 2026

NJ fall foliage peaks mid-October in the north and late October in the south. See 2026 peak dates, the best parks and scenic drives for color.

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NJ Permit Test 2026: Questions, Passing Score and Study Tips

NJ News Today Staff October 13, 2026

Pass the NJ permit test: 50 questions, 40 correct to pass, topics from the NJ Driver Manual, fees, 6 points of ID and the new 50 supervised hours rule.

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REAL ID Appointment NJ: How to Book, Documents and Costs

NJ News Today Staff October 11, 2026

Book a REAL ID appointment NJ with the MVC: 2+1+6 documents, $35 upgrade cost, TSA $45 ConfirmID fee since 2026 and tips to avoid a second trip.

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NJ Turnpike Rest Stops: All 12 Service Areas and Parkway Stops

NJ News Today Staff October 9, 2026

All NJ Turnpike rest stops listed by direction, from Clara Barton to Vince Lombardi, plus renamed Garden State Parkway service areas, food and EV tips.

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