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Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, in conjunction with Siemens Real Estate (SRE) will unveil an expanded state-of-the-art production facility and reconfigured workspace at a special building dedication and ribbon-cutting event. The site expansion and renovation, which began in September 2013, was undertaken to increase manufacturing capacity and accommodate an increasing employee base.

New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency (HMFA) Executive Director Anthony L. Marchetta today joined local officials and representatives of RPM Development Group to celebrate the grand opening of 60 Nevada, a 75-unit affordable housing development, and the groundbreaking of its 87-unit mixed-use, mixed-income counterpart, 999 Broad.

The Yonkers Industrial Development Agency gave final approval today to a plan that returns a tax delinquent and condemned apartment house on Morris Street to taxpaying status, providing housing for 18 tenants in the future.

New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency (HMFA) Executive Director Anthony L. Marchetta recently joined representatives of the New Jersey Department of Human Services’ Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD), Our House, Inc. (OHI), and Youth Consultation Service (YCS) Inc. to celebrate the grand opening of Sawtelle Emmans Home, an affordable permanent supportive rental housing project in the Roxbury Township, Morris County.

First Lady Mary Pat Christie congratulates Peg Wright, Founder of The Center of Great Expectations on being named a New Jersey Hero. Trenton, NJ– First Lady Mary Pat Christie today recognized Peg Wright, founder and CEO of The Center for Great Expectations (CGE) as a New Jersey Hero for her commitment and advocacy on behalf of pregnant women and adolescents experiencing abuse, addiction and homelessness. Ms. Wright is the 3rd New Jersey Hero of 2015 and the 34th Garden State resident overall to be designated a New Jersey Hero by Mrs. Christie since 2010.

Acting on recommendations from The Interagency Council on Homelessness, Governor Chris Christie today announced the formation of a Working Group to further explore ways in which to reduce and prevent homelessness in New Jersey. Specifically, the Working Group will consider implementation of the proposals put forth by the Interagency Council, including Housing First policies, Rapid Re-Housing, and improved coordination among state agencies and social service providers that deliver key services to homeless individuals and families and those at risk of homelessness.

U.S. Senator Bob Menendez commended actions announced today by the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Federal Housing Administration (FHA) to strengthen the Distressed Asset Stabilization Program (DASP) in order to help struggling homeowners avoid foreclosure and stay in their homes, and assist communities suffering with high concentrations of foreclosures and distressed mortgages.

In its continued effort to meet and assist Sandy-impacted families right in their home communities, the Christie Administration today announced that the 16th Information Session will be held Wednesday, April 29st, in Sea Bright, Monmouth County, to provide personal assistance for storm-affected homeowners participating in the Reconstruction, Rehabilitation, Elevation and Mitigation (RREM)

The Morris County Freeholders have approved a long-awaited $4.7 million Sussex Turnpike intersection improvement project designed to enhance safety and traffic flow on the busy road that runs through Randolph, and serves as a commuter route to and from Morristown, the County College of Morris and Route 10 in Roxbury

This grant comes in addition to $5.575 million already allocated to the buyout and demolition of properties in Woodbridge.

Assembly Republican Whip Scott Rumana, R-Bergen, Essex, Morris and Passaic, responded today to Democrat Assembly Majority Leader Louis Greenwald’s statement this weekend in the Star-Ledger that Republicans weren’t interested in participating in a bipartisan panel on property taxes

Assembly Republican Budget Officer Declan O’Scanlon, R-Monmouth, issued the following statement following Sunday’s news report Assembly Republicans have no interest in participating in a bipartisan panel on property tax reform

U.S. Senators Bob Menendez and Cory Booker (both D-NJ) today announced $895,821 in federal funding to help homeless veterans in New Jersey find supportive services and a place to call home. The grant is provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (HUD-VASH) program

The market is gearing back up for the traditionally busy spring season and statewide data for the first quarter of the year shows that a healthy and energetic housing market is likely over the next few months for both buyers and sellers, with many pending sales and new listings in the pipeline

Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) today announced that the Long Branch Housing Authority will receive $146,815 in federal funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in partnership with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to help homeless veterans find a permanent home.

Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06), Ranking Member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, today announced an additional $2,473,024.95 in Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) funding to the Bayshore Regional Sewerage Authority (BRSA) to repair Superstorm Sandy damage to Blower Building Two.

In its continued effort to meet and assist Sandy-impacted families right in their home communities, the Christie Administration today announced that the 15th Information Session will be held Tuesday, April 21st, in Manasquan, Monmouth County, to provide personal assistance for storm-affected homeowners participating in the Reconstruction, Rehabilitation, Elevation and Mitigation (RREM) Program.

TRENTON, NJ  – April 15, 2015 – (RealEstateRama) — The Board of the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (EDA) today took action on several projects...

Department of Banking and Insurance Commissioner Ken Kobylowski today alerted consumers buying or renewing homeowners insurance that they will receive a one-page summary of their policy that clearly explains its terms, coverages and exclusions, starting in June.

First Lady Mary Pat Christie today announced over $120,000 in New Jersey Heroes grants to eighteen organizations previously selected as New Jersey Heroes. The grants, which must be used within twelve months from the date of the award, will help the recipients to further enhance the mission of their respective organizations through new programs and services